Many are dissatisfied with the current economic system. We hear a lot about the 1% versus the 99%, and the contrast between the vast wealth of a relatively few people and the extreme poverty we see in so many places is disturbing. The gap in wealth and income between workers and owners, abuses on the […]
HOW DID WE GET HERE? Over the past few weeks, this question has played out like a broken record in my mind. Through the years, I could see that my partner and I ended up repeating the same patterns of disagreeing, arguing, and shutting down. We would patch over our hurt feelings until the next […]
Tithing Allows Your Dreams To Come True – In financial circles, it is often said, “You should pay yourself first, and then put that money away for emergencies, or into an investment program.” And that is good, as far as it goes. I believe you should give some of your money away BEFORE you pay yourself! […]
It’s often easier to remember the bad experiences in life, than the good. When unfortunate things happen, we can have a tendency to invest significant energy in thinking about what’s gone wrong. Increasing our experience and depth of gratitude can balance out many negativities we hold on to. When good thoughts, memories, and feelings occupy […]
We live in a culture that doesn’t sit well with most of us. We feel trapped between deep seated desire to follow our inspirations, and the reality of having to conform to the systems around us in order to live. Basic needs—food, water, shelter—cannot be met without participating at least to some extent in this […]
The Ego and it’s conditioned behavioral patterns often stand in the way of aligning with our true Self and living our life’s true purpose. The Ego is a construct of your physical life and experiences. The Ego learns to accept or reject aspects of Self, based on life experiences and social feedback. The Ego acts […]
The door closes. They are gone. That part of your life is now in the past, and the one you loved is yours no more. Sometimes, a break-up will be filled with immediate relief (mostly, it will be filled with sadness) but this scenario has the potential to tear your heart from your chest and […]
There’s no doubt that the pursuit of our Personal Mission follows common stages as we move through life. Yet, although the ages at which we reach key milestones will naturally differ, one important aspect affecting the rate at which we spiritually advance, is the messages we receive as children. The Sixth Insight describes how our […]
By James & Joanne. Amidst the turbulence of 2020, in societies challenged to isolate and distance themselves from the people they love, something beautiful is happening: a new level of heightened consciousness is emerging out of the chaos. A great number of souls are focusing deeply on developing themselves with inspiration and are holding their […]
How to Become a Wiser, Happier You I like to use the phrase, the “Big Picture” when discussing the highest point of consciousness by which one might view human evolution (and our individual situation) as we live this mysterious life of ours. In the weeks that follow, we will also talk about RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH, and […]
