From Dis-empowerment to Power
Albert Einstein brilliant physicist and philosophical scientist stated that the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Here are some very real experiences of participating in behaviors that you know do not serve your greatest highest good, but you do them anyway:
- Eating food that saps your energy and causes major distress in your body.
- Spending money that you don’t have.
- Participating in gossip because it’s familiar.
- Having the same argument with loved ones.
- Procrastinating or failing to complete something.
Participating in behaviors that lead to disempowerment can leave you feeling exhausted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Have you participated in an “insanity loop” of your own? If you have, you’re in good company. In Romans 7:15 Saint Paul wrote, “I don’t understand myself. I want to do what is right but I do not do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate … It seems to be a fact of life that when I want to do what’s right, I inevitably do what’s wrong.”
Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, reminded us of the importance of self-knowledge and that our most important study was observation of our own consciousness to uncover hidden motives that influence our thinking and behaviors. Exploring the following questions can help you claim Dominion and end an insanity loop.
- What is the pay-off and is it worth it?
- What does my heart truly long for?
- Am I motivated by fear or love?
First, ask yourself what pay-off do I receive by participating in this behavior? Could it be the pleasure or thrill of instant gratification? We live in a world of instant gratification and frequently when we are hungry, lonely, tired, or frustrated the tendency is great for us to look for something we believe will give us a quick fix. Therefore, many turn to substances or behaviors that can give them a “temporary ”high”. Additionally, a payoff could be postponement of doing something you deem unpleasant, so you reach for or participate in something “more pleasant”. For example, sitting in the silence in an effort to transcend loneliness can seem daunting, and so you choose to reach for a few glasses of wine or busy yourself with mindless activities instead of facing feelings of sadness and unworthiness. If you are one who procrastinates, ask yourself, “ Is my free and mindless time more important to me than taking action in order to get my dreams off the ground?” Ultimately, the gratifying feelings of a chosen quick fix will subside only to elicit deeper pangs of unhappiness.
Another area to explore is to uncover what your heart truly desires. Often individuals who desire financial security, love, and/or joy in their lives reach for external substitutes to fill the perceived void they are experiencing. Ponder,
“How might I bring joy or love into my world and into the lives of others, and what is one small step I can take to make that happen today?” Reflection on whether your choices are fueled by fear or love is another important contemplation. Are your desires to participate in nourishing your body with healthy foods and movement conceptualized as “should s” because it is the right thing to do or a means to thwart aging and getting ill? Or, do you desire to participate in empowering practices because you love yourself and are devoted to nurturing your body, mind, and soul with acts of loving-kindness? When the motivation comes from loving you an activity moves from dread to pleasure.
So, my friends, as the season of Lent, a time of reflection and elimination of what no longer serves you, comes to a close, what are you willing to release? Free yourself from an “insanity loop” and rise in all of your glory to claim your Power and you will be resurrected to new life.
May 20, 2018 – Chakra Crystal Bowls Meditation
Donna Sica-Chiarell Comes to Unity by the Shore
Chakra Crystal Bowls Meditation
Sunday, May 20, 2018
1:00 PM
The gathering of a Sound Bowl Meditation is designed to clear, cleanse and balance all the energetic centers of the body, clear and balance the mind and remove all lower vibrational energy that has accumulated…
We begin with a guided meditation that helps us decompress, as we set a group intention… The bowls play to what is needed in the room and you will experience a gentle “Sound Massage” that will leave you rested and renewed… Leave feeling lighter and brighter…
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or any personal prop you have, if a reclined position is desired. Chairs will be provided for seating…
Looking forward to meeting you and creating a space of relaxation, realignment and recharge…
Sunday, May 6, 2018 – “Be Still and Know” Workshop
Keys to the Kingdom – 2018
Keys to the Kingdom – Prosperity Course
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Course Dates: April 26, 2018 – June 7, 2018
Facilitated by: Rev. Angela Denton; MA P.D MFT
Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
3508 Asbury Ave, Neptune, NJ
Cost: $45 in person or mail / $47 online.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Participants are asked to tithe their time, talent, and treasure
and are required to purchase a Participation Kit which must be ordered by April 19, 2018
What does the word abundance me mean to you? If you look up the word abundance in the dictionary you will discover the mainstream definition, a plentiful or overflowing supply or quantity of goods/ money. Living from the consciousness of abundance is much more than being “rich” in material possessions. The Universal Principle of Abundance is about the art and practice of participating in the flow of circulation. As we observe the cycle of our breath we witness the flow of an inhalation followed by an exhalation. Without this rhythmic cycle we would become ill and not thrive. Bodies of water also need an inlet and an outlet otherwise water becomes stagnant and can’t sustain life.
Centered in the consciousness of abundance we see ourselves as intertwined with all of creation and realize our participation in the conscious cycle of giving and receiving as vital to our happiness, health, wealth, and well-being. According to Davidji, “ Viewing our abundance solely in terms of dollars or euros or pesos or pounds is limiting. True abundance consciousness is opening our mind, heart and soul so wide so that EVERY aspect of our existence — nourishment, money, energy, health, success, love, forgiveness, happiness, spirit … all flow into us without conditions.”
The Keys to the Kingdom, created by David Owen Ritz, is a program that invites you to explore 7 important keys that when put into practice will empower you to live in the conscious flow of abundance. Here are some of the key practices you will explore:
- Committing yourself to being a giver of life.
- Creating clarity about what is truly important to you.
- Letting go of the past and self-limiting beliefs that stand in the way of your good.
- Living a vision that creates personal bliss and enriches the lives of others.
- Devoting oneself to a daily practice of appreciation and gratitude.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Advanced registration is required and will close after April 19, 2018.
For more information email Angela Denton at [email protected] or sign up in person at Unity By The Shore, 3508 Asbury Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753 www.unitybytheshore.org 732-918-3395.
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