Unity World Day of Prayer
September 11, 2008
11 Days of Global Unity
A world-wide celebration of oneness
September 11-21, 2008
"Celebrating Oneness, Healing the World"
Monday, September 8, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Hearts
"The world is a wonderfully weird place, consensual reality is significantly flawed, no institution can be trusted, certainty is a mirage, security a delusion, and the tyranny of the dull mind forever threatens -- but our lives are not as limited as we think they are, all things are possible, laughter is holier than piety, freedom is sweeter than fame, and in the end it's love and love alone that really matters." ---Tom Robbins
Friday, August 15, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The Bank Account of Life
Thanks to Norm Mitchell for sharing this sweet story.
The Bank Account of Life
This is something we should all remember.
A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who
is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair
fashionably coifed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally
blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently
passed away, making the move necessary.
After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the
nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.
As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual
description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been
hung on his window.
"I love it," he stated with the enthusiasm of an
eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.
"Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait."
"That doesn't have anything to do with it," he replied.
"Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.
Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is
arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it.
It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I
can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts
of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for
the ones that do.
Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life."
Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.
So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories!
Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank. I am still depositing.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
The Bank Account of Life
This is something we should all remember.
A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who
is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair
fashionably coifed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally
blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently
passed away, making the move necessary.
After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the
nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.
As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual
description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been
hung on his window.
"I love it," he stated with the enthusiasm of an
eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.
"Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait."
"That doesn't have anything to do with it," he replied.
"Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.
Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is
arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it.
It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I
can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts
of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for
the ones that do.
Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life."
Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.
So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories!
Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank. I am still depositing.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Make a Career of Living Happily Ever After...
"A very good career choice would be to gravitate toward those activities and to embrace those desires that harmonize with your core intentions, which are freedom and growth—and joy.
Make a "career" of living a happy life rather than trying to find work that will produce enough income that you can do things with your money that will then make you happy.
When feeling happy is of paramount importance to you—and what you do "for a living" makes you happy—you have found the best of all combinations."
--- Abraham-Hicks
Make a "career" of living a happy life rather than trying to find work that will produce enough income that you can do things with your money that will then make you happy.
When feeling happy is of paramount importance to you—and what you do "for a living" makes you happy—you have found the best of all combinations."
--- Abraham-Hicks
Friday, July 25, 2008
Uncharted Territory
Thanks to Eda for sharing this inspirational quote.
"There is no 'right way' to do anything, there is only the way you are doing it. Never be afraid to "try your hand" because you don't want to make a mistake or not do something "right."
Success in life comes from being willing to move into Uncharted Territory.
Always remember: Life begins at the end of your Comfort Zone.
You will not have to think but a second to know exactly why you received this message today."
~Love, Your Friend.... Neale Donald Walsch
"There is no 'right way' to do anything, there is only the way you are doing it. Never be afraid to "try your hand" because you don't want to make a mistake or not do something "right."
Success in life comes from being willing to move into Uncharted Territory.
Always remember: Life begins at the end of your Comfort Zone.
You will not have to think but a second to know exactly why you received this message today."
~Love, Your Friend.... Neale Donald Walsch
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dante on Love
"The love of God, unutterable and perfect, flows into a pure soul the way that light rushes into a transparent object.
The more love that it finds, the more it gives itself; so that, as we grow clear and open, the more complete the joy of heaven is.
And the more souls who resonate together, the greater the intensity of their love, and mirror-like, each soul reflects the other."
--Dante (poet supreme)
The more love that it finds, the more it gives itself; so that, as we grow clear and open, the more complete the joy of heaven is.
And the more souls who resonate together, the greater the intensity of their love, and mirror-like, each soul reflects the other."
--Dante (poet supreme)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Unfolding
I am a lovely pink rosebud
Turning my face to the sun
Unfurling each petal with new life
Releasing my fragrance to all
Receive it thyself, O my friend
Breathe it deeply within thee
Unfolding the petals of your heart
Release your pure essence of love
By Delores
Turning my face to the sun
Unfurling each petal with new life
Releasing my fragrance to all
Receive it thyself, O my friend
Breathe it deeply within thee
Unfolding the petals of your heart
Release your pure essence of love
By Delores
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Redneck Caviar
Thanks to Yonnie for sharing this recipe that many of us at SESC 2008 enjoyed!
REDNECK CAVIAR
2 cans black eyed peas, drained
2 cans shoe peg corn, drained
2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
I can black beans, drained
2 lg bell peppers, chopped
12 sm green onions, chopped (top and all)
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped fine
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp parsley flakes
16 oz bottle Zesty Italian dressing
Mix all together, refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Serve with Frito Scoops.
REDNECK CAVIAR
2 cans black eyed peas, drained
2 cans shoe peg corn, drained
2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
I can black beans, drained
2 lg bell peppers, chopped
12 sm green onions, chopped (top and all)
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped fine
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp parsley flakes
16 oz bottle Zesty Italian dressing
Mix all together, refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Serve with Frito Scoops.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Southeastern Conference Lecture Series
All lectures will be held in Bryan Jr. Auditorium in the Frank Family Science Center on the Guilford College campus.
Lectures begin at 7:30 pm. There is a $10 admission fee; the Thursday evening Healing Service with LeRoy Zemke is free. The public is welcome to all these events.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 7:30 PM
MARGARET MOHR: Opening Ceremony
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 7:30 PM
STAN SCHNIER: “CONCERNED PHOTOGRAPHY”
Many photographers over the past century have used concerned photography to evoke compassion. Stan Schnier is an internationally known photographer based in New York whose photography reflects the mundane world and is directed toward the raising of consciousness. Stan will share some of his photographs and comment upon how they have affected attitudes that have lead to positive changes in our society.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 7:30 PM
SHAWN GALLAWAY: “I CHOOSE LOVE”
Shawn Gallaway is a multi-talented guitarist, singer-songwriter, playwright, and visual artist. He weaves music, song, and painting into a richly textured experience that calls for enlightened activism and as a tool for healing. Shawn will present songs and artwork related to his personal spiritual journey. He will address becoming a Spiritual Warrior through art and music.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 7:30 PM
GLORIA KARPINSKI: “PROPHECY: REAL? RELEVANT?”
From Nostradamus to the Bible, from ancient mystics to modern intuitives, prophecy is woven into our human experience. Many prophecies are amazingly fulfilled as declared: many are not. So what do we know about this dynamic that seems to observe events outside time and space? After the titillation and the “oh, wows” that prophecies seem to elicit, what is actually the value, if any, for us in the here and now? Gloria will offer some ideas concerning the subject; share some prophetic experiences of her own and lead a discussion.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 7:30 PM
LEROY ZEMKE: “A LIFESTYLE FOR WHOLENESS”
This is our annual Healing Service. “Wholeness” is an idea that includes our physical, emotional, and psychological health and our overall wellness. Each of us consciously or unconsciously chooses a lifestyle that supports or hinders the idea of wholeness. With the use of metaphor, humor, and a lively style of presentation, LeRoy Zemke will offer his insights along with some of the most current research that supports a positive program for wholeness.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 10:00 AM
CLOSING CEREMONY: “THE SESC SLIDE SHOW”
It’s time to say goodbye to new and old friends but not before we all reminisce about our week with the help of the Southeastern Slide Show. Join us for this annual tradition and a chance to see the smiles and antics caught on camera that are trademarks of this gathering.
Lectures begin at 7:30 pm. There is a $10 admission fee; the Thursday evening Healing Service with LeRoy Zemke is free. The public is welcome to all these events.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 7:30 PM
MARGARET MOHR: Opening Ceremony
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 7:30 PM
STAN SCHNIER: “CONCERNED PHOTOGRAPHY”
Many photographers over the past century have used concerned photography to evoke compassion. Stan Schnier is an internationally known photographer based in New York whose photography reflects the mundane world and is directed toward the raising of consciousness. Stan will share some of his photographs and comment upon how they have affected attitudes that have lead to positive changes in our society.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 7:30 PM
SHAWN GALLAWAY: “I CHOOSE LOVE”
Shawn Gallaway is a multi-talented guitarist, singer-songwriter, playwright, and visual artist. He weaves music, song, and painting into a richly textured experience that calls for enlightened activism and as a tool for healing. Shawn will present songs and artwork related to his personal spiritual journey. He will address becoming a Spiritual Warrior through art and music.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 7:30 PM
GLORIA KARPINSKI: “PROPHECY: REAL? RELEVANT?”
From Nostradamus to the Bible, from ancient mystics to modern intuitives, prophecy is woven into our human experience. Many prophecies are amazingly fulfilled as declared: many are not. So what do we know about this dynamic that seems to observe events outside time and space? After the titillation and the “oh, wows” that prophecies seem to elicit, what is actually the value, if any, for us in the here and now? Gloria will offer some ideas concerning the subject; share some prophetic experiences of her own and lead a discussion.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 7:30 PM
LEROY ZEMKE: “A LIFESTYLE FOR WHOLENESS”
This is our annual Healing Service. “Wholeness” is an idea that includes our physical, emotional, and psychological health and our overall wellness. Each of us consciously or unconsciously chooses a lifestyle that supports or hinders the idea of wholeness. With the use of metaphor, humor, and a lively style of presentation, LeRoy Zemke will offer his insights along with some of the most current research that supports a positive program for wholeness.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 10:00 AM
CLOSING CEREMONY: “THE SESC SLIDE SHOW”
It’s time to say goodbye to new and old friends but not before we all reminisce about our week with the help of the Southeastern Slide Show. Join us for this annual tradition and a chance to see the smiles and antics caught on camera that are trademarks of this gathering.
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