BELIEVE IT OR NOT

Just the other day, Rev. Pattie Mercado and I were having a conversation about Thomas Troward, who was one of the key influences on Dr. Ernest Holmes and the teachings of the Science of Mind, and it reminded me of one of my favorite quotes of his: “You never get what you want just because you want it.  But you…

PRACTICE MAKES THE MASTER

PRACTICE MAKES THE MASTER On Wednesday night, Rick Dale and I had the blessed opportunity to share an inspiration talk entitled, Practice Makes The Master.  This title came from a quote I heard from author and Toltec teacher, Don Miguel Ruiz, which states, “Practice makes the master. It’s not about learning; it’s about taking action and…

Youth Is Not Wasted On The Young

How often do you get a chance to experience what it’s like to be a teenager again?  I was so blessed to have that opportunity.  Today, I attended “A Day At Camp,” which was facilitated by the In-Flight Teens at the Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley, and it was amazing! Having three children who…

Life’s A Play

LIFE’S A PLAY No one living knows in what sort of life our souls hover prior to birth.  We only belatedly discover that, when the bright lights go on, it’s show time. We come into this world with no idea how to deal with it, or what our part in it is to be.  Because…

How Do You Cleanse Yourself?

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” ~Victor Borge      I must admit, my life is very full.  Although some may call it hectic, I love all that I do and all of the people in my life. But at times I really have to stop and remember what I am doing and where I’m going…

LIVING IN THE MOMENT

My daily commute to work always consists of listening to positive music that uplifts me and keeps me centered, especially whilst dodging crazy drivers on the I-5 and trying to stay safe.  I spend a lot of time with Jason Mraz in my car, not only because I adore his voice, but also because his music…