“You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.” Joyce Meyer Our awareness is one of the most powerful gifts we have been given. What we choose to notice, what we allow into our thoughts, and how we perceive the world around us all play a part in shaping our experience of life. Our understanding and perception give substance to the things upon which we place our attention. In other words, what we focus on expands. Every day we have a choice. What are we going to feed

“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” Kahlil Gibran There are many people in pain right now. Some are suffering physically, while others are carrying emotional wounds, mental exhaustion, or spiritual uncertainty. Everywhere I turn, I encounter people who are feeling overwhelmed, confused, and sometimes downright weary of the world around them. The planets are lining up in ways that many believe are stirring the energetic pot, chaos se

“When the eyes and ears are open, even the leaves on the trees teach like pages from the Scriptures.” — Kabir There are moments in life when you just know that something sacred is unfolding. You may not be able to explain it, and you certainly cannot orchestrate it, but you can feel it deep within your soul. Today was one of those moments. Our long-awaited True North Gathering began today in beautiful Virginia Beach, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. There was l

“If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.” Michael Jordan I’m not particularly good at climbing, but I am pretty good at not giving up. That perseverance has served me well throughout my lifetime. There’s a saying where I come from in the Appalachian mountains that we would use whenever someone told us we couldn’t do something: “Hide and watch!” Those two little words carry a lot of attitude. They mean, “You may not believe I can do

"Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination" - Mae Jemison The mind is a powerful thing. Perhaps one of the greatest discoveries we can make in this human experience is realizing just how powerful it is. Neville Goddard taught extensively about imagination and the importance of entering what he called the imaginal state. This is more than daydreaming about something we would like to have. It is not

“Misery might love company, but so does joy. And joy throws much better parties.” Billy Ivey I saw another rainbow today, and I laughed out loud. There is something about a rainbow that instantly brings out the child in me. No matter how many I see, I still stop what I am doing and stare in wonder. They have become such a beautiful part of my journey that I can almost feel their essence before I see them—a gentle whisper from heaven saying, Look up. There is something here

"If you look at how long the Earth has been here, we're living in the blink of an eye. So, whatever it is you want to do, you go out and do it." - Jamie Foxx Isn’t it interesting that we are each given the same twenty-four hours in a day, the same seven days in a week, and the same twelve months in a year, yet somehow time seems to move faster and faster? I have always loved the saying, “The faster I go, the behinder I get.” It makes me smile, but there is also a lot of wis

“Those who don’t look forward stay behind.” Basque Wisdom There is something powerful about having something to look forward to. It doesn’t have to be a huge dream or a life-changing event. It can be a trip you are planning, a new project, a gathering with people you love, a quiet day in nature, or simply the possibility that tomorrow might bring something beautiful you cannot yet see. Setting goals can sometimes feel intimidating because almost immediately that little voi

“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.”—Bessie Anderson Stanley I was sharing some stories recently about my sister, Nola, who has just transitioned from her human body. She walked this earth for 92 years, and when I think about her life, these words seem especially fitting. She was a gentle, kind and loving soul. Her family was everything to her, and when it came to her children, she protected them like a mountain lioness. Her faith w

“God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” Mother Teresa Today marked the sixth anniversary of the Peace On Earth Tour. Six years. When I allow myself to really take that in, I am filled with awe. This morning we gathered to celebrate, reminisce, and share the ways this incredible journey has touched our lives. There were stories, memories, laughter, and moments that reminded me just how much can happen when we are willing to take one step without k