“And what is it to work with Love?
It is to charge all things you fashion with a breath of your own spirit.”
~ Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet ~

The idea that the only Life there is, is God, is awe-inspiring and far-reaching in its implication.  The concept of One Presence expressing in multiplicity means each one of us is an individualization of the One. This whole notion is filled with promise and unlimited potential.  It implies and stands to reason that the nature of God is everyone’s inherent and changeless nature. 

This train of thought may cause one to question their true purpose, or ponder, what is mine to do? Until that inner question is satisfied, the sincere truth seeker may experience divine discontent; an emptiness that can only be filled by the energy of unity … the fullness of belonging. Once awakened to our true identity and aligned with The High Ideal … every thought, word, and deed becomes a dynamic and energetic force for good released into the world.

Emma Curtis Hopkins tells us, “There are three ways of dealing with the principles announced in Truth. There is the deep thinking which the mind exercises respecting them. There is the speaking them forth which we do not hesitate to do. There is the careful recording of them, which is writing down what we know of them. The next is living them, which we are sure to do if we think, speak, and write them. It is by faithfully doing all these things with Spiritual doctrine that we accomplish the works of the Spirit in us.”

In Ms. Hopkins’ statement, she provides a clear regiment of spiritual practices that is sure to bring one to a point of self-realization, identifying the Spirit in us as Peace, Love, Harmony, Beauty, Joy, Order, Wisdom, Abundance, Intelligence and more … all that make up the totality of God. One may conclude that expressing these qualities as a way of life is our purpose, to the end that we become contributors to a world that works for everyone. 

True purpose and belonging have nothing to do with a particular vocation one chooses to follow, or the social skills one has acquired, although they permeate those things.  Instead, they become embodied characteristics of a way of life that the enlightened have discovered. Purpose and belonging are like a response to a personal call to action that gives reason for one’s existence.

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Oprah Winfrey has been known to ask her guest interviewees, “What is the one thing you know for sure? This thought-provoking question, when carefully scrutinized and answered, reveals a life principle that undergirds one’s individual life and out-pictures in some way into the whole of humanity. 

The one thing we know for sure can be measured against anything, anywhere, and at any time, and with true observation, the nature of that thing is predictable, reliable, and consistent. Whenever we speak about it or act upon it, there is a sense of purpose, confidence, fulfillment, and belonging to something greater than ourselves. In many ways, it is the evidence of that which is not seen. 

What do you know for sure and how are you letting it support the further evolution of humanity through what you think, say, and do? 

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This Weeks Affirmation

I AM the power and the purpose to create good things in my life.

Keith Childers

Originally posted on 3/7/2023

“Am I going to let what comes out of my mouth be of the frequency of worry, doubt, fear, hate, and resentment, or am I going to let what flows out of my mouth be the vitalizing frequency of infinite possibility?”
~ Michael Bernard Beckwith, 1/11/2015 ~

“… the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare…”
~ Isaiah 42:9 ~

“Be impeccable with your word.”
~ Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements ~


Whether consciously or subconsciously, we are forever using our word of power by telling ourselves ‘what’ would make us happy, i.e., a healthy body, financial security, a fulfilling career, a loving relationship, etc., etc., etc. The Love-Intelligence within us knows exactly ‘how’ to bring about the specific thing described. It’s as if we have an agreement with the Creative Force of the universe that asserts, “I know what, and God knows how. “

As social beings in the world, we have been told that ‘our word is our bond’, and that when we keep our word, we show commitment, dependability, and responsibility. Of course, these qualities make good friends, neighbors, partners, coworkers, and leaders when they are in alignment with the highest good for all. Therefore, it is important to be awake and aware of our motives and intentions. Otherwise, it is so easy to fall into the trap of commiserating with someone about whatever the state of affairs appears to be at any given time. While much of the “ain’t it awful” dialogue may be based on empathy or sympathy, it is, nonetheless mis-directed, therefore missing the mark of the true intention and, inadvertently, a new agreement may be established.

As spiritual beings in the world, we are endowed with the attributes of The Divine, i.e., Peace, Love, Wisdom, Harmony, Beauty, and all that is Good. These qualities are the Word of God within us. When we realize these qualities are the very essence of our sincere intentions, they neutralize all opposing ideas. Actually, these qualities are the good we seek in all of our affairs.

When Ernest Holmes said, “Find me one person who is for something and against nothing, who is redeemed enough not to condemn others out of the burden of his soul and I will find another savior, another Jesus and an exalted human being”, I do not believe he was suggesting that we ignore the facts of life.  I do believe he was speaking about the power of living in the solution, and the courage to break the mental agreements that no longer serve us; and in so doing, we may be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

Begin to notice how our energy begins to shift from fear, anger, anxiety, and doubt when we no longer agree that failure and doom are the expected future, no matter how many times we have successfully predicted otherwise by our downward gaze.

We may begin today, right now, breaking agreements that were made out of ignorance, e.g., ones that yield blame, shame, and fear. In an awakened state of unity with all beings, let’s make new agreements, e.g., ones that yield love, harmony, peace on earth, and good will towards all beings. In so doing, we join the enlightened ones of the world whose consciousness of oneness corrects human errors.

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Affirmation

“I do decree and declare that every experience that I have partakes of the nature of harmony and peace.”

~ 365 Science of Mind, p. 154.1 ~

Upon first hearing about the universal principles that undergird the ever-changing expressions of life all around us, the point is sometimes lost in translation. In other words, the message may sound a bit “airy-fairy,” as if it suggests that one can influence God by using certain words and gain special favor. This cannot be further from the Truth. God, the Presence and Power permeating the universe is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

On the other hand, as we change our point of view about outer circumstances, and align ourselves with the nature of God, the whole picture changes. It is the one who consistently affirms the changeless nature of God that their own beliefs are influenced, causing seeming miracles by this renewing of the mind. The Master Teacher, Jesus, taught “it is done unto us as we believe.” The Science of Mind teaches “change your thinking, change your life.” 

It is through observation, the seeker of Truth comes to realize that God, the Changeless Reality is the All-Pervading-Presence of Love, Peace, Harmony, Abundance, Beauty, Oneness, Order, Wisdom, Intelligence, Wholeness, and Joy. This Universal Essence is Omnipotent (All Powerful), Omniscient, (All Knowing), and Omnipresent (Everywhere). It is at the very core of every being regardless of appearance. It is from this perspective, the enlightened ones exclaim, “With God, all things are possible.” The conscious journey now begins, and it is through imagination that one begins creating and accepting a life of fulfillment.

We each have full reigns over our Imagination. The activity of creating images in the secret place of our minds sometimes feels like child’s play. And, to some degree, it is. However, do not dismiss your ideas as too good to be true.’  Remember, “It is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom;” i.e., Principle, properly applied, responds to all alike. Analogies such as, “We must become like little children in order to enter heaven” (the realm of fulfillment.) and “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see (realize/experience) God” tell us that through imagination, we gain clarity about our true desires. We become receptive to the infinite possibilities stretched before us. 

We each live, move, and have our being in Infinite Potential. Ernest  Holmes puts it this way: “We believe that the Universal Spirit, which is God, operates through a Universal Mind, which is the Law of God; and that we are surrounded by this Creative Mind which receives the direct impress of our thought and acts upon it.”  

The images we create in the Creative Medium of Mind can be likened to vibrational waves, an invisible frequency that ignites the Energy of Infinite Potential and evolves into its tangible likeness. 

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
(Philippians 4:8, New International Version)

“Life Visioning,” authored by Rev. Michael Beckwith, is a wonderful spiritual practice that supports you in this endeavor. 

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This Week’s Affirmation

“I take total responsibility for the amazing potential that lies within me.”

https://affirmyourlife.blogspot.com

Originally posted November 21, 2023

“…there is something in the Universe which responds and corresponds to our mental states.”
~ The Science of Mind, p. 319.1 ~

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“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.”
~ St. Francis of Assisi ~

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“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight.”
~ Psalm 19:14 (NIV)~

Healing words are statements of Truth and are in alignment with the Universal Principles that permeate eternity. When we sit in silent meditation, we become inspired and infused with these divine ideas. The healing power is activated when the Truth is accepted, realized, and applied in practical ways.

These thoughts and ideas are constantly being poured back into the One Universal Mind by those who experience God’s goodness. This Holy Communion, as illustrated by the following words spoken in 2020, become Soul-food for today, tomorrow, and forevermore.

“God is the Divine Idea of a World That Works for Everyone.”
~ Mary Jane LaBonte ~
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“I am the only determining factor in my life.”
~ Keith D. Childers ~
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“I draw upon my Source within and know I am a pure vessel for Wholeness and Perfection to flow through me into my experience.”
 ~ Angela “Chris” Beam ~
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“Today I release the past and know perfect peace through the Grace of God.”
~ Judy Hilley ~
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“God magnifies Itself in a most magnificent way through my existence.”
 ~ Robbin G. Ruffner ~

It is here, in the Secret Place of The Most High that the Infallible Law (Lord) that governs all life, reveals Its ways. What words of Truth do you hear, feel, embody, and utter when you become still, quiet, and receptive?

When you reach that still point within you, let the words you receive be a healing presence and a blessed assurance that whatever the need or appearance may be in your experience, there is a Presence and a Power within you that is greater than that which is in the world.

Just think! The essence of your affirmative words is now echoing throughout the One Divine Mind, blessing you and at the same time is a blessing to all who resonate with the healing balm of God’s Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnipresence.

Surely, this is a path that leads to a world that works for everyone.

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Affirmation

“I cleanse the windows of my mind, that it may become a mirror reflecting inspiration from the most High.”

 ~  Ernest Holmes ~

~ “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” ~ 
~  Ralph Waldo Emerson ~

One said, “I fight my battles on my knees.” Another said, “God has not brought us this far to leave us now.”  “Yes”, another agrees, “but, faith without works is dead. We must “treat” and move our feet.”

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Spiritual conviction is the foundation principle that many citizens of the world apply when dealing with the ever-changing appearances of good and evil. 

When the response to negative events is grounded in the awareness that there is a Power for Good in the universe that we can use; there is a tendency to remember the motive of our actions. The motive is always to restore harmony.

Of course, the word “God” is not to imply a Being outside of ourselves ruling the world with an opposing force that “He” must contend; but rather, God, we know, is an indwelling Presence, a Divine Potential of Love, Intelligence, Abundance, and Harmony, to name just a few of Its attributes. 

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The word, “treat,” in the phrase, “treat and move your feet,” refers to affirmative prayer or spiritual mind treatment. It is a process wherein we tell ourselves the truth of our nature. It breaks down the self-erected barriers that suggest sickness and disease, economic disaster, fear of one another and all kinds of limiting beliefs. It empowers us to take appropriate action with confidence.  

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I remember awakening to myself and asking, “Who am I?” You may, likewise, recall hearing that still small voice within you ask that question. It is at this juncture of the spiritual path that the truth seeker is ready to make conscious choices about everything they think, say, and do in their quest for self-discovery. The practice begins.

THINK: Contemplative Meditation

When we began to slow down the thoughts we are thinking to the point that we become aware of what we are telling ourselves, we have reached a pivotal point in consciousness for which there is no turning back. It is here in the secret place of ourselves that we separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak.

SAY: Declare the Truth

Once there is a personal revelation or realization of Truth, it becomes the premise for our reasoning. We begin to tell ourselves the spiritual truth about all people, places, and things. All this is done within our minds, whether silently or audibly spoken.

DO: Walk in the Direction of your Beliefs

Each one of us is a necessary component in creating a world that works for everyone. Our actions are based on our spiritual convictions. 

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The spiritual warrior wears the full armor of God by acknowledging there is only One Presence and One Power that comprise The One Infinite Life. 

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This Week’s Affirmation

“As I contemplate the question of what is mine to do, I know Spiritual Mind Treatment empowers me to move forward with confidence to release all my limiting beliefs.”

Mary Jane LaBonte