Spirituality

Spirituality

July 16, 2016

Saying No, To Say Yes

Insofar as we often find ourselves in transition and facing the paradox of change in our lives, encountering resistance is inevitable, but not insurmountable. Fortunately, we come equipped with a powerful capacity for renunciation, the power to release and eliminate anything we believe does not serve us. In short, we have the power to say, … Continue reading “Saying No, To Say Yes”


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The only moment in time we can ever experience peace is right now...the eternal present moment.

July 15, 2016

My Favorite Word is Peace

Considering every possible word I could choose, without a doubt, peace is my favorite word. For me, peace is not only an efficient, pleasant sounding word; it is the end game, the very purpose of our lives. Peace is the condition and experience we seek most in every situation, circumstance and relationship in our lives. As we … Continue reading “My Favorite Word is Peace”


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May 10, 2016

Be Like Water

In the midst of any interpersonal or personal struggle among or within humans, inevitably there comes a moment when we realize with crystal clarity there is only one sure fire, never fail way to resolve the conflict and restore the peace. Surrender! We immediately recognize and intuitively know the power of it’s truth, because, quite … Continue reading “Be Like Water”


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Unity minister and metaphysical author, Eric Butterworth's classic book, Discover the Power Within You, makes the point that "your thought is your life."

September 10, 2015

The Greatest Discovery of All Time

In the “Foreword to the 40th Anniversary Edition” of Eric Butterworth’s spiritual classic, Discover the Power Within You, the esteemed poet Maya Angelou acknowledges her affinity for the compelling idea at the very heart of Butterworth’s teachings. Namely, that “the power of God, the essential spirit, is within each of us.” This idea is also at … Continue reading “The Greatest Discovery of All Time”


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"You are the light of the world." - Matthew 5:14-16

September 9, 2011

How Does Your Light Shine? – (Part II of II)

So, how does your light shine? From a scientific perspective, light is energy. Light travels at approximately 186,000 miles per second. Einstein’s theory of relativity, which I do not even pretend to understand, simply states that “energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.” It is a challenge for the human mind to wrap … Continue reading “How Does Your Light Shine? – (Part II of II)”


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September 8, 2011

How Does Your Light Shine? – (Part I of II)

When I was six years old, which, for the record, was almost 50 years ago, my family went on vacation to Lookout Mountain in Tennessee. We lived in Nashville at the time and I have two specific memory recalls from that summer trip. First, me and my middle brother Ron, aged 5 at the time, … Continue reading “How Does Your Light Shine? – (Part I of II)”


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July 7, 2011

The Greatest Lie Ever Told – (Part II of II)

What is the prevailing feeling tone of your life? In other words, how do you feel inside as you go through the routines of your life? If you had to name it in one word, what would that word be? You don’t have to answer to anyone but your own self, so be honest with … Continue reading “The Greatest Lie Ever Told – (Part II of II)”


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Self-sacrifice lies at the heart of slavery in all its forms.

July 1, 2011

The Greatest Lie Ever Told – (Part I of II)

Despite our philosophical, religious, political and cultural indoctrination to the contrary, the greatest thing a man can do for mankind is not to lay down his life for another. The greatest gift any man can give to another, or indeed to all of mankind, is to live his life to the fullest of its potential, … Continue reading “The Greatest Lie Ever Told – (Part I of II)”


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Sometimes we have to break down, so we can break through!

May 14, 2011

Breaking Down To Break Through

Have you ever felt frustrated? At any time, or about anything? Of course, you have, and so have I. Truth be told, I have been frustrated more times than I can count just this past week alone! Frustrated as a friend, a father, a partner, a lover, a songwriter and various other assorted “roles” I … Continue reading “Breaking Down To Break Through”


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The conditions of war are the conditions of war. They are not the conditions of peace.

April 22, 2011

If Peace Were Dollars

For the entirety of my life as an American, I have heard the adage, “War is good for the economy!” You’ve probably heard it too. In fact, the idea itself has become so finely woven into the fabric of the collective American psyche that we have all but ceased examining if it is actually true. … Continue reading “If Peace Were Dollars”


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