Dear Friends,

Halloween is right around the corner. Not only is it a time for kids to dress up, wear masks and go trick or treating, it is also a sacred holiday for our
Mexican and Wiccan brothers and sisters.
My friend Devra Gregory, a Wiccan Priestess says, “Samhaim, October 31, is “All Hallows Eve.” It is similar to the Mexican “Day of the Dead” where the veil
between the earth world and after-life is thin. This is also how the Halloween tradition with masks and costumes started. Samhain is the time of doing rituals
to access our ancestors. We recognize the cycle of life and the continuation of life beyond the veil. Seances are popular at this time.”

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated November 2. On this day, it is believed that the souls of the dead return
to visit their living family members. Many people celebrate this day by visiting the graves of deceased loved ones and setting up altars with their favorite foods,
drink, and photos.

These holy days are celebrating life, here in this dimension, and on the other side. In New Thought we believe life is eternal. Those who have “passed on” are still
living in a different reality. I believe our consciousness expands and can move through many dimensions. When we pray, our consciousness taps into the Divine and is
received by the person we are praying for. There is no reason why we cannot tap into the Divine and reach those on the other side.

Day of the Dead

I believe they are trying to connect with us here as well. We need to be open, and receptive. Many of us have already had experiences with our passed loved ones.
We have seen, heard or been aware of their presence.
During these days, October 31 – November 2 light a candle, speak your loved ones name, call them to come and visit you, and ask them to leave you a sign and let you know they are alive, well and happy.

Lifting the Veil,
Abigail and Steve

“You know, if the tree didn’t bend a little before the wing, it would break off just like an icicle. Nature has provided flexibility…”
Ideas of Power, pg44-45, October Science of mind magazine)

Dear Friends,
LIFE is all about being flexible and teachable. We know change is a constant and without new ideas, and learning we would not move forward spiritually, educationally, emotionally or physically etc.

This past weekend we celebrated our granddaughter’s 2nd birthday and I was watching her closely so her parents could set up for the party. She showed me her new train set and all the train cars were magnetized to easily bring together. She couldn’t quite figure it out so I showed her. She immediately got it and started putting the cars together, still with a little help. I love watching her learn new things. She is open, and teachable.

A friend of ours just gave notice to her boss to leave the company. She is ready to both move out of the area and find a new job. She said it wasn’t easy however there was something within her that just KNEW this was the time even though she does not have a new job lined up. That takes strength and courage as well as flexibility. She is willing to learn new skills at a new job.

Last night Steve and I were are the Sikh Foundation for a FAITH and BLUE event. I was the coordinator with the Poway Sheriff’s Dept. It was excellent.
The theme was SAFETY, in the faith sanctuaries, community and individually. Lots of questions were asked and answered by the Deputies and Captain. I know many of the officers had never stepped in into a Sikh building before where head coverings and shoe coverings were required. There was even a Turban Tying demonstration with Captain Karla Menzies. As our friend Amardeep said, it “demystifies the turban.” These officers were experiencing and learning something new. They all graciously answered all of our questions and new rapport and respect was generated among all who attended.
We ALL learned new things.

Everyday has new possibilities, opportunities, and educational experiences.
Be open and receptive. Be Wise like the tree which bends when necessary. Spirit is always giving you signs to go, do and be. Follow those intuitive signs, Be flexible, teachable and bend like the tree.

Blessings, Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

“Faith is my anchor in a sea of doubt.”
(October Daily Word)

I read those words and was immediately enamored with them. Here are some doubts we hear people say.
I doubt this world will ever be at peace.
I doubt there is more goodness in the world than evil.
I doubt that I will ever have enough (money, joy, friends…)
I doubt I can do that project.
I doubt I can speak in front of people.
I doubt that person will ever change.
I doubt he or she will ever forgive me.
And the list goes on…..

If and when your mind goes in the doubt spiral, stop for a moment and think…what is my faith for, if I cannot see beyond appearances. Everything is an appearance of consciousness. Our world seems to be reeling and needs a beckon of light for hope and happiness. That is where FAITH comes in. Where do you put your trust? In GOD/SPIRIT or the human experience? Time to put your FAITH to work and Vision the Truth of each person on earth. Each person is a Spiritual being having a human experience. Each person is a creation of God. Each person is a Divine Spark, whether they know it or not. As YOU and I begin to SEE the TRUTH of each being, and ourselves, the Truth emerges & manifests.
We all know the Original People’s story about the Wolves. The grandson asked the grandfather, which wolf will win, the evil or the good? The grandfather said, the one you focus on, and pay attention to.
We must focus and pay attention on the GOOD in people and ourselves.
We must focus and pay attention to the truth that we are capable spiritual beings. We listen. We forgive. We uplift.
Focusing on doubt will only increase the doubt. Focusing on God and the truth of our being, will always increase the Good.
Then we can say, “Faith is my anchor in a sea of doubt.”

Anchored in Faith,
Abigail and Steve

October 4, 2022

Dear Friends,

Happy October! I love the quote above because I love the word “Awesome.”
I love the concept of making something awesome. It is an attitude and a life choice.

Many of us have complained about the hot summer weather and are looking forward to cooler days. Let us rethink our summer and declare it awesome too. We are alive and are blessed with so many wonderful people, family and friends. We have technology to communicate with others. We have a roof over our heads and money in the bank. We are blessed to be able to serve God by serving people. So our summer was awesome. regardless of weather.

Let us take the AWESOME idea and a grateful heart with us into October, the rest of this year, next year 2023 and beyond. We know when we speak, our words and energy go out into the Law of Mind and is fulfilled.

The cooler days are awesome. The colorful fall leaves are awesome. Preparing for the winter season and all the holidays is awesome. Life is good. Declare it and be it.

A – Always Keep a Good Attitude.
W – Wield kind and uplifting words.
E – Expect Joy, happiness and love and watch them enter in numerous ways.
S – Simply know Life is Spectacular.
O – Only YOU can change your attitude
M – More Good comes when you speak it into visibility.
E – Eagerly anticipate an Awesome Day!

Awesomely,
Abigail and Steve