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CHOOSING PEACE AS THE YEAR ENDS
Pray for peace “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” —Will Rogers As I woke this morning to the first day of the final month of the year, a wave of emotion washed over me. How can it be that a year so rich, so miraculous, so full of Divine surprises is nearing its close? I have lived many firsts, fulfilled long-held dreams, and witnessed miracles that still take my breath away. And yet, woven into the beauty of this year has been the turbulence felt around the wo


LESSONS FROM INDIA’S TEMPLES
“If we could simply live in the light of our bodies being temples of the Holy Spirit, our daily life would be transformed.” ― Elizabeth George Growing up in the American “Bible Belt,” I was surrounded by churches of every size and style. Yet I never truly understood what a temple was—not in the sacred, energetic sense—until much later in life. Now here I am, in India, a land said to have anywhere from 650,000 to over 2 million temples, each one a heartbeat of devotion. Toda


RIVER OF PEACE
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Today’s journey carried us from the constant hum of Cairo to the quiet stillness of Abu Simbel, and the contrast could not be more striking. Cairo vibrates with energy that never seems to rest—cars honking, people weaving through the streets, the rhythm of life pulsing in every direction. Yet, as our small plane touch


THE SACRED JOURNEY BEGINS
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin The countdown has reached its final tick. Bags are packed—at least as packed as they can be after multiple attempts and second guesses. My heart beats a rhythm that sounds like wings preparing to take flight. In just a few short hours, I will board an airplane bound for a distant land, carrying with me not only the message of peace but the vibration of every pr


EVERY MIRACLE A MESSAGE
"That inner voice has both gentleness and clarity. So to get to authenticity, you really keep going down to the bone, to the honesty, and the inevitability of something." ~ Meredith Monk As I sit in reflection today, I am deeply aware of the sacred rhythm unfolding in my life. In just five days, I will be boarding a plane that marks the beginning of the International Peace On Earth Tour. Those words still bring tears of gratitude as I say them. What began as a whisper in my


WHEN THE WORLD SPINS, BE STILL
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” Dalai Lama Oh, what a day indeed! Sometimes I think my life could fill volumes of books with the lessons that unfold moment by moment. Today was one of those days. It began with such ease and peace—leaving early for a doctor’s appointment so I could stay calm in rush hour traffic, catching a few minutes of


WATERFALLS AND STARS
“May there always be warmth in your hale (house), fish in your net, and Aloha in your heart.” – Hawaiian blessing Hawaii Days Three and...


THE WHISPER OF GOD BECAME YOU
“Every day is a gift, and when we realize someone is born on the day we are enjoying, we may find out how much better our world is...


WHISPERS OF ALOHA
“The only good thing about leaving Hawaii is that you really appreciate it when you return.” John Richard Stephens Hawaii Day Two:...


THE HEART IS HOME
”I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” Maya Angelou There is a deep yearning within every human...


A DIVINE RECIPE
“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” – William Shakespeare What a wonderful ideal, right? If we humans truly understood the power behind this simple recipe, perhaps we would exist in a world of harmony. It sounds simple enough. But how many times have I followed a recipe exactly and the meal or cake did not turn out as expected? I can have all the right ingredients, measure everything carefully, follow every instruction, and still something goes awry. Maybe I took it

Teri Angel
17 hours ago4 min read


SHE ENDURED THE STORMS – A TRIBUTE TO JACKIE
Jackie - picture courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley “An eagle earns its honor from the storms it endures.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo There are some beings who enter our lives without ever knowing our names, yet somehow they touch our hearts so deeply that their absence leaves an unmistakable emptiness. For many years, I, along with millions of people around the world, have watched an eagle couple lovingly known as Jackie and Shadow. Through a 24-hour nest camera in Big Bear,

Teri Angel
3 days ago5 min read


WHO ARE YOU BEING
“Your life is not about you. Your life is about everyone else’s life you touch.” — Neale Donald Walsch When faced with the question, “Who am I?” most people begin by describing themselves according to what they have done in the world. We list our accomplishments, our careers, our relationships, our roles in the family, and perhaps our position in the community – teacher, parent, spouse, leader, healer. These things tell part of our story, but they do not answer the deeper q

Teri Angel
4 days ago4 min read


PERSPECTIVE CHANGES EVERYTHING
"Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful." — Annette Funicello Perspective, perspective, perspective. Life can be anything we choose to make of it, yet so many times we postpone our happiness while waiting for conditions to be “right.” We tell ourselves, I’ll be happy when this problem is resolved. I’ll relax when I have more money. I’ll enjoy life when I have more time. I’ll feel peaceful when everything settles down. And then something else happens. There is al

Teri Angel
7 days ago5 min read


WHICH FEAR ARE YOU FEEDING
"What if the thing you're scared of is the very thing that sets you free?" — Unknown Life isn’t always easy. Money doesn’t grow on trees that we can just go out and pick like apples. Challenges are everywhere. Opposites or contrast is real and something to contend with. All of these statements are facts. We live in a factual world where two plus two does equal four. Or does it? Does it have to? Can we change that if we desire? Many people live their lives just accepting thi

Teri Angel
Aug 103 min read


DON’T GIVE UP BEFORE THE MIRACLE
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” —Paulo Coelho There is something magical about having a dream. A dream gives us something to reach toward. It awakens possibility within us and whispers that perhaps there is more waiting just beyond what we can presently see. Sometimes it is not even the fulfillment of the dream that excites us most—it is knowing that fulfillment is possible. Yet dreams can also test us. One of the biggest ki

Teri Angel
Aug 94 min read


A THOUSAND MILES OF PEACE
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao Tzu I thought of those words often over the last few weeks as I traveled a couple of thousand miles. As I was nudged to go to Canada, I received several confirmations that showed me that it was the right decision. I visited a friend there who I had only communicated with online for almost a decade. Like myself, he was a kidney transplant recipient from a brother. As we sat and chatted, I knew I was there to del

Teri Angel
Aug 84 min read


NOTHING TO FIX
“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced .”-Soren Kierkegaard How much of our lives do we spend trying to fix ourselves? We convince ourselves that when we become more successful, more spiritual, more patient, more loving, or more accomplished, then we will finally be enough. We search for the next book, the next class, the next healing, believing that somewhere just beyond our reach is the version of ourselves that deserves happiness. But what

Teri Angel
Aug 54 min read


A MILLIONAIRE IN SPIRIT
“I may not be a millionaire in my bank account, but I’m a millionaire when it comes to doing what I enjoy.” – 2001 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Walter Ostanek When most people think about wealth, they immediately picture money. We are taught from a young age that success is measured by the size of our paycheck, the house we own, or the car we drive. Yet some of the happiest people in the world possess very little materially, while some who have accumulated vast fortunes s

Teri Angel
Aug 44 min read


CHOOSE PEACE OVER ANGER
“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson When we give in to anger, we are robbing ourselves of the opportunity to allow peace to win. Anger is a natural human emotion. It can alert us that something feels unfair, that a boundary has been crossed, or that a wound within us is asking to be healed. The problem isn't that we become angry. The problem comes when we choose to stay there. Emerson's quote is a beautiful reminder

Teri Angel
Aug 24 min read
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