Whenever the Time is NOW

This year’s retreat at the Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley was hosted by Dr James and Rev. Leslie Golden.  The retreat was titled “Whenever the time is Now” … and, well, when you think about it, the time is always NOW.  Now is the only time it can ever actually really be.  People have written books about…

Who Have You Come Here to Be

Today in the Joyous Living Journal the title is “Live From Being” and begins by asking the question, “Who would you be if you weren’t so busy doing?” What a great question! Another way of asking the question is, “Who have you come here to be?” What is your real identity.  Many of us have…

Disconnection is the Root of All Violence

The beauty we see in nature is the same beauty we must know in ourselves and each other.Photo credit: Darin R. McClure I was really inspired by a story I read about a teacher’s response to the dreadful events at Columbine. This teacher recognized that “all violence begins with disconnection.” She knew that bigger problems…

Self Love

I am aware of and let go of any thoughts, beliefs and actions that no longer serve me. I open myself up to daily patterns that enliven, enrich and expand by life when repeated. I love myself so I can help evolve the world.