Monthly Archives: June 2016

The One You Feed

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Two Wolves
“An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life.
‘A fight is going on inside me,’ he said to the boy. ‘It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil-he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride superiority and ego.’ He continued, ‘The other is good- he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.’ The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, ‘Which wolf will win?’
The old Cherokee simply replied, ‘The one you feed.’ “
Dear Friends,
Last Saturday we had a beautiful Medicine Wheel Ceremony, Drum Circle and Labyrinth Walk.  Our facilitators, Raven, Richard and Georgette brought us deeply into Spirit, connecting with the ONE and each other. We first cleansed with Sage, and kept the space of peace and love, and sacredness in the Circle as we drummed and began the ceremony.  Raven shared the story above to remind us all thoughts are to be held in high consciousness and to let go of the emotions of the dark wolf in side of us.
In this day with all the political turmoil going on, in the United States, the UK and the world, our thoughts are to remain on the internal goodness within us. Focus on kindness, benevolence, empathy, compassion for all people, and animals everywhere.  We know our thoughts and emotions can either stir the water or keep the water calm. Which would you like to swim in?  As the fish are swimming in water, we are swimming in God.  Let us make our atmosphere one of JOY and happiness.  Every enemy, every person we do not like, everyone who is hurtful, has the wolf of goodness in him or her.  FEED the goodness. The more we feed ourselves and others with Goodness the more Goodness will be displayed in the world.
Howling for PEACE and LOVE,
Abigail and Steve

God’s Basket

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EGGS in Gods Basket
Faith is putting all your eggs in God’s basket,
then  counting your blessings before they hatch.
-Ramona C. Carroll
I came across the quote above while reading Chicken Soup for the Soul, Dreams and Premonitions.   I read it  shortly after talking with  a minister friend who has changed her way of VISIONING for herself.  She is only asking for her Highest and Best and What is Hers To Do. She has let go of Visioning for  church growth and church finances and relying entirely on  God for all her blessings, whatever they may be and whatever role or job she plays.
I am in agreement with her.  When we ask, accept and declare our Highest Good, our Highest Service and surrender to  the Master Mind of the Universe, (who knows how to keep this Universe going…!), we let go and let God take over.  I have had the BEST ideas, guidance, direction and demonstrations when I have just “given up” my way and say, “I’m done God, it is up to you!”
In 1990 I was DONE with church. I gave it up at a stop sign on my way home from a mainstream church. Church, or so I thought, was not a fit for me.  Once I let go and stopped trying to “find” the perfect church by hopping from one to another every Sunday, God was able to swoop in and guide me to my highest and best! The next week I received an invitation to a workshop from a church I had never heard of, a Religious Science church.  I attended and found my “HOME.”  Well the rest is history. Never in a million years did I think I would be a minister, and a minister in a faith tradition I had never heard of in 1990.
So GIVE IT A TRY!  Put ALL your eggs (wants, desires, visions) in God’s basket.  Be done with “trying” and be open to God’s Highest and Best for you in your life. Allow the NEW you to crack wide open and BE who God intended you to be!
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We Are Connected

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Connection by Oprah

Dear Friends,
I believe it is so important to FIND THE CONNECTION
with everyone you meet. It changes the feeling of being an “acquaintance” to being a new friend.
Discover what you have in common with that person.
Most of the time it is easy with people of your same faith tradition, culture or nationality.  The real discovery comes when you realize you have a lot in common with people of other faith traditions and nationalities. At this time our Muslim brothers and sisters are fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. They pray 5X a day and surrender all activities and daily plans to Allah ( ‘God’ in the Arabic language).  In New Thought we continually share how important it is to “Let Go and Let God” guide us and lead the way.  Our Visioning  practices say,  “What is God’s  highest IDEAL/IDEA for me, for this event, meeting, plan etc.
Not my idea, but God’s idea.
Muslims say, ‘Inshallah’  meaning “God Willing.” Our trust and faith in God’s Way and Will for our life is shared by our Muslim friends.
Do you meditate?  Meditation is common among our Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh friends.
Are you into Contemplative prayer?  This is common among our Catholic and Protestant friends.
Whenever you feel a dis-connect with a person, faith group, culture or nationality, find the CONNECTION, find the commonality.  You will have more friends, fun and bring more peace to yourself as well as humanity.
If you would like to view a video where young adults shared what nationality they thought they were and what nationalities they did not like, the link is below.  Each one took a DNA test and were blown away.  The Englishman who did not like Germans, had German DNA. The young lady who did not like Turkish people found out she was Turkish and found a distant cousin in the room.  This video really  reinforces the fact and KNOWING, we are all connected down to the roots of our being!

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KNOW YOU ARE CONNECTED in some way with EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET.  Send LOVE out to everyone today!  They are your friends and family.

For Everyone

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An Open Letter to Everyone

Hi Everyone.
When I look at the name of our network, the word “WORLD” stands out calling me to do or say something about what we are all going through, and I have no idea what else I can do other than PRAY.  I sit here each day and receive dozens of newsletters and posts from Interfaith Groups from throughout the world who are each going through the same thing I am.  They are informing all their people to: “isolate themselves and practice healthy habits,” “hang tough” and to know that “some good will come out of all of this.”
Perhaps one thing which we can all take from these stressful and uncertain times is that WE ARE ALL GOING THROUGH IT TOGETHER.  No one faith, culture, race, sex, religion, etc. is exempt from this coronavirus.  As frustrated as you might feel, and I know that I do, this experience may be the element which unites the world to learn better that we need to take care of each other.
I have been telling everyone who I speak with, to remain calm and BELIEVE that upon defeating coronavirus, as we did the Spanish Flu, Black Plague, Polio, Mumps, Measles, Influenza, Smallpox, Tuberculosis, etc., we will emerge stronger and more grateful that we can get up each morning and interact with people in a peaceful way.  DEEP BREATH and affirm with me, this too shall pass.
Blessings,
Steve
Rev. Dr. Stephen Albert
World Interfaith Network
858-487-8196
[email protected]
https://world-interfaith.com

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We VISION a World where people honor and respect one another, where integrity and honesty is the norm.
We VISION a World where people are inclusive, supportive and see the Divine in each other.


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The All Faith Center is deeply committed to opening the hearts and minds of all people with a deeper understanding of all faith traditions, cultures, nationalities and personalities.
When knowledge is shared, awareness and understanding become greater, myths and misconceptions are dissipated, and barriers of fear melt away.
We are then ready for the 3 C’s: Connection, Collaboration and Cooperation!”
We do this by offering transformative Labyrinth Walks, Classes, Workshops,  Interfaith Events and ways to serve God and each other.,