I am trained in how to work reliably with spiritual principle to produce the result I want in the world. I believe that thoughts, words and beliefs create reality and that whatever I put my attention to grows and whatever I resist (which is a … [Read more...] about Do I Believe What I Think I Believe?
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past lives/parallel lives
What we used to call past lives, I now call parallel lives. What we used to call soulmates, I now believe are just people we already know from one of our parallel lives. When I was a professional public interest advocate, people rarely … [Read more...] about past lives/parallel lives
The Spiritual Wisdom of “well that happened…” both personally and politically
Lately I am appreciating the spiritual wisdom of "well that happened." Way back in 2009 when it entered the lexicon, it had a snarky dismissive feel, often used to cut off conversation. And some people probably still use it that … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Wisdom of “well that happened…” both personally and politically
American Alcoholic Family System Called Marianne Williamson to Run for President
In today's New York Times Magazine, "The Gospel According to Marianne Williamson: do spirituality and self-help have a political constituency?" Great piece. In it, she says that what called her to run for president was the realization … [Read more...] about American Alcoholic Family System Called Marianne Williamson to Run for President
Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything
I grew up in a household led by an Episcopal altar cowboy turned socialist agnostic professor and a Methodist southern belle turned "I'd like to go to church someday, if only I could get out of the house on Sundays." My father's mother believed … [Read more...] about Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything
Standing for Human Decency at our Borders
Dear Centers for Spiritual Living Leaders, Practitioners, and advocates of a world that works for everyone, During many moments in history, faith leaders have been responsible for causing significant and beneficial change towards those … [Read more...] about Standing for Human Decency at our Borders
Kamala Harris and the Power of the Word
Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) has moved up dramatically in my rating of her ability to use the power of the word to win the nomination and the White House but nothing has budged by estimation that she will govern based on a world that works for Kamala … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris and the Power of the Word
Meet my Socialist Cowboy Father Nick Nichols–Happy Father’s Day–he would have been 88
"Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song. " ~Pam BrownPrescott "Nick" Nichols 1931-1987My father Prescott "Nick" Nichols was a socialist cowboy and he was my … [Read more...] about Meet my Socialist Cowboy Father Nick Nichols–Happy Father’s Day–he would have been 88
Comparison of Top Presidential Candidates on Use of Their Power of Word for a World that Works for Everyone
Snicholsblog spiritually scientific rankings copyright 2019 This is Part 6 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at … [Read more...] about Comparison of Top Presidential Candidates on Use of Their Power of Word for a World that Works for Everyone
Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Power of the Word
This is Part 5 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living, Davis and the Spiritual … [Read more...] about Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Power of the Word
Releasing Grief from the 2016 Election Brings Compassion for Myself and Others
Yesterday I figured out that I need to take a look at the cocktail of feelings arising out of the 2016 United States Presidential election still driving my thoughts opinions and conclusions today (05-20-2019 Do I need to Take a look at my 2016 … [Read more...] about Releasing Grief from the 2016 Election Brings Compassion for Myself and Others
Do I need to take a look at my 2016 Resentments?
Many people still carry a lot of blame, theories and toxic feelings coming out of the 2016 election about whose fault it was that "we lost" and what has to happen this time. As social media does its thing and people retweet, like and reheat … [Read more...] about Do I need to take a look at my 2016 Resentments?