July is associated with Independence Day here in the US. Ernest Holmes calls July the month of Freedom in his book "365 Science of Mind".
Freedom is not as elusive as you think. We all have the freedom to choose our own thoughts and think whatever we want to. That freedom can also be our bondage -- if we choose thoughts of limitation, lack, weakness, dis-ease and disharmony.
As we discuss in this month's feature article, to really enjoy our freedom, to have TRUE freedom, we must choose thoughts that align with Spirit, that align with TRUTH. When you know this Truth, the Truth will make you free.
It is not true freedom when we use our power of thought to think thoughts that hurt ourselves or others. What kind of freedom is that?
The Law of Liberty is to know that thought is the originating causative power. But it is a law, and laws always have mathematically accurate outcomes or consequences. You cannot think limitation and experience abundance. You cannot think conflict and experience peace. You cannot think hate and experience love. This liberty, as with all power, must be used constructively not destructively. That is its original intent.
It is your choice to do with it what you will.
Have a very Happy Independence Day!
Until next time,
Namaste
Monday, July 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
June Idea of the Month
This month, in the free e-newsletter and the webpage Idea of the Month, we are talking about spiritual exercise. Idea of the Month page
When people hear the word "exercise" it usually conjures up ideas of "stuff you want to avoid" "something you don't like doing" "not fun" "takes up too much time" "don't have time for it". Need I come up with any more excuses?!!
Spiritual exercise is Spiritual practice. What you do not practice, you do not experience. You might say "I'm a spiritual person" or "I'd like to be more spiritual in my life." But what does that mean? What does that look like?
It means you actually have to do something. And that something is not necessarily a physical doing. Although some people find spiritual connection in doing Tai Chi or chanting.
Spiritual exercise is a mental discipline. It is taking the time to do Spiritual Mind Treatment or repeating affirmations or meditating or just being still.
But you must take the time. Can you find 20 minutes a day? How about 10 minutes a day? Any amount of time is better than no time.
Consciously set your intention for spiritual practice -- then just do it!
When people hear the word "exercise" it usually conjures up ideas of "stuff you want to avoid" "something you don't like doing" "not fun" "takes up too much time" "don't have time for it". Need I come up with any more excuses?!!
Spiritual exercise is Spiritual practice. What you do not practice, you do not experience. You might say "I'm a spiritual person" or "I'd like to be more spiritual in my life." But what does that mean? What does that look like?
It means you actually have to do something. And that something is not necessarily a physical doing. Although some people find spiritual connection in doing Tai Chi or chanting.
Spiritual exercise is a mental discipline. It is taking the time to do Spiritual Mind Treatment or repeating affirmations or meditating or just being still.
But you must take the time. Can you find 20 minutes a day? How about 10 minutes a day? Any amount of time is better than no time.
Consciously set your intention for spiritual practice -- then just do it!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
May Idea of the Month
This month we are talking about perfection. What is perfection? What does it look like? How and why do we judge something as "perfect" or "not perfect"?
Science of Mind teaching tells us we are all perfect, whole, and complete. Do you believe that? How close do you judge yourself to be to any of those attributes?
We must expand our concept of ourselves to believe that we are perfect, whole, and complete. We must recognize the Divine within to think of ourselves as Perfect. We must recognize the Unity within to think of ourselves as Whole. And we must recognize the Infinite within to think of ourselves as Complete.
What do you think of yourself? Share your thoughts below.
Until next time,
Namaste
Science of Mind teaching tells us we are all perfect, whole, and complete. Do you believe that? How close do you judge yourself to be to any of those attributes?
We must expand our concept of ourselves to believe that we are perfect, whole, and complete. We must recognize the Divine within to think of ourselves as Perfect. We must recognize the Unity within to think of ourselves as Whole. And we must recognize the Infinite within to think of ourselves as Complete.
What do you think of yourself? Share your thoughts below.
Until next time,
Namaste
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
April Idea of the Month
This month we are talking about Divine Right Order.
What is that?
Divine Right Order is how the Universe works. It's how the Law works. Everything at the right time, in the right way, for the highest good of all concerned.
When we step out of that Order, we push, we force, we upset the perfect balance that letting the Law do its work creates for us.
We may not see things changing as we want them to or as fast as we want them to. We start getting impatient. We start doing things. We start trying to figure out what we could do to make things happen.
What we should be "doing" is changing our consciousness about the situation. We get clear on everything regarding this situation and then give it to the Law to let it do its harmonious and perfect work. We let Divine Right Order express in our world.
What do you think? Share your thoughts below.
Until next time,
Namaste
What is that?
Divine Right Order is how the Universe works. It's how the Law works. Everything at the right time, in the right way, for the highest good of all concerned.
When we step out of that Order, we push, we force, we upset the perfect balance that letting the Law do its work creates for us.
We may not see things changing as we want them to or as fast as we want them to. We start getting impatient. We start doing things. We start trying to figure out what we could do to make things happen.
What we should be "doing" is changing our consciousness about the situation. We get clear on everything regarding this situation and then give it to the Law to let it do its harmonious and perfect work. We let Divine Right Order express in our world.
What do you think? Share your thoughts below.
Until next time,
Namaste
Saturday, March 3, 2012
March Idea of the Month
This month we are talking about fear and faith. Fear is the antithesis of faith. Fear is anticipating something bad is going to happen. Fear is feeling that you will not be able to handle whatever comes your way.
The Faith we are talking about is the unquestioned belief in a principle and law of Good in this universe. A principle and law that we can direct and that responds to us and our faith in it.
In a universe that has this principle and law of good, there is no need to anticipate anything bad because it will never happen. If we stop anticipating the bad, then we have nothing to fear. Fear will dissolve into nothingness.
Are you living by a subconscious tendency toward fear? I know I have. And only by developing a stronger faith in the principle of Good, will that tendency be lessened.
It's not easy, but every step toward a greater and greater faith makes it possible.
Where do you have fear and where do you have faith?
Post your comments below.
Until next time,
Namaste
The Faith we are talking about is the unquestioned belief in a principle and law of Good in this universe. A principle and law that we can direct and that responds to us and our faith in it.
In a universe that has this principle and law of good, there is no need to anticipate anything bad because it will never happen. If we stop anticipating the bad, then we have nothing to fear. Fear will dissolve into nothingness.
Are you living by a subconscious tendency toward fear? I know I have. And only by developing a stronger faith in the principle of Good, will that tendency be lessened.
It's not easy, but every step toward a greater and greater faith makes it possible.
Where do you have fear and where do you have faith?
Post your comments below.
Until next time,
Namaste
Saturday, February 4, 2012
February Idea of the Month
This month, we are talking about "Putting God First." One way to do that is with the "Golden Key" created by Emmet Fox, a pioneer of the New Thought/Unity movement.
I tried the "Golden Key" recently (for the first time in a long while) and I demonstrated a resolution to a situation that I've been dealing with for 3 years! I started "Golden Key-ing" the situation and about 2 or 3 weeks later, the situation is gone, over, resolved.
Why did I live with this situation so long? (that's for another discussion at another time)
To "Golden Key" a troublesome person or situation, just stop thinking about that person or situation and think of God instead. Announce to the Universe that you are "now Golden Key-ing _______". Sit quietly, like in meditation, and instead of a mantra repeated over and over, turn your thoughts to God. Repeat in your mind everything you know about God: God is Divine Wisdom, God is the only Power, God is unconditional Love, God is everywhere present, etc.
Repeat those ideas in your mind like a mantra or stream of consciousness. When you are finished (and you can do this for as long as you like or as short as you like), do not start worrying or obsessing about the person or situation again. That will negate the Golden Key. Just go about your business, as Emmet Fox says, and let the Law (God) do the work. The next time you find yourself thinking of this person or situation, Golden Key him/it again.
What you are doing is channeling the power of your thought FROM your problem to the Source of the solution (God).
Try the Golden Key. You will be amazed at how beautifully and harmoniously it works. It worked for me. It will work for you.
Then share your powerful demonstration here with us!
I tried the "Golden Key" recently (for the first time in a long while) and I demonstrated a resolution to a situation that I've been dealing with for 3 years! I started "Golden Key-ing" the situation and about 2 or 3 weeks later, the situation is gone, over, resolved.
Why did I live with this situation so long? (that's for another discussion at another time)
To "Golden Key" a troublesome person or situation, just stop thinking about that person or situation and think of God instead. Announce to the Universe that you are "now Golden Key-ing _______". Sit quietly, like in meditation, and instead of a mantra repeated over and over, turn your thoughts to God. Repeat in your mind everything you know about God: God is Divine Wisdom, God is the only Power, God is unconditional Love, God is everywhere present, etc.
Repeat those ideas in your mind like a mantra or stream of consciousness. When you are finished (and you can do this for as long as you like or as short as you like), do not start worrying or obsessing about the person or situation again. That will negate the Golden Key. Just go about your business, as Emmet Fox says, and let the Law (God) do the work. The next time you find yourself thinking of this person or situation, Golden Key him/it again.
What you are doing is channeling the power of your thought FROM your problem to the Source of the solution (God).
Try the Golden Key. You will be amazed at how beautifully and harmoniously it works. It worked for me. It will work for you.
Then share your powerful demonstration here with us!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to an opportunity for a new beginning.
Every January 1 is a wonderful way to remind ourselves that every moment can be a new beginning. A new way to think, a new way to act, a new idea to believe. Take this opportunity to make a new beginning for yourself in some aspect of your life. We are always growing and learning and changing. This is our chance to consciously choose what we want to change, what we want to learn, or the direction in which we want to grow.
It is our God-given ability to consciously choose. As Troward says, we select and initiate a particular line of thought.
May that line of thought prosper you, heal you, delight you, and fulfill you!
Happy 2012!
Every January 1 is a wonderful way to remind ourselves that every moment can be a new beginning. A new way to think, a new way to act, a new idea to believe. Take this opportunity to make a new beginning for yourself in some aspect of your life. We are always growing and learning and changing. This is our chance to consciously choose what we want to change, what we want to learn, or the direction in which we want to grow.
It is our God-given ability to consciously choose. As Troward says, we select and initiate a particular line of thought.
May that line of thought prosper you, heal you, delight you, and fulfill you!
Happy 2012!
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