Dear Friends,

I love the quote above. The most important words to me are ” I AM ENOUGH.” I am of the age where I look back on my life, take stock and go through what many say happens on the other side, I give myself a LIFE REVIEW. Unfortunately I tend to dwell on the experiences, events and happenings that tend to be negative. I go into the “shouda, woulda, coulda” mindset. Sometimes I am heartbroken and realize how I could have chosen differently, which would have changed the results. However I cannot change the past. All I can do is change me in the present. With a heart of love and forgiveness I own the mistakes (like the quote) and make a vow to never repeat them again.

“We are enough. So, when it seems we’re no longer able to change the condition, we know to tap into our wellspring of enough-ness and choose to change ourselves.” ( Stephen Rambo, Science of Mind Magazine Feb.)

My mentor minister told me, “Your Consciousness of the Past is not the Consciousness of the Present.” Life is all about learning from mistakes, making changes and realizing Unconditional Love/God is within you.

The thought occurred to me, what if my “past mistakes” were not mistakes, but lessons I needed to learn and the only way I could learn them is if another soul volunteered to be in this uncomfortable relationship with me for my spiritual growth and understanding. What I have read and believe is relationships are planned before we come into the earth dimension for each one’s highest good, knowledge and wisdom. Lessons learned bring about forgiveness of others and of self which naturally leads to a higher understanding and unconditional LOVE for all.

I will remember, I am God is Action, God in form, God as Love. Experiences in life to not define my True Being. I am not my job. I am not my role in life, I am not my mistakes. I am a Divine Being, WORTHY and ENOUGH.

Being Enough

Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

It is interesting to think how we are like radio dials, sending out frequencies and vibrations all the time. We have the ability to change our vibrations (thoughts and feelings) about any situation in a split second, just like changing the program on a radio station.

“Each day we tune into a specific frequency that brings back to us an exact match. If we find ourselves in a bad space mentally, the frequency we send out returns back to us multiplied.” (Jeffon Seely, January Science of Mind magazine)

Needless to say, “Be mindful of the frequency of your thoughts.”(Jeffon Seely)

We all have daily challenges. Just the other night Steve and I were sitting, and waiting for a furniture repairman who was supposed to come before 6pm.We put off dinner (generally we eat early) and now it was after 6pm. We were hungry and little cranky. Steve called the furniture repair office and it was closed so we had no way to get ahold of the service man. The man finally called and said he was on his way. We had a choice, we could be irritated when he arrived or “change our frequency.” We changed our attitude dial. I put out some cookies and water knowing this man has already had a long day and may need some goodies to eat. We opened the door with a smile and said “So glad you came. It must be a long day for you.” I offered him the food.Luckily it did not take him long to fix the couch, and we were soon eating dinner. Our attitude is always a choice.

The other day I was having lunch with two good lady friends at our favorite restaurant. We try to get together once a month. Our conversation centered around the changes we have had in our lives this past year. One friend ordered her usual turkey sandwich, dry, no mayo, no cheese, only raw onion, lettuce and tomato on it with a side of mustard and ketchup. After a few minutes the waitress came back and said the turkey sandwich was no longer on the menu, but today there was enough for the sandwich. We thanked her, and kind of laughed thinking about how this is a change. To make a long story short this order was sent back 2 times. My friend is Jewish and is careful about her food combinations. First time the sandwich came with cheese, the next time it came with caramelized onions (not raw) and the third time it came with bacon. The three of us looked at each other and just laughed! We couldn’t believe this sandwich order. My friend just smiled and took off the bacon.She could have, and we could have been angry, talked to the manager, or complained about the waitress. However all we did was laugh. It really was hilarious and we knew it was time for us to CHANGE restaurants. What a funny experience after just discussing all the changes in our lives!

We kept our vibrations high with laughter and never humiliated the waitress (I believe she was new) or left with a negative feeling. Now we have the opportunity to try new restaurants and enjoy new scenery. Challenges, will always arise. We cannot always change the situation, however we can always CHANGE our ATTITUDE about the situation by simply changing the dial on our emotions and thoughts. Keep it High!

“The mind is a transmitter and receiver of energy. When we raise our thoughts to the frequency of love and compassion, we transform ourselves and the world.” (Bell Books, January Science of Mind Magazine)

Keeping High Vibrations!

Dear Friends,
I was reading an article by Louisa Rogers in the Unity Magazine and she said, ”
” ‘Footwork’ means if I’m going to ask God to help me solve a problem, I need to step up myself, so I try to remember to offer what I’ll do.
It’s only fair, after all. We’re a team.”

Two words that caught my eye were FOOTWORK and TEAM. I think of all the football games happening now as they get ready for the Super bowl.
Without exceptional footwork and a unified team, the game will be poorly played. Our personal “footwork,” active praying, active doing etc,
in combination with understanding that GOD is our team, will manifest all affirmative prayers.

Have you ever said, “Why can’t God DO something about this!!!???” Well God does and is doing ‘something about this, whatever this is…’
However God is not a pie in the sky God, or looking down on us judging us, or making something happen without our investment in it. The TRUTH is ,
od is in us, as us and works through us. We need to “step up” and be an active participant in team God, in order to receive an answer to prayer.

Sometimes when we pray, we Affirm and expect immediate action or we have our own idea of what should be done. That is the ego speaking.
Affirmations are just a part of prayer. Once our desires are spoken, our part is to LISTEN to the still small voice of God within to do what we need to do next.
The football players can say “I want to win.” However winning happens when each member of the team LISTENS to the coach and the other members of the TEAM.
Listen to God and always ask, “This or something better.”

When you pray, move your feet is also an African proverb often repeated by the late Congressman John Lewis .
Quakers also say, “When you pray, move your feet. This idea is a commonality among cultures and religions.

The word “TREAT” in New Thought refers to Scientific Prayer Treatment, which is a 5 step process acknowledging our ONENESS in and as God.
God, Spirit, Mind, whatever you wish to call IT, is within us as our Only Power. As we speak and affirm our desire through this prayer
process we know it is heard and acted upon quickly in the Spiritual Dimension. As we sit quietly to hear our God voice we receive answers.
Prayer is a process and answers come when the time is Divinely right for all concerned.

Dr. Ebon Alexander said, “There is an interconnection between the soul and the Mind of the Universe.” Let us listen and understand we are always
connected to God, to the Divine Mind of the universe, wherever we are, whatever we do. As New Thought people say, “There is no spot where God
is not.” Whether you are at home, work, faith center, or in nature, you are always connected to GOD Within because God IS YOU.

Know God is the Only Power.
Know your Oneness in, as and of God.
Affirm and declare your desire.
Release your way to a higher way. Let Go Let God.
Be Grateful for the Divine outcome.

YOU ARE ON TEAM GOD!

Dear Friends,

On January 5th, Steve and I, as part of the Poway Interfaith Team (POINT),with the Palomar Health Hospitals in Escondido and Poway, collaborated and declared January 5th the “GIFT of LOVE DAY.” (See photos below)

We brought 100’s of Teddy Bears and other cute stuffed animals to the patients at these hospitals. We began by blessing and praying over the bears and then walking the halls with other volunteers and distributing the bears among the patients. Looking into the eyes of the people in beds or wheelchairs and seeing the JOY these cute animals brought, was my heart’s delight. We saw eyes, that went from sadness, and despair, to joy, and love. The emotions they were previously feeling, changed by just HOLDING a teddy bear or other stuffie.  One of the Pastors we know, Pastor John Quintana, from Our Father’s Grace Ministries brought in 400 cute bears! What a wonderful way to begin the NEW YEAR. I felt like we were doing “GOOD” one patient at a time.

I love the quote above, “I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do! I feel, as you may, like the world needs a blanket of GOODNESS to reset the Consciousness of all people. Sometimes reading about the wars, the hurt, the prejudice, the criminal actions is overwhelming. As one person, I know I cannot change everyone or the affairs of the world. However as one person, I can choose to DO and to BE GOOD everyday in everyway I can.

The other day I was standing in line at Starbucks and I heard the gentleman before me say to the clerk “I would like to pay for the coffee for these two firemen ahead of me.” After the firemen thanked the man, I was inspired to do the same. This was a reminder and an opportunity to be GOOD and do something nice for someone else without any expectations in return. So I turned to lady behind me in line and said, “I would like to pay for your coffee.” She was both surprised and grateful. Who knows where the energy of that decision went, and how it manifested in someone else’s life. It doesn’t matter. One GOOD intention, one GOOD deed always ripples out to others everywhere. It is not for me to find or figure it out. GOD will and GOD as GOOD does!

In 2024, let us embark on a journey of kindness, compassion, and collective GOODWILL, recognizing that our efforts, no matter how small, contribute to a brighter, more harmonious and peaceful world.

Dear Friends,

As I was preparing for this upcoming Sunday’s Message for One Heart One Mind CSL, the word “SPARKLE.” kept appearing to me. I love that word. Every time I think of it or say it, I smile. What if you thought about that word every day in all that you do? A smile would naturally appear on your shining face and others would see it and start smiling too. We know when someone laughs, we all are inclined to laugh. Same with smiling. When you smile, people automatically smile. When your smile becomes a SPARKLE, people around you feel your glow, joy and love presence.

We all love Santa and what he represents, his goodness, love, and joy of giving. We see his face SPARKLING, and eyes twinkling. In the coming 2024 year I suggest we think about being the SPAKRLE in someone else’s life. BE the one with the kind word. BE the one who pays it forward. BE the one who makes an effort to see a friend in the hospital. BE the one who forgives and calls an estranged friend or relative. The Course in Miracles says, “Would you rather be right or happy?” The more you SPARKLE with the vibrations of Love, Joy, Forgiveness, and Appreciation of Life, the more you SPARKLE as a Divine Being. Bring that joy into your life, and into another person’s life!

SPARKLE

S – SERVICE. Be in service to Self (love yourself and know your worth) and be in service to others with a SMILE.

P – PAUSE and listen without distractions to others and what they need.

A – ALWAYS BE your AUTHENTIC self. No more hiding who you truly are.

R – REALIZE your God Given Power to create a life of Joy. No one can take that away from you.

K – KINDNESS is Heart’s Intelligence. Allow Kindness to guide your way.

L – LOVE and be the LIGHT of God.

E – ENERGY and vibration is God’s ESSENCE moving through you. Always keep it high.

SMILE, SHINE and SPARKLE in the New Year!