tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64874536328484930172012-01-24T22:09:32.687-05:00Opening readers to seeing miracles in their own lives and around them, this blog serves as a mechanism to change your thoughts and your perspective to allow miracles to flow to you & through you.Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.comBlogger1071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-62135140266224502182011-09-07T13:55:00.000-04:002011-09-07T13:55:57.850-04:00

Singer John Mayer had a hit song a few years ago, Waiting On The World To Change, which most of us are probably familiar with. It expresses how we, as mere individuals, wait around on the world to change because we feel powerless to make a difference. In a sense, our system and our society have made us feel that we are unable to make any measurable change by telling us that we need them to make

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-25099399946862005512011-09-05T02:26:00.005-04:002011-09-05T08:22:58.863-04:00

For those on my facebook fanpage "Seeing Miracles Every Day: A Course In Miracles," or my personal facebook page, those accounts were disabled today and I do not yet know why. It has been frustrating to say the least! I do not yet know if my page will be retrieved, and if it is, whether or not any content or any of the 13,000 plus fans on the page will still be connected to it. I have come to

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A mentor program for greater connection with your Higher Self…your inner angel. Facilitated by Sherri Lane Last week on my radio show, Awakening to Angels & Spirit, I announced a mentor program that I was contemplating putting together for those who wished to open up to spirit in a guided way, with a little "spiritual hand-holding" from me. This idea was brought to me by a dear friend who has

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-55749533686234552372011-06-07T03:26:00.017-04:002011-06-07T11:08:49.075-04:00

I have not posted on this blog site for quite a while. My book, Setting God Free: Awakening to Miracles was published a few months ago, and in almost exact synchronicity, complications arose in my life (or at least in the lives of some around me) which caused me to feel pain, grief, and frustration. It seemed that the closer I got to some sort of victory, or the more I gave of myself, the more

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-53278703964762766022010-11-18T09:48:00.003-05:002010-11-18T10:21:48.106-05:00

This morning, a post on facebook made me think about how we often attach to the idea of our sin, our mistakes, our perceived flaws so much when we think about God. Through our conditioning, we sometimes focus on our shortcomings when we connect to Him, rather than our goodness. I believe that doing so creates a detachment and a separation, rather than a greater connection. I think perhaps it is

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-17509348563865329482010-10-24T06:48:00.004-04:002010-11-02T06:24:24.013-04:00

When we go through hardships in life, it is easy to feel broken or battered. Sometimes it is difficult to see any possible benefit from the hardship, especially when struggles seem to follow one after the other. But our difficulties help us create pearls from our lives - pearls of both wisdom and beauty. Consider how a pearl is formed in an oyster or mollusk. It is from a parasite that presents

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-39992156359404201742010-10-18T08:26:00.004-04:002010-10-18T08:54:10.794-04:00

I was thinking about the phrase, "God's will be done" and what it really means. It is one of those phrases that has been pounded into our heads through repetition, but that we may seldom really think through in any way other than on the surface. I truly believe that God's will is for us to have joy, and that we are fully connected to God only when we are in that energy of bliss. But when we are

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-80760712116155557832010-10-08T20:13:00.009-04:002010-10-14T11:50:55.082-04:00

I have been absent on this blog for the last couple of months, but I have not been dormant. I have been completing something that was important for me to complete. I have finished writing my first book, Setting God Free. Sometimes the importance of doing something is simply to have done it. It doesn't matter the accolades or the outward rewards, what matters is that you went beyond the place

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-91159019496143156092010-07-23T09:50:00.007-04:002010-07-23T11:25:34.805-04:00

It takes a long time to grow young.~Pablo PicassoTomorrow is my 47th birthday and it is already the best ever! Through our conditioning, we have been taught to dread birthdays or not be too celebratory once we are "of a certain age," but I embrace them as growing young, not growing old. Life gives us many opportunities to overcome...to get to a place of realizing that we are victims only of our

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-3243585568288149372010-06-24T19:45:00.004-04:002010-06-24T20:19:21.472-04:00

A couple of weeks ago, as I visited the Gulf Coast with a friend, I wrote a post about the oil spill and how the most important thing we can do is "Love Them Anyway". Our anger at who caused it or who is to blame does not help generate the energy that is needed to create miracles and solutions. I believe that there will be time later to resolve what happened and hopefully learn from it, but the

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-33729498281316245302010-06-07T10:00:00.006-04:002010-06-07T11:19:23.557-04:00

I am in Ft. Morgan, Alabama right now, on the gulf coast that has been hit hard by the oil spilling out deep at sea. This ares is such a special and beautiful place, and it has broken my heart to see the images of the tragedy and hear the grim news. I have always felt a connection to the ocean - to the dolphins in particular, as it seems they find me whenever I am on the beach or near bay waters

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-25547314407679697742010-05-19T09:15:00.005-04:002010-05-19T10:35:34.928-04:00

Our thoughts create reality. The more consistently we have a thought, the more likely we are to produce that event or effect. This works in our own lives and what we manifest for ourselves, but it also works collectively - in the collective consciousness of our world. That is why it is so important to begin to change our own minds, but beyond that, to encourage a change of thought in others -

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-43561377392445125942010-05-09T06:51:00.008-04:002010-05-09T19:43:44.264-04:00

Today is Mother's Day, and I celebrate "Mother Love". It is that unconditional, nurturing love that sees the good in us, it helps us remember our attributes and what we are capable of. Those who have that kind of love from their mothers or others are fortunate, because it is the kind of love and acceptance that makes us better. Let's face it, everyone does not feel that kind of love from their

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-37301859682408168702010-05-02T12:46:00.008-04:002010-05-03T10:37:28.023-04:00

I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in. ~George Washington CarverFor most of us in Western culture, going to church means gathering in a specific building on a certain day and at a certain time. There can be merit in that practice, and certainly there is sometimes an opportunity to gain inspiration

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-17833304657225909372010-04-21T09:02:00.002-04:002010-04-21T09:44:07.236-04:00

Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof. (~John Kenneth Galbraith) We often look at the world in pain, wondering why there is so much strife, so much struggle, wondering if it is even possible to change it. I am telling you that it is, but the shift will come through those individuals willing to change,

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-35256107325189022322010-04-04T09:12:00.005-04:002010-04-04T17:18:30.256-04:00

It is Easter morning and a beautiful day. Since Good Friday, I have contemplated what the symbolic meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection might mean to me right now in my own life. Instead of just holding the usual thoughts of "He died for me," I wanted to go beyond, and look deeper into what that death meant symbolically. Unlike the Christian faith that I was brought up in and still celebrate

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-64830868654377672992010-03-20T05:49:00.001-04:002010-03-20T13:19:24.856-04:00

My dad passed away last week. He had been ill for a very long time with failure of most of his major organs. He also had suffered from severe alcoholism that made him a different person, not always easy to get along with. I remember Nancy Reagan expressing her ordeal with her husband's Alzheimer's as "a very long goodbye," and I think this has been a similar experience. It is the constant hope

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-68636554681984355402010-03-04T02:11:00.002-05:002010-03-17T00:53:41.644-04:00

“Dreams are illustrations... from the book your soul is writing about you.” (~Marsha Norman)Our sleeping dreams can be great teachers and guides in our daily lives. Sometimes these confused dreams of nighttime are teaching us in a subconscious way even if we don't "get it" consciously. Recently, I had a dream that was so symbolic of things I was going through, telling me how to deal with them,

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-44638182404408107812010-02-22T09:19:00.008-05:002010-02-22T11:40:20.344-05:00

When we talk about letting go of the things that are holding us back, we often have a hard time identifying them. Partly it is because there are certain things that we think are "givens" in our lives - that we cannot possibly let go of. We don't even consider that these may be areas we need to change or step away from. Sometimes this may be people that keep us heavy or feeling entangled,

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-75710907677048120672010-02-21T10:59:00.008-05:002010-02-21T11:36:26.054-05:00

My previous blog post, "Tests of Detachment," marked another turning point of growth for me in letting go. I have had many instances and opportunities to practice this over the last few years, and each time, I have grown significantly. There is a mastery in deciding not to stay in illusion or drama, but to find the lesson and the perfection in every situation. (If you have not read that post, it

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-76566853089811614182010-02-12T08:16:00.009-05:002010-02-12T15:39:00.106-05:00

One thing I have learned about the spiritual journey is that when you make progress, the Universe/God/Holy Spirit is eager to push you ahead to more. So it often seems like the more progress you make, the more you get bombarded with new hurdles to overcome - ego obstacles that are within your control but hold you back. Over the last several years, as I had the courage to take leaps of faith, I

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-79534392339120791912010-01-31T07:50:00.003-05:002010-01-31T07:53:59.956-05:00

I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world. - Mother Teresa I have just moved forward toward publishing the book I have been working on - off and on - for a while now. There has been a period in which I could not do much writing and I was frustrated about it, feeling like I was failing, but I have now realized that I have actually been working on

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-78913637456135658132010-01-19T07:02:00.004-05:002010-01-20T06:30:09.411-05:00

For the last week the world has been united in compassion for Haiti. Tragedy is a powerful bonding agent. It touches our hearts and gives us moments of understanding that we are all One. In those moments, love flows through conflict, through discrimination, through resistance. These moments become more than unfortunate and painful events - they are not punishment from God for misdeeds - rather,

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-68581510306363894232010-01-18T09:31:00.008-05:002010-01-18T11:42:38.789-05:00

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King, Jr.Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who challenged us all to be better, to think better. His ideas were so ahead of his time that he lost his life over them, at the hand of others who acted in fear of the changes that his thoughts might

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-91429358456943764842010-01-13T09:32:00.002-05:002010-01-13T09:44:10.188-05:00

I am hosting a page on facebook for studying "A Course In Miracles" (ACIM). I have studied this text before, but decided to revisit it for 2010, as I seek to move forward in a deeper spiritual journey. By studying ACIM with others on facebook, I get the benefit of the group feel - the power of minds joined to help each other, without any one individual dictating what others should believe. As I

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-13702477007453192282010-01-10T09:50:00.004-05:002010-01-10T17:44:44.006-05:00

Recent talk about the 3D movie Avatar caused me to think about the 3D viewing process, where the audience must wear special glasses in order to see real depth in the 3D picture. I thought about our spiritual vision, and how, when we see only with our "earth eyes", we cannot fully see all the depth and layers that exist. We miss things, miss the whole experience - miss truth - because we do not

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-2571214195121055972009-12-27T05:42:00.010-05:002010-01-08T12:04:48.376-05:00

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. - Henry David ThoreauI woke up very early this morning and, after some quiet time, I turned on the television and happened upon an episode of "Twilight Zone" entitled, "Number 12 Looks Just Like You". I am not a science

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-85691605639756360332009-12-26T07:44:00.007-05:002009-12-26T10:04:02.399-05:00

As we move past Christmas and toward the New Year, it is a good time to set intentions for 2010. New Year's resolutions are something that are practiced by many, although most of us would probably admit that we falter along the way. I think that part of the reason we falter is that we set out with good intentions, but our goals are still indicative of our previous priorities. We do not really go

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-86710048402147810572009-12-23T08:36:00.003-05:002009-12-23T08:48:33.829-05:00

The holidays can be a wonderful time for feeling love, but also a time when old patterns or hurts show themselves, family and relationship dynamics brought to a head in ways that induce stress, pain, anger, or resentment. For many, the holidays are the most difficult time of year due to the emotional turmoil, financial burdens, and other factors. From the emotional standpoint, I would like to

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-38513845599146711832009-12-21T19:10:00.000-05:002009-12-21T19:13:50.106-05:00

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. -Anne FrankAnne Frank was a wise soul who, at her young age, knew and understood more than most people ever

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-61440386513109788072009-12-16T08:34:00.007-05:002009-12-16T19:28:37.758-05:00

Here is a great testimonial about distance healing energy posted by my friend Dana on her Dragonfly Reiki website. The answers to our rising medical costs and health issues lie within us, if we open our minds to receive. And the benefits go well beyond the physical, if we open our hearts to allow it. CLICK HERE to read this story.

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-55922837238868745202009-12-16T07:58:00.001-05:002009-12-16T19:26:28.986-05:00

A few years ago, I was led to the practice of Reiki after my spiritual path began to deepen and gain clarity. Reiki is an energy healing modality that can help with both physical needs as well as enhance spiritual awareness. The basic principals behind it are expressed in 5 tenets, the first tenet being:Just for today, I will not worry. Think about how many things you worry about in a day and

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-8247108775444343972009-12-15T08:06:00.000-05:002009-12-15T09:00:15.080-05:00

One of the most widely quoted and contemplated literary quotes is from William Shakespeare's Hamlet: "To be or not to be, that is the question."In this soliloquy, Hamlet contemplates life...how living, "being", is about suffering "slings and arrows"...Being (the hard process of life) ultimately brings about not being (dying). Hamlet's offers an observation of how we have made life hard with all

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-61286770658195417932009-12-14T06:20:00.006-05:002009-12-14T09:09:20.583-05:00

Give, and it will be given unto you. (Luke 6:38)During this season of giving, we are provided with an opportunity to be thoughtful in what we give to others. In our commercialized society, gift giving, like much of our lives, has become about things. The giving process becomes more about obtaining the right purchase for each person on our list...the holidays about decorating our homes in

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-54541967004060367042009-12-04T09:47:00.010-05:002009-12-04T11:17:39.636-05:00

We all love to be right. The recent trends in our culture have exacerbated that tendency, from excess litigation, to the common phrase of "it's just business", we are fraught with excuses that give us the green light to do whatever it takes to achieve that "win". We choose our "side" first, then decide how to back it up to make us feel right. In the political arena, we see it constantly. Those

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-22101715621265155092009-11-22T17:14:00.012-05:002009-11-22T19:42:17.290-05:00

One of the most beloved prayers from which many of us derive comfort is the Prayer of St. Francis (of Assisi). It offers an avenue to our Higher Selves by reminding us to be a vessel for giving and allowing..."for it is in the giving that we receive". It is an example of not praying for something to be brought to you, rather that things be brought to others through you. If we adopt these

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-41000143083365878782009-11-20T15:17:00.002-05:002009-11-20T19:17:09.302-05:00

A few years ago, when I felt led down a new path of a deeper spiritual journey, I encountered a turkey vulture, not on the roadside cleaning up remains of a dead animal, but up close and personal, diving and circling all around my house within about 10 feet of me. This went on for several minutes before the bird soared away, and somehow I knew that this unusual display was more than chance, that

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-44322194590343184642009-11-18T10:48:00.011-05:002009-11-18T11:23:49.954-05:00

Last week, I wrote a post about gratitude, and very shortly thereafter, a friend shared an idea on facebook for posting something that we are thankful for every day until the end of the month (the synchronicity of positive thought!) It was a great idea for getting us in the regular habit of consciously being grateful for all of the things around us, rather than focusing on negatives as we

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-48803688025066856742009-11-10T08:55:00.006-05:002009-11-10T10:26:34.395-05:00

In the United States, the Thanksgiving holiday at the end of November is a time for being grateful for all that we have. It has become traditional to enjoy a feast in celebration of blessings. The act of gratitude carries a powerful energy, not only in making one realize how much there is to appreciate around us, but also in generating more things to be grateful for. Yes, gratitude generates

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-17843260213815714202009-11-08T15:48:00.014-05:002009-11-09T13:37:11.098-05:00

Tomorrow will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Berlin Wall, built by communists to divide Germany, eliminating freedom, open travel, and personal opportunity for many. During the 28 years that the wall stood, 136 people were killed trying to cross it, while a divided nation felt isolated, restricted, and controlled by the barrier. The celebration upon the opening of the wall was monumental,

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-53018090609246852562009-11-06T10:55:00.007-05:002009-11-07T21:14:51.730-05:00

My friend Andrea posted a comment on Facebook that I thought was worth expanding. Her comment was "Don't run around and try to heal all your friends and family, do your own work and heal yourself.This will do more good for those around you than anything else."She practices Reiki and other methods of healing and spiritual exploration, as I do. I think her comment is a beneficial one in examining

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-76962370789061074942009-11-01T11:09:00.002-05:002009-11-03T10:15:34.341-05:00

It has become a widely used ploy in our society to muddy the waters over hot issues to prevent them from truly being discussed. Indeed, confusing the topic by changing the subject or stirring up fringe issues is often effective to squelch ideas or eliminate the debate....If you want to get the true debate off the table or avoid a subject directly, throw in a few tangents that will cause the

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-16660924400354037092009-10-23T13:31:00.001-04:002009-10-23T13:32:03.013-04:00

I like college football. I love the collective energy, the excitement, and the team spirit that propels players and teams on to be better. Within the last few years there has been a crackdown on what is called "excessive celebration," meant to discourage players and teams from taunting in ways that incite violence or fights on or off the field. While I can appreciate that the rule is designed

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-8295496183299236242009-10-19T12:46:00.004-04:002009-10-19T14:48:22.583-04:00

We hear a lot about Preventative Medicine in our culture, be it well care checkups, immunizations, or tests and scans that are recommended to catch the physical problem before it becomes a bigger problem. I believe we need take that a step further, and heal ourselves from within so that medicine is less likely to be needed. This can be in the obvious form of adopting a more healthy lifestyle or

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-35426633522314291212009-10-06T20:50:00.007-04:002009-10-07T13:01:29.389-04:00

Patience has been considered a virtue in life. It is certainly an ability or mindset that we should develop. But many times, there is a fine line between patience and procrastination - when it becomes avoidance. Sometimes, we ask for or pray for what we need, then sit back and tell ourselves it is okay, just be patient. We wait and wait for something to happen, ignoring opportunities that are

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The phrase, "an honest day's work" is one that many of us have heard very often, with the connotation that work is always admirable and honest...and play, well not so much. We have falsely been given the impression that work is good while things that purely for pleasure are indulgent, not totally necessary in our lives. Those who play often are looked at as not serious enough, lazy, unmotivated,

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A few years ago when my life began to open up to gifts and abilities to connect with spirit, to the intuitive ability to feel and see people's issues, their pain, and their path out or their purpose - I went through several months of intense and profound occurrences as I learned to deal with gifts and experiences, trying to navigate how to use them. I was also learning to trust and believe in

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The Dr. Oz show officially started this week. Most of us know Dr. Oz from his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show for the past several years, and, prior to that, his own Discovery Channel show, Second Opinion. Dr. Oz, although a leading cardiac surgeon and Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Columbia University, is well aware of the inner ability to heal ourselves. In an Associated Press article (

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A friend emailed me a prayer this morning (author unknown), and it was one that is so touching and so accurate for how we should try to approach life and treat others that I will post it here. Adopting these thoughts reminds us to have both gratitude and compassion - a potent combination of energy and emotion that puts us in a place to create miracles around us. Often prayers just become recited

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This past week, 17 year old Melanie Oudin set the tennis world on fire with her unexpected victories at the U.S. Open. Melanie sported the word BELIEVE on her tennis shoes, and the intensity of her game, along with the determined look on her face, made it evident that it was more than just a word, that she truly believed in herself in that moment. Her story ignited the crowd and television

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I subscribe to Neale Donald Walsh's regular emails with thoughts on life and spirituality. The messages are sent in the context of "What I believe God wants you to know," and are usually a quick thought followed by a short paragraph that reinforces the thought. Over time, I have found that he often says exactly what I need to hear for whatever is going on in my life or that his thoughts reinforce

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A few years ago, I was in an workshop put on by Sonia Choquette working with changing your vibration in order to achieve more sensory perception and joy. Sonia is a best-selling author with Hay House Publishing and is very entertaining. I remember laughing and feeling a lot of excitement and joy in the room, and learning how vibration can be a key element in a person's spiritual evolution. But

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One of the major current news stories is that of Jaycee Lee Dugard, the 29 year old woman who was held captive for 18 years after being abducted when she was 11 years old. From reports, she had ample opportunity to escape or make contact with her family or the authorities, working in the kidnappers' home-based business and enjoying use of Internet and telephones, as well as freedom of movement.

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I recently came across a Reiki blog that offers some good information and insights about energy healing. This particular post was very interesting to me because it discusses a controlled study which demonstrated the effects of energy healing work on cells. The study shows that energy work which carries the intention of healing can have a noticeable effect on cells, offering such hope and promise

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Since health care and its expense are such a topic these days, I think it is important to point out that we do have options available to us that could significantly reduce the costs associated with it, as well as possibly get our bodies in better health through practices that integrate mind, body, and soul. One such option is Reiki, which I practice regularly (click on the link at top right for

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We're a nation of laws, but the good thing about America, is that laws reside in the people and people can change the laws. (Rick Warren)Unrest is brewing in our world. Town hall meetings are being attended by citizens who want the truth, who are no longer satisfied with the ways of Washington and are willing to make the effort to say it in a loud way. So many of us are getting tired of the way

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-27821944549973823052009-08-27T10:19:00.002-04:002009-08-27T20:30:56.471-04:00

A few nights ago, when I had the television on, I kept hearing an advertisement from a local church heavily pushing a new series they have entitled, "My Messed Up Life". This ad was on at least 5 or 6 times in an hour time frame. I can understand that the church is probably trying to help people in this time of heightened difficulty or crisis, but it struck me that our perception of the

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-82960092177001078742009-08-25T21:34:00.009-04:002009-08-26T19:18:37.820-04:00

Heaven on Earth is a choice you must make, not a place you must find. (-Wayne Dyer)This quote from Wayne Dyer sums up why we have misery in our lives. It is our perception about our situation that makes it miserable, not the situation itself. By choosing to look at the events of our lives as gifts, knowing that the Universe (God) will provide us exactly what we need in each step, we will

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-78559999788383227942009-08-25T12:01:00.011-04:002009-08-25T20:22:33.115-04:00

For many in the general public, the idea of meditation conjures of images of a stiff and strict lotus position, or gives the idea of a foreign idea of worship, leaving them feeling intimidated about the practice. However, the benefits of a meditative state can be achieved in different ways for different people, some methods being as simple as doing an activity that relaxes you. The difference in

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Oftentimes, when people talk to me about spirituality and wanting to make a shift or a move that leaves them feeling closer to God and spirit, I am asked this question, "What can I do to start a spiritual journey?", or it may be "I have always been a follower of God, but I want more and I don't know where to start". The answer can vary depending on the person, but I would say that a good first

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-61489261789600055042009-08-16T10:19:00.008-04:002009-08-16T19:41:39.191-04:00

Several people I have talked with lately have noticed a change in what they are seeing during meditation, quiet moments, or in the dream state. The change many of them have noticed is that they are seeing very vivid colors, more vivid than any they have every seen before, and that these colors are coming to them in waves, many times as intricate geometric shapes or symbols (often referred to as "

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-49917473935322082692009-08-14T19:02:00.012-04:002009-08-17T15:01:27.853-04:00

What does it mean to be "in this world but not of it"? That is a phrase that we have heard time and time again, and yet we seem to go in the other direction, letting our lives get more and more complicated with our jobs, ever burdening community obligations, bigger homes, more elaborate furnishings, the newest version of whatever technology is available, whatever new trend, more stuff, more debt.

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-42729607461457271122009-08-10T08:59:00.007-04:002009-08-10T12:29:10.624-04:00

One of the most important steps in healing, whether it be of body, mind, or soul, comes through forgiveness. Sometimes we need to forgive another, sometimes we need to forgive ourselves, but our healing cannot be full until we can truly offer this. There are many ways to forgive, and I think that is where the confusion comes in. Many think that forgiveness means that you have to "kiss and make

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-82070915648938374052009-08-04T05:28:00.009-04:002009-08-10T11:54:40.723-04:00

A friend recently told me a joke that sums up how we often ask for God's help, then ignore the help that is sent our way, ignore the opportunities that we are given to help ourselves. Instead, we resign ourselves to thoughts like, "if God is willing, then it will happen"...all the while missing chance after chance that God is sending to show us the way out. It may be a simple suggestion from a

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-18094381216054317532009-07-21T23:20:00.007-04:002009-07-22T11:39:21.775-04:00

William Shakespeare’s character Juliet made the point so aptly…...that which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet. A rose would still be the sweet and beautiful flower that it is no matter what name was assigned to it, or what we call it. If we applied this same thought to the concept of God, we could eliminate many of the differences in the world. All too often we look at

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-53426793764656083152009-07-20T09:22:00.011-04:002009-08-09T23:17:03.167-04:00

A friend and fellow "spiritual seeker" emailed me last night to ask about my take on the 2012 debate...Will it be a time of spiritual awakening on a large scale?...Will it be Dooms Day? For those who are not familiar with this subject, 2012 marks the end of the Mayan calendar and ancient predictions for this powerful time and what it would bring. Some have come to think of as the potential

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-15329605512040949802009-07-08T14:30:00.009-04:002009-08-09T23:11:44.218-04:00

Psalm 46:10, Be still and know that I am God, is a very common verse in the Bible, known by most who have had any connection to religion. In our culture we are not still for very long, in fact, we often refer to those who are not not constantly in action or not constantly working toward a goal or outcome as slack or lazy, applying a derogatory connotation. We do not encourage quietness,

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-55461312881404541552009-07-04T18:08:00.007-04:002009-08-10T09:45:29.782-04:00

Today is Independence Day here in the United States, which marks a remarkable moment when our forefathers stepped up to seek something more...to want a greater freedom to pursue their personal passions and happiness. It was remarkable because their foe was a much mightier and formidable opponent, yet these brave souls had the courage to want more and believe in something greater. In spite of

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-54057677390704455042009-06-29T17:34:00.013-04:002009-07-12T13:38:21.338-04:00

Lately, because of my own personal clearing and cleansing efforts, I have been on a bit of a hiatus regarding Reiki and spiritual guidance for others, and have only done a few sessions where I have been sought out for it, in situations where I felt like the person had been led to me from a higher source for something that they needed to receive at that time, or that I needed to feel or hear

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-44046438326890865462009-05-27T21:15:00.006-04:002009-06-29T16:13:13.465-04:00

Jesus Christ was a spiritual Master. He affected the world in such a profound way that it is fair to say his impact on the world was possibly greater than any other single person in history. If one studies other Masters, it is also clear that much of what Jesus said was similar to or had the same message as what many other spiritual leaders had said prior to him, but his message had something

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-87491540649964084522009-04-18T09:31:00.004-04:002009-04-18T12:12:20.932-04:00

Over the last several weeks here in Asheville, NC we have been bouncing back and forth between spring-like weather and what feels like dreary winter again. Each magical sunny day that is brought to us is a reminder of the cycles of growth and renewal that are a natural order of the universe. We can use these to energize our own personal growth as well, which is probably why so many people

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-51729652302924701862009-04-02T15:35:00.007-04:002009-04-02T17:20:33.556-04:00

A few days ago, I wrote a post about an article that I had read in which a governing body of Catholic Bishops had basically denounced the practice of Reiki and called it "dangerous". That article escalated a frustration that I have had for some time about how the leaders of Christianity (and many Christian individuals) block and condemn anything that might get in the way of their power base.

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-91622903400160996662009-03-28T19:41:00.015-04:002009-08-10T10:41:07.405-04:00

A friend just sent me a link to an article about how the U.S. Catholic Bishops "warned" against Reiki. I read this article in absolute dismay, bordering on anger, even thought it should not be all that surprising, since this attack method is the usual approach that Christian leaders or zealots take in countering any method they see as a threat their power (not the power of God, mind you, but

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-10128058730192975422009-03-19T22:05:00.005-04:002009-03-20T12:36:20.181-04:00

March Madness is underway, a time that ingites passion in college basketball fans as each team plays for the dream. It is amazing the effect that sports have on so many. Some argue that it is a negative impact, but I believe sports simply touch on that place within us where we believe that anything is possible. Most things in our lives or in our society tell us the opposite, but sports allow

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-2774308873519611692009-02-18T07:24:00.008-05:002009-02-18T17:58:46.910-05:00

I turned on my computer this morning and opened up the web browser to Yahoo, where the glaring morning headline was "Worst is yet to come". The brief article was about how our unraveling economy would mean changes in our lifestyles and difficulty for years to come. The article touched on the gloom and doom that we have come to hear regularly almost everywhere we turn; however, it did note that "

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-14740662506838289402009-02-09T11:51:00.007-05:002009-02-09T14:11:46.881-05:00

I recently decided to try acupuncture for overall health benefits and for seeing if it help me additionally with sinus and allergy problems that I seem to have fairly consistently. I had had great results from Reiki, to the point that even though I had some sinus and allergy problems, none were severe and rarely caused me to have to use the over-the-counter medication as I had been doing daily

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-6963878539665237492009-01-29T08:20:00.005-05:002009-02-17T22:18:41.055-05:00

I was part of a Wayne Dyer online event two nights ago and there were many lines that touched me. Most were of a similar nature to things that I have learned or said myself, but there is something about the combined energy that sometimes makes spiritual truths resonate deeper, and this man's voice and gentle soul have a unique way of connecting. I have also been putting great effort into getting

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-20309719620156795352009-01-20T08:05:00.006-05:002009-01-20T15:52:33.014-05:00

Today is Inauguration day. I have always loved this day, as a renewal, and a tribute to the peaceful transfer of power. Today is a day for us to join together in positive spirit and be hopeful for good things to come. The political climate of the last decade or so has encouraged little of that spirit, seeking instead to attack the opposition with cynicism, but We, the People, can commit to

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-47796630873641490752009-01-04T07:29:00.009-05:002009-08-31T15:46:04.904-04:00

I saw a bumper sticker yesterday that said, refreshingly, Non-Judgment Day Is Near. It was a simple statement that immediately touched me, as the simplest of thoughts are often the most profound. That one thought sums up the problems of the world. For most of our lives, those of us in Judeo-Christian society, or any society that is heavily influenced by organized religion, have been reminded that

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-39109930477250793262008-12-30T22:58:00.013-05:002009-01-20T11:10:44.427-05:00

Two roads diverged in a woodAnd I took the one less traveled byAnd that has made all the difference. -Robert FrostAbraham is a Biblical character whose story is well known as a person who was called by God in a way that most of us would have a hard time following. When asked by God to sacrifice his son, Abraham followed and was willing to move forward in a way that most of us

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-90640766095875068952008-12-10T12:33:00.006-05:002008-12-12T16:14:20.609-05:00

var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-4429126-1");pageTracker._initData();pageTracker._trackPageview();The holiday season brings on a time that, in our culture, has come to be filled with excess....excess of food, excess of gifts, the need to decorate in such a way that it impresses, the need to have the picture postcard life, or at least the appearance of it. Celebrating abundance is a

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-55696481239129721812008-11-03T05:01:00.007-05:002008-12-12T17:58:43.088-05:00

Election day brings us thoughts of freedom, which we tend to connect to laws and rights. In the United States, we have much more political freedom than many other places, yet we still impose shackles on ourselves in our daily lives. Our real freedom lies within us and within our choices.So often, we trap ourselves in the norms of society and living on the path of the masses...the path that has

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We are in the midst of chaotic times, a tumultous energy that leaves many feeling scared or uneasy. On the surface, this may seem like a bad thing, but these are occurrences that we should actually embrace, as chaos is a powerful tool for cleaning up and clearing. Just as a storm in nature has a cleansing quality after a buildup, a storm in our lives can be a necessary element to allow

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-90982756005561781772008-10-02T23:32:00.009-04:002009-12-21T20:07:35.868-05:00

My college age sons follow sports avidly. I enjoy sports myself, but I find myself following a little more closely because of their keen interest - it allows me a common ground that mothers sometimes lose with their sons. Athletics and sporting events have a way of inspiring us, of entertaining the masses on a level that few other things can. Many criticize this pre-occupation, but I understand

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-60483279912496510562008-09-25T06:37:00.014-04:002008-09-25T20:34:46.026-04:00

When was the last time you were real in your life? By "real", I mean when is the last time you lived from your heart instead of your brain, when is the last time that you lived in a vibration of joy rather than a vibration of burden? One of the things that I have noticed since my own awakening and heightened sensitivity is how so many people have a vibration of burden and heaviness rather than

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-2682603043866050662008-09-14T20:30:00.005-04:002008-09-25T06:29:27.005-04:00

I often have moments where I pick up a book or turn on the television or radio to immediately see or hear one line that stands out and makes me think, or that seems to reiterate a message that I have been hearing or feeling. Recently, I turned on the television and it happened to be on a channel showing the movie, Evan Almighty, a comedy about a modern day man who is called by God, in rather

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-88657912335731059602008-08-26T06:57:00.007-04:002008-09-25T06:34:29.061-04:00

Last night I watched the Democratic National Convention. Watching the conventions for both parties is something that have always done and always enjoyed, but this year it lacked its luster, so far. Politics in general has been less important to me over the last couple of years, since I had experiences that have transformed my inner vision to a place of seeing and feeling truth, or what is

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-38515924424429725382008-08-18T22:30:00.007-04:002008-08-19T07:44:05.194-04:00

We often hear that unanswered prayers are just a blessing from God, and I suppose that might sometimes be the case. However, in my studies of manifestation and the many miracles that are transforming lives simply because people are beginning to understand to expect more from life, and more from God, I have come to believe that that unanswered prayers are more often things that we never truly

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-72312986631235414132008-07-31T09:51:00.006-04:002008-08-06T18:23:04.275-04:00

I would like to tell you about a young woman named Tricia that I have worked with and will continue to work with in her healing process. Tricia has been diagnosed with cancer and has chosen (under much criticism) to deal with this in her own spiritual way - finding the real root of the problem and healing that, as opposed to following the traditional medical route. I respect that choice and will

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-55846272258392398002008-07-26T15:09:00.014-04:002008-08-16T21:27:53.952-04:00

Do you believe in past lives? Up until very recently, that subject has been avoided in our society, because discussing it would either get you mocked for believing in such nonsense or invite disdain from religious groups. The mere mention was enough to raise eyebrows or ignite harsh criticism. I remember how Shirley MacLaine's experiences provided such cocktail party humor back in the 1980's, yet

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-67914958234827794882008-07-24T05:45:00.007-04:002008-07-24T07:52:55.765-04:00

Today is my 45th birthday...Yea me! It has become common, almost customary, in our society to detest our birthday once we reach a "certain age" of maturity. Some shudder at the mention of age, and quickly change the subject or move to negative comments about gravity, wrinkles, "it ain't what it used to be", and regret for youth gone by. And although I have never been one to obsess over age or

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-87809894284901499962008-07-22T15:42:00.012-04:002008-09-25T20:43:11.330-04:00

Several months ago, when I was well into the spiritual transformation that opened up so many gifts in me, I started hearing the song "The Space Between" by the Dave Matthews Band. I do not listen to the radio much, usually only in my car, which is not very often. That song was on several times in a row when I got in my car, enough to let me know that it was more than coincidence. One passage kept

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When I was about 12 years old, there was a couple at church who could be described as misfits. The man was very short and likely fell into the dwarf category, while the woman was not only very short and dwarf-like, but was also deaf & mute, with cleft pallet deformities from birth. I made quick friends with this woman, seeing through the eyes of a child, where outer appearance is less important

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-38749945073569104242008-07-15T11:28:00.011-04:002008-08-16T21:40:55.941-04:00

Because of my connections to angels and angelic messages, I have been asked by a few curious people why we have angels and what are their purpose. Most people do not understand that angels are there to help us and serve us, but unless it is a critical situation about our lives or our Divine plan, where we have given them advance permission to intervene, they cannot step in to help us unless we

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-20378754977643541682008-06-28T11:14:00.005-04:002008-07-25T21:55:04.787-04:00

Last week, I visited the Great Serpent Mound in southern Ohio, which is the largest effigy mound in North America, built by an ancient culture estimated to have existed around 100 A.D., or perhaps even earlier. A month prior to this, I had never even heard of this place, and was led to it by a series of random connections, realizing very quickly that it was a place I needed to visit - to feel the

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-74042579850972399972008-06-27T16:17:00.014-04:002008-07-27T10:40:51.878-04:00

"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." -GhandiOprah Winfrey recently did a book club study with Eckhart Tolle on his book, "A New Earth". This event was revolutionary in its endeavor, and attracted over 700,000 people to read and study this book simulaneously, tuning in to online study sessions in which Oprah and the author examined and

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-64551629333713798382008-06-03T09:16:00.009-04:002008-06-28T10:50:33.040-04:00

Most of us remember the adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" from our childhoods. But is this really true? Do the words we say have an effect beyond their immediate resonance...Do we have far reaching responsibility for our words and thoughts, individually and collectively? I say that yes, our words and thoughts do have a powerful effect, and our

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-58665031578185844222008-05-29T12:56:00.019-04:002008-05-30T14:24:17.274-04:00

I was recently introduced to a story about Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain scientist who suffered a sudden stroke that left her with serious brain trauma and debilitation. In her story, she tells how this experience was a blessing that connected her with God, by allowing her to quiet the logical/scientific part of her brain in order to experience the rest of it...the part of the brain that is

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-44571267275155878702008-05-19T13:05:00.010-04:002008-06-28T10:58:55.380-04:00

The phrase What Would Jesus Do? has become a common one in our recent culture, particularly in churches and religion. The idea is a noble one, to think and act more like Jesus by pondering what he might do in given situations. But it has also become a cliche that doesn't really get followed all that carefully by many of those who use it frequently. In many of those same places or from many of

Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10943548305496922730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6487453632848493017.post-37449479450491934772008-05-16T17:34:00.017-04:002008-06-03T09:33:35.128-04:00

My friend Ruth's elderly father was in the hospital recently with failed kidneys. He had been there for several weeks and had been on dialysis to keep his body functioning. His condition was not good, obviously, and I asked if she would like for me to come to the hospital to try some Reiki on him, adding that I understood that his generation sometimes has a very hard time with anything like this

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