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 […]
Life is amazing and that’s why we can be thankful. Even though there are plenty of problems to grouse about, every problem can be turned into an opportunity to learn and grow. Every struggle, frustration and obstacle can be used for character building. It’s all in the way that you look at things. That may […]
For decades everyone was concerned with their IQ as a measure of potential success and more recently their EQ or Emotional Quotient. But I think that the future for people of faith, as well as our hopes for a peaceful world will be more profoundly shaped by our AQ or Approachability Quotient than anything else. […]
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 […]
“Everything in the universe has a purpose. Indeed, the invisible intelligence that flows through everything in a purposeful fashion is also flowing through you.” –Â Wayne Dyer “Each one of us has our own evolution of life, and each one of us goes through different tests which are unique and challenging. But certain things are common. […]
There is a lot of discussion today about religion. Is it relevant anymore? What is its purpose? Â If you look at the central role religions have played in human history you have to concede that this is a topic that can’t be ignored, regardless of where you stand in the debate. I was struck by […]
“Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.” –Â Oscar Wilde “Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let’s not be afraid to receive each day’s surprise, whether it […]
The ability to imagine a better future and help create it is a very special gift, and when people use it, they give a great gift to others. John Lennon’s “Imagine” asks people to do just that, which is why this song has stood the test of time. Watch the music video: “Imagine” What does […]
Recently my husband and I watched the movie, Hector and the Search for Happiness on Netflix. It’s a fun and funny short flick (114 min.) about a British psychiatrist who realizes that he’s not happy or fulfilled in his work, or life in general. As a matter of fact, he’s not really sure of what it […]
