Spiritual Healing Blog

Tips on Setting Goals – Writing Goals – Guided Imagery Meditation

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:50:00 GMT

Discover how these neat tips on setting goals and goal planning can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.

Prosperity Affirmations to Help You Change Your Thinking

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:12:12 GMT

Daily affirmations can help you change negative thinking to more positive thinking. They can also help you enlarge your thoughts about the good that is available for you. Here are some of my favorite prosperity affirmations which can help you open up to greater abundance in your life.

“I deserve to be prosperous.”

“The abundance of the Universe is unlimited. I accept my share now.”

“I know that as I release money with love, even more comes back to me.”

“I follow the guidance of Divine Wisdom as to the perfect way to use money.”

“I am debt free.”

“I have more than enough money to do everything I desire to do, with an abundance left over.”

“I easily pay all of my bills in full and on time.”

“As I accept greater abundance into my life, I become a model of possibility to others.”

“I thoroughly enjoy my abundance.”

“I am grateful for my good.”

Saying these prosperity affirmations once or twice will probably not affect your thinking very much. However, as you work with them on a regular basis, you might begin to notice that your thoughts about prosperity become more positive. And as you have more positive thoughts about prosperity, you may see more of it showing up in your life. To learn more about how to use affirmations, check out – Daily Affirmations Blessings – Rev. Della

Who Controls Your Experience According to Abraham Hicks?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:13:10 GMT

I recently taught an abundance course and we used some Abraham Hicks material in the class. Several students were concerned that the challenging economic times that we are going through could impact their experience of prosperity. One of the passages in Ask and It Shall Be Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks, addresses this concern.
”. . .once you learn about the Law of Attraction, and once you are aware of the way your thoughts feel, you will never again feel fear about unwanted things jumping into your experience. You will understand that nothing can jump into your experience without your invitation.”
If you look at what is going on in the world and it causes you to feel fear and angst, you are actually inviting limitation into your life. However, if you look at the world and you begin to feel fear, you can intentionally choose to feel another more positive emotion instead. Instead of fear, you can choose to feel that peace flows through every aspect of your life. Or you can choose to feel harmony exists in everything you do. Or you can choose to feel any other positive feeling. The bottom line is that you have control over what emotions you choose to feel. If you don’t like what you are feeling at the moment, begin to accept a more empowering feeling. It might not be easy to do, but you can do it. If you are feeling any positive emotion, you don’t need to worry about any negativity that exists in the world. Your positive feelings will be standing guard at the door of your experience and they will not let the negativity in. When you experience positive emotions, you are inviting more good into your life. Your thoughts/emotions = your experiences. This is a Universal equation and it affects everyone equally. Choose empowering thoughts and feelings, and you will be surprised and delighted by how many wonderful things appear in your life. Blessings – Rev. Della

Can Yoga Help Prevent a Heart Attack?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:17:45 GMT

I’m sure that you, like most people, would probably like to reduce the level of stress in your life. Uncontrolled stress can make your life totally miserable. It can also have a devastating impact on your health.

Stress which is not managed well can lead to hypertension, obesity, insomnia, a compromised immune system, pain --- and worst of all – it can lead to a heart attack!

February is National Heart Health Month. It is a wonderful time to make your heart health a priority. And reducing the level of stress in your life is a great first step in accomplishing this.

This article talks about how yoga has been shown to reduce stress and how it can also help your heart.

Celebrate Heart Health With Yoga

I have been practicing yoga for years. It helps me release stress, it increases my muscle strength and flexibility, and it also helps me focus (especially when I am doing standing poses and I don’t want to fall down). Check out some of the benefits that you can enjoy if you practice yoga.

Yoga Benefits

Namaste.

Rev. Della

Can Spirituality Make You Healthier and Happier?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:38:42 GMT

Yes, there is a connection between spirituality, your health, happiness and overall well-being. The scientific community is beginning to realize that there is a very strong association between your spirituality and how it affects many aspects of your life.

Check out this article about the current research which is proving the connection.

New Research: Spirituality Affects Your Overall Health

So if you want to live a healthy life, be sure to exercise, eat well, get enough sleep and relaxation, and engage in spiritual practices too.

Blessings

Rev. Della

Take the High Road to Happiness

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:43 GMT

These inspirational ideas from Dr. Ernest Holmes are over 60 years old. Yet they are just as applicable today as they were back then.

“Permanent happiness comes only from an inner sense of certainty which cannot be shaken. The mind must reach a place where it no longer remembers the past with anxiety, or looks into the future with uncertainty. If you believe in God, if you believe in your own soul, then no matter what situation confronts you, you can be happy.” Ernest Holmes
As heard on “This Thing Called Life” Sunday, April 23,1950

Refer to these words often, especially when you are going through difficult times. It will help you remember that the cause of your experiences does not come from the outside, but from the inside.

Blessings

Rev. Della

Mind Body Soul-Spiritual Healing-Spiritual Thoughts

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:33:50 GMT

Find out what important mind, body, soul ideas are currently in the news. Decide which mind,body,spirit ideas you can use in your own life.

SMART goals – Tips on Setting Goals

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:14:45 GMT

Discover how using a SMART goals worksheet can help you transform your dreams into your reality. If you are willing to work with it, then it can work for you.

Can stress be killing off your brain cells?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:57:26 GMT

I’m sure you know that stress can have a very negative impact on your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It can also cause problems with your relationships and productivity, in addition to a host of other difficulties.

But I’ll bet you never guessed that overwhelming stress can actually cause your brain to shrink.

It sounds crazy, but it’s true. Read about the new research which was conducted in this area:

Shrinking Brain Cells

Since you know how critical it is to get your stress under control, you might want to be proactive and do just that. Check out the
Stress Relief Kit and see if it can help you become calmer and more relaxed.

Peace –

Rev. Della

Do You Have a Backbone or a Wishbone?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:15:33 GMT

“We all need more backbone and less wishbone. There is something which waits only our recognition to spring forth into being, bringing with it all the Power in the universe.”

Ernest Holmes, Creative Mind and Success

If you want something, hoping and wishing that it will happen is not going to get you very far. You must KNOW that when you claim your good, the entire Universe supports you in receiving it.

You need backbone to keep KNOWING this long enough for your good to come to you.

Blessings

Rev. Della

Is Spirituality Coming to an Office Near You?

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:58:22 GMT

Have you ever been concerned about bringing any sense of spirituality into your workplace? Do you believe that your employer feels that you should keep your business and spiritual lives totally separate?

Many research studies confirm that a majority of people believe in God, regardless of what their individual religious tradition is (or isn’t). But this aspect of an individual’s life has been squashed or hidden in many workplace settings.

Well, the times they are a changing.

It seems that some corporations around the world are beginning to wake up to the fact that they can’t separate your work life from your spirituality side. And these organizations are trying to find ways to bring these two aspects of your being together so they can get the most out of you as an employee.

Here is an article which addresses this emerging new idea.

Merging Spirituality and Corporate Goals

It is very exciting to see this new shift in organizational management. Who knows? It might be showing up at your office door before you know it.

In case you don’t want to wait, here is a recent article I wrote about how to incorporate spirituality into your workplace.

Workplace Spirituality

Enjoy!

Rev. Della

Healing Quotes – Positive Sayings – Quotes of Wisdom

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:11:23 GMT

Discover how healing quotes can help you achieve greater health, abundance and prosperity, peace, and overall well-being.

Who will you become in 2012?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:37:06 GMT

At the end of each year at our spiritual center, we have a Burning Bowl ceremony and we write a Letter to Ourselves. It is a way for each of us to release those things that we don’t wish to carry into the new year. It is also a way for each of us to choose what we want to experience in the upcoming year.

You don’t need to be part of a spiritual community in order to perform this ritual. You can do it yourself. Here’s how.

Burning Bowl

Write down everything you don’t want to be part of your life in 2012. The list can be as long as you like. Include anything you can think of which is limiting you in some way.

Then you release the list. If you are doing this at home, I would suggest that instead of actually burning your paper, you tear it into tiny pieces. Another thing you can do is to shred it. This action is a very definite indication to your subconscious mind that you are no longer going to allow these things to be part of your life.

Letter to Yourself

With this activity, you write down, all of the things that you wish to experience in the new year. The format you would use is "I, (insert your name), am now the consciousness of . . ." and then you write down your list.

You could say that you are the consciousness of having financial prosperity, wonderful relationships, experiencing health and wellness, among other things.

Then you put the paper into an envelope, seal it, and say a healing prayer over it each day. At the end of 2012, open it and see what you have demonstrated. You might not have all of it, but you will probably have some of it.

We usually end the ceremony with a New Year’s Day Prayer. Here is one you can use for yourself.

My New Year’s Prayer

There is only one Life. This Life is God. This Life is good. This life is my life now. God is unlimited abundance, joy, peace, prosperity, wholeness, love, power, and good. God is the Truth of my being. Since God’s limitless blessings are available for me, I new accept that I am receiving more good in my life than ever before. I now experience success in all my endeavors, I experience peace and harmony in my relationships, I have more abundance and prosperity flowing into my life from known and unexpected sources. My life is now filled with more joy and good than I could possibly have imagined. Limitless blessings flow into my life easily, effortlessly, and harmoniously. My life is very good indeed. I am grateful for this good. I know that it is already done. And so it is.

Blessings,

Rev. Della

Spirituality and Health – The Mind Body Connection

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:21:31 GMT

What effect does the relationship between spirituality and health have on your life? It might be greater than you think. Find out what you can do to improve both.

Spiritual Wellness – Mindfulness Exercises, Daily Affirmation

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:59:10 GMT

Discover how focusing on spiritual wellness practices such as mindfulness exercises, positive affirmations, and healing prayers can improve your life in every way.

Uplifting Quotes – Inspirational Sayings – Wisdom Quotes

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:18:34 GMT

Uplifting quotes and other inspirational sayings are powerful tools to help lift up your spirit and keep your attitude positive. Read these and let your spirit soar!

Words of Spiritual Encouragement -Spiritual Growth and Healing

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:14:43 GMT

Discover how spiritual healing and words of spiritual encouragement can help you live the life that you LOVE!

The Jolly Holidays Might Not Be So Jolly

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:06:49 GMT

This is the holiday season for many people. You can hear joyous holiday songs, see commercials where people receive wonderful gifts, and watch movies where everything seems to be perfect. There is a very high expectation that this is ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’ But for many people, this season is anything but happy. It can be a time filled with stress, loneliness, frustration, and friction between family members. As a child, I dreaded this holiday season. I knew there would be disappointment, conflict, and an overall feeling of ‘I can’t wait for it to be over.’ (I am still not particularly thrilled with this season, but I have learned to muddle my way through it.) If you are one of those people for whom the holidays are not wonderful, I have some ideas that might make it a little easier for you to get through them.

If you are feeling sad because you are unable to be with loved ones, try Skyping so you can see them. If that isn’t possible, then call so you can hear their voices. If neither one of these options is available to you, then look at some pictures of happy times when you were together with them.
Lower your expectations. Don’t expect yourself to feel happy and delighted with the holidays. You can consider them just one of the many days in your life.
If you are going to be with family and you know there will be conflict, get yourself into the right mindset before you are actually with them. Say a prayer for peace of mind for yourself. Then when your family acts the way they do, it might not bother you so much.
If you are going to be alone for the holidays, do something special for yourself. Get a great novel and enjoy reading it. Rent a movie that you’ve wanted to see and make it special by having some yummy (and at least somewhat healthy) snacks to eat while you watch it.
Since the true purpose of this holiday season is spiritual, spend some time in spiritual refection.
Realize that before you know it, it will be over, and you can go back to your regular life.

If the holidays are the time of the year that you always look forward to, then I hope you enjoy them completely. If the holidays are a time of the year that can cause you to feel down, then try some of these tips. Hopefully, they will make this season a little more pleasant for you. Many Blessings –

Rev. Della

The Law of Cause and Effect – It Never Takes a Vacation

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:13:55 GMT

The Law of Cause and Effect (also known as the Law of Karma), is one of the major Universal Laws. While you might be somewhat familiar with this law, you might not realize a very important aspect of it. It never takes a vacation. What do I mean by that? What I mean is that the Law of Cause and Effect is always paying attention to what you do -- 24/7. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, What goes around, comes around. This summarizes the Law in a nutshell. Whatever you give out to others is what you will some day receive. It might not necessarily come back to you from that same person, but it will definitely come back to you from someone. Let me give you a specific example. Today, I went to a store to buy a Christmas gift for a friend. I gave the cashier money and he gave me my change. I began to put the money in my wallet but something did not feel right. So I checked the receipt and the change I had received. I realized that the cashier had given me a dollar more than he should have. Some people might say that I should have just kept the money. However, not only does this go against my personal morals, it will also activate the Law of Cause and Effect in a way that I don’t want to experience. If I kept the extra money which I knew did not belong to me, I would be taking something that wasn’t mine. I wouldn’t have experienced any negative repercussions from the cashier or the store --- however –- I most certainly would have experienced some type of negative situation as a result of my action. Remember, the Law is always paying attention. If I take something that doesn’t belong to me, then the law will make sure that someone takes something that does belong to me. There is no getting around this. Eventually, what you give is what you get. So if you ever get into a situation where you are not sure what the right thing is for you to do, ask yourself – “Do I want this to come back to me some day?” If the answer is, “No,” then don’t do it. You’ll be very happy with the result. Blessings,

Rev. Della

Economic Recession - Bad Economy - Hope and Faith

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:25:37 GMT

Has the economic recession got you down? These ideas might help you get back on the path of success, abundance and prosperity.

Stress Reducers: How to Keep the Holidays From Driving You Crazy!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:29:43 GMT

With all of the hustle and bustle that comes with the holiday season, it is very easy to get stressed to the max. You do not want to allow yourself to become so stressed that you cannot enjoy this special season. Here are some simple stress management tips that can help you keep your mind at peace as you prepare for the holidays.

Create a Budget - It is very easy to spend more than you intend. There are so many great sales, there is always one more thing you can add to your list, there is always one more person to buy for. STOP! Create a budget of what you want to spend during the holidays and then stick to it. One of the greatest stressors after the holidays is to realize that you have incurred a lot of unplanned debt. Know what you want to spend and stick to it.
Pace Yourself - It is very easy to get into a frenzy with all of the things that you need to get done. Try not to do too much at any one time and pace yourself. Go to stores when they are less likely to be crowded. Wrap a few gifts at a time instead of waiting until the last minute to get it all done. Prepare some meals ahead of time and put them the freezer to be used later. If you pace yourself, it will be much easier to do what you need to do without feeling totally frazzled.
Be Selective - You might have many invitations to participate in various holiday activities. Just because you are invited to something, it does not mean that you are required to attend. Only attend those activities that are really important to you.
Do not go Overboard - You do not need to go overboard with decorations or food. Choose a few decorations that you really like and put them in your home. If you want to try some new recipes, choose one or two of them, and then make dishes that you are comfortable with and you know will taste great.
Make Time to be With Family and Friends - Spend time with people you really care about. It does not have to be something fancy. A quiet get together can really make the holidays special for you.
Take Time for Spiritual Practices - When you are going through such a frenzied time as the holidays, it is very important that you continue with your spiritual practices. You probably need them now more than ever. Spend time in meditation, prayer, and reading inspirational works. They will help you feel a sense of peace.

The real purpose of the holiday season is to reconnect with your spiritual nature and to express and receive love. Remember this as you do all that you need to do. I wish you a very peaceful holiday season.

Rev. Della

Prayers of Thanksgiving

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:47:21 GMT

*** 2nd ANNUAL Thanksgiving Prayer Message ***

(Feel free to share this with your family and friends.)

Many people say Thanksgiving Day prayers. This often takes the form of a blessing over the meal they are about to enjoy. Some people, when they are seated at the table, say a thanksgiving prayer during which they share the things they appreciate and are grateful for.

I think thanksgiving prayers are a wonderful spiritual practice. And they should not just be offered once a year on Thanksgiving Day. Very often people run around in their lives, focused on doing their daily and weekly activities. They get so caught up in what they are doing, or they need to do and aren’t doing, that they never take the time to just ‘BE.’ They don’t take the time to get quiet and just reflect over their lives. Many of them never say a prayer of thanksgiving and gratitude for all of the blessings they enjoy and might be taking for granted.

Gratitude is a very important spiritual practice. It redirects your mind from what you may not have (but want), to what you already have (but may not pay as much attention to). It helps you focus on the good that you already have. Not only does having an attitude of gratitude help you feel better about your life, it also helps you attract more blessings into your life. Whatever you focus on, you get more of.

Gratitude is a practice that you should do every day of the year – not just on one special day. The following is one of my favorite Thanksgiving Day prayers. You can use it on ‘Turkey Day’ or any other day.

There is only one life and that is the life of God. God is infinite goodness, perfect love, and never ending prosperity. God has provided an endless bounty of good for each and every one of Its creations. God has provided an infinite bounty of good for me. I now accept that it is God’s desire that I enjoy the blessings that have already been set aside for me. I am grateful for the good that I currently experience in my life and I am willing to accept even more. I recognize that by accepting my good, I can never limit the good that is also available for everyone else. Therefore, I receive my good with an open and grateful heart. I am grateful for the goodness of God. I am grateful for the blessings that God has provided for me. And I am grateful for even more blessings that are now on their way to me. It is done. It is so. And so it is.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Rev. Della

Words of Affirmation

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:29:17 GMT

Many people have a tendency to think negative thoughts –- if not all of the time, at least some of the time. The big problem with this is that negative thoughts, especially those that are held on a long-term basis, have a strong possibility of creating negative results in your life.

One of the best ways to counter the onslaught of negative thinking is to use positive words of affirmation. They can help train your brain to overcome negative thought patterns. This will probably not happen overnight, but when you consistently use powerful affirmations, it becomes easier to think more positively overall.

Regular positive thinking can result in more positive results in your life.

You can use what I call ‘general positive words of affirmation’ (“I deserve to experience good things in life”) or specific ones (“I am now in a wonderful job.”).

I would like to offer you some general affirmations which I think can have a major impact on your life.

”I am a beloved and treasured child of the Divine.
”Who I am becoming is more important than what I am doing right now.”
”I deserve and accept lavish abundance flowing into my life.”
”The Universe supports me fully in accomplishing all of my goals.”
”I am respected, valued, and appreciated for my unique creative gifts.”
”I have the ability to co-create my experiences.”
”I am successful in everything that is important to me.”
”I am not a victim to any condition or circumstance. I am in charge of my life.”
”I am a valuable part of life and I am willing to accept infinite blessings.”
”I am loving and I am surrounded with positive and supportive people.”

You can say each of these affirmations every day, or you can choose to work with one of them at a time. Just make sure that you really feel the words that you are saying.

If you want to get more information about using a daily affirmation, check this out.

Blessings –

Rev. Della

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Manifesting Process – Subconscious Mind Power - Manifesting Intentions

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:46:25 GMT

How can you use the manifesting process to make your dreams come true? When you understand these simple guidelines, you might find that your dreams aren’t a fantasy. They are your reality.

Work Related Stress Management Tips

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:18:30 GMT

With the economy the way it is now, most workers are experiencing more stress than ever before. Whether employees are working longer hours, getting less sleep, doing two or three jobs instead of one, finding it difficult to balance home life responsibilities with work, one thing is certain – many workers are stressed to the max!

I have been conducting stress management training workshops for organizations for many years. I have personally seen what stress can do to employees.

Recently, I was facilitating a two-part stress management program for a manufacturing organization. Joe, one of the participants, wanted desperately to gain control of his stress before it impacted his health. During the first class, Joe was constantly being called out of the class in order to handle problems at the plant. He was looking forward to learning stress management tips that he could use – and he was especially waiting for the guided relaxation section of the program.

Joe never got to learn those stress reducers and he also missed the relaxation activity. When I returned to the organization to complete the program, I found out that Joe had suffered a heart attack in between classes. Thank God he was going to be fine. However, this is a perfect example of what uncontrolled workplace stress can do to you – it can wreak havoc on your health.

Since your job related stress is not likely to get better any time soon, you need to incorporate some simple ideas into your daily routine so you can get hold of stress before it takes control of you!

Here are two articles which describe simple ways to help you reduce your stress:

Vitamin B Reduces Work Stress - Even though this study was conducted in Australia, it would likely show similar results in other countries too.

Walking to Work Can Reduce Stress - Although walking to work might not be an option for you, taking a walk during lunch or a break can do wonders for your stress level.

One of the biggest excuses that I hear from people in my stress management classes is that they don’t have time to deal with their stress. I will tell you the same thing I tell them -- You don’t have time not to!

Try these simple ideas. They aren’t difficult and they won’t take much time away from all of your work related responsibilities. And who knows? You might end up feeling better and getting more work done at the same time. Now what can be better than that?

Blessings,

Rev. Della

Goal Setting Strategies – They’re A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:14:38 GMT

Goal Setting Strategies – They’re A Marathon, Not a Sprint 11/4/11 Yesterday in New York City was Marathon Sunday. More than 40,000 people had various goals for the marathon. Some had a goal of just completing the marathon, others wanted to finish it within a certain time frame, some people wanted to achieve their personal best, and a few people had a goal of actually winning the marathon. Regardless of the goal that each runner had set, they all spent moths and months preparing to run the marathon. They consistently worked on achieving their goal. When you set a goal, you might feel frustrated because it seems like you are never going to achieve it. This is especially true if it’s a big goal which requires that you take a lot of action before you reach success. Accomplishing a big goal is more like a marathon than a sprint. With a sprint, you engage in a quick burst of activity, you give it all you’ve got, and then you’re done. However, goals are more like marathons. You need to:

have a plan of action
consistently work your plan
continually motivate yourself even when you feel like quitting
focus on the end result
keep moving forward until you reach your goal.

Completing a marathon is not very easy and most people would never even attempt it. (I’m a runner but there is no way that I would even consider running in a marathon.) Setting and achieving goals is also not easy and most people won’t attempt that either. What about you? Are you willing to set goals and do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, to achieve them? If you are willing to do this, you can have a life that is filled with a sense of success, joy, and accomplishment. As a spiritual being, you were meant to achieve your goals – big ones and small ones. And you are not working on them by yourself. The entire Universe is supporting you on your journey. I encourage you to say yes to ‘running’ in your personal goal marathon. You might ‘hit the wall’ like many marathon runners do, but you can get through it until you get to the finish line. Go for your goal. You’ll be glad you did. For some additional ideas about goal setting, check out:

Goal Setting Worksheet: The Key to Effective Goal Setting

Blessings,

Rev. Della

More Yoga Benefits

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:10:42 GMT

As some of you may know, I have been a fan of yoga for many years. Why do I love yoga? It helps calm me down. But another major benefit for me is that yoga helps me deal with chronic back pain.

I have been experiencing chronic back pain for more than 8 years. I practice yoga so I can maintain flexibility in my back, which gets incredibly stiff and painful if I don’t exercise. My favorite yoga asana or posture to loosen my back is Cat Cow.

I thought I was pretty smart to use yoga to help my aching back, but it seems that medical science had a similar idea. They just completed a study which showed that yoga can help with back pain. Find out more about it at:

Major Study Shows Yoga Helps Back Pain

Even though I love yoga, I also enjoy other forms of fitness. One of the best exercises to help me clear my head and to reduce my stress is running. However, running can take a huge toll on your body, especially as you get older. I always do several yoga postures after my runs to help lengthen the muscles in my legs and to take pressure off my back.

Yoga can be a great way for you to minimize your chance of getting an injury after you engage in any vigorous exercise. Read abut how yoga can help you enjoy your sport without risking damage to your body.

How Yoga Can Help Your Body After Running

If you already practice yoga and you really enjoy it, why not let others know what yoga does for you? Share you thoughts with the world. Go to:

Why I Love Yoga

Blessings –

Rev. Della

How to Overcome Depression

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:19:28 GMT

Lately, some of my close friends have been struggling with feelings of depression. They have been having trouble seeing the positive things in life and their moods have been low. To tell you the truth, I have been experiencing some of the same symptoms myself. Whether you or someone you know is experiencing clinical depression or is just dealing with an extended bout with ‘the blues,’ it feels awful to be in this place. You don’t have to stay there. There are some things you can do to feel better. Check out these ideas about how to help pick yourself up when you are feeling down.

Self Help for Depression

Blessings –
Rev. Della

Inspirational Sayings

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:09:46 GMT

“Don’t dream your life. Live your dream.”

Do you frequently dream about a life that you really want, yet your current life looks totally different? Do you believe that your dream can never become a reality? There’s a funny thing about dreams. When you start to think about them as a possibility instead of a fantasy, your mind begins to think about ways to turn your dreams into goals. Goals become action steps. And consistent action towards goals can become a reality. Your dreams are a whisper from the Universe, urging you forward into some greater area of good. This good is awaiting your acceptance. Be open to guidance from the Universe as to how to turn your dream into a reality. Then your dream and your life will be one and the same. Blessings –

Rev. Della

Definition of Success – Setting and Achieving Goals- True Meaning of Success

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:52:42 GMT

You can achieve your personal definition of success by using effective goal setting. Find out how to balance your goals, so you can realize the true meaning of success.

Benefit of Yoga

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:26:00 GMT

If you ever thought yoga was just for stretching and that it couldn’t help you with your weight loss goals, you might want to think again. Check out this article.

Yoga for Weight Loss

There are a number of different styles of yoga. Yoga can help you with your weight and fitness goals, but it can also provide you with many more benefits.

Find out about the positive things yoga can do for you . Go to --

Yoga Benefits

Enjoy!

Rev. Della

Losing my boyfriend

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:15:54 GMT

Franky Alexander Herandez wasn't only my boyfriend, he was like my best friend. Since the year 2005, he was my everything, He was always there for me and

Workplace Spirituality – Professional Goal Setting

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:31:47 GMT

Discover how using workplace spirituality tools can help you enjoy your job more and achieve greater levels of success.

Law of Abundance – Metaphysical Laws - Abundance and Prosperity

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:17:36 GMT

Attracting wealth is possible when you know how to use the Law of Abundance correctly. Find out what you need to know to attract abundance into your life now.

Definition of Prosperity – Manifesting Prosperity – Law of Abundance

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:10:11 GMT

What is your definition of prosperity? Discover how deciding what that means to you will make the difference as to whether you have it or you don’t.

Inspirational Prayers and Sayings

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:39:26 GMT

When I am faced with overcoming adversity and challenges, one of the first places I turn to are the inspirational prayers and sayings by Mary Kupferle, a retired minister from the Unity School of Christianity.

There are times in my life when things are so difficult, I don’t even have the emotional strength to pray. During those times, when I feel like I am at the end of my rope, the words of Mary Kupferle are like a healing salve to my hurting spirit.

Here are two of my favorites passages --

“No matter what the circumstance, how difficult or how impossible you feel it may be, God will see you through.”
God Will See You Through

“Whatever the needs might be for your life, your body, your home, your work, or your dear ones, you need not let your heart be troubled. At any moment when you find yourself becoming agitated, unsure, or upset, you can choose to remember your spiritual identity as a child of God.”
Your Help is at Hand

If you are going through challenging times, I hope these inspirational words will bring as much comfort to you as they do to me.

Blessings –

Rev. Della

Does God understand human doubt

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:41:30 GMT

About a year ago I began to question everything I had always believed. Jesus died on cross to save us. There is only one way to heaven and that is through

Spiritual Enlightenment In Connection with Abundance and Prosperity

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:37:19 GMT

Many people hold a deeply held belief that it is not spiritual to want to have more money. They feel that it is selfish to have a desire to experience greater prosperity. Some even believe that God or Spirit is going to be angry with them if they want to become wealthy. If you have ever been uncertain about the answer to this question, then your doubts are about to be cleared up.
Q. Is it wrong for me to want to have money? A. No, it isn’t wrong. It is actually a very good thing for you to want to have money, as long as it isn’t at someone else’s expense. Spirit is Infinite abundance. God created this abundance so that each of us can enjoy the opulence and blessings that the universe contains. This includes money. Money is a form of God’s energy in action. You actually honor Spirit by enjoying money and sharing it with others.
If you want other answers to some of your spiritual questions, go to -

Understanding God or Spirit – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have a question which isn’t listed there, feel free to ask me. I would be happy to answer it. It will not only help you, but other people too. Blessings –

Rev. Della

God vs Satan

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:40:21 GMT

Many people in the world believe that there is a battle raging between God vs Satan. They believe that whoever wins this battle will take their soul for all eternity. While I respect someone’s right to believe this, I don’t understand it. When you think about the attributes of God, one of them is that God is Omnipresent. Another one of the attributes of God, is that He is all powerful. So if God is present everywhere and He is all powerful, how does that leave room for Satan? If Satan exists, then that means there is a place in the universe where God doesn’t. This isn’t possible because ‘there is not a spot where God is not.’ Also, if God has to fight with Satan over your soul, then it means that God is not all powerful. This also isn’t possible – God is the only power that exists. I think many people believe that when something bad happens to them, Satan is involved. I don’t believe this is true. If something bad happens to you, it isn’t because Satan is trying to exert power over you. It happens because you have false beliefs about God. On some level, you are not sure that God is a God of love. On some level, you might believe that God doesn’t really want you to have all the good things you desire. Nothing could be further from the Truth! God is a God of love -- complete, total, and unconditional. And God only wants for you the things that you want. However -- and this is a BIG however – God can only give these things to you if you believe that it is possible, and if you believe that you deserve it. So what is really going on is not a battle between God vs Satan. It is really a need for you to clean out your own thoughts of lack and limitation. Your thoughts have power over the course of your life -- not Satan. Think thoughts of God as love. Develop the idea that you deserve to experience the blessings that God has already prepared for you. When you do that, you will not think about the concept of Satan ever again. Blessings –

Rev. Della

Celebrate National Yoga Month

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:29:18 GMT

Yoga Benefits the lives of so many people that the month of September has been dedicated to the celebration of it. Here is an article about how one person became a lover of all things yoga. Celebrate Yoga! If you’ve thought of trying yoga, but you haven’t gotten around to it, now is the perfect time to give it a try. You can take an introductory class or even use a yoga DVD. Once you’ve become acquainted with yoga, you will discover what the celebration is all about. Have fun!

Rev. Della

Lessons From September 11

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:24:40 GMT

I live in New Jersey. Yesterday, many services were held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the day which changed the lives of so many of us who live in the United States. The services were meant to honor the memories of those individuals who were lost, and also to remind us that we need to remain vigilant in order to protect ourselves from those who want to harm us. While that is an important lesson, I would like to offer a different idea that we all should learn as a result of September 11, 2001. In our extremely busy lives, it is so easy to focus on the things that need to get done -- the schedules that we need to maintain, the tasks that we need to complete, the work that we need to finish. But on September 11, 2001, it didn’t matter what schedules were set, or what tasks were on the to-do list, or what work remained undone. One thing trumped everything --- people. On that day, the only thing that mattered was people -- helping people, rescuing people, comforting people, trying to locate loved ones, and grieving over loved ones who were lost forever. I’m sure you are extremely busy. You will probably never have enough hours in your day to get everything done. While you are focusing on what you need to accomplish, I would like to ask you a question – are you also thinking about the people who are important in your life? Do you set aside time to spend with those special people in your life? Do you often tell these loved ones how much they mean to you? Are you willing to rearrange your schedule in order to help someone you care about? Are you willing to stop doing what you are doing to really ‘listen’ to a loved one? I’m not trying to lecture you. I know how easy it is to be fixated on trying to get things done. But I also know how important it is for you to make the people you care about a priority in your life too. Life can change in an instant. Don’t live with regrets. At the end of the day, it isn’t so much what you’ve accomplished, but the people you love and who love you, that really matters. And to me, this is the REAL lesson of September 11.

Blessings -

Rev. Della

Tips on Setting Goals

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:01:43 GMT

Many people ask me what the best goal setting strategies are. They tell me that they want to make sure they have the best plan before they take any action. The problem with this is that they often don’t take any action at all. What about you? Do you have something that you really want, but you are waiting for the perfect plan, the perfect circumstances, or the perfect time in your life to work on your goal? I have a news flash for you –- there will never be the ‘perfect’ time for you to begin working on your goal. But you do have this moment, and as they say – ‘there is no time like the present.’ Why don’t you check out this article on effective goal setting strategies? It will give you some easy ideas about how to get moving toward your goal. Enjoy!

Stress Reducers

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:29:25 GMT

We all live in a very stress filled world. Check out this story about how some people are finding a very unique way to handle the stress in their lives. It might be something that you want to try too. Paddling Away Stress
Here are some other great ways for you to reduce stress. Stress Management Tips Blessings –

Rev. Della

Unity Prayer

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:44:29 GMT

I often speak at a Unity center, which is part of the New Thought Church community. One of the practices which I thoroughly enjoy is how most centers end their service. They usually end with a Unity Prayer. The prayer which is most often recited is The Prayer for Protection by Unity School of Christianity poet laureate James Dillet Freeman. The prayer is listed below:

The light of God surrounds me; The love of God enfolds me; The power of God protects me; The presence of God watches over me. Wherever I am, God is; And wherever God is; All is well.

Many times as you go through life, you are met with challenges and obstacles. During these times, it can be very easy for you to think that you have to handle these difficult situations by yourself. You might believe this, but it isn’t the Truth. The Truth is that God is with you in every aspect of your life. If you find that you are fearful or you are worried about something, take time to read the words of this Unity prayer. Let their meaning sink down into your soul. You will find that you experience a deep sense of peace because you know that you are not alone. God is right where you are, loving you, guiding you, and protecting you. And when you know that God is with you, what can you possibly be worried about?

Blessings – Rev. Della

Wisdom Quotes – Inspirational Sayings - Wise Quotes

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:56:40 GMT

Wisdom quotes can be your guideposts toward living a successful life. Let the wise sayings of great minds help you transform your life.

Tap Into the Mind Body Spirit Connection Through Yoga Breathing

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:35:49 GMT

You might be one of millions of people who practice the ancient art of yoga. Yoga has become a popular form of exercise, especially here in the USA. It is offered in many places including health clubs, community centers, spiritual centers and yoga studios. I have been practicing yoga for several years and I have taken classes with different teachers. Some of the teachers spend a great deal of time focusing on form, but not enough time focusing on the breath. Check out this article about how engaging in yoga breathing during your practice can help you integrate all of the aspects of yoga – mind, body, and spirit. It will provide you with many benefits during your practice – and also after you return to your busy life. Enjoy!
The Breath of Yoga

Prayer for Peace of Mind

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:26:15 GMT

Right now, those of us who live on the east coast of the United States are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. This storm is predicted to be one of the worst storms to hit the state of New Jersey (which is where I live) in almost 200 years. Many people are extremely frightened and they are concerned about the potential damage that can occur as a result of this hurricane. While you might not be waiting for a hurricane to barrel down on you, you might be in the midst of your own personal storm. It can be very difficult for you to remain calm when you are dealing with an extremely challenging or frightening situation. That’s when saying a prayer for peace of mind can be very helpful. A prayer can be long or short. Sometimes it can be a collection of simple words which are powerful and affirm the Truth. The following words by Dr. Ernest Homes offer a way for you to have a poised and unflappable attitude toward any challenge you might be facing.
“If God is in every place there can be no place where God is not. So in the midst of the storm there is a calm; in the center of every person’s life is pure Spirit.”
Ernest Holmes, Can We Talk to God?

Any time you feel anxious, you can read this prayer for peace of mind. It can help you feel centered and be able to do whatever you need to do to successfully move through your own personal storm. Blessings -

Rev. Della

Spiritual Growth

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:38:16 GMT

Sometimes you might make the journey of spiritual growth more complicated than it needs to be. Check out these ideas about spiritual growth by Deepak Chopra. Seeking Spiritual Growth?

Attract Abundance

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:23:50 GMT

Here are some great quotes about the right mindset for you to have if you want to attract abundance. They are by one of my favorite spiritual guides, Dr. Ernest Holmes –

“All we have to do is to provide the right mental attitude and spiritual attitude of mind and then believe that we already have, and the reward will be with us. We shall see it.”
Creative Mind

“Anything you can dream of is not too great for you to undertake, if it hurts no man and brings happiness and good into your life.”
Science of Mind

“See your desire as an already accomplished fact and rest in perfect confidence, peace and certainty, never looking for results, never wondering, never becoming anxious, never being hurried not worried.”
Science of Mind

Morning Meditation- A Must

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:58:38 GMT

I began meditating as many others have before me. I laid flat on my back in bed. I listened to a CD (called guided meditation) - Sharon Salzberg and others.