When I first heard that Marianne Williamson was running for president to change the conversation, I applauded. That made sense to me. In sharp contrast to even the most engaging new voices, as a new thought leader and writer Marianne … [Read more...] about Is “changing the conversation” a good reason to run for President?
spirit & personal
Marianne Williamson and the Power of the Word in her Candidacy for President
This is Part 4 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 Director of … [Read more...] about Marianne Williamson and the Power of the Word in her Candidacy for President
Bernie Sanders and the Power of the Word
This is Part 3 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 Director of … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and the Power of the Word
Donald Trump and the Power of the Word (which other candidates know how to use it?)
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Look for other pieces such where I will examine how each major candidate for President of the United States … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Power of the Word (which other candidates know how to use it?)
What exactly is “the Power of the Word?” and How does it Work in Politics?
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Look for other pieces such where I will examine how each major candidate for President of the United States … [Read more...] about What exactly is “the Power of the Word?” and How does it Work in Politics?
It’s OUR Economy, (and we’re not) Stupid!
Today NPR barraged me with its coverage of "record growth in the economy" bookended with a story on whether Jim Carville's famous campaign message, "it's the economy, stupid" still applies. How we talk about this matters. I am in the … [Read more...] about It’s OUR Economy, (and we’re not) Stupid!
If the Presidential Primary were held today…
Warning: this post is going to be, like many of my posts, rife with inaccuracies, vagueness and exaggeration. So just relax and know that. Part of why I'm putting it out there is to attract more information.But whereas, it has come to my … [Read more...] about If the Presidential Primary were held today…
One White Woman’s (ill-advised?) Journey toward and Rave Review for Green Book
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Five Enthusiastic Snouts up for the movie Green Book which controversially just won best picture. It was a bit of a journey getting to Green Book, but I finally did, and, spoiler alert, I loved it. When I first heard about … [Read more...] about One White Woman’s (ill-advised?) Journey toward and Rave Review for Green Book
And the winner is…Chaos! Will Vice (Cheney) or Trump win the award for most destruction to our democracy?
With the movie Vice up for several Academy Awards and a trumped up "state of emergency," it is time to compare the Trump and Cheney/Bush presidencies. What comes to mind is chaos vs. control. No, not KAOS vs. … [Read more...] about And the winner is…Chaos! Will Vice (Cheney) or Trump win the award for most destruction to our democracy?
My Thanksgiving is Spiritual Prozac (now and in the future)
It always has been, but for over a decade Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for an additional reason, the spiritual Prozac of gratitude. The connection between gratitude and happiness has been talked about and studied for … [Read more...] about My Thanksgiving is Spiritual Prozac (now and in the future)
Question: is spiritual change easy or hard?
Answer: Yes. Definitely. Spiritual change is easy and hard. Some people say "it's simple, but it's not easy." Many people I know participate in spiritual support that says "it works if you work it." In Science of Mind … [Read more...] about Question: is spiritual change easy or hard?
Why and How I Combine Medicine and Faith
Rev. David Bruner, Spiritual Director of the Center for Spiritual Living, San Jose, inspired this piece by asking on Facebook whether if you got glasses or took a pill it was an indication of a lack of faith in the spiritual science that we … [Read more...] about Why and How I Combine Medicine and Faith