“The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.”Thomas Paine Now more than ever, we need to recognise the interconnectedness of humanity and work toward sustainable solutions to our common problems. Beyond race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, philosophy or political beliefs, we are just people striving to […]
“The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process.” – Barbara Colorose “You must shed many tears before you are able to move others to tears.” – Sun Myung Moon A prayer quoted from “Mother of Peace: And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears from Their Eyes”: […]
This was the question Dr. Frank Kaufmann challenged us with at a recent seminar in Boston. In this seminar, “Is Peace Really Possible?”, Dr. Kaufmann suggested that peace is only possible when we ourselves cross over the boundaries that divide us. It’s comforting to think that the United Nations might magically make peace in the […]
Continuing our series on the importance of sharing your life story, this week calls us to remember a life unlike any other. As the 5th anniversary of Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s ascension or passing into the spiritual world approaches, I want to share with you the dream he dedicated his life to. I was reminded […]
What is this thing called love? It can’t be seen or understood clearly yet many say they feel it. Some say they give and receive love, as if it were a present in a box. Yet others say they choose to love, as if it were an action or activity. In the past century or […]
All of us have something we have been blessed with to contribute to this world. When we use our gifts, we find personal fulfillment. Our life takes on greater meaning and we naturally experience our value and place in the universe. Lasting Imprint, session 8 This episode of Lasting Imprint looks at the difference one […]
We can gain many insights from the Bible and other sacred texts. The Bible and Divine Principle are books that describe the totality of all relationships: our relationship with God, God’s relationship with us, our relationship with each other. They also contain discussion of what relationships are like in an ideal sense, why relationships don’t […]
How do you reconcile the idea of a loving God with the reality of the suffering we see in the world today? The Divine Principle provides insight into the biblical account of Adam and Eve. What do you think is the real meaning of that story? Lasting Imprint Session 6 – Human Contradiction The Divine […]
Lasting Imprint – Session 5 Where does a person’s sense of self worth come from? How do we learn to love others? There is no doubt that the environment in which a child grows up plays a significant role. Although we are born with personality traits and potential, those elements are shaped into character through […]
As we stand on the cusp of 2017, I imagine everyone would like to know what will happen in the coming year. What kind of President will Trump make? What will happen to Syria? What impact will global warming have? Or, on a more personal level, what will happen in my life? Will I be […]
