Letting go of what happened in the past will help create new opportunities for you. The kind of opportunities that are impossible to notice while entertaining your pain. It does not matter what you have been through. It does not matter how many times you have fallen because there is always a way of bouncing […]
Cultural Transformation and Walking With Integrity
One year ago, I stepped into the role of President for the Madonna Interfaith Community, wide-eyed and optimistic about our new beginnings. It was my first opportunity to work with MIC’s continuing transformation. It has been a year of change, both challenging and inspiring. Early on, I asked that we be mindful of our words. […]
A Culture of Tithing
A Culture of Tithing “I honor you by giving – you honor me by receiving” ~ Native American Philanthropy I always like to start with a definition, so that we are all on the same page about our subject. My first “go to” book for a definition is the dictionary, but in this case, it […]
Why a Gratitude Mindset?
Why a Gratitude Mindset? [from the desk of a mentor, Peter Diamandis, credits below] Do you know the advantages of a Gratitude Mindset? And what might be holding you back? One of the major challenges we all have today is a pervasive sense of “overwhelm.” An increasing abundance of opportunities and a dizzying rate of […]
CHANGE
Let me begin my talk by saying that what I have to say today are my thoughts and opinions. Take what resonates with you, hold it in your heart and leave the rest. This morning I want to talk about change. I made a reference to some impactful changes that I saw on the horizon […]
Octogenarian Wisdom
My grandkids think I am wise. What I see in my grandkids and my great grandkids is that each generation comes into the world seems brighter and more aware. We all learn by being taught from families, schools, cultures, mores and ethics. We learn to be nice, careful, kind and considerate. We also learn to […]
Charlie’s Principles
From the desk of Charlie Sommer, MMI Emeritus Consultant 1. There is one Power, one Presence, one Life, and One Intelligence that is expressing Itself everywhere. 2. We understand all beings are individualized expressions of this one eternal, universal Spirit called by many names such as God, Source, Allah, Father-Mother, Jehovah, Great White Spirit, Absolute, […]
What is the Absolute from a Meta-Physical, Philosophical Perspective?
What is the Absolute from a Meta-Physical, Philosophical Perspective? noun PHILOSOPHY noun: absolute ; plural noun: absolutes 1. a value or principle which is regarded as universally valid or which may be viewed without relation to other things. “good and evil are presented as absolutes” ○ something that exists without being dependent on anything else. […]
Pandemic Precautions: Recommended protocols for re-opening ceremonies.
We are not stating that all branches should resume ceremonies immediately, but if you are feeling that call to do so in the near future, please take these things into consideration. While we understand our sacred medicines and how they take care of us, we must also understand the importance of taking care of our […]
A FREE Tool That Will Change Your Life!
We are living at an incredible time and anyone that is following the spiritual path knows that the earth is changing, which in effect, propels human beings to evolve/change as well. There is no escaping. Those that are resisting the changes because they are not aware of what is going on, their lives will show […]