If you don't have plans for September 14th through 17th (and you identify as female), it's not too late to sign up for Sister Spirit retreat at the beautiful Saratoga Springs Retreat and Healing Center near Upper Lake, California.Several years ago, … [Read more...] about Love Your Divine Feminine At Sister Spirit Sept. 14-17
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Top 10 Ways NOT to Set Boundaries
I don't know a lot about how to set appropriate personal boundaries but I am an expert on how NOT to set them, so I'm going to walk through that now.#10 -- First wait years to figure out that there's no appropriate boundaries between you and other … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ways NOT to Set Boundaries
Coyote Trickster Redeemer Caroline Casey Provides A Fresh Language for the Spiritual Politics of the Current Era
"Visionary political astrologer" Caroline Casey has been finding new ways to talk about old things for a long time--people have called her a stand-up philosopher. She gives us tidbits like, the etymology of "protest" means to grab your balls in … [Read more...] about Coyote Trickster Redeemer Caroline Casey Provides A Fresh Language for the Spiritual Politics of the Current Era
What Else Is Possible?
I think this clip represents the best approach that I have for moving forward right now.Katie Rubin reminds us here that judgment is what blocks us from receiving, growing and creating the planet we want. Judgments are hard and stuck. Questions … [Read more...] about What Else Is Possible?
Trump & Clinton “Live” on Sunday Mornings with me through Nov. 8
So guess who dropped by Sunday service recently, wanting some major love? That's how it is. We come into a church broken down by the troubles of the world, wondering if there is anyway to find peace and love in spite of what is … [Read more...] about Trump & Clinton “Live” on Sunday Mornings with me through Nov. 8
Small is the new big–How Orange is the New Black tells the truth
After the first episode I watched of Orange is the New Black I dismissed it as soft core lesbian porn (if I had readers, several of them would have just made a note to watch it) and decided it was not for me. Then I hit a hot day with no … [Read more...] about Small is the new big–How Orange is the New Black tells the truth
More about Einstein Time
For months I have been praying to be shown how the principle of abundance applies to time. I know it must, because I know that it works with money and love and all things, but I just haven't experienced this, so I needed help.I also spent the … [Read more...] about More about Einstein Time
A Voice of Irreverence
Many years ago, in close succession, more than one person told me that I had a unique writer’s “voice.” Two of those people I strongly respected as writers. One was a fellow legislative worker bee who dabbled in the occasional op ed or … [Read more...] about A Voice of Irreverence
“Mind Over Milkshake” — Scientifically, our thoughts literally, demonstrably alter our physiology
I'm a religious scientist. In 1927, Ernest Holmes, our founder, established this philosophy (now called a religion) which has as its principle belief, "change your thinking, change your life." He taught and wrote (and wrote) that we could … [Read more...] about “Mind Over Milkshake” — Scientifically, our thoughts literally, demonstrably alter our physiology
See Enders Game or Not? Debate flares on Facebook over Homophobic Orson Scott Card
My friend and mentor Edward Viljoen (senior minister at Center for Spiritual Living Santa Rosa) posted on his Facebook wall yesterday this tidbit: "Orson Scott Card, not one penny of mine will you see. No Enders Game for me. I don't expect … [Read more...] about See Enders Game or Not? Debate flares on Facebook over Homophobic Orson Scott Card
The Law of Hubris–it ALWAYS works (knock on wood)
I study spiritual laws because I'm a control freak. Spiritual laws are really just like scientific laws. They're about knowing why when I do this, this happens and when I do that, that happens. In my 10 years of spiritual … [Read more...] about The Law of Hubris–it ALWAYS works (knock on wood)
The Perfection of Imperfection — A talk I gave at Center for Spiritual Living Davis Recently
For those of you who weren't able to make it and wanted to hear my recent talk, here you go! The picture quality is infused by the heavenly light that poured in from the windows behind me but you can see me and hear me. I AM wearing a top … [Read more...] about The Perfection of Imperfection — A talk I gave at Center for Spiritual Living Davis Recently