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Luxurious Feelings
Luxurious Feelings
I breathe in deeply and exhale several times, preparing for my time in the silence.
I take time today for a full meditation and I allow myself the most luxurious feelings of my Oneness with Divine Source Energy.
(I take several deep, relaxing breaths.)
I first become conscious of my absolute connection to the Divine, to the awareness that I am not alone, ever, but always One with Source.
(I take several slow brea…
Service To Others
Service To Others
Sometimes we think of service as a one or two shot deal: serving a meal; making a donation; helping a ne…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I can't count the times that I've thought to make a gratitude list, when all I really feel like doing is complaining about the circumstances in my life. When I feel bogged down by what appear to be external sources, the last thing I want to do is to pretend that everything is alright and to feel grateful.
Especially when I'm despairing and feeling lost, it's then that I must strengthen my resolve to find a quiet moment of solitude to look around and to …
Sacred Connection
Sacred Connection
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
It doesn't matter what's going on around me; what matters instead is what's going on inside. As I consciously make a connection with the Holy Spirit, I breathe in deeply and exhale fully, allowing my mind to slow down. As I do this, I bask in the peace of divine order, in the power of Infinite Wisdom, and in the radiance of perfect Love. I remind myself that I can call on my Source at any time of day or night and in the midst of any challenge or emotion…
Zeal
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I absolutely love the word "zeal." It may be one of the most powerful words in the creative process. Charles Fillmore, one of the co- founders of the Unity Movement, states in his book "The Twelve Powers of Man" that zeal is one of those powers. For me, it describes a feeling of enthusiastic energy and joy in whatever action I am practicing at the time. When I visualize my life as I want it to unfold, zeal propels me forward to my greatest and highest desires, inspiring m…
Om Mani Padme Hum
OM MANI PADME HUM.
Om = the vibration or sound of the universe; represents divine energy and generosity and purifies the ego
Ma = represents ethics and purifies jealousy
Ni = represents patience and purifies want or desire
Pad = represents diligence and purifies ignorance and judgment
Me = represents concentration and purifies attachment
Hum = the unity of all; represents wisdom and purifies hatred
OM MANI PADME HUM (OHM-MAH-NEE-PAHD-MAY-HUM)...Is Sanskrit, meaning "Praise to the Jewel in the Lotus." I…
The Serenity Pause
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
Today I saw the sweetest affirmation in one of my daily meditations from the "Daily Word" published by Unity.(see dailyword.com) The sentence was "Peace and calm are mine as I take a serenity pause." The idea of a "serenity pause" tickled me and made me think I should take one frequently. I mean, when you think about it, how many times a day do we need one of those?
After all, there are countless cars on the road that come with hair trigger brakes, no turn signals, and obl…
Exasperating Meditations
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
Sometimes it seems that the more I try to focus on meditating, the more distracted I become. It's no surprise really. Most of us lead very busy lives, with responsibilities for ourselves and others, with stres…
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Full Enlightenment Revisited
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I am hopeful that everyone who read my latest ADL blog will understand that I could never disparage any books, seminars, or other learning tools in my articles. Most of us (I most assuredly include myself!) wouldn't be where we are today without the guidance and assistance of others and of the tools we have used to help us along our paths. We have learned and grown from a great variety of outside influences.
The concept I meant to emphasize in my blog is that for me, at…