Lessons from July 2023

Lessons from July 2023

Changing The Narrative

It may be time to review, reinvent, reformulate, and rename. Things tend to become what you name them and how you think about them. When you redefine something in the positive, you take away the sting of the emotional pain. Many people carry around burdens from the past that make enjoying life difficult. If we change the story, we change the narrative. Even though we cannot change what happened to us, we can see it through new eyes. We want to be…

Navigating Challenging Times

Sometimes in life, we get thrown a curveball or two, and we might wonder what celestial rule we might have broken. These occasions test our will and try our minds. How can we deal with unexpected challenges that come up? Is it because we are bad people? No, the universe is guiding you every step, and something good is on the way. Over the years, you may have gotten some insight about yourself. You are more resilient than you know, and some answers may appear in ways you were not expecting. Whatever…

The Power Of Understanding

Understanding is the ability to know, perceive, and apprehend.  Thomas is the disciple that symbolizes understanding. He represents the ability to see beyond appearances into reality. To have understanding means to get at the core of something. The corresponding color is gold, and the location of this power is the front of the brain.  We need to develop this ability of understanding and awakening to bring peace and harmony to the world.  “Call me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable…

Independence!

Each year we like to discuss the ideas of spirituality as it pertains to our country. We are a nation of laws that govern us to keep us safe. The early founders believed in the idea of natural law and that the spirit of nature could teach us how to live in peace with each other. This was the basis of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. In this discussion, we explore the concept of independence and discover how freedom works. What does it mean…