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Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's lesson is on "Listening for the Whisper: Ask for What You Need" encourages participants to engage in a spiritual dance of reciprocity by openly asking for what they truly need and offering what they can. Drawing from Christina Baldwin’s book The Seven Whispers, it highlights the importance of balancing giving and receiving to sustain healthy, interconnected relati...

Yesterday, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson, “Surrender to Surprise,” explores how embracing life’s unexpected moments—both joyful and challenging—can become a profound spiritual practice. Drawing from Christina Baldwin’s The Seven Whispers, it encourages us to “surrender to surprise” by loosening our grip on rigid plans and allowing room for spontaneity and resilience. Through personal stories a...

Yesterday, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson titled "Listening for the Whisper: Practice Certainty of Purpose" is based on Christina Baldwin's book The Seven Whispers and explores the theme of discovering and committing to one's life purpose. Using quotes from various sources, including a Hasidic legend and the works of authors like William Wordsworth and Meg Wheatley, the lesson emphasizes that e...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson "Listening for the Whisper: Move at the Pace of Guidance" explores the importance of slowing down and tuning into spiritual guidance amidst the fast-paced demands of modern life. Drawing from Christina Baldwin’s book The Seven Whispers, it emphasizes the contrast between living at high speed, driven by distractions and ego, and moving at the gentle pace of...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s lesson is based on "Listening for the Whisper: Whisper One - Maintain Peace of Mind," Christina Baldwin's The Seven Whispers, focuses on the importance of peace of mind as the foundation for receiving spiritual guidance. The teaching emphasizes that inner peace allows us to remain open to the Divine and maintain a personal connection with Spirit. Drawing from wisd...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's "From Turmoil to Tranquility: Embracing Inner Peace," inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, explores the universal quest for inner peace and spiritual transformation. It highlights that true peace is not the absence of challenges but the ability to remain centered and resilient through life’s ups and downs. Both Buddha and Jesus taught that inner pe...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's lessons is on "Living Lightly: Exploring the Path of Detachment," inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, will explore the spiritual practice of detachment and renunciation as taught by both Buddha and Jesus. Detachment, often misunderstood, is not about indifference but loosening our grip on desires, possessions, and outcomes, recognizing impe...

Today's lesson is titled "Living Buddha, Living Christ: The Way of Love – Compassion in Action" explores the interconnected but distinct qualities of compassion and loving-kindness. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, it highlights how both Jesus and the Buddha embodied and taught these principles, though in different contexts. Compassion, rooted in the desire to alleviate suffering,...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson "Living in Service; Walking in Humility" explores the virtues of humility and service as central to the spiritual teachings of both Buddha and Christ. Drawing from Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha, Living Christ, it highlights how both spiritual leaders exemplified these qualities through their actions—whether Jesus washing his disciples&#3...

Today's Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson is titled "The Path of Peace: Forgiveness and Non-Violence," part of the "Living Buddha, Living Christ" series inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, explores the shared teachings of Buddha and Jesus on forgiveness and non-violence. Both spiritual figures emphasized the importance of letting go of anger, resentment, and the desire for rev...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell lesson introduces key teachings of Emilie Cady, a prominent figure in the New Thought movement. It highlights her principles of unity with divine presence, the constructive power of thought and word, the Law of Mind Action, affirmative prayer, and divine healing. Cady's teachings emphasize spiritual growth as an ongoing journey, encouraging individuals to live f...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson on "Awakening Wisdom" for August 18, 2024, focuses on exploring the teachings of Emmet Fox, a key figure in the New Thought movement. It highlights Fox's views on divine timing, the transformative power of love, and the importance of mastering one's thoughts, all of which contribute to personal growth and spiritual healing. The lesson emphasi...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson on "Awakening Wisdom" titled "If You Want to Stay Dry, Don’t Pack an Umbrella" focuses on the teachings of New Thought leader Florence Scovel Shinn. It highlights the significance of maintaining a clear vision, understanding the role of apparent failure, and trusting intuition. Through Shinn's teachings on positive affirmations, spiritu...

Today Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell starts a new series "Awakening Wisdom," delves into key figures of the New Thought movement, like Thomas Troward, who influenced modern thought leaders such as Ernest Holmes. Troward's writings highlight the power of the Universal Mind, or God, and the role of thought in shaping reality. He advocated for conscious evolution, alignment with natural laws,...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell concludes her series on "A Quest for Meaning" with a talk on "Mystery, Wonder, and Awe," highlighting how these experiences enrich our lives and deepen our spiritual practice. Figures like Albert Einstein and Carl Sagan highlight the connection between science and spirituality, showing that awe arises from recognizing the universe's vastness...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell speaks about creativity and imagination are essential human qualities that shape our lives, enabling us to innovate and respond to the world uniquely. They play a crucial role in our personal and collective development. By nurturing these qualities, we can enhance our ability to solve problems and manifest our visions. Link for political discussion that Rev. Referen...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's theme, part of a series on our spiritual quest for meaning, focuses on the courage to be and act. Courage is defined as the ability to face fear and pain, seen in various forms from physical bravery to moral and everyday courage. It involves taking deliberate actions for moral ends, shaping our communities and staying true to our values. Personal and historica...

Today Rev. Wendy continues her series on "A Quest for Meaning," by sharing about "Longing and Belonging." In our pursuit of convenience, speed, and efficiency, we must remember our fundamental need for connection and belonging. As the African proverb wisely states, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net...

Rev. Wendy starts a new series today "A Quest for Meaning," by sharing about "Challenge and Transformation," emphasizing the importance of embracing change and letting go of familiar comforts to realize our full potential. It suggests that personal growth requires confronting uncomfortable truths and acknowledging that initial appearances can be deceiving. Finally, it advises t...

Arnold Schwarzenegger's book "Be Useful" presents seven life tools, with the seventh being a commitment to giving back. He challenges the idea of a "self-made man," emphasizing that everyone benefits from the support of others and has a responsibility to give back. Inspired by his father-in-law Sargent Shriver’s speech, he advocates for breaking the mirrors of self-absorpti...

Rev. Wendy shares about open-minded curiosity, today from the "Be Useful," book. This chapter, titled "Shut Your Mouth, Open Your Mind," emphasizes the importance of listening more than speaking, quoting various sources like the Bible and the Dalai Lama to highlight this point. Schwarzenegger argues that curiosity, driven by humility, attracts generosity and opens doors to lear...

In "Shift Gears!," the fifth tool in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s "Seven Tools for Life" emphasizes resilient problem-solving. Schwarzenegger, drawing from his life experiences, advocates for adaptability, positivity, and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges. He argues that one should not complain about problems without proposing solutions, highlighting that failure is a learnin...

Today, Rev. Wendy shares about, Arnold Schwarzenegger's book "Be Useful" emphasizes the importance of clear communication as a crucial tool for success. He argues that effective communication, or "selling," goes beyond traditional sales; it's about enrolling others in your vision and ideas through persuasive and heartfelt communication. Schwarzenegger's life, from a...

Today Rev. Wendy continued her series based on "Seven Tools: Hard Work," Arnold Schwarzenegger outlines seven essential tools for life based on his book "Be Useful." These tools are clear vision, big thinking, hard work, direct communication, resilient problem-solving, open-minded curiosity, and a commitment to giving back. Schwarzenegger's life story—from his beginnings in...

Today, Rev. Wendy continues her series on "Seven Tools for life," it highlights examples of big thinking in various fields and encourages aiming high, backed by quotes and anecdotes. The narrative emphasizes ignoring naysayers, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and seeking inspiration from successful individuals. It concludes by urging readers to think big and question settlin...