"Sharing the message of faith, hope and love."
HERE & NOW
WINTER 2011-2012
A Message From the Spiritual DirectorIn the cycle of spirituality, winter is considered a dream time. It is a time for the soul to quiet itself in preparation for the coming resurrection of spring. In the spirit of that preparation Sacred Paths has been exploring the topic of self love. The question that has emerged is why is it so difficult for the human being to love the self? The Course in Miracles says that it is because the ego lives in an illusion. The Course on Love suggests that it is because human beings are confused about what love really is. Christianity suggests that it is because humans are sinners. New Agers argue that is it because the self is in need of healing. Every spiritual/religious tradition seems to agree that something is quite off kilter when it comes to loving the self. Consider the possibility that there is nothing wrong with this apparent gap. Consider the possibility that this discourse between loving the self and struggling to put up with the self is nothing more than the experience of being human and carrying the spark of the divine within your soul. If one subscribes to the notion that there are only two emotions, love and fear, then the possibility exists that we humans are nothing more than love and fear making machines. From a spiritual perspective, when you are making fear, your ego is in charge. When you are making love, your soul is in charge. Relax. You are human. You are going to move between love and fear on a daily if not hourly basis. What's a human to do? Consider the following prayer, based upon the Serenity Prayer. “God / Goddess / Mickey Mouse, (you get to pick how you address the divine), grant me the serenity to accept that at times I live in fear and at times I live in love. When I move into fear grant me the grace to move back into love.” Life is a series of seasons. Whatever the season, there will be times when fear seems to wash over the soul. When you find yourself in that place, consider saying the prayer. Remember that there is nothing wrong and that the divine spark within you is always calling you to love. Travel gently, Steph
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Sunday
First Sunday
Second Sunday
Join us the second Sunday of every month as we explore 12 Step Spirituality. Using the book Breathing
Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps by Richard Rohr, OFM. Participants will gather to bring healing to each other and by doing so, heal the world. The following three steps will be explored in February, March and April respectively: The Study Group begins at 12:00 PM. Free will donation.
Third Sunday ***
Sacred Paths Enrichment Series
2nd Annual Music For Peace Come join Sacred Paths Community and local peace organizations as they join their voices and talents together for our second annual evening of music dedicated to peace. It's a fun evening with vocalists and musicians of all kinds including a musical saw! (more)
Dating & Relationship Coach Gayle Crist Join Dating & Relationship Coach Gayle Crist for an inspiring presentation about self-love and the 5 most-effective ways to love and cherish yourself on Sunday, February 26th at 12:00 PM. By incorporating these self-loving behaviors into your life, you'll begin to see a transformation in the way you “show up” in both your romantic and platonic relationships. You will begin to experience deeper, more satisfying connections in your life. (more)
Spring Awakening Join us for Spring Awakening. As the winter chill gives way to the warmth of spring, it is the perfect time to celebrate the seeds that you have planted in earlier stages of your life. This enrichment program invites you to interact with the “you” that may have let your dreams slumber; the you that is waking up to the wonder of rebirth. Exercises that invite your creative muse to come out and play will be included. (more)
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