Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
One of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s core beliefs was that divinity is not found in some outside force, but within the human soul.
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Many humans spend most, or all, their lives on a fruitless search for happiness, peace, riches, perfection, and so on. There is nothing wrong with wanting the “good” things of life, the gifts the world has to offer.… Read more
The Mirriam-Webster Dictionary defines “guilt” as “feelings of deserving blame, especially for imagined offenses or from a sense of inadequacy.” (Emphasis added)
Over the years, Spirit has spoken rarely about guilt. Berna thought it might be a good subject for today’s discussion. I agreed. After all, guilt is the proverbial “albatross” around the necks of many humans.
Guilt is the most useless, unnatural experience you can have as a human being. While it is not harmful to your ultimate spiritual growth and remembering, it can certainly significantly slow down your progress.… Read more
I have no political convictions nor any interest in politics. However, one politician I’ve long admired is former US President Jimmy Carter.
President Carter once said, “…I’ve become convinced that the things that matter most are the things that you can’t see—the love you share with others, your inner purpose, your comfort with who you are. (emphasis added)
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The main problem with your modern world is love—that is, the lack of it. Especially the lack of self-love.
We realize most, if not all, of you were never really taught the truth about love.… Read more
One day a while ago, I was walking through the Rochester, New York airport on my way to catch a flight. Nearly everyone around me was rushing about, stressed out and none too happy. A typical airport scene in today’s hurried and harried world.
I happen to love flying, and find airports fun—and, strange as it sounds, peaceful—places.
Making my way through the crowd, I spied a tall grey-haired man walking toward me.… Read more
I think that God gives you your own will and choices. I don’t believe that we’re supposed to drag ourselves through life defeated and and not see God’s blessings. But you have to make the right choices and follow that still, small voice within you….that’s how God leads us. ~ Pastor Joel Osteen
A few weeks ago I was visiting family. A couple days later, one of them called me to ask if I could remember seeing her car keys when I was visiting. … Read more
