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Greetings! | 
In recent weeks, we've covered affirmations and denials, counting our blessings, developing a prayer and meditation practice, gratitude, and touched upon a few of our twelve powers. All of these tools serve the same purpose: to help us move from head to heart, and to live our lives in a fuller awareness of the Truth of our Being.
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Please mark your calendar: Our Good Friday service will be held on Friday, April 22nd at 12:00 noon.Our Easter service will be held at 10:30am on Sunday, April 24th, followed by our usual end-of-the-month potluck.
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| Living in alignment with your divinity... | |
While our teachings tell us that we are eternal, NOW is the only moment in which we can grow, NOW is the only moment in which we can be useful. NOW is the only moment in which we can know God.
New Thought writer and teacher, Emmet Fox has this to say in Diagrams for Living:
"We must demonstrate on the level where we are. We must be doing our level best, and our level best is the highest we know at any particular stage of development.... The first duty is to start where you are and fulfill your responsibilities in the best way you know.... In short, there is no substitute for the spiritual growth that comes from doing one's daily duties. We must meet our family responsibilities, our business duties, and our obligation to the community if we want to grow in spiritual power."
Early Christian mystic Brother Lawrence agrees:
"The most excellent method of going to God is that of doing our common business without any view of pleasing people but purely for the love of God. It is a great delusion to think our times of prayer ought to differ from other times."
There is not "life" and "work" or "your spiritual path" and "your career" or God and... anything! Ultimately we must learn to integrate the Wholeness of Life into every moment of our lives. Three major indications of a well-integrated relationship between Spirit and work are:
As you read this, do you feel good, knowing that you are doing good, honest work the best you can? Or do you feel a twinge of conflict, knowing that unwise shortcuts are taken, facts and figures are being fudged, or that you are participating in activities that do not reflect your highest and best efforts? Have you become friends with the phrase "situational ethics"? Or do you just know that you've become so bored with your work that you truly don't care?
If you are demonstrating anything less than honesty, integrity, and the spirit of service in your work - whatever that work is- perhaps it is time to begin to take that into prayer and claim resolution. Examine your actions closely, and begin the process of coming into alignment with what is the highest and best possible work that you can do. Become scrupulous in your dealings with others, and see how that willingness to to take the first steps in the direction of Spirit will begin to transform your life. Our lives really are the sum total of our many choices and our many actions. Make yours count for you, not against you!
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Anton Mizerak returns with Laura Berryhill Friday, April 15th at 7:00pm
|  Mount Shasta keyboardist, harmonica and tabla player Anton Mizerak and singer Laura Berryhill will present an evening of Celtic songs, healing music and chants from around the world. Visit Anton's website for free music downloads. Anton lives in Mount Shasta and writes his music in nature,believing that music can be a valuable nurturing and healing experience. His music has been featured on the nationally syndicated radio show "Echoes" and on the digital New Age Music format "Soundscapes". The highly acclaimed CD series "When Angels Dream" is a top seller with healers and massage therapists. As a vocalist, Laura Berryhill works in a variety of musical styles, from early European music, to folk music of the Celtic cultures, to new age and jazz. A love offering will be taken at the concert. |
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SEE (Spiritual Enrichment Education) Class Schedule
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"The Development of the Unity Movement"
continues through April 27, facilitated by Nita. We'll be exploring not only the history of our teachings, but how these teachings remain relevant and useful in today's world. Unity has claimed an intention to honor its calling as a healing influence in the world. What is your calling? What is yours to do in the evolution of the Unity movement?
Wednesdays: 10:30am - 12:30pm OR 6:30 - 8:30pm
There is no charge for SEE classes at Unity Church of Peace. A love offering will be accepted. Please speak to Nita, or reply to this email, if you have questions.
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"Forgetting the things that are behind, I realize I am strong, positive, powerful, wise, loving, fearless, free spirit.
I am God's perfect child."
Chas. Fillmore, Keep a True Lent
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Although our principles are actually quite simple, that doesn't necessarily mean that it is an easy path! At some point in our journey, most of us come to realize that we are being held to a higher standard. Spiritual exploration is about learning what works and what does not.
Know that every positive action you take is another step in your unfoldment. All of us in leadership at Unity Church of Peace stand ready to assist you in your journey.
Once again, I invite you to pause, and know the Truth: YOU are strong, positive, powerful,
wise, loving, fearless, free spirit!
Blessings...
Nita
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