Dear Friends,

I had an interesting lunch meeting with a person from my past, who wanted to apologize to me for his past actions that caused me harm and heartache. I had forgiven him years ago, however he was in need to reconcile his past deeds.
He told me he knew all the things he did wrong and was very sorry. I appreciated his candor and his need to make things right. I know it was not an easy thing to do.

We cannot change the past, nor can we forget it (see quote above). We can learn from our mistakes, gain knowledge and insight and then more forward.
I moved forward years ago, and now I think he can move forward as well.
I am not just talking about actions or deeds. I am talking about consciousness.
I am a better person. He is a better person.
Isn’t that why we came on earth? We are here to right past wrongs, work out our Karma, forgive, reconcile and learn to love unconditionally.

Every action we take, must be one of love, kindness and/or forgiveness.
Every deed must be thought out to possible consequences of our actions.
Every time we seem to fall short, we must forgive ourselves and ask others to forgive us. When we truly see each person through the eyes of Love (God), we move forward in consciousness. This ripples out and affects everyone around us and the world.

Do you want the world to be better? Start at home, with those you know, and/or love.

Remember the Butterfly Affect.

Dear Friends,

I believe in Divine Appointments. There are those times when being in the right place at the right time, had to be a God scheduled happening. I am sure, like many of you, there were times when you felt you needed to be somewhere and just had to go. Once there, perhaps you met a person that became important to you, became involved in an activity or cause that speaks to your heart, or was there to support a friend or stranger. One never knows why some of the Divine Appointments happen. We know there is an exchange of God Energy, Universal Life, the I AM Radiance and Vibration when we are with people and in situations. We are called to remember we are God in action, wherever we are, and wherever we go.

Last Sunday, Steve and I had that Divine Appointment experience. We knew we needed to attend the Unity Church in Mira Mesa. We always receive an excellent message from Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell so we were looking forward to it. After a half hour of beautiful songs, Tibetan bowl sounds, prayer and silent meditation we could feel the Divine Presence in the sanctuary. It was palpable. There was a sense of calm, peace and serenity. And then for some reason during the silent meditation, I opened my eyes and saw a man in the front row fall down. Then a person next to him jumped up, while others came quickly down the aisle. Wendy saw what was happening and immediately said words to calm everyone, who at this point became aware of the medical emergency. She asked only nurses and doctors come down to assist. A call to 911 went out. Wendy told us to BREATHE in sync as mothers breathe when a baby is in distress and is held close. We did. Both Steve and I immediately held our hands out to allow the Divine Energy flow through us to the gentleman as we began prayer treatment. We knew God is all there is, everywhere flowing in and through all people and places. The Mighty I AM Spirit is the Wholeness of ALL. We continued our prayers in the silence, even as the medics worked on him, and after they left for the hospital. We knew beaming the light and speaking our word in prayer was our Divine Appointment for that day.

Where ever we are and wherever we go, let us always keep a high consciousnesses ready to BE that Light of God in all events and emergencies.
We know the Truth, we are Spiritual Beings having a human experience.
When we speak our word, it is God Power directed and acted upon. We know the active Presence in that sanctuary was GOD BEING GOD Among us, and the gentleman will live knowing he too was at the right place at the right time.

Always In My Divine Place,

Abigail and Steve

HONOR GOD THE FATHER AND THE MOTHER
From Whence All Came.
Dear Friends,
This Sunday, as you begin to honor your father or the person who has played a father role in your life, take a moment to Honor God as Father/Mother. We are grateful God wanted to experience Love as us so we were created.
Today we can celebrate God’s love with our fathers if they are still here, and remember them if they are not.
Let us remember not all fathers are biological. I was adopted and had a wonderful father. Fathers are those who love and care for us, provide for us, protect us, see the best in us even when we can’t see it in ourselves.
Fathers come in many shapes, sizes and genders. They can be moms raising children by themselves. They can be grandpas, uncles, brothers, adoptive, foster and many other father figures who have taken on the role of Dad.
Even if fathers are/were not always the best, this is the day we see the good in them, understand they were doing the best they could and find a memory that was a teaching moment. What did you learn from your dad?
Your dad was a child once, being blessed and loved by his father or dealing with a father that found fault, was uncaring or worse. To be clear, we do not honor abusive fathers. We need to stay away from them and when the time is right find it in our heart to forgive them.
Enjoy today with the fathers and family you love. Laugh, smile, bring out those old photo albums and remember the joy. Be grateful for the time together.
Happy Fathers Day.
With Honor and Gratitude,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

How inclusive are you? We talk about ‘inclusivity,’ and how we are against those who display racial or ethnic prejudices, sling slurs and say hurtful remarks. If we are really inclusive, we also stand with our LGBTQIA friends, our immigrant/refugee friends, and those who do not share our political views. In our New Thought Spiritual tradition, we believe there is only ONE GOD, One Spirit, One Mind, One Heart, One Essence, One LOVE that lives, moves and has Its Being within, and as us. In Spirit there are no differences to be found, because we are ONE.

I was reading an article about ‘Radical Inclusion’ in the June Science of Mind magazine, featuring Rev. Karen Fry and Rev. Dr. Petra Weddes. These are two ladies who came out declaring they were gay. It was difficult for both, however the center they lead “celebrates diversity and invites inclusion.”
How beautiful! Even in our inclusivity, we tend to label people, the immigrant, the Muslim, the gay, the person of color, the conservative,
the liberal etc. Dr. Petra said,
“I seriously work to identify myself as the Divine Self, the I AM That I AM. At the end of this life, at that point, I’ll no longer be white, blonde, female or gay, but I will still be
the I AM That I Am.”

In the end, when we leave this world all our identities will not matter. It will not matter what religion we follow, what color we are, what gender or preference we have, or what political views we have. What will matter is, how we lived our lives and showed up as the I AM THAT I AM. The Mighty I AM Spirit expresses through all people. As humans we are given a choice to express God being God or not. Are we expressing God as kindness, compassion, love, generosity, encouragement, and joy?
Or are we expressing the opposite? The qualities on the inside are far more important than the looks on the outside. Our qualities and consciousness are what we take with us when we move to the other side. It is what we have done here on earth to enhance humanity that will matter.

Dr. Petra says,
” We are not inclusive of every idea.
(You do not have to agree with everyone)
We are inclusive of every person! ”
(Agree or disagree, everyone has a place at our table).

Today, take an inventory. How inclusive are you?
Are you ready to go past the outer and look at the inner consciousness of people and see all of them as God beings? Everyone has the potential and everyone at some point in their eternal lives, will achieve it. That is our goal and that is our destiny.

Today BE your true self, BE the I AM THAT I AM and watch your
world change.

Loving Diversity & Inclusivity,
Abigail and Steve

I received a lovely story from my friend Judy, and I would like to share it with you. It appeared in the Daily Dodo paper on May 24th.

People Are Touched By Man’s Act Of Kindness To Dragonfly
During Baseball Game

The Daily Dodo, May 24, 2019
People Are Touched By Man’s Act Of Kindness To Dragonfly During Baseball Game
Photo Credit: Special to The Dodo
Earlier this week, Reddit user “Nic” attended a major league baseball game with a few friends in Cleveland, Ohio — but the most memorable part for her, by far, actually had nothing to do with sports.
There, they witnessed bromanity at its finest.
It was a very windy day that day and, as Nic and her crew settled in to watch the game, they noticed a certain someone was in a battle against the breeze.
“There was a massive dragonfly flying around our seats,” Nic told The Dodo. “I distinctly remember saying to myself, ‘What a good workout that miniature aircraft is getting in all this wind … What a powerhouse!’ The dragonfly was definitely working very hard.”
With the stadium packed with people, it seemed at first that the weary insect would be unable to find a safe place to rest her wings. But, as exhaustion set in, she evidently decided to take a risk — coming to land atop the leg of a man sitting in front of Nic.
Turns out, the tired dragonfly had picked the perfect person to be her perc
Rather than brush the bug away, as most others might, the man remained calm, composed — and remarkably accommodating.
As inning after inning passed, the dragonfly stayed there relaxing. All the while, her new friend saw fit to make her feel welcome.
When everyone else in the crowd surged with excitement during the game, the man with the dragonfly on his lap stayed pretty much still, as to not jostle the little creature away.
At one point, as Nic looked on, a beer vendor appeared for folks to fetch a drink from. She then heard the man in front of her call out: “I’d gladly take a beer, but only if you can come to me. As you can see, I can’t move right now. This little guy is having a rest.”
“He was genuinely interested in the dragonfly’s well-being,” Nic said.
This adorable little scene continued for about half the game. It was around this time that the winds had finally calmed enough for the dragonfly to take flight again and carry on her way — rejuvenated, no doubt, thanks to the man’s kind gesture.
“When the dragonfly finally flew off, we all noticed,” Nic said. “There was a collective, ‘Ahh.’ Especially from the man himself.”
Sure, to some people, insects might not be deemed worthy of compassion, or even a second thought. But witnessing someone who clearly feels the opposite is something Nic will never forget.
“The man did such a simple act of friendship to a small creature and didn’t ask for anything in return,” she said. “It made me smile and still does.”

Let us be kind to our feathered, fourlegged, furry, winged,
water bound and scaled friends.
*Pick up a snail off your driveway, so as not to run him over.
*Take time to watch a butterfly land on one of your flowers.
*Avoid killing a bee. We need them to pollinate our flowers and
plants alive.
*Stop to hear a bird sing. Appreciate its voice and beauty.
*Help a stray dog find its owner. Keep an extra leash in your car.

There is a song on the CD, Celtic Thunder, with words from the chorus:
“All God’s Creatures have a place in the choir
Some sing low and some sing higher
Some sing out-loud on a telephone wire
Some just clap their hands and paws or anything they got now….”

From the Daily Word June 2019
“I bless the animals of the earth and strive to care for and nurture each one.
I remember that they were each and all created by God. Each one has been imbued with life with which to express itself fully. The world would not be complete without each of God’s creatures. They help to make this world the diverse place it is.”

What Is In Your Wardrobe?
Dear Friends,
I don’t know about you, but I know there are times when I just can’t seem to choose the right outfit to wear, or at least it takes some time. When I get to that place I remember the words of the Master Jesus;
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ “(English Standard Version).
Most of us are blessed with an abundance of clothes, and really what we wear makes no difference to anyone else. In fact most people hardly notice, care, or even remember what you wear on any occasion. This came to mind when hearing Joel Osteen on the TV one Sunday morning, talking about this very idea.
What we wear on the outside, makes no difference, it is what we are wearing on the INSIDE that matters! What is in your wardrobe on the inside of you?
Are you wearing peace, positivity, joy, love, happiness, compassion, integrity, helpfulness, support, service, givingness? These are the internal wardrobe clothes that matter. People can see them, feel them and respond to them. These are the clothes that we need to BE every day.
When we wear ‘joy’, we lift someone up.
When we wear ‘support’, we encourage a friend, family member
or fellow worker.
When we wear ‘love’ we uplift the heart and soul of everyone.
It does not matter what you wear on the outside. It only matters what you wear on the inside. WHO you are is shown magnificently in your personality and character. People SEE the real you on the inside coming out as an authentic being showing up on the outside. WHO you are is God in Action.
What clothes in your wardrobe are you wearing today to benefit the world?
Wearing Compassion,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

We had a wonderful ‘World Labyrinth Day Walk’ last Saturday
We brought in the afternoon with Ivan Jr. hitting the gong and our Kinship Prayer that honors all faith traditions and exemplifies what we all have in common. We know our core values all embody peace, love, compassion, sacred giving and forgiveness. We talked about these values in our circle. We walked to enhance these values for ourselves and for the world. For we know when we imagine the world as good, the good begins to show up in our own personal world. Goodness ripples out like a drop in the pond. It is felt by all and affects all. We know what we are thinking about we bring about. Our thoughts on love and peace create an energy/vibration around us that not only reflects who we are, it attracts what we are.
PEACE, from the book, ONENESS: Great Principles Shared by All Religions.
The Peace That Passes Understanding
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.
Christianity
His mind becomes calm. His word and deed are calm. Such is the state of tranquility of one who has attained Nirvana through the realization of truth.
Buddhism
He who has inner joy, who has inner Gladness, has found the inner Light.
He has become one with infinite peace.
Hinduism.
For them will be a Home of Peace with their Lord: He will be their Friend, because they practiced righteousness.
Islam
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance to thee, and give thee peace.
Judaism
Those whose hearts are in a state of calmness give forth a divine radiance by which they know truth.
Taoism
Today, BE the Peace that Passes Understanding.
Respond to another person’s bad behavior with peace.
Anger escalates, Peace soothes.
We always have a choice to respond in a High way.
BE that person in all you do, and for everyone in your life today.
Let us pray, we all evolve into greater Peaceful beings.

PEACE, LOVE, UNITY,
Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

The news carried more alarming terrorist actions in Sri Lanka. Our hearts and prayers are with all the people affected, which includes you and me.
We all feel the sadness and pain even when this happens a world away.
For we are all connected and the whole web of life vibrates the pain.

Every word we say, every thought we think, affects the world. Remember the “Butterfly Effect Theory?” When a butterfly flaps its wings it can make a change in weather somewhere in the world. I do believe our words, choices and our actions can make great changes of which we may never see.
We must not allow ourselves to become numb to these hurtful events so that it becomes our new normal. It is NOT normal to hurt another human being.
Our NORMAL is to love, be kind, forgive, understand, accept, support and help one another. Every great avatar spread the same message.
Even the “terrorists” in Jesus time were forgiven. Last week was Easter week and on the cross he said, “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Three days later he rose and let people know, nothing can stop the eternal life we have been given. Those three days in history sent huge energetic vibrations all over the earth, and more than 2,000 years into the future we are still feeling the affects of that Biblical event.

So today, pray for those who are afflicted, abused, hurt. Also pray for those inflicting the hurt to remember who they are, God being God here on earth.
Carolyn Myss said, “Everything you do matters!”
The late musician Eric Hansen wrote a song called, “Our Thoughts are Prayers.”
The Buddha said, “Radiate boundless love toward the entire world…”

Radiating Love,
Abigail

BEYOND the GOLDEN RULE…….
We celebrate the annual Golden Rule Day coming up on April 5th and we celebrate the idea of going beyond the GR to the Platinum Rule.
It is a slightly different shift in consciousness when applying the PR.
Golden Rule -Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Ex – You see a beautiful fish in the water. You want to preserve him, keep him happy and healthy. For you, being happy and healthy means breathing AIR. So you bring the fish out of the water to the air and realize, that is not what the fish needs nor wants.
Platinum Rule -Do unto others as they would like to be treated.
Ex -You see a beautiful fish in the water. You want to preserve him, keep him happy and healthy. With understanding and education you know the fish must remain in the water to stay healthy, so you do everything you can to keep the water clean.
The Platinum Rule is essential in the Interfaith Arena.
In order to embrace friends across religious traditions and cultures, we must begin to learn what they need, believe in and are comfortable with.
Ex – We as Westerners may wear shoes into our churches and synagogues.
We are comfortable with that idea. However in order to show respect and apply the PR, we take off our shoes to honor Eastern traditions and Islamic traditions before entering a holy sacred space.
We also wear head scarfs in Mosques, Sikh and Hindu Temples. We wear yarmulkes in Conservative and Orthodox synagogues.
We are all like beautiful flowers in one garden. Each flower has its own unique fragrance and growing needs. Some need to remain moist to stay healthy. Others need a dry desert climate to grow. As people, we are unique in our faiths, relationships, cultures, clothes, personalities and more. Once we begin to appreciate and respect our differences, we see so many more similarities.
Let us all honor our uniqueness and learn from, and about each other.
When we do, we will truly be going beyond the Golden Rule

Going Platinum,
Abigail