Is the World Going to Hell or is This Part of God’s Plan?
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Is the World Going to Hell or is This Part of God’s Plan?

BY TIM BOTTA People are scared. Many report that they feel as though they were “living in the twilight zone.” Others report that they feel that they’ve become trapped in a dystopian science-fiction story, or a fairy-tale in which an entire kingdom has become spellbound by a tyrannical wizard. I have heard people say that…

REALIZING YOUR DREAMS: LESS WORK; MORE RESULTS
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REALIZING YOUR DREAMS: LESS WORK; MORE RESULTS

When it comes to manifesting our dreams, many of us have been taught it’s something we really need to work at: daily affirmations, vision board, prayer, etc. What if it’s much easier than that?  I’m writing these words on the balcony of our apartment in Paris. Six months ago I wrote a post, “We Make…

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Cultivating Empathy as Part of Our Spiritual Practice

BY MARYJANE OSA In “New Thought Dilemma,” Harv Bishop describes a premise underlying many of our teachings: the belief that “you create your own reality.” The logical inference is that each person is responsible for the circumstances of their lives—the good and the bad. Using this as a foundational belief leads to a further consequence:…

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Have you heard the one about the magician and the rabbi?

BY HARV BISHOP You’re standing at the crossroads, up in the air, and don’t know which way to turn. You’re frustrated and ready to sell your soul. A magician and a rabbi come from opposite directions. You explain your predicament. The magician says to cast a  spell to change your circumstances. The rabbi says to…