In each moment, we transform our lives with each and every choice that we make. Each and every choice we make in each and every moment of our lives transforms our experience of the journey. Each and every choice is our declaration of willingness or un-willingness to be fully What We Are.
It can be a frightening and overwhelming thing to really declare an intention to move willingly into the direction of Spiritual Expression. If we think we have to do everything just right, and instantly begin living some sort of perfectly holy and spiritual life, we're likely to stop and give up. However, if we look each day for one little thing that we can do, and do that thing, we will find that bit-by-bit, step-by-step, we are indeed living whole new and transformed lives. And it is GOOD!
A useful and productive step is to look at your life each day, find something that no longer represents your Good, and let it go. Perhaps you have a junk drawer filled with "stuff" you might need someday. I've had one in every home I've ever lived in. And- I'm happy to say that I no longer have a junk drawer. I also no longer have a spare bedroom filled with piles of black garbage bags full of "stuff". At some point in my journey, as I was learning to accept a new understanding of abundance in my life, I realized that keeping things because they "might come in handy someday" actually was an affirmation of lack.
What about clothes that no longer fit or that you simply don't like? Do you have a collection of knick-knacks you've accumulated over time because at one time you enjoyed them, but now, they just seem to gather dust? Shoes that may come back in style someday? Cassette tapes and no way to play them?
Today, begin giving yourself the gift of clarity, one possession at a time. Begin editing your life. Look at your current life situation as the first draft of the best possible life you could be living. You've made all sorts of choices, and allowed all sorts of "stuff" into that first draft. Now is your opportunity to edit. Your opportunity to let go of what no longer serves you. Stop worrying about how you'll get what you want "someday". Simply begin letting go of what you don't really want or need, now. You cannot take hold of your "best possible" life while you are still grasping and clinging to your "worst case scenario, just-in-case" life.
Life is choices. What's yours?
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Namaskar (The Divine in me salutes the Divine in you)
Rev. Nita
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Daniel Nahmod IN CONCERT
November 18th (child care provided)
Sunday service at 10:30, Concert at 1:00pm (tickets $15.00ea or 2/$25.00)
We'll be enjoying another musical Sunday on Nov. 18th, this time with Daniel Nahmod. His music has had a major impact on many of us as we travel the spiritual path, and is in permanent, frequent rotation on the playlists of our lives. If you are familiar with Daniel's music, you already know how powerful his musical message is. If not, visit his website, sample some tunes, read his lyric sheets, and discover a new resource for your journey. His intention is nothing less than the creation of a new songbook for humanity: songs that can be sung by ALL, regardless of religious affiliation, music that allows us to come together and know the One Presence, One Power, the Oneness that is our Truth. Download and share the flyer here.
When he visited us last year, tickets nearly sold out. If you have family members or friends who might be receptive to the messages of Unity and New Thought, this will be a wonderful event for them to attend. Tickets also make a great early Christmas gift, for yourself or others! If you are looking for ways to nourish yourself along the journey, an afternoon of Daniel's powerful music will refresh you and provide an excellent start to the holiday season. You may purchase tickets with cash or checks on Sunday or at the door. If you'd like to prepay online with your credit or debit card, you may click here:
(If you'd like to take advantage of our special 2/$25.00 pricing,
please reply to this email for special instructions.)
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Open Space Leadership Event Update
Sunday, Nov. 4th
On the weekend of Oct. 12th, several of us experienced the Divine Flow of Creativity as it centered around the theme of "What does governance, leadership, and ownership look like as we go forward in Spiritual Community?" Divine Ideas flowed freely, exhibiting their infinitely abundant nature, and the written record of the proceedings will be available for you on Sunday, November 4th. As you read the document, you'll discover which opportunities are calling you to help bring into expression. On November 25th (Potluck Sunday), there will be a gathering called Convergence, which will allow the various groups of interested folks to identify themselves and begin putting feet on these ideas. Stay tuned!
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Monthly Taize: Evening meditation experience
Begins Wed., Nov. 14th
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Theme This Month: Gratitude
Once a month, you will have the opportunity to experience Taize, which is meditation space featuring candle-light, sacred reading and pockets of silence blended with music to chant by. Invest in your centered place as the holidays grow closer. There will be an altar on which you may place an object or small photo of something or someone which has helped to expand and grow your GRATITUDE.
Please plan to ARRIVE by 5:55 for the meditation, which will last just under one hour. Doors open at 5:45 and close at 7:10. We look forward to seeing you! (Childcare is not available for this event.)
COME JOIN US FOR MOVIE NIGHT!
THE MOSES CODE
Friday, Nov. 16, 6:00 pm
This month's movie is James Twyman's "The Moses Code". The film focuses on the power of Soul Manifestation, drawing upon our own innate spiritual ability to produce miracles everywhere we go. Many other films and books have focused on using the Law of Attraction to get the things we believe we need for example, houses, cars, or other goods. The Moses Code takes the next much more important step showing how to use this law to give from the soul, automatically attracting spiritual blessings to us! Doors open at 5:40 p.m. for fellowship and popcorn. The movie is free. Snack and beverages available for small fee. (Please, no pets. Trained service animals are always welcome)
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DID YOU KNOW...
Audio of our Sunday lessons is available online at our website?You may click here to listen. There's also always a button along the left side of these emails that will take you right to our "Listen" page. You may also listen and subscribe to our channel at Sermon.net And- if you have a mobile device, you can download the Sermon.net app from your App Store and subscribe to our podcasts. When you do, you'll be notified when new audio is available. We also generally have a few CDs available at church for those who may prefer to listen in their cars or elsewhere. New lessons are usually posted every couple of weeks.
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Sunday School and Child Care is always available on Sundays
Our Sunday School teachers look forward to sharing Unity principles with your children aged 4-12. If you've got questions, please speak to our YOU teachers: Cindy Cawthorne, LUT, Barbara Richman, LUT, Judyth Willis, and Sunni Adams. Our nursery is available for the very young ones, as well.
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UPCOMING LESSONS
11/04: Everyday Spirituality: Relationship with Truth
11/11: Guest Speaker, Rev. Jim Marshall
11/18: Wrap-up Everyday Spirituality: Appreciation
Special music and afternoon concert by Daniel Nahmod
11/25: Guest Speaker, Rev. Jim Marshall
POTLUCK AND OPEN SPACE CONVERGENCE
12/02: Prayers of Peace: A Special Service,
Presented by our Licensed Teacher Candidates and SEE students
12/09: Gino! Wisdom and Music by Gino Walker
12/16: Nita is back...
