gratitude

My Spiritual Awakening

The question that has been uppermost in my heart and mind lately is, "How does it happen that I knew as a 9 year old that I am innately good?" The almost indescribable difference this awareness has made in my life is most definitely palpable. I came into this life with an indomitable will. My understanding that nothing is in my way is a huge spiritual gift. My understanding is that, "All things work together for good. All things work together to bless me." My understanding lately is that … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality Tags: awakening, compassion, gratitude

Surviving Hardship Through Gratitude

By Lynn Andrews Leave a Comment

Hard times are a stranger to no one. Did you know they can be your greatest teacher in life? When we go through difficulties, it is so easy to fall into the trap of fighting with our own lives. With hardship often comes a feeling of darkness, and we think that if we fight against the darkness, it will move us towards the light. We think that by fighting darkness, we are doing something positive for ourselves and maybe even others. So we brace ourselves for battle. We adopt a grim … [Read more...]

Category: Life Tags: gratitude

Everyday Spirituality: Life as Prayer

By Stewart Bitkoff Leave a Comment

We are participating in an explosion of new age teaching, interest in Eastern religion, and a general curiosity about the usefulness of everyday spiritual practice. When you turn on the television, it seems just about every talk show host is discussing how to maximize human potential and help viewers become a more advanced version of self. In our effort to reach higher, spirituality is a major interest in the books we read, the classes we take and the inner peace we want to find. … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality Tags: exercise, giving, gratitude, new age, prayer, reality, religion

An Interview with Sunny Dawn Johnston

By Tim Miejan Leave a Comment

What was the most sacred moment you have had in your life? Sunny Dawn Johnston: The most sacred moment I have had in my life was the day my ex-mother-in-law transcended her body. It was a day I will never forget. The synchronicities of the days events began at 10 a.m. with a phone call. She had no brain activity, was comatose and being taken off life support. The doctors said she would not live five minutes after taking her off support, but they didn't know the spirit of this lady! I … [Read more...]

Category: Intuitive Arts Tags: awareness, change, expo, gratitude, humanity, wisdom