Monthly Archives: March 2010

Heaven

Posted on March 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

As a child in Catholic school, I often imagined the opulence and mystery of heaven. It seemed to be a magical place where there was peace, love and all the ice cream I could eat. However, there seemed to be a lot of stuff to do (or not do) before I could be good enough to live there.

I now understand that the blessings of heaven are available to me now. When I align myself with spiritual principles to find my own peace of mind, it feels heavenly. I can experience heaven when I live in the consciousness of love, releasing resentment, anger and separation.

With enough attention, discipline and persistence, I can live in a heavenly state of awareness. However, unlimited ice cream is another lesson for another time.

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:24-53

Affirmation: “Heaven within is one perfect harmonious life, substance and intelligence and I rejoice.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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Healing the mind

Posted on March 16, 2010 | Leave a comment

Several years ago someone jimmied open the sliding glass door of my condo and left with many of my favorite possessions. I was left with a horrible feeling and lots of space where my computer and stereo used to be.

Self-judgment reminds me of that thief. It sneaks into my mind when I least expect it and steals any sense of self-worth and confidence I may have. Then I’m left trying to make sense of what just happened and with empty space to try to fill with something good.

The healing comes from compassion, forgiveness and love. Self-judgment is an old pattern of thinking and if I can find a glimmer of compassion about myself, I can forgive the inner critic for stealing away my peace of mind and return to a state of love. Ultimately, love can heal even the most painful crime.

Affirmation: “Through Love, God’s vitalizing energy floods my whole being and I am healed.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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Discipline + Inspiration = Ideas

Posted on March 15, 2010 | Leave a comment

Ideas are like unlimited of points of energy floating around the universe that we can’t see or feel. All too often, we have an idea and we simply watch it float by. When our mental atmosphere is filled with ‘I can’t,’ I don’t have time,’ or ‘I don’t know what to do,’ there is no place for the idea to latch on to and stick. Have you ever had an idea and neglected to take action only to watch someone else grab onto it and run with it resulting in overwhelming success? Wish I thought of that…

Inspiration is defined as result of an inspired activity; an idea. When we have developed the discipline to stay connected to our spiritual awareness, we open to the ideas floating around and attract them into our thought process. Discipline helps to overcome the mental blocks that stops the ideas from taking hold.

When we have the discipline to train the mind and the inspiration to empower the idea, we can achieve the ideas that excite, motivate and empower us. When we use our ideas for the good of humanity, we receive rewards we cannot even begin to imagine.

Bible Reading: Luke 5:1-11

Affirmation: “In the presence and power of the Christ idea in me, I proclaim my perfection.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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The Sabbath

Posted on March 14, 2010 | Leave a comment

I was struggling with meeting a deadline one day last week and felt like my brain was not working. I took a break and read from Keep a True Lent and then meditated for a few minutes. I went for a walk and had some inspiration on my walk to help me finish my article and meet my deadline with time to spare.

Fillmore describes the Sabbath as “the time we enter into spiritual consciousness and rest from thoughts of temporal things.” Every time we rest from the outer and turn within we achieve a place of spiritual attainment. The Sabbath doesn’t happen only on Sunday. Every time we connect with Spirit we release attachment to the outer and open to greater wisdom, freedom and grace.

There are 21 days until Easter. You are welcome to join us in our Lenten practice. I promise, it’s not about suffering. (My Catholic experience of Lent.) The practice is an opportunity to release any belief in suffering and open to the experience of Grace. It is also a practice of discipline. Since it takes 21 days to form a habit, this is a great opportunity to form a spiritual practice discipline. What better way to open to divine consciousness and abundant blessings! Reading is below.

Bible Reading: Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-6

Affirmation: “I rest in the consciousness of the true Sabbath and my heart is filled with joy and satisfaction.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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The Fourth Dimension

Posted on March 13, 2010 | Leave a comment

The movie Avatar awakens us to the idea that there is a consciousness beyond what we can touch, feel or see. There is a unity with all life that connects us as a whole.

The human mind is bound by time, space and conditions. But as we deepen in our realization of Spirit we move into another dimension of being. It is the experience of looking beyond the appearances of the world and knowing that there is something more powerful, more expansive that what our limited imaginations can perceive.

Every time we move into the silence in meditation or prayer, we touch into that divine consciousness. On our spiritual journey, we listen with more that our human ears. We listen with an awareness of something much greater and an expectation of something good. As Ernest Holmes states, “The mind which we discover within us is the Mind that governs everything. This is The Thing Itself, and we should recognize its simplicity.”

Affirmation: “The illuminating power of Truth awakens and quickens my consciousness and I discern clearly.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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The Body Temple

Posted on March 11, 2010 | Leave a comment

I noticed one day how I was complaining about my body: A sore shoulder, pain in my back, a bad hair day.

Fortunately, I caught myself. If universal law works for one part of life, it works for all of life. So it is in my best interest to find words of Truth to put my attention on. Charles Fillmore says, “The law is that my body is transformed by the renewing of the mind.” The more I acknowledge my flexibility, strength and energy (even on those days where it feels like I don’t have any), the greater my experience.

I bless my body temple and my vitality, energy, stamina and endurance. I am grateful God is gracious.

Affirmation: “The Word of God in me quickens my mind, and my body is transformed into the likeness of His glorious body.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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Development of ideas

Posted on March 9, 2010 | Leave a comment

The definition of evolution is the development of ideas. Our consciousness is the result of ideas generated in our minds. Our spiritual evolution is the unfolding of Christ consciousness into our expression.

More simply stated: As we connect with our Divine Self and stay centered in faith, we continue to evolve and grow. We are more willing to set aside our limiting thoughts and beliefs. As we evolve we become more aware of the spiritual qualities such as Love, Balance, Beauty, Freedom and Abundance.

We are always evolving and growing. However, our commitment to walk our spiritual path accelerates our evolutionary journey. It truly is a blessing.

Bible Reading: Romans8:18-39

Affirmation: “I am one with the ever unfolding, ever increasing Spirit of divine understanding. My whole consciousness is ripening into perfection.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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Energy

Posted on March 7, 2010 | Leave a comment

Promises to restore youthful appearance, energy and vitality are abundant in our world today. Millions of dollars are spent on lotions, potions and creams to slow down the aging process and keep us looking and feeling youthful.

If you’ve been on the spiritual journey for a while, you know that the process works from the inside out. It’s the clinging emotions on the inside that clogs our energy and vitality. Resentment, anger, victim-thinking saps our energy and keeps us tired and run-down.

The cleansing process starts on the inside with forgiveness, self-love and acceptance. Have you ever noticed that when a problem is solved or an issue resolved you feel lighter like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders? Freedom started on the inside. It changes how we carry ourselves and how we respond to others.

There is only one secret potion that will restore youth, vitality and vigor. It is Love. We already own it, our work is to allow it to be revealed.

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:1-13

Affirmation: “I have the mind of Christ. My words are spiritually quickened and they are alive forevermore. I am filled with the vitality and vigor and health of Love.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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Life

Posted on March 6, 2010 | Leave a comment

I talked with a friend yesterday and she shared about how much she dislikes her job right now. She is working 10 hour days under stressful conditions and has bad dreams at night about her responsibilities. She feels her life is not her own. I remembered times that I felt so trapped.

It takes a lot of soul searching to get through the layers of fear, resentment and frustration. On the other side is our ability to choose and our ability to love. I watched my own reaction as I was feeling resentment running an errand the other day. I stopped my thoughts from spiraling into being a victim and lifted them into love. It changed my feelings and my attitude. It changed how I was seeing life.

Life is precious. Today I choose God’s Life, Love and Grace.

Bible Reading: John 4:1-26

Affirmation: “Through Christ the divine economy is active in me and I conserve the spiritual essences in all phases of my life. “ ” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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Enthusiasm

Posted on March 4, 2010 | Leave a comment

When Laurence and I moved into our first home together we had a back yard and garden. I purchased the tools, seeds, fertilizer and planted a vegetable garden. I was so excited about my new garden and worked in it every chance I got. The vegetable shoots started coming up and so did the weeds. There were weeds everywhere and no matter how quickly I pulled them up, they just as quickly returned. I weeded every spare minute until I was exhausted and discouraged.

I’ve watched very similar experiences with clients on their spiritual journey. They are so excited, they commit to lots of time, energy and resources expecting to eliminate old beliefs immediately and permanently. It is easy to get discouraged as we watch the old beliefs resurface again and again.

The practice is working, it just takes time. As with anything new, we learn to balance our enthusiasm and zeal with patience and persistence. We find balance in meditation, prayer and contemplation. It’s necessary to build a foundation of faith for our greater Good to be revealed.

Bible Reading: Luke 10:30-42; 11:1-4

Affirmation: “My zeal is tempered with wisdom, and I maintain a perfect balance within and without.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

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