By Rev. Jill Carey.

What is your definition of success? How comfortable are you with life if that definition doesn’t match what you’re currently experiencing? As we continue our gratitude practice and see how we measure our attitude about prosperity, we begin to discover what REALLY makes us secure. It’s not just about money!

Early New Thought introduced the idea that our thinking affects our experience. Unfortunately, some of this evolved into “magical thinking,” and the focus became more about manifesting rather than seeing things with a new eye in all areas of life. By sharpening our visualization skills, shifting our beliefs, and practicing gratitude, we have a deeper, fresher take on life as it comes our way.

Aida Pineda Pierson shares with us her own evolution of prayer that began with a simple prayer.  

Eric Butterworth tells us, “The whole of God-substance is present in its entirety at every point in space at the same time.” Is your mind blown yet?! In order to experience the abundance of life, the first step is to align ourselves with this knowledge and experience. This means that our awareness must “sync” itself with God-life in all ways, as much it can and at all times! Stay tuned for your realignment with Divine Substance!

Don Miguel Ruiz says, “If you do your best always, over and over again, you will become a master of transformation.” Tall order? Not necessarily! This requires a gentle relationship will our inner judge and a willingness to live in a fluid, moment-to-moment existence. This final Sunday in our series on “The Four Agreements” ties together the formula for a great life through transformation.

Making assumptions causes problems in our relationships with others and with ourselves. We hesitate to ask questions. We set unrealistic expectations. If the Truth sets us free, sometimes we must seek it! The extra step may feel like it’s harder, but it actually leads to freedom in mind, body, and spirit!

We may often like to claim that other people’s opinions about us don’t matter, but we can sure tangle them up with our self-worth, can’t we?  Why do we take things so personally and how do we stop? Rev. Kit Holmes helps us explore.

Finding your way back home. How the strength to go through it, will ultimately guide you through it (Life that is!)

“The Four Agreements,” by Don Miguel Ruiz, offers simple (but not always easy!) guidelines for living. This Sunday we explore Agreement #1: Be impeccable with your word. This topic implies honesty, courage and accountability. You can do it!