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Several months ago, actually it was in the Christmas Day edition of the Kansas City Star newspaper, I read about a man named Darryl Burton who had spent 24 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The headline read: “Former Inmate Defines Forgiveness.†I typically find such an article nearly irresistible and… Continue reading Forgive Everything Now
My laptop, which has been steadily going downhill for the last year finally quit today. I have ordered a new hard drive, ram and a battery for it in the hopes that I will be able to be up and running sometime soon. Of course, since I am replacing the hard drive and the manufacturer… Continue reading No Regular Post Today
A short time ago, I read this passage on the website referenced below: Allah says in the Quran: “And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose. Verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion†(Surah Al-Talaq, verses 3) Prophet Muhammad… Continue reading Surrender Your Mind to God; Your Heart Already Has
Today my Secret will be short as I have a household project which needs my attention. Instead of today’s writing offering suggestions for living a life filled with peace, I am going to pose a question for your careful consideration. Listen to these words from a speech which Alan Watts gave, entitled “From Time to… Continue reading What Would You Do if You Were God?
Today, I have much to do in order to get ready for our upcoming annual Independence Day celebration, so I will share with you an example of one of my shorter writings. I keep a file of interesting quotes and thoughts that I have read for the purpose of exploring and expounding upon the concepts… Continue reading It Always Comes Down to Letting Go
I was reviewing some of my old reflections and I discovered a piece of prose which I shared back in 2002. This interesting short writing was included by Og Mandino in his book The Greatest Mystery in the World. I invite you to read this and consider it carefully. YESTERDAY By Dr. Frank Crane I… Continue reading Unwrap Today’s Gifts
This morning I was preparing some tweets to share on Twitter when I noticed this quote from Paul Ferrini’s book Love Without Conditions: “Let go of the past, and you will have no grievances. It is simple, is it not?†I thought to myself, “That is the simplest Secret to Peace I have ever heard.  Continue reading A Really Simple Secret to Peace
A couple days ago I promised to explain how I have forgiven, effectively, and how that choice has brought me rich rewards. I stated that choosing forgiveness has had a powerful impact on my life. While I credit meditation as being the most profound action I have ever taken, forgiveness ranks a close second. I… Continue reading Forgiveness Changes Everything and Everyone Forever
Friday I mentioned that next to meditation the greatest gift I have discovered in my own spiritual journey is the ability to forgive. Also, I listed a few reasons, which I had heard in my practice, for refusing to forgive. If you have not had a chance to read my thoughts you can do so… Continue reading Peace is the Prize When we Forgive
Yesterday I wrote that the path to enlightenment was often abandoned by well-intended seekers who were simply not willing to pay the price demanded for a realization of union with Source. The truth is we are never not “One†with this Power in which everything, which exists, dwells. To reach full realization of our true… Continue reading Forgive Whatever is Yours to Forgive