We all deal with stress on a day-to-day basis. Stress is a normal function of the brain showing that it’s working all day long to solve different problems that may arise moment to moment. Some stresses are emotional, some intellectual, it’s all different and to different degrees. But that’s another issue all together. Right now, […]
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” – H. P. Lovecraft “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” – Plato “Only when we are […]
Are you, or someone you know, suffering with depression? This is a lot more common than you might think, one in ten Americans are taking antidepressants and the stats are one out of five women over fifty. Common does not mean it is simple or that there is an easy cure. It’s a complex illness […]
Hi, and Happy New Year 🙂 We’re continuing our look at the Divine Principle book through the lens of Unification Thought. Last winter I’d quoted these last few sentences from the explanation of the First Blessing in the Divine Principle: “…when people realize God’s first blessing, they become God’s beloved who inspire Him with joy. […]
Do you feel like you’re working all the time just to stay afloat? Do you flop on the couch and watch TV after dinner, or fall asleep with a book on your lap? Sometimes the pace of life can be maddening. There needs to be a little bit of fun in every day to balance […]
Everyone wants to live a peaceful life. But peace is often elusive. One of my favorite children’s books is “Five Minutes’ Peace.” It’s the very relatable story of the Large family; a family of elephants that include a group of exuberant baby elephants that simply don’t allow “mom” to enjoy five minutes of peace. At […]
In our series on Faith, last week, we examined an all too common question “So you believe – now what?” This week, we are digging a little deeper to discover how to live with God on a daily basis and where to find energy when you meet that moment when feel you have tried until you almost […]
All human beings have the desire to be happy, to enjoy life, to have loving relationships and experience a state of contentment. This state of happiness and contentment, where we fulfill our hearts desires and dwell in pure love may be called bliss, nirvana, heaven or oneness; but no matter what we call it, it […]
Our current message series is focused on the doors that sometimes open or close before us. Doors are a good metaphor for opportunities or what we allow in or shut out. I often find that God puts things in front of us for a reason, but it’s always our choice as to whether we step […]
If you live in the northern half of the Unites States, or other northern hemisphere countries above 40 degrees latitude, you may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency especially during the winter months. Unless you are an avid participant in outdoor winter sports it’s almost impossible to get adequate amounts of vitamin D from […]
