Affirmative Morning Prayer

There is only one divine, one infinite presence,that is the source of all existence.With my rising consciousness, I realize I’m one with this divine.We are joined, and its power flows through me.The divine spirit guides me in its knowledge.It grants me success in its wisdom.It give me peace amid its vast serenity.It fills my entireContinue reading “Affirmative Morning Prayer”

Perpetual Openness

“Contemplative prayer is natural, unprogrammed; it is perpetual openness to God, so that in the openness his concerns can flow in and out of our minds as he wills.”― Ray Simpson, Exploring Celtic Spirituality This perpetual opennes to God is what I strive for. It is not easy but there of moments of divine connection that areContinue reading “Perpetual Openness”

Still Fighting Against?

Genie’s Note: In 2017 I wrote “Fighting Against or Living For?” The original post was about my experiences as an “older” adult. But the world has changed since 2017 and in revisiting this I want to broaden it out a bit. We live in a time where everyone seems to be blaming someone else forContinue reading “Still Fighting Against?”

Remember my Staycation Ideas?

Probably not. This is a series and an oldie but goodie from 2012 — Top 10 Staycaton Ideas. It is full of ideas for vacationing at or close to home. Espirational started out as a lifestyle blog with articles on a wide variety of topics. Over the years we have transitioned to more of spiritualContinue reading “Remember my Staycation Ideas?”

Gluten Free and Still Loving It

Bob and I have been living gluten free for many years now. It was not easy in the beginning and over the years I have gone from being afraid there would be nothing left I could eat to just living the gluten free life. I do not cheat and I do not miss gluten ladenContinue reading “Gluten Free and Still Loving It”

July Wrap Up

We are bringing oneness month to a close with We Are One by Suzy Kassem. Our August posts will be some of my favorites from over the years we have been Espirational. I hope you will join us. “ONE BUT MANY One God, many faces.One family, many races.One truth, many paths.One heart, many complexions.One light,Continue reading “July Wrap Up”