You are very self-contained. You like to be in control. Everything you do is calculated and analyzed. Your decisions are precise and carefully thought-out. You have been on your own for some time now and have become comfortable with yourself. You know yourself well. You are in control. You are very independent and have never… Continue reading Our Greater Self
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The Narcissist
Without God, we are narcissists. We are driven by our ego and our desire to satisfy the self. In our natural self, we are narcissistic. That is because when we are born the very first thing that we do is cry, wailing; "Feed me, NOW!" It is all about ourselves from the very first moment… Continue reading The Narcissist
A Child of God
God is love whose love is reflected in the relationship. It begins with the man and the woman -- the most intimate of relationships. We are here to understand our truest self, which is who we are as the created beings of the Almighty God. He is inside each and every one of us. We… Continue reading A Child of God
You’re the Reason I Lose Myself
I'm an artist. I am here staring at a blank canvas. The keyboard is beneath my fingertips. It's keys are anticipating which letter I will be stroking next. More and more, I create. I dig deep from within my subconscious mind. While in a meditative state I reveal a picture. Abstract conveys the layers of… Continue reading You’re the Reason I Lose Myself
The Resurrection of the Dead
We are born understanding that we are physical beings in our physical environment. We identify best with the physical and with what we want. From the very first moment we open our eyes and let out that first cry, we state, "I want!" We start things off very selfishly -- This world revolves around us… Continue reading The Resurrection of the Dead
The Limited Mind
The Weather Network didn't say anything about snow today. I am just glad I don't have to go to work and can enjoy the snowy view without having to worry about going anywhere. God is infinite and abundantly able, but what does that mean? It is true, we need challenge since if we didn't have… Continue reading The Limited Mind
When a Man Loves a Woman
About two years ago I was on a train going from Barcelona to Asturias, Spain. Looking back now seems surreal even though it was really not that long ago. I was traveling alone as usual. A meaningful conversation was struck with a man who sat close by. We both enjoyed each other's company that passed… Continue reading When a Man Loves a Woman