Thought for Today

The Power of I AM

Be careful what words you say after I AM. Those two little words are the creative power of the Universe. What you say you are you believe and is spoken into being. This month we are exploring the Power of I AM.

New Year’s Eve

For many New Year’s Eve is a night to party. Alcohol, music and fireworks can be part of the celebration. Some may see it as one last night to go all out before the resolutions they are making for the new year kick in. For others the night is a time of reflection and contemplation.Continue reading “New Year’s Eve”

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa begins today and is celebrated every night ending on January 1. You may be asking, what exactly is Kwanzaa? I have to admit I was asking myself that as well, so I did a little research. Kwanzaa was created as an African American and Pan-African holiday in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, toContinue reading “Kwanzaa”

The Real Spirit of Christmas

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. — Calvin Coolidge Bob and I believe that Christmas is not a day, but the way we live. To live with the conscious awarenessContinue reading “The Real Spirit of Christmas”

Winter Solstice

I heard a bird singIn the dark of DecemberA magical thingAnd sweet to remember.‘We are nearer to SpringThan we were in September,’I heard a bird singIn the dark of December. Oliver Herford The winter solstice is the time when one half of the earth is farthest away from the sun. It is the shortest dayContinue reading “Winter Solstice”

First Night of Hanukkah

“That’s what Hanukkah is about: trying to survive the darkness on the far-fetched hope there’s still some life and light left in the universe. It’s more than just a religious story. The days have been growing shorter, imperceptibly but inescapably darker … Heading into the night of the winter solstice, every spiritual tradition has someContinue reading “First Night of Hanukkah”

Random Acts of Christmas

Genie’s Note: This is an oldie but goodie from 2017. Enjoy and take a minute to think of ways you can spread joy through random acts of Christmas or whatever holiday you may be celebrating. One thing I like to do for the holidays is give a small (very small) token gift to people at random. Continue reading “Random Acts of Christmas”

Lessons from the Winter Holidays

“People of our time are losing the power of celebration. Instead of celebrating we seek to be amused or entertained. Celebration is an active state, an act of expressing reverence or appreciation. To be entertained is a passive state–it is to receive pleasure afforded by an amusing act or a spectacle…. Celebration is a confrontation,Continue reading “Lessons from the Winter Holidays”