The Spiritual Forum

There's a crisis on our border and also borders around the world. As human beings, we come down on different sides of an issue such as this, and most of us are unhappy in some way. When we don't like what is happening in our world we can either add to its angst by complaining or imposing our will, or we can bend it to our own vibration.

We all have the father archetype within us that is essential to living a balanced, successful and healthy life. It is the protective, boundary setting, and guiding activity of Spirit that keeps us focused and holds us accountable. Without it we would wander aimlessly.

Forgiveness is for us. When we forgive, we relieve ourselves of the burden we carry around in our everyday lives. We often convince ourselves that we have forgiven another, but when we're still complaining about someone, it's an indication that there is more work to do! So who are you still complaining about and what are we going to do about it?

Over the next couple weeks during The Spiritual Forum, we will be in dialogue on Forgiveness. Forgiveness is the bold art of unshackling ourselves. Forgiveness doesn't condone bad behavior, but it releases us from the burdens of resentment and blame. It is an act of self-love because it frees us.

This week during The Spiritual Forum we will be in dialogue on the activity of Faith in our lives. Faith is focusing on what we want to see live and grow, not what is missing. When you truly live in Faith, the game changes. We are able to bridge the paradox between what is and what will be with ease and grace.

Mothering energy can show up in lots of ways and through different kinds of people. It is not specific to women, but is a part of the Feminine Essence, which we all hold within us. This week during The Spiritual Forum we we will be in dialogue on 'all things Mother.'

The practice of prayer is knowing the Light is there, opening the blinds and gratefully receiving it. Prayer is not just saying a bunch of words hoping that the good you seek will come your way. It requires belief and action. Prayer is a spiritual practice that will change your life and also impact our greater world if we understand it.

Today we take the time reflect on what Earth means to us, who we are in relationship with it, and who will we be going forward.

We all have fears. Some of our fears stop us in our tracks, leaving us feeling unfulfilled. Others we are able to move through and find great joy on the other side. Is there something we need to help us transcend fear and live the fullest, most amazing lives possible? Or do we already have it?

This Sunday is Easter, and also April Fool's day. It's an interesting juxtaposition of observances. One way to look at is Jesus is saying to everyone, "April Fools. I am NOT dead!"

We are looking at the Easter story as if it were our own. We all experience false accusations, unjust trials, and abandonment by friends in our darkest times. These can be 'dark night of the soul' experiences. We are not meant to stay in suffering, but the path through it will take us to a better state. In this episode we share our Dark Night experiences (our own Garden of Gethsemane struggles) an...

As a run-up to Easter we are looking at the story as if it were our own. There is a lot of very pertinent symbolism around the story of Jesus clearing the Temple. This is when we do a big release - or reset - of our consciousness. Sometimes gently letting go is what is needed. Other times something a bit more jolting is what we need. Here we discuss times in our lives when we 'cleared our own temp...

This week we will continue our dialogue on the "I Am" presence.

Together, we delve into the mystery of the "I Am."

This week we will engage in dialogue on the fundamental question, "What Is God?" How we answer this question directs every aspect of our lives. It will be interesting to share our understanding and experience of God and walk through some of the foundational teachings in Unity together.

We would all benefit from creating some space in our lives where we give up the distractions of life and listen to the inner voice that calls us to our next level.

Are Peace and Nonviolence values of yours? Do you really want a peaceful world? Can you see ways that you act violently toward others? What actions can you take to be kinder and gentler?

In your spiritual life, what is before you now that you want to overcome? What fears do you want to release? What do you think you need to fundamentally believe or know about yourself in order to be free?

In your spiritual life, what are you facing now that you want to overcome? Dig deep. There is always another mountain. What have you overcome in the past and how did it come to pass?