Monthly Archives: September 2004

John Cali

One recent September morning I was wrestling with a couple of challenges in my personal life. I won’t say I was struggling, but it was pretty close to that.

And yet I know, especially after all these years of working with Spirit, struggle gets us nowhere. Except deeper into exactly what we’re struggling against.

I was feeling stressed and alone. These are feelings I almost never have at this point in my life.

So I gave myself a little pep talk.… Read more

John Cali

As those of you who’ve been with us a while know, the focus of Spirit’s and my work is joy. In fact, Spirit says our primary purpose in life is joy.

Spirit and I are occasionally criticized, sometimes harshly, for taking this approach. But that’s okay. When you put yourself and your words out there for the world to see, the criticism comes with the territory.

I am fortunate enough to have several close friends who live in near-constant physical pain.… Read more

John Cali

There are tons of “new age” gurus out there today. And, of course, many of the more traditional ones also. I suppose Spirit and I could be easily “lumped in” with all the rest.

Many of these gurus and teachers are performing a useful service, and serving a good cause. All are well-intended.

And they draw to themselves those souls needing what they and their guidance are offering, those souls who resonate with their energies.

It’s unfortunate, however, some of these teachers and gurus offer sets of spiritual principles youmust follow if you are ever to become enlightened and evolved.… Read more

John Cali

In last week’s newsletter Spirit said “True peace on earth begins within your own hearts.”

One of the responses to that comment went as follows:

“Now how about a follow-up to Spirit’s wise words of this week that would give us a few hints about how to pursue, capture, and/or enhance that inner peace?”

Spirit

The one, and only, certain key to peace–peace on earth or peace within your own hearts–is allowance.

And so, you might ask, “Just what is allowance, Spirit?”… Read more