My definition of prosperity is the wide open, heart-centered "yes" to life! To live the unqualified yes, I have to be visible enough so that the universe can "find me." That means I have to be conscious enough to say "yes" to the magnanimity that's already here, to the expansiveness that is the very nature of the universe. My job - and our collective job - is to align ourselves with the magnificence that's always been here - with the magnificence we are!My … [Read more...]

My spiritual lesson of the year is: forgiveness brings prosperity! This lesson is highlighted in The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, a book by Unity minister, Rev. Edwene Gaines. I am currently reading her book for the sixth time, and this won't be the last time. I recently shared principles from Rev. Gaines' book at my home church. Incorporating four spiritual laws outlined in the book into my daily life has transformed my life beyond anything I could imagine. The book emphasizes that … [Read more...]

Half full or half empty? Which is it? When things don't go "my way," do I feel that something valuable has been taken away or has the path been cleared for success to unfold? What a difference perspective makes. I choose to believe the path is clear. From the quantum physics perspective, I see the universe as a beneficent process guided by an intrinsic intelligent order. Every atom and particle of life is animated by this intelligent order. As an artist and scientist, this view … [Read more...]

Any adventure is always a leap of faith. Engaging our spirituality is our faith-filled adventure into life. With fullness and enthusiasm, we have an idea. The idea takes more form as a vision, and step-by-step our idea becomes manifest as a full-blown vision of our original intention. This whole process is so very special and so very important to me in making a personal impact on life. We have so severely underestimated our human potential. We have lived in a 5,000-year era dominated by fear and … [Read more...]

The internet is a connection with the infinite. There is an infinite variety of uses for this technology. We can use this technology to bring ourselves closer to each other. In a mere instant, we can access information about every culture on Earth. We can educate ourselves about another culture's view of the Divine. We can develop an appreciation for diversity. We can expand our worldview. We can send and receive messages across the globe in moments. We can access encyclopedias and virtually all … [Read more...]

We're entering the hottest time of the year. The physical heat can accentuate the emotional heat we're feeling. That is commonly known. The murder rate always explodes in the summer months. What can we meaningfully do to help ourselves? For one, we can become conscious of the thoughts we're thinking about ourselves and others. The importance of this one process cannot be stressed enough. Our whole worldview turns on what we think of ourselves and others. Do we see ourselves as friend or enemy? … [Read more...]

Here we are in May, a perfect time to witness Mother Nature's awesome flowering. Her prolific beauty is a stunning example of why sustainable living and renewable energy usage is so very important. Being able to witness the beauty of Mother Nature is just one of many reasons why sustainable living and renewable energy usage is so very important to me.I do all of what I consider to be the ordinary things to conserve energy and live sustainably. I buy organic foods. I recycle everything possible. … [Read more...]

Special to Edgelife.netI have had so many meaningful travel experiences in my life. My travel experiences always have two central themes in common. They always highlight the awesome beauty of Mother Nature, and they illuminate the story and the spirituality of the people who lived there before my arrival on this planet. One such experience was a trip to Cahokia Mounds in 2001. I had heard that this place was amazing, but I had no idea how amazing it was until I got there. I made the trip at a … [Read more...]

"Physician heal thyself" perfectly expresses my feelings toward the role of alternative, complementary health care today. What I love about these health-care systems is that they all express and honor the vitalizing body-mind-spirit interconnectedness. They are heart-connected systems. For me, these health-centered alternative systems express the basic difference between love and fear. These systems express the value that there is an infinite variety of ways to heal ourselves, because … [Read more...]