On a recent NPR Morning Edition (April 9, 2024), two stories caught my ear as examples of what the "new thought" teaching/philosophy/religion of which I am a member and minister--The Centers for Spiritual Living--has to offer: No person, place, … [Read more...] about My Morning Edition: Improving and Borrowing from the Ancients: The Centers for Spiritual Living Honor All Genders and Turn Friends into Family
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5 Snouts Up for “Tennessee Rise” by The Tennessee Freedom Singers
https://youtu.be/eEYb-48SUjM?si=uZcoXT6Fvtp_YFFf After two young Black lawmakers were expelled (and then reinstalled by local voters) by the Tennessee legislature for protesting for gun control, voters all over Tennessee are mobilizing to expand … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for “Tennessee Rise” by The Tennessee Freedom Singers
Wanna be an April Fool with me?
The first day of April is "April Fool's Day" in my culture, a day we play tricks on each other. This makes me think about the Tarot card of The Fool and how we can use this month to consciously bring more of The Fool's energy into our lives going … [Read more...] about Wanna be an April Fool with me?
Don’t Give Up Trying — Another Post on How I Healed My Knee
Is it worth it to keep trying to heal a body part? I've gathered evidence that it is: Eight years ago, after a year of being unable to walk more than a block without terrible pain in my right knee, I finally broke down and had meniscus surgery. I … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Up Trying — Another Post on How I Healed My Knee
Is there really a power in the universe that can do anything through us? Even Heal Our Bodies?
Is there a power in the universe that can do anything through us? Even heal our bodies? I think there is. Many people I know agree with me. But what are the limits of this power? Am I supposed to avoid doctors and just go to spiritual healers? The … [Read more...] about Is there really a power in the universe that can do anything through us? Even Heal Our Bodies?
Postcard from Charleston, South Carolina: “Divine Discomfort” in the Cradle of the Confederacy
My name is Sara Stevens Nichols, and my pronouns are she/her. My father's line of English ancestors accumulated and passed on wealth made by taking vast tracks of land from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in what is now Palm Springs, … [Read more...] about Postcard from Charleston, South Carolina: “Divine Discomfort” in the Cradle of the Confederacy
On Valentine Expectations…
Several years ago, I told a trusted friend how sad and disappointed I was that a friend hadn't acknowledged my birthday or done anything special for me. That friend asked gently, "Are there any other people that didn't acknowledge your … [Read more...] about On Valentine Expectations…
The many spiritual gifts of the presidential candidates
https://youtu.be/MHGEt6oAjSs?si=cDVKlZtAis2fBvQ8&t=354 You can see what you think, but I may have come a tiny bit unhinged yesterday when I proclaimed "praise Donald Trump" several times. Let me connect the dots a bit more than I did in the … [Read more...] about The many spiritual gifts of the presidential candidates
Want to stay out of worry, doubt and fear?
Many of us, myself included, tend to slip into worry, doubt, and fear. Why that happens is a subject for another post (spoiler alert: I heard yesterday that many people only really create when we have a problem to solve, so, methinks, maybe we … [Read more...] about Want to stay out of worry, doubt and fear?
The day after can be the hardest
I don't know about you, but I am historically decent at "getting through" challenging periods. The day after, however, can be a different thing. This may not be how it shows up for you, but it's how the winter holidays often have worked for me. … [Read more...] about The day after can be the hardest
Another name for Christmas is Monday
If you live in the United States like I do, believing that the entire world must revolve around Christmas is tempting. I have to confess I do succumb to it. "Everything" this week must be about presents and food and family preparation, and then the … [Read more...] about Another name for Christmas is Monday
“Do what you love and the money will follow” — is that true?
In some circles I frequent, “Do what you love, and the money will follow” is commonly uttered. But is it true? In my lifetime, I’ve gathered some evidence that it works and some evidence that it doesn’t. Indeed, more and more, I wonder whether “the … [Read more...] about “Do what you love and the money will follow” — is that true?