Monthly Archives: December 2020

BEing a New You in the New Year

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Dear Friends
This has been quite a year for us, expanding our faith and increasing our fortitude!

Our hearts and prayers go out to all the people around the world who lost their lives due to COVID and to the families grieving.
We continue praying for our essential workers and the scientists who have worked so diligently throughout this year to take care of the sick and create a vaccine for the health of the world. We bless them and express our gratitude and thanks for their service to humanity.

Ernest Holmes in his “What We Believe” says:
“We believe in the eternality, the immortality and the continuity of the individual soul, forever and ever expanding.”
We believe all those who have passed on to the other side are still expanding their soul because they are immortal. No one ever “dies.”

As the New Year approaches, how do we want to BE in the coming year. How can we expand spiritually here on earth?
Where are the areas we need to learn and grow? We are here to BEcome Godlike. Our Spirit is perfect, and yet here on earth our challenge is to recognize the perfection and beauty of our Spirit, our God essence.
“We believe in the eternal Goodness, the eternal Loving-kindness
and the eternal Givingness of Life to All.
We believe in our own soul, our own spirit and our own destiny,
for we understand that the life of all is God.”
The LIFE of ALL is GOD. Can we in 2021 move ahead in our spiritual growth to recognize God in ourselves is the same God in ALL people everywhere?
Can we be kind to ourselves, therefore be kind to everyone regardless of faith, culture, creed or political persuasion?
What will we have to BEcome in order to do BE that?
For an inspirational video, please view the Near- Death Experience of Jeff Olsen.

https:.//www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FD5lReqe64

In the midst of great pain and hardship, the message it always there.
GOD IS, Heaven exists and we are NEVER alone.

BEing New in the New Year,
Abigail and Steve

Birthing Christ Consciousness

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Dear Friends,
This is the week Christians and New Thought celebrate Christmas.
We love the story of the baby Jesus being born in a manger with Joseph and Mary as his earth parents and God as his Heavenly Father. This story implores people to accept on faith that Mary conceived this baby by God, and Joseph stood by her knowing the child within her was not his. What a tribute to Mary, who under scrutiny, judgement, perhaps gossip, stood her ground and said YES to God. Another tribute is to Joseph who stood by Mary as well. Here was a young couple, not married, having the baby, who in time would change the consciousness of the world! How strong and courageous would we be in their situation? We honor them greatly as examples of faith, trust and belief.
Today we see this beautiful birth as as symbol of the Christ Consciousness being born within us. This sweet baby Jesus had to grow up, learn and expand his Consciousness before he was baptized into the Holy Work he came here to do. We all are birthing, growing, learning and expanding our Christ Consciousness to do what our soul/spirit came in to do. (Read below for the AFC Event)
Let us remember daily we have the potential to be Christ Like. We have that within us (God Spirit) to do what Jesus the Christ did. He was and is our wayshower. In all situations today, next week and next year we have a choice in every encounter and every situation to cast the Christ Light on it. We can take the HIGH Road and see all situations from a LOVE perspective. We can choose to serve, give, forgive, be kind, compassionate wherever we are and wherever we go.
Jesus Christ said, “Love God, Love your Neighbor (which meant ALL people, whether you like them or not), and yourself.” Loving yourself is being kind, forgiving, compassionate, and self caring. When you are happy, you have the ability to bring joy to others.
Be AWAKE, and mindfully ALIGN with your CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS. Be the LIGHT for others and yourself. Bring and Be LOVE wherever you go.
May you have a very Merry Christmas. If you celebrate another faith path, may you bring YOUR LIGHT and LOVE to all as well. Whether you call it Christ Consciousness, God Consciousness, Buddha Consciousness, Krishna Consciousness, it is truly LOVE CONSCIOUSNESS.
Be It, Bring It.
Love and Light,
Abigail and Steve

LOVE HOPE FAITH

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Dear Friends,
Three leaders in the San Diego faith communities gave inspiring thoughts to these three words LOVE, HOPE, FAITH in the Sunday San Diego Union Tribune, as they looked back on 2020 and ahead to 2021. Here are some excerpts of their messages. To read the complete article go to
The San Diego Union Tribune, “OPINION” section, December 13, 2020.


Imam Taha Hassane, Islamic Center of San Diego and member of POINT Interfaith Team
“As a Muslim, believing that my faith convers all aspects of life and shapes my view on life, humanity, divinity and afterlife, the new year-symbolizes and opportunity for reflection.
The first thing is Time. When I am given time, I am given an opportunity to live longer to fulfill my purpose., to serve the Creator and show mercy to the creation. Second is self-accountability, spiritual evaluation. Finally as I plan for my future, I ask myself these questions:
What do I want to achieve in the next year regarding my relationship with God, family, and community?
How can I improve myself and become a tool of inspiration and source of goodness?
What should I do to contribute to the betterment of my community, my nation and our world?
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, what is my role, as a faith leader, to ensure my community’s safety and well begin?
What more could I do to have my voice heard standing firmly for justice and challenging injustice.
I invite you to join me in these reflections.”


Bishop Robert McElroy, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
“Christ’s entry into the world is more than the revelation of a child born in innocence and hope. It is God’s consolation and comfort that in the most difficult moments of our lives, divine grace is intimately present. Religious hope is the conviction that in times of suffering and hardship God will find a way to accompany us as in these days of pandemic, economic struggle, sickness and isolation. We mirror the journey of Mary and Joseph. They had to leave behind their familiar home, come to a distant city to experience the birth of their first born child without support of family and friends. After the year we have all lived, increasing and sustaining joy and gratitude may be more challenging than ever, but amidst all the difficulty, we are reminded of the human capacity to find light, joy and miracles in our daily lives. May each of us have the courage to light our way with courage, resiliency, resolute faith and hope.”


Rabbi Yael Ridberg, Congregation Dor Hadash in San Diego
“We have been searching for miracles all year; an end to the suffering. To be able to embrace one another again and to gather without concern. This week Jews all over the world will light the eight-branch Hanukkah candelabra to remember and celebrate the unexpected miracle found in the depths of despair. The miraculous jar of oil found in the Temple desecrated by the Syrian Greeks should have only lasted for one day lasted eight days. The miracle of the first night was that of faith itself, faith that would enable the people to begin again. Hope is essential in the midst of despair. Hope is an act of defiance and an act of love. Joy is an expression of spiritual resistance and one of resilience. May each of us have the courage to find the flask of oil, however small to light our way forward together.”

Symbols of Christmas

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December 15, 2020

Dear Friends,

At this time of year I like to prepare myself in prayer and meditation for the wonder of Christmas and all it means. Every symbol has meaning and significance, and springs forth from an idea that came before.

Many churches celebrate this Advent Season .
“Advent is a time of expectation and hope. “Advent” means “arrival” or “coming,” and it prompts us to pause each day in December and remember why Jesus came at Christmas. Advent today is a time of anticipation and expectation of the birth of Christ. Advent lasts for four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The Advent wreath is created out of evergreens, symbolizing everlasting life in the midst of winter. The Advent wreath is a symbol of the season, with a candle lit each of the four Sundays leading up to, and on Christmas Day.
The candles represent Hope, Faith, Joy and Peace. The middle candle represents Light and Purity and is called the Christ Candle lit on Christmas Day.”
The light of the flickering candle flames reminds us who Jesus is: “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:4-5).”
https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/christmas-and-advent/advent-wreath-candles-understanding-the-meaning-history-tradition.html
Remember to always let your LIGHT Shine as a sincere heart, kind word, and a supportive action.


Christmas Tree and Garland
Other Christmas symbols are the Tree, and the Garland. Gathering Garlands is an ancient Druid influence. The freshness reminds us of life everlasting. The Christmas Tree represents the Tree of Life (also Jewish symbology) and honors the Christ presence in the home.

Martin Luther originated the first domestic Christmas Tree.
The Sacred Heart of Christmas by Flower Newhouse.


Christmas Carols
Christmas Carols are enjoyed by all. There was a time when people actually went door to door singing the favorite songs of the season. I did with my dad when I was little. It was a joyous event even in the cold wintry Chicago air. Sound and Song are considered in many religions the true way of communication with the Divine (Hindu, Sikh, Ekankar). “Christmas Carols possess latent power for unifying men and women with the higher orders of Life,” the Holy Ones, the Angels.
The Sacred Heart of Christmas by Flower Newhouse.

Three Kings and the Star
“The three Kings represent the souls who have risen above their lower natures and found what is truly important. The empty wilderness resembles the uncharted times in one’s life when familiar ways no longer exist. One must strike out towards the star and ideal.”
The Sacred Heart of Christmas by Flower Newhouse.
We all have times in our lives when what was working, no longer works, nor serves us. Time to open to a new way of living, moving and having our being. Let us follow the star (intuitive guidance) of our heart.

For the next two weeks, allow yourself time to remember the reason for the season.
LOVE, JOY, PEACE, KINDNESS, all the that Jesus the Christ represented. Ask yourself, what does this Holy Day and Season mean to me?
According to Flower Newhouse, a Mystic, and Minister, “Emmanuel” was the name the heavens knew Jesus by. It was his Holy name. Jesus was his earthly name.
Let us all tune into our Holy name and be that which we aspire to be now and always.

With Love,
Abigail and Steve.

 

REVERENCE

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Dear Friends,
A word kept coming to me this week as I read spiritual materials and took walks in my neighborhood. It is the word REVERENCE. When I am walking I have great reverence for the beauty of the trees, hills flowers and the beautiful gardens I pass. I feel at peace and am quiet. I also feel reverence when I pray to God, Spirit, Divine Source. There is that feeling of goodness, joy, peace, awe when in the Presence of the ONE. I know the ONE is in each one of us, all beings, and in all of nature.

It is easy to feel reverence for a spiritual leader and those who do outstanding work for human kind. It may not be so easy to feel reverence for someone you dislike, or have had ‘words’ with and cannot see eye to eye. It is at these times, we need to remember the reverence we feel for God is within each being. This is the place to connect even if we cannot share words.

I remember years ago when I was first studying to be a practitioner, a seasoned practitioner told me about a person in her real estate office who continually picked on people or took clients away. This practitioner, before going into the office, daily affirmed, the God within her is the same God within the other realtor. She saw her as God sees her, a loving emissary for good in this world. In time she noticed the realtor stopped being edgy with her and did not take any clients away. Those who are the least likeable, need to feel revered the most. Ultimate Truth of everyone and everything in the world/universe is God is who they are

Again, when we see the Good, the God in people and feel reverence for them, the energy changes. We do create our world by our hearts, thoughts and words.
Who ever you have an “issue” with, family, friend, government leader, begin to see the God within each person.

One of our New Thought Principles, written by Ernest Holmes states:
” We believe in the unity of all life, and that the highest God and the innermost God is one God. We believe that God is personal to all who feel this indwelling presence.”

Today, feel reverence for all creation, from the smallest to the largest.
How Great Thou Art is in each one. Think it silently to all you meet and all you talk to.
All is Holy, All is Sacred, All is Revered.

With Reverence,
Abigail and Steve