Dear Friends,

Dia de los Muertos – Celebrated November 1 and 2.

“The festival is rooted in the ancient Aztec belief that death is a continuation of life. Descendants of the Aztec people exist to this day, primarily in Mexico. The Aztecs, who were native to central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century, celebrated the deceased with monthlong festivities.”   National Geographic

“The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember amusing events and anecdotes about the departed.^[7] It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage.” Wikipedia

Last week I was in my morning meditation when overwhelming grief came over me. I thought about the people I have known and loved, who passed away. I have a list of people I pray for both here and those who have crossed over. Needless to say that morning I was missing those who died, and I cried. Sometimes in our culture we try to “buckle up” or “move on” when someone we love dies. However I also believe we need to allow grief to happen. Let the tears flow, and remember the beautiful times with our beloved family and friends.

I love how our Mexican brothers and sisters celebrate and honor people who have died. Expressing love through celebration is a wonderful way to keep memories alive and well. For we know, we never really die. We just walk through the other side of the doorway. What makes us sad is, we cannot see the person in human form. The door is shut temporarily. However, we can KNOW they exist and are alive and well in God’s dimension of eternal life.

The holidays are upon us and it may sadden us to think we cannot spend time with our beloved ones who have passed on. And yet, we can. Put a chair at table for them. Bring them into your meditation. Light a candle for them. They are always with us and will send messages when we are open, willing and receptive.

I decided to add another votive to my meditation table. This one will be there through holidays, holy days, for those who have passed from my life. I will remember the wonderful times we had, the fun memories as well as the trials.

No one ever dies. They just move on.                                                                         Chief Seattle says, “There is no death, only a change of worlds.”

Dear Friends,

I know there are times in our lives when “pushing forward” seems impossible.

We tend to think of all the reasons why we can’t do something, or what we want seems remote and impossible. This is the time when we need to return to a simple TRUTH. Nothing is impossible with God There are no Limits in God. GOD Itself is “limitless possibilities.” Telephone, radio, TV, computers, cellphones (no need to plug into the wall), cars, airplanes would not exist if someone had a Divine Thought that it could be done!

• Someone PUSHED the LIMITS.
• Someone broke the invisible ceiling.
• Someone had a NEW THOUGHT which created a new “thing.”

Thoughts become Things. Thoughts are Things. This is how God created us, to think, to explore new ideas and new ways of doing things, new ways of living and more. Ernest Holmes (Science of Mind magazine) said,

“A consciousness of good, as it increases, always produces new and better circumstances.” This is the Law of Mind. So many things are better today than they were 100 years ago. We have benefitted from someone who pursued a NEW and innovative idea. This person may not have even been aware of this Law of Mind, which proves it is always working, known or unknown.

Nature has proved this Law over and over again. The caterpillar had to push through its cocoon in order to become a butterfly. The little duckling in its egg has to peck and peck over and over again to break the shell in order for it to step out and become what God intended it to become, a beautiful little duckling, to grow and flourish in its habitat.

We as humans push the ceiling in order to grow and become better than ever. The only ceiling or limit is our own thoughts of “I can’t do it, or it is too hard.” Remember with God nothing is impossible.

“Everyday is a fresh beginning. Every day is the world made new. We stand at the threshold of limitless possibilities, or endless opportunities for self-expression. Every doorway is open. Nothing inhibits or prohibits…”   Ernest Holmes.

Go out today, push a limit, open a door, create a new space for a new idea to grow        and flourish!

Blessings, Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

I have an innate GO button within me. The saying goes, “Give a busy person a job, because he/she will get the job done.” Busy people tend to get things done.

My  GO button seems to fit everything into my schedule, and then I take on more! That is why I need to purposefully STOP, reevaluate, conserve energy and decide “What is mine to do?”

During the past year, I have had to really look at my life and decide what is important to me. What IS really mine to do. My GO button is still on, however it is dedicated to joyful and inspiring activities. I ask daily, “What am I called to do today?” Being CALLED is listening to your intuition for a High Purpose each day. Do not confuse the word HIGH with a global activity or purpose.

We know in GOD there is no GREAT or SMALL. Good works and service are all the same with God.

A HIGH Purpose may look like:

• A smile and a kind word to one person.
• An act of kindness to an animal. See link below how a duckling was saved.

The beautiful reunion in the end 🥹🥹

have your tissues ready…

Thank you Judy Belknap for this wonderful story.

• Handing a bag of food to a homeless person on the street corner.
• Volunteering in a place you love.
• Uplifting and complimenting a co-worker.
• Marching in a freedom parade.
• Running for a political office
• and more….

It is all the same to God. No action is greater or smaller in God. For God will guide you to do what is yours to do and YOUR High Purpose for each day.

It will not be someone else’s. No comparisons.

We each are here to do our part for the Greater Good.

Where is your GREATER GOOD GO button pointed today? Listen to that still small voice, the voice of God within as your intuition. Your plate may be FULL today so just know ALL is accomplished with love and joy when you turn it over to GOD within!

Evaluating what is yours to do will help conserve your energy so you can give freely without exhaustion. The “Daily Word” says,

“The passion I feel for being in service is authentic. I am grateful to contribute my love and energy. I am renewed, rejuvenated, energized and engaged in the creative flow of life and love.”

Circles of Gratitude

Dear Friends,

I was reading the article by Colette Baron-Reid, “Intentional Synchronicity” in the Spirituality & Health magazine. We all love it when synchronistic events happen in our lives and wonder how they came to be. Just a couple weeks ago, Steve and I were talking about getting our Flu and COVID shots especially since he volunteers at Palomar Rehab hospital. Just as we talked about it, an email came in from Palomar Hospital reminding Steve to get his Flu shot. Our thoughts and the email came in at the same time. Synchronistic? Yes, I believe so. Steve had been thinking about getting the flu shot and I had been thinking about getting the flu shot. So when we broached the subject together, the energetic pieces seem to be in place. Our thoughts together and the email happened at the same time.

Colette Baron-Reid said, “You don’t make synchronicity happen. It’s a partnership with Spirit.” “We are here to be the emissary of something greater than us.” In other words, we are here to let Spirit experience life through us. We can do that by asking, declaring and affirming what we want in prayer, thoughts and feelings. We can also allow God to bring forth our highest and best by surrendering, letting go and letting God’s Will be done in our lives.

For example, years ago I wanted to dance with one of the Pros on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ TV show. There was no way, I would be on the show. It seemed like an impossibility. However, I kept thinking about it. Then some of the Pros came to Poway Performing Arts Theater and I bought a ticket. The MC said after the show people could meet the Stars. So I walked back to the area where we could “meet the stars.” I met Dimitri. And out of my mouth I said, “Can I dance with you?” He said “Of course.” My friend, who I came with, took my camera and filmed us dancing! YES, I still have that video! Was that synchronistic? YES. My thoughts and an event matching my thoughts came together in God’s way, at God’s time.

Many of us have created Vision Boards over the years and have experienced the JOY of having our hopes, dreams and wishes come true. Colette suggested we create Synchronistic VISION Boards with Circles. Draw a box inside your paper with Circles of Gratitude where your wishes, dreams and affirmations exist. Outside the box create Circles of “God’s Will be Done” to allow NEW and more wonderful happenings in your life to manifest. Sometimes we just don’t know what would be better in our life. This is where we give God Carte Blanche!  Give it a try and enjoy how it worked in your life!

Blessings,   Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

As you know, I love spending time early in the morning praying and meditating before the day begins. I feel at peace and anchored in God. My prayer treatments are good and yet the other day I felt completely overwhelmed by events, activities, responsibilities that were mine to do. I needed some of these things lifted off of my plate or transformed into something easier. After my prayer treatment I pulled out my list of “Words for God.” It reminded me of Emmet Fox’s book “THE GOLDEN KEY” where he says when you have a problem, turn away from the problem and think about God. I looked at my “TO DO” list for the day and immediately SURRENDERED all on the list and read through my words for GOD. As I did so, I could feel the peace and quietness within me, and I breathed easier.

Each day I have written out my “To do List” as a Golden Key prayer treatment, I wrote and thought about God and All God is before the prayer treatment and after. I use my list of 84 words/ideas for/of GOD. It was amazing. Not only did I accomplish what was on my list, some responsibilities were actually taken off my list.

My morning prayers for family, and others are also Golden Keyed. It is as if I am creating a GOLDEN KEY Book End. I start with knowing Who God is and who I am as a God being and then I end with Who God is to me again. Thinking about God before and after prayer treatment, for me, is magical and answers affirmations, requests and brings forth manifestation and demonstration in a beautiful and often surprising way.

Writing prayers in my journal solidifies the prayer to be acted upon by Divine Mind. It keeps it clear in my mind as well as what it is I need help and support with.

GOLDEN KEY

• Turn away from the problem and think about God. Create a list of words, ideas, thoughts of God and say them out loud or a whisper.
• What/Who is GOD to you? (Write and speak these words)
• -God is…
• Declare your Oneness in as and of God
• -I AM One in as and of God….
• Who and what are you treating for?
• -To Do List
• -People, family
• -Situations
• Thank God in the name of
• -Jesus the Christ, Buddha nature, Christ Consciousness (what ever Divine being is sacred to you)
• Surrender the prayer and To Do List
• -I surrender this prayer to you Oh Lord, this and/or something greater.
• Close
• -And So It Is. Amen Amen Amen

GOLDEN KEY                                                                                                                Turn away from the problem/prayer treatment and think about God again. Say your list of words, ideas, thoughts of God out loud or a whisper.

Breathe and Surrender, Thinking About God,                                                                        Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

Welcome Autumn!

I remember in the Midwest how beautiful the trees were as they began to change color. It was like their last “hurrah” before the leaves dropped and the branches became bare. It was sad to see the beautiful, colorful leaves go and yet I knew it was time to rest, renew and let go. The seasons of the year are brilliant. Each has its own purpose and message. We too can live in the seasons of our life!

I was reading a wonderful article by Cylvia Hayes from the “Spirituality and Health” magazine. She said,

Of all the seasons,… Autumn most clearly reveals the divinity and glory woven through all nature. The Autumn trees once verdant and full, shed their leaves, surrendering what is no longer useful to survival. It is not an act of death but of preparation that readies them for a more resilient life in the months to come. That ‘letting go’ demonstrates a divine wisdom that renewal requires release.”

The thought of the falling leaves preparing for a new and greater life reminded me of how I can and we can let go of “stuff” that no longer serves us. Nature is truly our teacher. When we clear out old ‘chachkis’,  clothes, books or ‘things in the garage we might use someday,” we are really benefitting, uplifting, and renewing ourselves!

Not only can we ‘let go’ of stuff we can ‘let go’ of outdated beliefs that no longer serve us as well. Cylvia says,

“Fall invites us to the sacred work of discernment, of letting go of the mental clutter, physical distractions and spiritual illusions that no longer serve our highest purpose. We must drop our beliefs and behaviors that sap our vitality and hinder our becoming. “

What behaviors or beliefs will you need to let go of this Fall?

What is hindering you?

• I am not strong enough to get through this challenge.
• I am not good enough for the job or promotion.
• I am not a good public speaker.
• I am not a good…..whatever.

What if you changed those words as your silent meditation everyday and say:

• I AM strong enough to get through this challenge.
• I AM good enough for the job or promotion.
• I AM a good public speaker.
• I AM a Divine Being and have ALL that I need to do, be and become here on earth, at this time and place. What I had once was indeed wonderful, and now I let go what no longer serves me.

Today let go of the old habits, old “stuff”, old beliefs and allow the NEW to take form in your life. Nature is our teacher. The Brilliant leaves of Fall are here for a season and then drop, to be restored and renewed for an even more glorious life.

Shedding the old and Bringing in the new.

Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

PEACE begins with a smile                                                                                               –Mother Theresa

PEACE is not the highest goal in life,it is the most fundamental requirement.          -Sadhguru

PEACE cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding.               -Albert Einstein

This coming Sunday, September 21st is the International Day of Peace around the Globe. It is the day we stop for a moment at noon our local time and BE AT PEACE, Think Peace, Plant Seeds of Peace, Anchor PEACE in our hearts so we can be the strong holding ground for Peace.

Anchoring PEACE in our hearts and minds reminds me of the time I was sailing and we had to anchor our 28′ sailboat in a cove, inlet or bay. If we did not get the anchor in strong, our boat would drift out of the harbor or island protection and be tossed at sea. ANCHORING was indeed important for our health and well being.

In my everyday life today, ANCHORING PEACE in my heart, mind, soul and body is a daily practice with meditation, affirmative prayers and solitude. As sleepy as I am in the mornings, going to my “special” chair is a must. I love being there and communing with God. This anchors my day. I often write out prayer treatments for people and situations that may be challenging or tumultuous. After affirming GOD as PEACE, GOD as Who I am and Who they are, and GOD as the answer to All Prayers, I am At PEACE. I can feel it in my heart, soul and body.

Today ANCHOR yourself in PEACE. The International Day of Peace is a reminder of how important YOU ARE to creating PEACE on this Planet.

When we all take a moment this Sunday at noon to think PEACE, BE PEACE we are creating a MIND WAVE of PEACE CONSCIOUSNESS that goes around the world and affects Everyone!

Send Love, Send Light Send Peace

PEACE only happens when there is PEACE in your heart.

Anchoring in PEACE, Shalom, Salam, Shaanti, Paix, Paz, Pace, Heping,

• I AM Faith,
• I AM Strength
• I AM Wisdom
• I AM Love
• IAM Power
• I AM Imagination
• I AM Understanding
• I AM Will
• I AM Order
• I AM Zeal
• I AM Elimination
• I AM Life

Here is a beautiful morning affirmation.

“I am the living expression of divine power. I embody love, wisdom and strength in all I do.” –Rev. Jacquie Fernadez

Reading Rev. Jacque’s article in “Spirituality and Health,” reminded me of WHO I AM. I had just written down all the challenges Steve and I have had during 2025 so far; house, health, doctors, insurance, car, family, others coming up, and I was ready for 2026 to begin! However, looking back I realized how we embodied the Power of God, the Love of God and the Wisdom and Strength of God within us to move us through each experience.

Jacque’s article also talked about the 12 Powers of God and how these 12 Powers live and reign within and through us for we are not just Divine Potential, we are the “Divine Framework!” of God. I had never heard it written like that before and it resonated with me greatly. God is my Divine Framework! God is YOUR Divine Framework. The definition for “Framework” is:

“A framework is a particular set of rules, ideas, or beliefs which you use in order to deal with problems or to decide what to do.”

So what are these rules, beliefs and ideas? They are the 12 Powers of God within man. It is our divine framework and nature to use and activate at any time.

This reminds me of a TV show, “Touched by an Angel,” where one angel forgot who she was and unfortunately landed in a mental institution. Another angel came to her and reminded her she is never forgotten and she is an Angel of God. Once she remembered, all her angelic powers were restored.

We are never forgotten and are often reminded of WHO WE ARE.                               “Divinity in human form.” -Ernest Holmes.

When challenges occur REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE, the Divine Framework of God. The 12 Powers of God are within you. Activate them, bring them foreward, speak them, and declare:

• I AM Faith,
• I AM Strength
• I AM Wisdom
• I AM Love
• IAM Power
• I AM Imagination
• I AM Understanding
• I AM Will
• I AM Order
• I AM Zeal
• I AM Elimination
• I AM Life

“YOU were born already equipped with everything you need to live a life of purpose, peace and power.” Remember and Restore!

That is your DIVINE FRAMEWORK.