mini insights

Bowl of Light

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:51:45 -0500

A Hawaiian tradition says that when we are born we are like a bowl of light. As we grow older we fill that bowl with thoughts of doubt, greed, anger, and other negative emotions which are like rocks that cover the light. Our practice is to become aware of those things which obscure our light so that we may once again become the light that we always have been.

2B or Not 2B

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:05:23 -0500

We are never separate from the Truth of who we really are. When you find yourself on the wrong floor, all you have to do is call on Spirit's name, however you envision that to be, and you will find the help you need.

Birthing Ground for Divinity

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:28:52 -0500

Every situation presented to us, whether good or bad, is here for one purpose---to be used as birthing ground for our awakening.

Spiritual Practice and the Turkeys

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 05:31:36 -0500

Our primary purpose here on earth is not to learn how to manipulate outer experiences, but rather to learn how to meet life on its own terms, no matter what the situation. In this lesson, Richard learns this while dealing with two turkeys.

Kindness in Sickness and in Health

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:50 -0500

In many circles, people believe that we create our own reality. In many instances this is true, but we each hold such a small piece of 'reality' that we cannot fully take responsibility for everything that happens to us at this earthly level. What we can do, when we find ourselves in difficult situations, whether it is ill-health, financial, relationship, or other difficulties, is to remember to be kind to ourselves, to be kind to others. This is our spiritual practice.