Living In Spirit

Sacred cows, we all have them, the obvious ones being sports teams, political parties and religion. Ever try to talk to a Yankees fan...

Righteous. This word has been married with “self” so often that if someone is righteous it has a seemingly negative connotation, which ...

To show mercy to those in pain, whether physical or emotional, is of course a quality to be cultivated. But how merciful are our thoug...

The meek shall inherit the earth . To be meek, spiritually, is to be so raised in consciousness that we are open to God, demonstrating ...

It is difficult for me to think of Moses and not picture in my minds eye Charlton Heston standing with arms raised, staff in hand, robes fl...

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) well now, on the surface this seems to make little sense. We all ...

Mourning to excess is destructive, some even stop living themselves when a loved one has passed, literally hoping for their own end s...

Living the examined life requires us to inventory our “great possessions” if we wish to be free. We all have them and until we identi...

Consider the passage from the Sermon on the Mount “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3)...

Generals draw up battle plans, their theory on how a battle should be fought and won. Politicians have theories on everything, usually...

The path of enlightenment asks us “to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God’ with the proviso “as we understand Him.” Th...

God is not just truthful or brings truth but is Absolute Truth itself. Once we begin living on the Spiritual Basis, God translates fro...

When we express love we express our true essence, God. Think of how you feel when you express love or when love is expressed to you. ...

Over the last few decades science has made amazing strides and discoveries in the field of Quantum Physics. We have learned that the m...

Consider the apple pie. When you remove a piece, the whole is diminished by the size of the slice you have decided to enjoy, possibly a...

Herbert Spencer stated that substance is “that which is not subject to discord or decay." Spirit is substance,  Spirit cannot die ...

Everyone lives by a set of principles, few however take the time to consider the principles they practice in their lives, yet we demons...

“Study and research are well in their own time and place, but no amount of either will get you out of a concrete difficulty. Nothing ...

It is suggested that we “think from the end” when confronted with life’s challenges. Having embarked on the path of Living on the Sp...

When trouble or difficulty arrives at our door, the way out is to immediately turn to God in prayer. We pray for the knowledge, guidanc...

Difficult problems seem to have a life of their own. Hard as we try, we treat them spiritually and the next thing we know they are back in...

Has someone said to you or perhaps you have suggested “don’t think like that?” Not possible is it. It is one of those silly things we s...

Though many remain in denial of this truth, there are rules, or laws if you prefer, that govern our thinking, applying equally to ever...

What you think upon grows . What we dwell on will be out pictured in our lives. Period. When we dwell on lack, perceived injustice (...

Congratulations. You made it. Today continue employing that smile and take a few minutes in quiet contemplation to review what you lea...

Hang in there, only 1 more day to go. Then again, you may be experiencing such profound changes in your outlook that you desire more. ...

…God is love; and he that dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him (1 John 4:16). Day 5: Today, attempt to greet everyone, and...

Consider: “A man is sitting by a camp fire when a red hot cinder flies up and lands on his sleeve. If he blows the cinder off at once, ...

Day 3 : Having fun yet? The diet may be simple, but it certainly is not easy. Continue being vigilant, watching for morbid reflect...

Day 2 of the 7 Day Diet : If you are still considering whether to attempt this diet, take a moment in quiet contemplation and ask your...

The seven day mental diet is a lesson in reaping and sowing. In the garden of our thoughts, how careful are we with the crops we plant ...

       We live continuously barraged with bad news. Read any newspaper, watch any news channel and the hammers of negativity begin d...

          There are many things that link us, one to another, the two most powerful being love and resentment, one we embrace, the ot...

          Death, now here is a topic guaranteed to let the air out of a room, a polite conversation killer. Yet we all have/will deal...

            Reborn is the only term that accurately states the truth of Living on the Spiritual Basis. Day by day, step by step as we ...

        When we purchase something that requires assembly, it generally comes with instructions. I purchased a teapot recently and in...

        The longest eighteen inches in the world lies between the head and the heart . The bridge of intellect to faith. Speaking abo...

        What we think on out pictures in our lives ; write that on your heart in bold capital letters. To think we can entertain cer...

       Words have meaning. Sounds like a “duh” kinda thing to say but bear (or is it bare?) with me. Many speak of spirituality and God...

Everyone likes a clean house, but who enjoys doing the cleaning. In the physical realm a little dust on the shelves, a cobweb or two hi...

How do we progress spiritually? Is it by studying every new book or teacher that comes along, casting aside yesterday’s book or teacher...

 Ever find some forgotten cash in the pocket of a pair of pants or jacket you haven’t worn in a while? Always puts a smile on the face ...

What makes you happy? We have all felt happiness in our lives, meeting him/her, wedding day, divorce day, birth of a child, landing “t...

         No one lives life perfectly. No one is at peace or serene constantly. No one is energized or at their best every minute. Just...

        Want a daunting task; try tackling eternity and death in four to five hundred words. Let me know how I do. Consider the transit...

       Without renewing energy stagnation results and there is probably no better demonstration of this than a tidal pool. The renewing...

        Everything is comprised of energy. Not just energized, but comprised of it. The chair you are sitting on. The monitor you are ...

       The silversmith Demetrius made his living off making shrines to the goddess Diana. When the apostle Paul brought the Christ mes...

         Some destructive thoughts attack us head on, finances, health, etc. but the deadliest are the thoughts that creep in, with no ...

      What we seek we find, what we plant and nurture will grow . Seems like a simple enough lesson, yet many ignore it. Parents, who...