Thank You

November - 4 - 2009
Posted by Val

Gratitude is the elixir that changes everything. Here’s an excerpt from Pray–30 Prayers for the Universal Soul. It’s a Prayer of Thanksgiving. En-joy. “Great God, Mighty Creator, …Thank You for the Life Force which is my vitality. Thank You that I have a rump to sit on. Thank You that sometimes, God, You sit me  [ Read More ]

Wrestle With The Angel

September - 9 - 2009
Posted by Val

In the book of Genesis, Jacob wrestles with an angel all night with one idea in mind: to not give up the fight, to not let go of the angel, until he receives a blessing. Whether you believe this story is actual or not, there’s a powerful and life transforming lesson in it for you.  [ Read More ]

Morning Gratitude Blessing

June - 11 - 2009
Posted by Val

I’ve been using a Gratitude Blessing in the mornings that’s been powerfully effective. I thought I’d share it with you here: ∞ Morning Gratitude Blessing (To be said to yourself with enthusiasm in the mirror–gazing into your own eyes.) Good day Bright & Beautiful Spirit! Good day Bright & Beautiful Spirit! Good day Bright &  [ Read More ]

THE CHALLENGE Life can get really busy, and one of the challenges I’ve heard over and over again from clients and others is that they just don’t have the time (or energy) to wake up early in the morning and begin the day with prayer and meditation, or with some kind of self-sustaining spiritual practice.  [ Read More ]

I love to get my exercise by walking outside (I hate treadmills, and gyms too) and I especially love walking near water. So I was in near heaven this morning on my walk around Allen Pond. It is a tranquil and blissful patch of land in my neighborhood with a pond in the center. I  [ Read More ]

Affirmations

August - 21 - 2008
Posted by Val

Affirmations can be excellent for changing unwanted states of mind, especially when the unwanted state of mind is manifesting an undesirable condition. You can literally speak your way free of anything you don’t want. The magical power of words can, and should be used to your advantage, all day, every day. Here are affirmations in  [ Read More ]

Sitting before a coffin

August - 2 - 2008
Posted by Val

Today was the home going service for Alphonso, a dear friend’s husband. It was a beautiful service. What struck me most were the words used to describe Alphonso. I didn’t know him well, yet, by the time the service was concluded, I felt so much closer to this compassionate human being. Here’s what was said  [ Read More ]

Gratitude is powerful. Powerful enough to stir our dreams out of the dormancy of thinking about it and into the reality of full-blown manifestation. How? Before I tell you about that, let me share with you a slice of life from my past. Years ago, I read a most meaningful book, even life-changing. The title  [ Read More ]

Grateful

June - 18 - 2008
Posted by Val

I can never be too thankful, so today is a day for giving thanks. I am thankful that I woke up this morning at 5:00am, went out for my morning walk, came back and did yoga followed by meditation and prayer. I then ate breakfast, read scriptures and reviewed my life plan and goals, all  [ Read More ]