Monthly Archives: February 2017

Plant a Peace Garden

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Dear  Friends,
We are back from our vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii, the Kona side. It was a  time of rest, renewal and relaxation. We noticed the laid back feeling and atmosphere.  It felt like we were in a constant “alpha state.”
I did not expect to see so much black lava on this side especially from Kona north to Kawaihae. This is a very dry side of the island.  We also traveled to Hilo, the wet, more lush side of the island and saw the steamy volcanoes.
So much to love…..
I loved watching the sun go down over the ocean.  It was a magnificent reminder of God’s Highest Glory.  I also loved being on the beach at night and seeing the wondrous brilliantly lit stars in the sky.
I loved hearing the soothing ocean waves put us to sleep every night. Ahhhhh….peace.
One of our favorite sights was visiting the Botanical Peace Gardens about 40 minutes south of Kona.  Not easy to find, but amazing to see. There were gardens, a peace pole and shrines honoring many faith traditions. One man created a huge beautiful garden replicating the Galaxy. Each flower and bush represented stars, planets in our galaxy.
I loved the idea of a peace garden.  Perhaps the next time you plant flowers consider it “Planting for Peace.”
We know every seed planted in soil is like a thought, planted in mind.
Seeds and thoughts will grow according to how they are nourished. We are coming into our Spring season so I ask you to think about how many seeds of peace are you planting today?
Plant your peace garden first in mind. Plant the flowers and vegetables in your soil next. Let every breath you take be one of peace, kindness and compassion. Allow every breath you release be one of love for self, human and animal kind.
Let us renew ourselves and the world with our personal peace and love.
Peace Be With You.   ALOHA
Galaxy Garden, Ariel view
Abigail inside Galaxy Garden
Sunset
Volcano Lava flow (photo of picture)
Lava rock on side of road with wild grass growing.

A Higher Love

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Hearts are the strongest 
when they beat in response to noble ideals.
–Ralph Bunche
Dear Friends,
 
Tuesday
is Valentine’s Day where chocolate, flowers and gifts are bountiful and given to ones we love.  This day is supposed to be all about love.  We know love is more that showing up with a gift.  There are times when love is broken, unhappy or none at all.  That is love with a small ‘l.”  Love is much more. Love is the Reality of Life. Love is another word for God. Below is a beautiful quote by Ernest Holmes who taps into Real Love. When we can raise our consciousness and embrace Real Love, it does not matter who we are with or what we are doing, we are being LOVE in form. Today read the quote below and reflect on each idea. Where are you in the sea of Love? Are you immersed in it, being it, or are you on top of the wave, trying to hang on.
BE Love today. Embrace and BE your true Essence.
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Love
“I believe that Love is the center of everything, and I accept Love is the healing power of Life. I permit Love to reach out from me to every person I meet. I believe Love is returned to me from every person I meet. I trust the guidance of Love because I believe it is the power of good in the universe. I feel that Love is flowing through me to heal every situation I meet, to help every person I contact. Love opens the way before me and makes it perfect, straight and glad. Love forgives everything unlike itself; it purifies everything. Love converts everything that seems common place into that which is wonderful. Love converts weakness into strength,  fear into faith.    Love.”
365 Science of Mind: A Year of Daily Wisdom from Ernest Holmes
 
Today, I will cause a ripple effect of good by an act of kindness toward another.
Today, I will tell at least one person they are special and important.
Today, I will make a conscious effort to smile at someone whom I have held a grudge against in the past.

Time of Trouble, Time of Blessings

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Dear Friends,
 
 
Time of Trouble – Time of Blessings
One of our beloved friends, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on February 1st. Rev. John has been serving the San Diego area for 30 years as clergy, teacher, pastor, musician, and singer/songwriter. Steve and I have known Rev. John for years and he has always been a dear friend and colleague.  He will begin his chemo and radiation therapy within the next week to ten days.
Rev. John has always taught, “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react and meet the challenge. Whatever the challenge may be.“
We are saddened to hear the diagnosis of our dear friend, and we know his practitioners and friends are continuing to SEE and KNOW GOD is BIGGER than any diagnosis. In New Thought we believe God is ALL there is, in all, as all through all. As Rev. John loved to say, “We are OF God.”  God, Spirit, Universal Intelligence, Mind, Creator, Source, by whatever  name you wish to call IT, is the essence of all beings everywhere, in all dimensions and universes.    At this time we can know this Truth with and for Rev. John and his wife Dr.Connie. Even if you do not know Rev. John, help us in your prayer time to  see him healthy and whole, preachin’ and singin’ again with his beautiful smile, positive words, and great voice.

We know when someone we love or care about has  health, financial, relationship, family, work, and/or personal challenges there is always a

Blessing embedded within.
Challenges move us forward on our spiritual journey, for ourselves and for those we know going through them. We all have an opportunity to  view the situation from a Higher Consciousness which will keep the energy raised where LIGHT and LOVE come through to bring clarity, wisdom and healing in all areas of life.
When we pray let us know the Truth of our Being – One in, as and of God
When we pray, let us affirm with words, thoughts and feelings only the Highest Good for the person.
When we pray, let us see the Christ Presence, Buddha Presence, Mahavir Presence, Babaji Presence and the essence of all Avatars filling every atom, cell and molecule of the person with LIGHT, LOVE, and WHOLENESS.
When we pray, let us Vision the person well and doing what he or she Loves to do.
When we pray, let us release and surrender the prayer to God, knowing the Divine Outcome is already done.
And so it is, Amen
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Season for Non-Violence
 64 Ways in 64 Days Affirmations
Today, I practice nonviolence and respect for Mother Earth  by making good use of her resources.
Today, I take time to appreciate nature.
Today , I plant seeds- plants or constructive ideas.
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Visioning for our Country 
I see an America that feels safe where everyone knows they have what they need to be healthy, and have all the opportunities to grow and become the perfect unique expression to be the person they are meant to be. Every person will be equally important but uniquely different. America will offer its’ citizens the best G-D intends for all humanity to become. We will be partners in a global fellowship where every country has equal opportunities for its’ citizens to be free and safe.  All will want the best for their
unique fulfillment.
-Lee

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Interfaith Harmony

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Dear Friends,
By the United Nations Declaration this is the:
World Interfaith Harmony Week
and we begin the Season for Non Violence
The Denver Area Task Force created
 “64 Ways in 64 Days: Daily Commitments to Live By.”
I will be featuring many of these daily affirmations during this beautiful season created by AGNT, Arun and Sunanda Gandhi. For more information please go to agnt.org.
Let’s begin with:
Today, I reflect on what peace means to me.
Today, I look at opportunities to be a peacemaker.
Today, I look beyond stereotypes and prejudices.
Today, I will enlarge my capacity to embrace differences and appreciate the value of every human being.
Our world, local and global need us as  peacemakers. The more we seek to reconcile with members of our family, friends and co-workers the energy of quiet contentment resonates out as a ripple affect. Each one of us must do our part at this time in earth history.  Find the commonalities people  can agree on and help them work towards a common goal.
As we seek peace with others, we must also seek peace within ourselves. Peace happens when we are aware of our own stereotypes and prejudices. When a biased thought comes up, look at it, rephrase it and heal it. We are not here to judge, only to love.
We are all made DIFFERENTLY.   I believe we have been created in His Spiritual Image and Likeness, which means created as love, joy, peace, harmony, happiness, abundance, Intelligence and more.  I do not believe it means our physical bodies or personalities.  Without these differences, how can we learn to live with, cooperate and collaborate with people? SAMENESS is boring.  It will not keep us mentally and spiritually alive. Every person is valued by God.  It is within our own Divine nature to value one another regardless how different we may seem.
One of our friends, Lea Segel, gave us this Reading for the Sabbath from the Chautauqua Hebrew Congregation N.Y.
“Where Can Holiness Be Found?
There is holiness when we strive to be true to the best we know.
There is holiness when we are kind to someone who cannot possibly be of service to us.
There is holiness when we promote family harmony.
There is holiness when we forget what divides us and remember what unites us.
There is holiness when we are willing to be laughed at for what we
believe in.
There is holiness when we love-truly and honestly and unselfishly.
There is holiness when we remember the lonely and bring cheer into a dark corner.
There is holiness when we share our bread, our ideas, our enthusiasms.
There is holiness when we gather to pray to him who gave us the power to pray.
Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Host. All of life can be filled with this glory

Peace and Harmony