You may have heard the adage, "the love of money is the root of all evil." Although there is a myriad of causes of evil, it might be closer to the truth to say that “fear is the root of most evil.” Yet who determines what is evil, if all experiences are catalysts for growth? If it is true that the Creator is Divine Love, then the definition of evil could be “all choices that are in opposition to Divine Love.” It is the intention…

ABC RETREATS Treat yourself to a little retreat. It doesn’t take time, money or energy to have a wonderful and relaxing staycation. Choose one of these or something else you prefer and schedule them into your week. If you feel you don’t have time to treat yourself, then begin to weed out things that take you away from your preferred recreational activities. Answer personal emails and letter Bathe with mineral salts or essential oils Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while Draw on…

You may encounter situations that feel uncomfortable because they are new or bring up a past time when you were presented with the same situation that you handled poorly. What often occurs is that you are presented with a similar situation repeatedly until you work through it. Although the scenario may not be exactly the same, the basic premise is similar. Repeated patterns are usually a sign that an unresolved issue is ready to be healed. Love of self and others involved will help to…

Today is a grand day, one of great celebration, for you have chosen to be alive on planet Earth! The time has come to look closely at every belief you hold to be true. Most beliefs were inhaled on blind faith, never once questioning the authority of those who proclaimed these truths. The ability to go inside and to connect with your Inner Spirit is within your grasp. It is your connection to Source, your intuition, that inner knowing. Pay attention to this "knowingness" for…

Take a few moments to clear your mind of today’s concerns. Close your eyes, deeply breathing in and out, allowing your body to relax. Once relaxed, fill your mind with the blessings you have in your life. Feel gratitude for these blessings, welling up feelings of love in your heart. Begin by sending blessings to the Creator for allowing you to have this experience in physical form. Thank the Earth; without her role, there would be no stage on which to play. Thank your Inner…

OUT OF BONDAGE As you master your thoughts, beliefs and emotions, you will become more proficient at making choices based on Divine Love. Your heart will expand as you release the fear and judgment that have kept you imprisoned. As you discard concerns about how you feel others think you should speak, dress or behave, you will blossom into the beautiful, unique flower that you are. Know that within you lies all you need to break the bonds. You may have been victimized by others,…

One way to gracefully overcome obstacles is to prepare yourself before you stumble. Many trip over the same rock several times and either are unaware of repeating this pattern or once aware, decide to take measures not to stumble on the rock again. This is the difference between unconscious and conscious living. Once you are consciously aware of the rock in your path, come up with solutions to avoid stumbling over it again. You may choose to step over the rock or walk around it.…

ABUNDANCE MANTRA I am worthy; I am gold. Nothing new and nothing old. Bring to me what I am worth, shucking all the thoughts of dearth. Know that you are worthy of all abundance. You are of more value than gold. Just as gold is precious in this world, your Soul is precious in this realm and beyond. All is here for your enjoyment. Know your worth and receive the blessings provided for you. Only your belief of unworthiness keeps you in lack. While you…

HOW TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. So, I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.…