December 27, 2022

Dear Friends,

We are coming to the end of 2022 and we want to wish you all Happy New Year! We pray the High Consciousness of Good Will, Peace, Love and Compassion will continue from these Holy Days on into 2023.
Many of you will be participating in Burning Bowl ceremonies where you write down what you wish to release and what no longer serves you. Some of you may also participate in the beautiful White Stone Ceremony where a new idea, new thought or new focus will enter your Consciousness given by the Divine within you. This word will be written on a white stone for you to keep handy and look at throughout the coming year. I love these ceremonies because we really take inventory of our lives, past and future.
One other ceremony I would like to add to the two, is a personal ceremony of the present. “What is Mine To Do?” I believe getting in touch with our own unique gifts, our special talents, skills, abilities can fine tune our purpose, plans and actions. We are not here to COPY another person just because we admire them or feel they are a role model. We are here because WE, each one of us, is a unique GOD Being with a specialized and unique life.

There are times when I see a friend or colleague spreading their light to others, taking part in peace and justice activities, helping the homeless, providing homes for pets and animals and many more deserving ways to be in service.
I have to ask myself, is this MINE TO DO?

If I don’t get a heart bling, I think, probably not. When I do get a heart bling, I am excited and can hardly wait to participate in an event or create one myself. I admire those who do way more than I do in service, and yet I know when
I am planning an interfaith event or labyrinth walk, and/or standing up for others, I feel energized and know this is mine to do.

This coming year I encourage you to BE YOURSELF, BE AUTHENTIC in all that you do. You are unique with a purpose no one else can do.

Each Morning take time during your prayer and meditation time to:
• Light a candle (or votive)
• Affirm: There is only One Life, that is the Life of God, that Life is Perfect and that is my life now! I surrender this day unto you Oh Lord.
• Ask, “What is Mine To Do Today ?”
• Place your hand over your heart and wait for the bling as a thought, or feeling. Just know you are in God’s Hands because you surrendered.
• Your day may be simple.
• Your day may be complex.
• Your day may come with new opportunities. Follow up on them.

Only YOU can do what is yours to do!

Being Me,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

Last weekend we had the pleasure of attending the “WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM,” an authentic re-enactment of the Nativity Story presented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. It felt real and sacred.

This experience gave me pause to think about that night over 2,000 years ago when the LIGHT and LOVE of God came forth in this beautiful child to change the world consciousness. I believe this story when read, sang about, re-enacted each year, reminds us of where we are in consciousness, and we re-discover the story is really our own. We all were birthed in the earth dimension, coming in as pure spiritual beings in a human body. We grow, we learn, we make mistakes, we get angry, and yet we are still those beautiful spiritual beings and will forever be. This Christmas let us birth something greater than we can ever imagine. Let us birth greater compassion, greater, joy, greater care for ourselves, greater service for others, greater love for all people everywhere.
Let us truly birth our own Christ Consciousness, as the LIGHT of the World.

Remember, you are a wise man bringing your own sacred gifts to the world honoring God, Christ and the Divine Universe.
You are the shepherd, humble and in service to those who need care and help.
You are the Angel speaking Truth, Joy and the Good news in high vibrations.
You are Joseph, the protector, leader, strong in heart and mind.
You are Mary, willing to listen and do God’s Will no matter what.
You are Jesus, the Christ Consciousness, come to earth to spread Love, Joy
Peace and Belief in your own minds and hearts to create a world that works for everyone.

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this day. It is a Holy Day. Let us keep the sacredness of this day in mind as we gather with family and friends.

In Love and Light,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

Steve and I were with our family (Tammy, Glenn, Peyton, granddaughter, Sue and Steve Busch, other grandparents,) at a Christmas in the Park event last weekend. We all met around 4:30pm. Steve and I were looking for a parking spot, which seemed impossible with all the people there. I then had a thought to go to the next street and we found one parking spot. What made me think of going to that particular street when all streets and parking lots were full? I can only give credit to the Invisible Hand that has been guiding me all my life. I know it led me to meet Steve and I know it led my daughter Tammy to meet Glenn who is now her beloved partner and father to their precious little girl and our granddaughter.

Steve and I were reflecting on all the times we felt we were entirely guided by invisible hands. Both of us easily obtained jobs which pushed us forward in our Life Purpose. All my teaching jobs were practically handed to me with little effort other than an application and references. Steve had jobs which effortlessly pushed and promoted him into better jobs suited to his talents and skills. We know when one door closes another opens. We both were at the right place at the right time when we found a NEW THOUGHT community and knew we had come home to our tribe. Invisible Hands of God kept leading and pushing us forward.

Becoming New Thought ministers led us to our Interfaith Purpose.
What made me read a tiny paragraph about World Religion Day which invited those interested to meet with a Baha’i group? My first question was “Who is a Baha’i? I had to find out and meet these people. I was compelled to do so, which led to meeting other religious leaders who eventually became the founding members of POINT Poway Interfaith Team.
Invisible Hands

I know these Invisible Hands of God are really my GOD SELF talking and communicating to and with me. God is real and within me always as that inner voice for my highest and best. GOD within YOU is always guiding and giving you the best ideas, best information and renewed purpose for your earthly journey. This inner guidance may feel like a push, pull, thought or compulsion. Pay attention!

I truly believe as we listen, we are guided to become the best we can be, the best version of ourselves which includes our mistakes, failures, victories, ups and downs, bad and good times. All contribute to our growth spiritually, mentally, emotionally and intellectually. TRUST the Divine.
TRUST God’s Invisible Hand within you.

“There is a Presence within you that is with you, is ready, willing and able to guide you in all ways.”
-Ernest Holmes, “Thoughts are Things.”

Enjoy this beautiful song!
Invisible Hands by JD Martin and Paul Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7JmRIfNgk 

When a child believes
He’ll live his dreams
His prayers are heard
He fears no thunder
And when he falls
He safely lands
Guided by invisible hands

When a mother cries
She hides her tears
Says the lord provides
But she can’t help wonder
Who will give her child
What his heart demands
Oh…. invisible hands

Lost in the darkness we are lifted by love
Whisper and somebody hears
And if we dare to make that leap of faith
Somehow the bridge appears

When a silent storm
Knocks me down
And the tide and times
Pull me under
I will stand again
On these shifting sands
Held by invisible hands
Oh….invisible hands

Lost in the darkness we are lifted by love
Whisper and somebody hears
And if we dare to make that leap of faith
Somehow the bridge appears

When a child believes
He’ll live his dreams
His prayers are heard
He fears no thunder
And when he falls
He safely lands
Guided by invisible hands

Trusting Our Invisible Hands of God,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

We have moved out of November, the month we focused on Thanksgiving, and gratitude for all aspects of our life, our family and our friends.

As we move into the month of December, many faiths celebrate their Holy Days. Christians celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son
of God, their Savior, and all the teachings he represents: Light shining through darkness, Love God, Love your neighbor as yourself, Forgive 7×70, and Help your fellow man regardless of birth, culture or religion.

In New Thought we see the birth of Jesus the Christ (Christ meaning the anointed one) as a reminder that each one of us has the Christ Consciousness within and we can birth it at any time. For we are all sons and daughters of God. We are all Divine, Spiritual Beings in a human body. We practice His teachings. Jesus the Christ was the great example, (“What I do, you can do also”) not the great exception.

It is also a sacred time for our Jewish friends as they celebrate Hanukkah the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “Festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly
menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. It is the national celebration of the rededication of the Holy Temple by the Jews at the end of the
Maccabean revolt.

It is also the time for Kwanzaa, where our African American brothers and sisters celebrate 7 principles of life, Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
They light candles for each principle.

Our Buddhist friends celebrate the Awakening of the Buddha. It is described as synonymous with Nirvana, the extinction of the passions whereby suffering is ended and no more rebirths take place. Following his enlightenment, the Buddha was said to have possessed and discussed several supernormal powers attainable through meditation. Such abilities include walking on water, walking through walls, becoming invisible, levitation… (internet exploration)!
In New Thought we often refer to the Christ Consciousness, Buddha Consciousness and God Consciousness as ONE and interchangeable.

This month is a HIGH CONSCIOUSNESS time as people celebrate their Holy Days. Angels come nearer to earth. December is the month of reflecting on Love, Life, Family, Friends, Traditions and LIVING their faith by being generous, compassionate, and being the best version of themselves they can be.
It is a time for many to give gifts to loved ones, friends and those who are less fortunate. Gift giving comes from the heart. As you thoughtfully reflect on gifts for your families and friends, turn within to the Spirit of God and ask, “What is the highest and best I can give this person?” It may be the gift of love, forgiveness, a smile, your presence and/or one wrapped beautifully with a bow.

Whatever your faith is, Enjoy December. Be joyful each day and be grateful you are here to make a difference in the world.

Awakening to Love,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

Thank you to all those who prayed for me these past three weeks. For those who did not know, I was hospitalized for a few days with Colitis, Lactic acidosis and Sepsis. It was a rough and painful two weeks. This past week I finally feel like I am on the mend.

I realized as I was going through this health challenge, how I could not do all the prayers I normally do. My mind and body were working to heal. I had to rely on my dear husband for prayers and all kinds of help. I had to rely on people all over San Diego and the country to know my Truth.
There is only One Life, that life is the life of God, that Life is perfect and that life is my life now.

In times of trial, tribulation, crisis and health challenges we need each other. This is the time we rely on our faith leaders, family and friends. We cannot and do not walk alone on the earth path. A passage from the Daily Word says, “Whether the person for whom I pray is known to me or is a stranger, in the same room or in another part of the world, our shared prayer joins us in Spirit. As I pray, I affirm nothing is impossible for the Divine Presence that is within us all.”

When I could, I pictured a stream of Divine Love, Light and Healing flowing from my crown chakra all through my body and down to my toes. I then pictured a stream of healing light coming up from Mother Earth flowing up through all my body and out through my crown chakra. I knew I was in this healing flow of light and love.

Spirit is ONE living essence in all and through all. The Spirit in one person is the same Spirit in another person, for IT is ONE Spirit. That is why long distance healing works. As one knows the Truth for oneself, he or she knows the Truth for the receiver. Same Spirit Knows All.

Again may you all be blessed with family, friends and prayer partners for all challenges in your life.

Healed, Whole and Healthy,

Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

I want to share a beautiful Thanksgiving poem written
by our good friend Rev. Hal Lingerman.

The Lighthouse Prayer

May the cleansing currents of Your Holy Presence enter my heart
and energize all my atoms.

In You I now let every particle of my being gleam like a glowing sun.

Like a blazing lighthouse, I spread Your light to all travelers on the ocean
of life.

And fellow pilgrim, may you, too, shine forth the Light in you:
let it be clear and luminous.

May you stream bright rays of peace and blessing continuously to all beings.

Together, let us now extend the glow of lovingkindness
to everyone – a welcoming to those close to us and in distances far away.

Let us offer glistening rays of forgiveness, reconciliation and wellbeing,
especially to ones who may be suffering.

Like a guiding lighthouse, we now broadcast beacons of good will
and safe harbor to protect all individuals and kingdoms of nature.

We express deep thanksgiving for all the gifts of Grace filling our life.

With His Company of heaven we receive anew Christ’s golden heart
igniting our Goodness as heralding Angels kindle us in Radiance.

Awakened in wonder now, let us find new joy in sharing holy Light.

Behold the eternal flame in each of us, expanding in beauty burning bright.

Let glad tidings sound ! A new music now inspires Earth to heavenly heights.

May you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving

November 15, 2022

Dear Friends,

Lately I have been taking a flashlight with me when I walk early in the mornings. I want to be sure I am seen by cars and trucks going by. I am enjoying the darkness before the sun rises. There is something magical about the dark. I always feel I am closer to and in the Presence of God. I know in truth God is always present, however when it is dark, I tend to shut out and let go of daily concerns and plans. The darkness affords me time for quiet, rest, and peace. I sleep better and longer. I surrender and just relish in the season of late Fall and Winter.

Our bear friends, as well as squirrels, hedgehogs, turtles, snakes, woodchucks, hibernate for rest and renewal in the winter. Trees, plants, flowers go dormant in the winter as well. It is wise to follow their example for rest and renewal.

This darker Fall /Winter season really shows us how important it is to take a moment to quiet our minds and focus on the Presence of God in our lives.

Watch the sunrise, watch the sun set. Both are quiet sacred times. Do you remember the movie ‘City of Angels” where all the angels gathered in the morning and at night on the beach to be present for the sun rising and sun setting? It may only be a movie, however I could feel the sacredness of the moment before the day began, and at night as the day ended. The angels were restored and renewed after a day with us humans!

We too need to be restored and renewed. Take time in the morning or at night to rest and feel the Presence of God. You can do this during the day just by closing your eyes and giving yourself a break, a moment, a time for the Divine. Quieting the mind helps solve problems and create new ideas.

As Louis Armstrong says, “The day is bright and blessed and the night is dark and sacred.”

Restored in Sacred Darkness,

Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

November is here with all the expectation of Fall becoming Winter, leaves changing color, preparing for Thanksgiving and being grateful for life itself.
I was reading in the November ‘Science of Mind Magazine’ a Daily message from Rev. Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones on “Living with Reverence.” He said,
“Living with reverence is remembering that we exist in a spiritual universe where everyone and everything is interconnected. Seeing the sacred in a seed
can be a spiritual experience if we will look beyond form and see the divine essence… Everything we do becomes a sacred act,… We see the God in ourselves
and in every person. Relationships become sacred.”

Reverence is mindful. When I walk I am fully aware of the beautiful trees lining the street and the birds flying in formation over head. I notice where coyotes
have been. I often move snails from the street to a grassy area. Even in CA the leaves are changing and I am in awe of the beauty and color. Sometimes I see fog
in the valley as the sun rises over the hill. It is a glorious moment in time, one I do not forget. We are all connected and our true reality is the Spiritual universe
as Dr. Dennis wrote.

During this month of November be mindful of all there is. Have a sense of reverence for Mother Earth.. Be reverent for each expression of God, animate or inanimate
knowing all belong here and we are connected to everyone and everything at the core of our being. The rock senses you, the bird knows you are there, the trees
lovingly share their energy with you.
As New Thoughters often say, “There is no spot where God is not.”
That is the Truth. Everything is Holy.

For a beautiful song, please listen to “Holy Now” by Peter Mayer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua0PE1zulD4

As you begin this month, be Mindful, be Grateful, be Reverent for all the Good, the Beauty, and for Life Itself. Everything is Holy.

Reverently,
Abigail and Steve

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