Living abundantly is not a command, it is an invitation. One of the more anthropomorphic phrases we hear sometimes is that "God does not impose Himself on us." Putting that into a little more neutral language, we can simply remember that "Life is consciousness" as Emmet Fox and so many others remind us. We get to choose where to place our consciousness. We are invited to place our consciousness where it will create the most abundant life, but abundance will not be forced upon us!

This passage asks us why we would take the currency of our consciousness, the portal to peace within us, and spend it on things which do not nourish us. Why would we exchange the fruit of our labors, our daily living of Life, for things which are not satisfying? Why would we do that? It doesn't really make sense, does it? And yet, we do it every day. Rather than invest our consciousness in peace, we choose to focus on the people and circumstances which have somehow hurt, angered, or annoyed us. Instead of looking at this world with eyes of love, we look at everything we think is wrong. We meet people who believe differently than we do and try to convince them we are right and they are wrong. We see things which don't match our preconceived notions of good and name them "bad". Anger, blame, shame, annoyance, resentment... Why do we labor for that which does not satisfy?

Another segment of this passage makes the comparison that - just as rain falls from heaven and cannot return without first doing the good work of watering the earth - our words go forth and cannot return to us without having accomplished what we sent them out to do. What are you setting into action with your words? Are you trying to convince others they are wrong? Are you blaming others for the circumstances of your life? Harsh words will never create peace. Beliefs of lack and limitation will never result in abundance. Angry words will never return peace. War will never be ended by acts of war. Only love results in love. Only peace results in peace.

Yet again, Life Is Choices. In every moment of every day, we are choosing whether to go forth in joy or in something that is unlike joy. If we do choose to go out in joy, we will...

"... be led back in peace;  

the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song,

and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands."

Life is choices. Choose to accept the invitation to abundant Life. Why wouldn't you?

Blessings and namaskar (the Divine within me blesses and honors the Divine within you)  

   

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The mission of NAMI Southern Arizona is to improve the quality of life for those affected by mental illness including individuals, family members and the community at large by providing education, advocacy and support that is high quality, recovery oriented, and culturally sensitive organization.   

 

This will be our third year having a Unity Spiritual Center of Peace team at this walk.   Please plan on joining us! If you'd like more information, just reply to this email.

Please visit our team webpage to make a donation, join our team and/or find out additional team information

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New Classes Starting Soon   

  

Classes are offered on a love offering basis, and EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Unless you are seeking Unity credentialing as a teacher or minister, you are free to attend as you can. Please speak with Rev. Nita or hit the reply button if you have questions about classes or credentialing. 

• The Christ.Wednesdays,3/25-4/22,  10:30am-12:30pm

  What is it, really, that we're talking about when we refer to "The Christ"? Together, we take a gentle journey into the meaning of "being the Christ we already are". Texts will be provided for use in class. (Required for credentialing.)
• Finding Yourself in Transition. Thursdays, 3/26-4/23, 6:30-8:30pm  If you are having a human experience, you are always in transition. We'll explore how the classic "Hero's Journey" is actually YOUR journey, and what to do to manage it more optimally. (SEE elective credit available).
• The Sermon on the Mount. Saturdays, 3/28-4/25, 9:30-11:30am TEXT: The Sermon on the Mount, by Emmet Fox. Many of us have "Bible issues". This loving look at the teachings of Jesus may help you to begin finding the wisdom contained in the book Dr. Fox called "Our Story." (SEE elective credit available).

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CHILDCARE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE DURING SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE

Our Sunday School teachers look forward to sharing Unity principles with your children aged 4-12. Our nursery is available for the very young ones, as well. We provide professionally trained and screened childcare for those ages 0-3, so that you may enjoy attending service while knowing that your little ones are well cared-for.    

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many things which need to get done here in our center, and Susan Smith is working to make it easier for you to become involved. Please check at the information table to see what might be fun for you to do.

 

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES (ICS) RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES  

To volunteer through our affiliation with Interfaith Community Services, you can contact, their Volunteer Coordinator, Tori Carlson, either by phone at 520-297-6049 ext. 217 or visit their website