"In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me." Psalms 56:4 , 11
In Life, Truth, Love I have put my trust, I will not fear what world belief can do unto me.
Through Christ I have dominion over every aggressive mental suggestion that creepeth upon the earth.
My capacity is divine ... I can because I'm the child of I AM.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
An Elementary Pledge
I love starting my day at elementary school; the innocence, the enthusiasm, the joy ... and then the rush of children to line-up for class once the first bell rings. By the time I have finished hugging my son and seeing him into the classroom the 2nd bell will ring. The hallway now empty, the school Principal (through the p.a. system) warmly welcomes all ... announcing the various events of history that took place on the current day, thanking the participants and volunteers of a recent event or reminding everyone of the next. Finally, before she signs off for the Pledge of Allegiance, she invites everyone to repeat with her the school's pledge. Smiling on my way out to the car I hear the little voices in unison with mine:
Driving away armed and ready for the day I find a favorite hymn humming through my thought:
Father, where Thine own children are,
I love to be.
My prayer, some daily good to do
To Thine, for Thee;
An offering pure of Love, whereto
God leadeth me. 1
Hymn 253, Christian Science Hymnal -- words by Mary Baker Eddy
"Today is a new day.
I will improve myself.
There are no limits to my personal success.
I will! I can! I must!"
Driving away armed and ready for the day I find a favorite hymn humming through my thought:
Father, where Thine own children are,
I love to be.
My prayer, some daily good to do
To Thine, for Thee;
An offering pure of Love, whereto
God leadeth me. 1
Hymn 253, Christian Science Hymnal -- words by Mary Baker Eddy
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
"Today is the best day ever!"
My son kept saying it throughout the day today. From opening a couple presents, to playing catch on the beach with the football, to running to the pier ... under the pier ... and on top of the pier. "Today is the best day ever!"
Similarly, I remind myself, The most valuable thing I have ... is "right now."
Similarly, I remind myself, The most valuable thing I have ... is "right now."
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Confidence
There is no such thing as an unreceptive thought / consciousness ...
just as there is no erroneous truth.
just as there is no erroneous truth.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Nature's Lesson
"ADVERSARY. An adversary is one who opposes, denies, disputes, not one who constructs and sustains reality and Truth." 1
When faced with a challenge we’re often confronted with thoughts of failure or doom. In many cases the adversarial voice is just telling us to give up … “Just drop it!” In my experience as a healer I have learned that failure is never an option. As long as one keeps working – even when there is no material evidence of improvement – the victory is always assured.
Recently, nature showed me an example of the adversary. A friend and I had been surfing at what would be considered a remote wave for San Diego County. Between waves we sat and enjoyed the scenic view of the shoreline … when I noticed an Osprey gliding down the coast. As it neared us, it stopped in mid-air, powering its wings to keep its elevation while focusing its attention on the water below. Suddenly the bird of prey folded its wings and dove towards the ocean. It pulled up short and returned to its hovering position high above the water … again it dove … and pulled up short just as it reached the sea’s surface. Rising once more to an altitude of thirty plus feet … it stalled for a moment … then rushed swiftly down … crashing into the ocean. For a moment it struggled to secure what was an impressively large fish – the biggest one I have ever seen taken by an osprey or bald eagle.
Just as the osprey began to leave the water it was dive bombed by a lone seagull. Now I don’t claim to know seagull-speak that well, but as the raptor struggled to gain momentum and altitude ... the seagull followed doggedly close behind screaming, “Drop it! Drop it! You better drop it!” Up and down the shoreline the seagull kept at it trying to distract the Osprey before it could find a safe location to dine.
It was comical to think that a seagull would even consider challenging such a formidable opponent as the Osprey … and with such determination. Then it hit me … we are like the Osprey; and error, fear, mortal mind, i.e. the adversary is like the seagull (in this instance).
The adversary has nothing on us … unless we listen to it and do as it says.
1 Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, page 580:28-30
When faced with a challenge we’re often confronted with thoughts of failure or doom. In many cases the adversarial voice is just telling us to give up … “Just drop it!” In my experience as a healer I have learned that failure is never an option. As long as one keeps working – even when there is no material evidence of improvement – the victory is always assured.
Recently, nature showed me an example of the adversary. A friend and I had been surfing at what would be considered a remote wave for San Diego County. Between waves we sat and enjoyed the scenic view of the shoreline … when I noticed an Osprey gliding down the coast. As it neared us, it stopped in mid-air, powering its wings to keep its elevation while focusing its attention on the water below. Suddenly the bird of prey folded its wings and dove towards the ocean. It pulled up short and returned to its hovering position high above the water … again it dove … and pulled up short just as it reached the sea’s surface. Rising once more to an altitude of thirty plus feet … it stalled for a moment … then rushed swiftly down … crashing into the ocean. For a moment it struggled to secure what was an impressively large fish – the biggest one I have ever seen taken by an osprey or bald eagle.
Just as the osprey began to leave the water it was dive bombed by a lone seagull. Now I don’t claim to know seagull-speak that well, but as the raptor struggled to gain momentum and altitude ... the seagull followed doggedly close behind screaming, “Drop it! Drop it! You better drop it!” Up and down the shoreline the seagull kept at it trying to distract the Osprey before it could find a safe location to dine.
It was comical to think that a seagull would even consider challenging such a formidable opponent as the Osprey … and with such determination. Then it hit me … we are like the Osprey; and error, fear, mortal mind, i.e. the adversary is like the seagull (in this instance).
The adversary has nothing on us … unless we listen to it and do as it says.
1 Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, page 580:28-30
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Those Pesky Mosquitoes
Back in the day, I worked on a "hot shot" (fire line) crew for the US Forest Service. Early one Spring morning at a swampy tree farm in the foothills near Lake Oroville, I found myself standing at attention with a group of several others. We were sawyers (chainsaw operators) getting advanced instruction on falling large trees. Out of nowhere we were besieged by a cloud of mosquitoes that were intent on our little group supplying their breakfast. I was not wearing mosquito repellent, and apparently the instructor was since he kept the lecture / demonstration rolling. At this point the only thing I was learning was the expression "being eaten alive." I couldn't focus on anything but the sound of the swarm and the irritation of their bites. Seriously, I had to cover my mouth and nose because I actually inhaled a few.
Getting to the point where I could not stand it anymore I decided to get to work metaphysically -- this was my only option-- since walking away, complaining, or asking for a break was not an option. The treatment (or argument) was simple and precise. The thought that came to me was, "As a child of God, Spirit ... I am not a piece of meat for another creature to dine on."
In the midst of torment, "I am not a piece of meat" became so clear in my thought that there was no way I was going to back down to the evidence of my senses -- or let go of this truth. Immediately the mosquitoes vanished. In fact we did not see another one the rest of the day. Best of all I walked away that morning without any evidence of being bitten.
Driving home that afternoon, the two individuals with whom I carpooled with described in dismay how they had never seen so many mosquitoes ... how miserable they were ... and how weird it was that the humming black cloud of blood sucking insects seemed to vanish all at once.
;-)
Getting to the point where I could not stand it anymore I decided to get to work metaphysically -- this was my only option-- since walking away, complaining, or asking for a break was not an option. The treatment (or argument) was simple and precise. The thought that came to me was, "As a child of God, Spirit ... I am not a piece of meat for another creature to dine on."
In the midst of torment, "I am not a piece of meat" became so clear in my thought that there was no way I was going to back down to the evidence of my senses -- or let go of this truth. Immediately the mosquitoes vanished. In fact we did not see another one the rest of the day. Best of all I walked away that morning without any evidence of being bitten.
Driving home that afternoon, the two individuals with whom I carpooled with described in dismay how they had never seen so many mosquitoes ... how miserable they were ... and how weird it was that the humming black cloud of blood sucking insects seemed to vanish all at once.
;-)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Brief & Powerful
Do not resent your body. Do not get discouraged because there appears to be a stubborn physical claim to meet.
Your body is your opportunity to "unsee" (devitalize) world belief.
Your body is your opportunity to "unsee" (devitalize) world belief.
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