21 Nov 2020

Homelessness

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, compassion, life purpose | 6

A prominent stereotype today is homeless people.

In several recent conversations I’ve had with folks about homeless people, the common attitude was, “If they had any ambition, they wouldn’t be homeless. They’re simply irresponsible.”

In other words, it’s their own fault. But is it?

The Canadian organization, New Leaf Project, recently did a research project on homelessness. They gave 115 homeless people $7,500 each. One year later, most of the 115 people had $1,000 in savings, and were able to feed themselves and their families.… Read more

2 Mar 2019

Secret Courage: A True Story

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, compassion | 8

People with courage and character always seem sinister to the rest.

~ Herman Hesse, German poet and novelist ~

We’ve told this story before, many years ago. But it’s worth revisiting, especially in the context of today’s world, where courage, secret or not, seems so rare.

When we were kids, my brother, cousins, and I loved to roam through the forests and fields, hills and valleys of our rural home area.

Back in those long-ago days, it was perfectly safe.… Read more

23 Feb 2019

Do You Pray? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, manifesting | 14

If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is “Thank you,” that would suffice. ~ Meister Eckhart

We chose that title deliberately, knowing we might risk the wrath of some folks. But if you think about it, what do people usually pray for? And why?

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Those two questions Johnny asked above are meant to get you thinking about prayer, and the reasons you pray. It sounds radical, but we support the notion of not praying. Let us explain.… Read more

12 Jan 2019

Thoughts on Life after Death

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, life and death | 16

I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that there is no death the way we understood it. The body dies, but not the soul. ~ Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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We received some deeply moving comments on last week’s post, Life and Death. It’s obviously a subject of universal interest , as sooner or later, it touches us all.

Teresa, one of our readers, sent us her thoughts on the passing of her grandfather. With her permission, we’re publishing her touching story this week.… Read more

28 Jul 2018

The Amazing Power of Compassion

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, compassion | 8

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~ The Dalai Lama

child-crying-in-war-zone

Recently I’d been feeling a bit “out of sorts.” I couldn’t concentrate on my work, household chores, etc. This is not typical for me.

But I understood, at least partly, why it was happening. We recently had a sudden death in the family. Several close friends and family were enduring difficult, life-changing challenges. Then, just days ago, I found out a good friend had been killed in a tragic accident.… Read more

2 Feb 2018

The Power of Love

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, body mind spirit, channeling | 8

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will finally know peace. ~ Jimi Hendrix love-is-power

Many years ago, one of my spirit guides said the sole purpose of humans is two-fold: first, to remember who they are and second, to remember why they are here.

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One of the aspects of love is a choice you can freely make—the choice to see the divinity in all beings, in all that is.

Every thought of love and compassion you hold soothes and nurtures the world around you.… Read more

19 Jan 2018

The Myth of Heaven and Hell

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, inspiration | 2

I don’t like to commit myself about heaven and hell. You see, I have friends in both places. ~ Mark Twain

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Folks often ask us, in emails and private readings, what life is like “beyond the veil,” in the realms of spirit. In what you might call heaven (or hell). It’s a good question. So today we’re going to give you Spirit’s perspective on it.

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First, there is no “veil,” no separation between you and us. That’s a story humans have invented.… Read more

8 Dec 2017

Parable of the Beautiful House of Light

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, inspiration | 4

When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone. Nay, God is within, and your genius is within. ~ Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher

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We’re doing something a bit different today. A while back, best-selling author and filmmaker James Twyman wrote a powerful parable. Today, with his permission, we’re sharing it with you.

Many years ago, longer than you can even remember, you bought a beautiful house but covered every window with dark, heavy shades.… Read more

1 Sep 2017

The Incredible Power of Love

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, body mind spirit, channeling | 6

God, being Love, is also happiness. Happiness is an attribute of love. It cannot be apart from it. Nor can it be experienced where love is not. Love has no limits, being everywhere. ~ A Course in Miracles

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The other day I was reading The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking by James Twyman. I was particularly struck by these words:

“Give only love, no matter what the conditions might seem to be, and it will be the only thing you perceive.… Read more

17 Sep 2016

Remembering September 11, 2001

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, peace on earth | 6

The White Dove of Peace on Earth

In preparing to write this post, I was searching through some quotations on war. Here are several of my favorites:

Sometime they’ll give a war and nobody will come. ~ Carl Sandburg, American poet, writer, and editor
You can no more win a war than you can an earthquake. ~ Jeannette Rankin, first woman ever elected to the United States Congress, in 1916, from Montana
War may be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good.

19 Feb 2016

The Heart of Mother Earth

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, peace on earth | 6

Love—love of God and fellow men. That is God’s formula for peace. Peace on earth to men of good will. ~ Richard Cardinal Cushing, 1895–1970

Taj Mahal in Agra, India

We’ve talked recently about James Twyman’s peace vigils and meditations around the world. He’s been doing this amazing work for many years. Well, he’s off on another peace and healing mission next month.

Here’s part of a news release James recently sent out:

Ten million people have already registered.

On March 11, 12 and 13, James Twyman and Unify.org… Read more

12 Feb 2016

February 2016 Prayers for Peace by John Cali & Spirit

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, peace on earth | 10

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Mahatma Gandhi’s Prayer for Peace

During 2016, we will occasionally feature the peace prayers of the 12 classical world religions, and several other prominent peace prayers. Today’s post is the second of this series.

As you know from our post last month, January 2016 Prayers for Peace, James Twyman, The Peace Troubadour, held his ISIS Prayer Vigil in war-ravaged Syria on February 1. He picked that day to coincide with the beginning of 2016’s World Faith Harmony Week.

After he got home, James emailed a summary of his trip to his mailing list.… Read more

15 Jan 2016

January 2016 Prayers for Peace by John Cali & Spirit

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, peace on earth | 21

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Mahatma Gandhi’s Prayer for Peace

There are 12 classical world religions: Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism. Each of them has its own prayer for peace, despite the fact there have been “religious wars” for centuries.

World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed by Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2010. The United Nations unanimously adopted it. They decided to observe the first week of February every year as World Faith Harmony Week.… Read more

19 Aug 2013

Are We Making War or Making Peace? by John Cali

by John Cali | posted in: Articles, Blog, healing, health and well-being, inspiration, John Cali, manifesting, mind body soul, positive thinking, relationships, self-help, spirituality | 10

I realize that image is a strange one for a spiritual newsletter. The gun, a replica of an 1873 Colt Firearms revolver, was called The Peacemaker. Ironic name for something intended to kill and destroy.

We’re all aware of the devastating conflicts going on right now in the Middle East, plus other places around the globe. James Twyman, aptly called the Peace Troubadour, was on a peace mission this past week to Syria and Egypt.

James gathered together tens of thousands of people around the world to send their healing prayers of peace to all those individuals and countries being ravaged by war.… Read more

18 Oct 2006

God’s Will by John Cali

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, spirituality | 6

A happy outcome to all things is sure. ~ A Course in Miracles

The Heart and Love of God

How often have you heard someone say (usually when something “bad” happens), “Oh well, it’s God’s will.” I often cringe when I hear it. It’s almost as if people think God (or Goddess) wills only bad things for us. And that we have no choice in the matter. There was a mantra of sorts I was brought up with as a kid: “Lord, thy will, not mine, be done.”… Read more