How many times have your heard the phrase, “Don’t rock the boat?”
It may have been when you challenged someone’s opinion or authority, or about to make another person mad and heard your mother, friend or colleague say,
“Don’t rock the boat!” We have all been in situations where something was unsettling or wrong. In fact we have a sacred duty to rock the boat if we see an
injustice happening. The waves will just get bigger and bigger if we do not stand up and say our truth and/or our peace.

When turmoil hits, where do we go to ease the waves of fear, devastation, crisis and/or sorrow? We go to GOD. We go to the still quiet voice and
presence within us that is our anchor in life. God within quiets us, brings us to a place of peace and understanding when everything around us is twirling.
God brings forth the words we need to say and the way we need to be in any situation.

Perhaps your life is steady right now. If so, you have the opportunity to be someone else’s anchor in prayer and meditation. We have several friends
who are going through a life and health challenge right now. Our prayers are anchored in God, in the Truth of their being. Each one is a child and a
Divine Spark of God endowed with all the innate and inherent attributes of God.
Each one is already whole, perfect, complete in their God being. We see this for them when they cannot see it for themselves. I understand this principle
because when I was going through a health challenge and terrible pain last year and landed in the hospital, I could not effectively pray for myself. I had to
allow others to anchor in GOD for me. And it worked!

BE the Anchor for someone else today at work, at home, with a friend or family member. Be the TRUTH SAYER. When you need an anchor,
allow others to be the anchor and truth sayer for you. Pray and know God as the ONE and only Truth in you, as you because God IS you.

Anchoring in God,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,
Have you ever felt like the days just seem to go on and on, doing the same thing over and over? The mail comes everyday at the same time,
the garbage pickup is on the same day every week, and you watch the same TV shows or reruns everyday. Perhaps you are in a rut. There are times
I have felt that way, then I just decide to walk a different path in the mornings and/or drive a different route to get to the same destination or park
in a different spot in the parking lot at a favorite store just because… Changing routines is beneficial to your brain and your well being.

Since COVID I thought I would never get on a plane again. I was comfortable just staying at home, doing my Interfaith work here in Poway/San Diego.
Well, my dear friend Fran passed away and I knew in my heart, I had to be at her funeral and support her husband. We were friends for 56 years.
In order to do that I had to get on a plane and fly to Chicago. Nervous and anxious as I was,
I flew anyway with the help and support of Steve. lt was as is if the door OPENED for me and I didn’t have to stay home anymore. I could travel again.

Now we have plans to see beloved relatives in Nebraska and Iowa in June.
And we have definitely decided to go to the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in August. For me, I thought we would Op Out at some point.
With the decision to go to the Parliament, I was asked to participate in the Women’s Conference the day before the Parliament as a women’s circle leader.
Stepping out of my comfort zone to fly again, because of my love for my dear friend, led me to open up for more wonderful opportunities in my life.

The Past
In 2017, Steve and I coordinated a North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) Conference at UCSD, which we had never done before. Steve began the
Interfaith Awareness Week and last year it went Global with 40 participants from all over the world. That was never done before. It seems I am always creating,
helping coordinate, and plan new events and activities for POINT,
our Labyrinth Walks and other organizations here in San Diego.
The Present
I choose to continue opening up for new opportunities, however and wherever that leads, even if it means getting on a plane….!

We are not meant to stay stagnant.
If we were, we would still be living in caves. We are meant to break through our own barriers of “I can’t, I shouldn’t or just plain fear of the unknown.
We aren’t meant to be experts. We are meant to follow God’s lead, advise, inner voice and do what we are asked to do.

So today, I will take my morning walk on a different path. I will listen to new sounds of birds and trees rustling. I will enjoy the new sights and scents as
I see and open myself to NEWNESS as I listen to the heart & will of God within.

In Newness and Love,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

Forever and Ever Amen, is something I like to say after a prayer or blessing. I love the idea of Forever. I AM forever, YOU are forever.
We are God’s forever children Amen. As I sat in my meditation chair the idea of FOREVER enveloped me. It was both my ‘be here now’ moment and my forever time.
I felt everything was right in my world. My life, your life, our life is all happening for our Good and meant to bless us. There is no time in God.
It is always now and forever.

Our forever life has chapters. Do you remember the books or stories that gave the reader an ‘ending choice’ ? I loved those books. Well guess what,
we are in our own forever book with a series of choices and chapters. We are forever choosing the direction in which we want to go. Every ending is
just a new beginning in our forever life. My book is titled Abigail. What is your book called? You too can choose different directions and happenings in
each chapter.

You and God, Angels and Guides, co-created your life here on earth. You all collaborated on what Spiritual learnings and lessons were necessary for your
Spiritual Growth in the chapters of your forever life.

Examples:

A chapter in someone’s life may be to live as a disabled person, in order to
grow spiritually inward and to help others grow by being caretakers.

In another chapter a person may choose to be a dancer to grow strong physically and to bring joy to others by dancing.

Another person may choose to be in service as a nurse, teacher, and/or spiritual leader.

In another chapter, a person may choose to learn discipline by being in the military or raised in a fundamental home.

Another person in his or her forever life may need to learn compassion by choosing a life of selflessness through service or faith.

One who has been very rich in one life may need to have a chapter living in a third world country.

There are no accidents, all is meant to bless us. The life we live is one we choose. We are all FOREVER children of God and are meant to uplift
serve, love and grow spiritually in all areas of our lives.

Whatever chapter you are in, in your Forever Life, YOU are God’s Beloved Child, born from the Divine, guided by unending Love , Forever and Ever Amen!

May 9, 2023
Dear Friends,
I want to wish all mothers a very HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY coming up.
It is a time for joy, reflection, gratitude, appreciation, forgiveness and most of all love. Let us celebrate all spiritual mothers who have lovingly cared
for another: birth, adoptive, foster, in-law, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters. Let us show gratitude for the men who have been mothers to their children, dads,
grandpas, uncles, brothers, foster, in-law, adoptive and anyone else who has loved and cared for a child of all ages. Let us celebrate all ‘moms’ of fur kids,
winged kids and water kids.

Life stories with our mothers, can be wonderful, and it can be painful. If you have been hurt in any way, it does not diminish your BEAUTY, WORTH, VALUE and
PURPOSE in the eyes of God. You are a blessing to this earth dimension. You are Divinity, God’s spark of goodness and love. Always remember you are unique,
special and are here for a reason, a Divine purpose.
This is the day to consciously forgive and send love and blessings to your mother and/or those who cared for you.

Many of us had mothers who were wonderful, and/or mothers with illnesses, mothers with painful challenges of her own so the idealistic life may not have been
realized. No matter what, we can bring back blessed memories and share the good and funny stories around the table.

I would like to share some beautiful stories from the ‘Reader’s Digest’. I hope you will enjoy them, and then give your mother a call and tell her how glad you
are to be her child. If your mother has passed, you can still tell her in silent thoughts and prayers.

Kindness
I was rushed to the emergency room with complications from my high-risk pregnancy. After weeks of mandated bed rest in the hospital, I found myself suffering
from an unfamiliar sadness. One day, my nurse brought a surprise to my room—a newborn named James. James’ mom (who also experienced a high-risk pregnancy) sent her precious, healthy son for me to hold, along with an encouraging message: “This is the reason you are here in the hospital.” Three decades later, my heart is
still full of gratitude for Baby James and his mom. And, I am thankful for my own healthy son, Hunter. —Submitted by Lisa Stevens, The Woodlands, Texas.

Be Switzerland
On the first day of first grade, I stood by the front door with butterflies in my stomach. I voiced my biggest concern to my mother: “How will I make friends?”
Crouching in front of me, she handed me advice I carry with me to this day: “Be Switzerland.” Be friends with everyone. Treat everyone equally and fairly. For all
of my 20 years, I have lived by these words. Soon I will graduate and become a part of the real world. And on that first day, nervously facing new responsibilities,
I know I will whisper two words to myself: “Be Switzerland.” —Submitted by Abigail Wortman, West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Chosen
“I was chosen to be your mama,” I tell my four-year-old daughter as my younger boys pull at my clothes. She looks at me tearfully and asks, “Why couldn’t I grow
in your tummy like my brothers?” “Well,” I tell her, choking back my own tears, “The doctor said I couldn’t grow a baby in my tummy, so your daddy and I decided to
adopt a baby. That baby was you.” I hold my breath and wait for a more difficult question. “Can I have some ice cream?” she asks. “Yes!” I say, thankful for her
innocence. —Submitted by Katina Brown, West Monroe, Louisiana

Dress Shopping
We went looking for a wedding dress on Sunday. Laughing, we made for the door of a bridal shop. This would surely be the first of many stores before we found the
perfect gown. Having witnessed other brides and their mothers, we vowed to be happy in these moments. Unexpectedly, my mind went back to the day we brought her
home some 27 years ago. I said a silent thank-you to the young mother who, by letting her go, allowed her to be mine at this precious time. Two hours later, there
she stood, in the dress of her dreams. My beautiful girl. –Marybob Straub, Smyrna, Georgia.

Love Him
Upon attempting to prepare my 7-year-old daughter for a new baby in a few months, she repeatedly stated, “No boys in our house!”
After several months the BIG day arrived. My daughter came into the hospital room and I told her the baby was a boy and asked her, “What are we gonna do?”
She placed both her hands on her hips and without missing a beat said, “Well I guess we’ll have to love the little thing!” —Submitted by Karen Dugger, West Plains,
Missouri.

For more stories
20 Short, Sweet Stories About Moms | Reader’s Digest (rd.com)

Dear Friends,
There are people who just make us smile, and we LIGHT up when they are around us. Steve and I have had many LIGHTS come into our lives and we are grateful.
Just the other day we went to one of our favorite restaurants hoping to see a favorite server with the intent to say one last goodbye, and gift her one of
Steve’s books. She had told us previously she was leaving by May 1st because she would be in training to be a flight attendant. We were so happy for her and
yet knew we would miss her. She was a LIGHT in that restaurant, always meeting customers with a smile and a kind word. When we got to the restaurant one of the
servers said she was not working that evening and had probably already left for her new job. Needless to say, we were disappointed. However we asked our server
to please leave the book with the owner (who we know) hoping he can get the book to her. At some point during our dinner, our favorite server made an appearance
and came directly to our table. We all hugged and talked about her next life journey. We even exchanged phone numbers to keep in touch. I believe this
synchronistic event of her showing up and us wanting to see her was not a coincidence.

How would she know we wanted to see her that evening?
In Pam Grout’s book E2 she says, “Bell’s Theorem states, There are no isolated systems; every particle in the universe is in instantaneous communication with every
other particle.” “Edward Lorenz introduced The Butterfly Effect, where an insignificant event can set off momentous consequences.” In other words our thoughts and
intentions go out into the Law of Mind, the Universe, and is acted upon immediately. I believe our thoughts of wanting to see this server was “picked up” by her
consciousness and she decided to go into the restaurant that night.

We must know as individuals how important our thoughts, intentions and words are. Whether we are thinking them or saying them
out loud, our words are being picked up by everyone, not just the people our words are directed to. And, because there is the Law of Circulation in the Universe,
our words, thoughts and intentions come back to us! We are all Interconnected!
Pam Grout says, “Your thought about other people change you, because we are all in this together, as ONE HUMANITY. Every time we judge or think anything less than
kind and charitable thoughts, we inflict self pain. You can change your relationship with anyone by simply sending them good thoughts.”

Back to LIGHT. This server was a LIGHT who always had a good word to say. Now it is time to reflect on YOUR LIGHT.
When you step into a room, a store, a restaurant, or at home, have a conscious thought to be a LIGHT. Be God doing God’s work with words of gratitude
and blessings. Be the one to encourage, listen, smile, support, without judgement or opinion.

Be the LIGHT in your life by:
L Loving yourself and Listening to your God Self.
Loving and Listening, encouraging and supporting others.

I Illuminating and Inspiring others to be and do their best and follow their Intuition.

G Knowing GOD is Guiding your friends, family and all people to their
perfect, right and true place in life.

H Helping to support and show your Happiness for their next adventure.

T Taking Time to Tell others how much you appreciate and love them.

Remember WORDS & THOUGHTS are THINGS and always acted upon in the Universe. The LIGHT you SEND OUT will return to you and bless you.

Sending you Thoughts of LIGHT and LOVE,
Abigail and Steve