THINKING TRUTH

Well, certainly one person's truth may not be the same for another at any given time but rest assured there is a greater Truth "out there" just waiting for us to gather it in and accept it as the One Truth. I firmly believe this truth is the one that tells us we are ALL one in spirit and will one day arrive at this truth in our consciousness. It may be hard to see at times and you have every right to disagree with my way of thinking but to me it doesnt change any thing really. Here is a quote from Christian D. Larson from his book Pathway of Roses: "The states of mind will always be true so long as the mind thinks the truth---- thinks the truth that man (woman and children) is in the divine perfection of his (their) real spiritual being." And also from the Science of Mind Textbook pg 142: When we understand the Law, we learn to consciously embody what we wish, and think of this only, and then we are drawn silently toward it. My personal hope and desire is that each of us quickly learn to accept this Truth and begin living our lives as One race--human beings! May all of you be safe and have a most wonderful week ahead.

THE ONE SOURCE

Have you ever felt out of place, alone in a crazy world, misunderstood by most people, or just experienced a vague feeling that something is missing or out of place? Have you ever felt that life is something greater or more supreme than you yourself are? Have you ever felt you are just not in the right place but at the same time you don't know where it is you are supposed to be? I believe most of us have experienced one of these feelings or something very similiar to that at one time or another. Believe me, I know I have felt that way many a time. And its not so much a "bad" feeling as it is one of restlessness or just not knowing which way to turn next. At any rate its not a very "good" feeling to experience but I have found that when I am in the midst of one of these periods it has always made me stop and take a long honest look at myself. And by doing that I believe I have used those times to grow spiritually and realize who I really am. Even tho I may still have doubts from time to time I believe that all of us as human beings are exactly where we are meant to be at every precious moment. It may not seem like it and it may not be much fun at times but it is a necessary step in ones evolution of self and mind. I truly believe with all my heart and soul we are all "ONE". We come from the same Source and will return to that Source when the time is right. I further believe we are always "connected" to our Source which then makes all of us connected. As Isha Upanishad speaks to Spirit: "Source of life for all creatures, spread your light and subdue your dazzling splendor so that I may see your blessed self. Even that very Self am I!" And from the Science of Mind page 28:We shall never encompass God (Spirit), and yet we shall always be in God and of God! I bid all of you a good night and hope and pray that tomorrow's sunrise will find you happy, loved, safe, and feeling great!

COMING BACK HOME

Just like the biblical story of the Prodigal Son we must all learn to find our way back home if we are to live this life fully and attain enlightenment to some degree. By going back home of course I don't mean we shall all go back to where we were born in this world. The home I speak of is our "Spiritual" home. And this home also is not to be confused with any religious teachings of a home somewhere "out there" above us far away in the etheral expanses of outer space. Again please dont get me wrong; if you believe in a home in Heaven or anywhere with your God that is ok by me. But for this essay that is not the "home" I am speaking of. The one I speak of is the one that lies deep within our souls that is oft times hidden or obscured from our immediate view as human beings.And no wonder it becomes clouded what with all the "junk" we deal with on a regular basis. Most of us get so caught up in our daily lives( jobs, children,spouses,debts, etc etc) it really takes an effort to turn ones attention to their inner home. But when we do discover we have made it back home toour center we find all is well. Therein lies all the answers we seek, all teh love and peace we desire, and the complete stillness that tells us everything is ok andf that we are exactly where we are supposed to be.As Joel S. Goldsmith puts it:"Each one has to find himself (herself) to be the law of life unto his or her own being---the kingdom of his her own being." Another quote I really love is found in the Science of Mind page 127--When we know our oneness with God (Spirit) and Law, what a great burden is removed. My sincerest hope is that each one of you beautiful people will soon find your way back home if you have not already arrived. Peace and love I leave with you. Bless all you gentle souls.

YOU ARE MY HERO

I truly believe that inside each of us there lies an unlimited potential that few of us ever truly realize we have, let alone use that potential for greatness. As human beings it is so easy to look at others and see the great things they accomplish and thus they soon become our "heroes". Don't get me wrong, I think all of us need a hero or two in our lives. Maybe these heros are just ordinary people who we depend upon to help keep us sane at times. These heros come disguised as family members, friends, artists, authors, sports stars, and yes I believe even those we may call foes can really be a hero at times. I classify anyone who helps me along in this world to grow and to learn as one of my heros. I have so many untold heros that have written books for me to read, that have taken a moment to say hello and how are ya, that have turned their back on me and forced me to do the thing for myself, heros who have allowed me to be a small part of their lives, heros who have overcome great odds and accomplished much good while leaving me with hope for myself in accomplishing things I previously thought unattainable.Yes, Ive been fortunate, my life has been filled with heros of all kinds, some that never even considered themselves a hero.I would have us all realize that at any given time we may be a hero to someone without even knowing it. So instead of looking at all the heros out there and saying I wish I could do something grand, look inside, dig down deep, find that unlimited potential for good, and let Spirit lead you on to becoming someones hero if only for a fleeting second. We are all the Light that shines from infinity and thus beyond. I leave you gentle souls with this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson:"Insist on yourself; never imitate......Every great man(and woman) is unique."

BREATHE IN THE MOMENT

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.--Oprah Winfrey
How often do you think about every time you breathe? If you are like me not very often. Its just that automatic thing the body does to keep itself alive. About the only time I am aware of my breath is when Im having trouble breathing through my nose at night. And on those occassions when I go and practice my inner meditations which I admit I dont do often enough. But if one will stop and think and realize that this one breath right now is all that stands betweeen you and so called death. Now is the only time breath is important.That should be a reminder to all of us that all we really have in this human life is the one eternal moment before us now. And that then begs the question "What am I going to do with this one precious moment?" I sincerely hope all of us (myself included) will use this moment to bring a little light, love, peace,a nd joy into our world by doing something nice for someone else. Be brave, aim high with your thoughts and may the sun shine down your way!

THE LIGHT

How easy it would be to remain in darkness for the rest of our lives. By that I mean to continue to live our lives in the "darkness" of trying to be what someone else tells us we should be. Its also easier to just say we have no power over our lives than it is to face our own deep inner realities and take a really unbiased look at who and what we are. AN old proverb I once read somewhere( I think it was a chinese proverb) says--"the hardest path, I have discovered, Is the one that leads me back to myself." Now I can believe that with no trouble. I know just how hard it is to take a completely honest look at myself. No one really likes to admit they are wrong or that they need help or that they will never be perfect or a million other things.Sometimes its so easier to live in the dark rather than shine ones inner light on their soul for an inspection. But I truly feel that finding the courage to shine ones inner light out into this troubled world is a worthwhile goal for all of us. May your love light shine brightly now and forever. I will leave you now with a quote from Plato who said,"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men(and women) are afraid of the light."

ARE YOU EXPECTING THE BEST

Just what do yo want to receive from this life? Do you really have the ability a nd drive to get what you want? Well, I believe that you do. If you are not it could be because you are not expecting the things to happen that would fulfill you as a human being. Its great to want a live filled with everything you desire coming true but its impossible to have that unless you have trained your mind to expect the best to happen. Many of us live with the thought that tomorrow will be the day when all my dreams come true b ut then we turn right around and find ourselves expecting something to come along and derail these desires. One cannot thhink negatively and then expect the positive to happen. Life just doesnt work that way. We must first expect the best keep our thoughts centered on the positive and have enough faith in the Universal Mind to complete teh circle and bring our desires into manifestion. So I would suggest that if your life isnt exactly the way you want it to be that you take a real close hard look at your everyday thoughts and inner beliefs and see what is keeping your greatest god from manifesting. I sincerely hope all of you can and will see your every desire and want come true.Peace and love to all!