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     Well, here we are once again at the beginning of a new year. And while I’m not suggesting resolutions, I believe that we can always carve out more time to nurture our spirits. Modern life compels us to rush, pressuring us to make the most of our time each day. However, the activities that sustain us, rejuvenate us, and help us evolve are often the first to be sacrificed when we are in a hurry or faced with a new obligation. It is important to remember that there is more to life than achieving success, making money, and even caring for others. Your spiritual needs should occupy an important spot on your list of priorities. Each task we undertake and each relationship we nurture draws from the wellspring of our spiritual vitality. Taking the time to engage in spiritually fulfilling activities replenishes that well and readies us to face another day. Making time for the activities that contribute to our spiritual growth has little to do with being selfish and everything to do with our well-being. Regularly taking the time to focus on our spiritual needs ensures that we are able to nurture ourself, spend time with our thoughts, experience tranquility, and expand spiritual boundaries. It is easy to avoid using our free moments for spiritual enrichment. There is always something seemingly more pressing that needs to be done. Many people feel guilty when they use free time to engage in pursuits where they are focusing on themselves because it feels as if they are neglecting their family or their work. However, in making time for yourself, it may be necessary to say no to people’s requests or refuse to take on extra responsibilities. Scheduling fifteen or thirty minutes of time at the beginning of each day for your spiritual needs can make you feel tranquil, give you more energy and allows you to feel more in touch with the universe. Moreover, it jumpstarts the day on a positive note. Writing in a journal, meditating, studying the words of wise women and men, and engaging in other spiritual practices can help make the most of this time. The more you commit to soul-nurturing activities, devoting time to enriching your spirit, the more joyful you will become.

Heart to Heart,
Rev. Addae

Nature has a natural rhythm that provides cues for the season’s changes, such as when flowers bloom and when it’s time for red and brown leaves to fall from trees…or when the Monarch Butterflies make their annual return to Mexico for the winter. The rhythm also orchestrates when day turns to night, just as our own inner rhythm is attuned to this universal sense of timing. Guided by the rising and setting of the sun, changes in temperature, and our internal rhythm, we know when it is time to sleep, eat, or be active. Our minds and spirits are free to focus on other pursuits, but our breath and heartbeat are always there to remind us of life’s pulsing rhythm moving within and around us. If we move to this rhythm, we should be able to recognize when it is time to cease working and when to rest. Unfortunately, many of us push our bodies to work beyond their natural rhythms, diminishing our ability to renew and recharge. This moves us into a feeling much like jet lag, letting us know that we’ve overridden our own natural rhythm. When we feel the frantic call of all we want to accomplish, impelling us to move faster than is natural for us, we may want to breathe deeply and look at nature moving to its own organic timing. A walk in nature can also let us re-align to her organic rhythm, while allowing us to move back and retune with our own. When we move to our natural rhythm, we can achieve all we need to do with less effort. We may even notice that our soul moves to its own internal, natural rhythm especially when it comes to our personal evolution. Comparing ourselves to others is unnecessary. Our best guide is to move to our own internal timing, while keeping time with the rhythm of nature.

From my Heart to Yours,
Rev. Addae

You may think that you are the only one with a particular fear, that nobody else could possibly fear ordinary things such as water, heights, public speaking, or flying. But everyone has fears, it’s a natural part of being human. These types of fears are very common, and you can have great success overcoming them. Fear can protect us from harm by sending a rush of adrenaline to help us physically deal with potential danger. But there are times when fear may keep us from participating fully in life. Moving into fear is a common experience that we can each look at and change. Remember, it is not the absence of fear but the courage to take action anyway that determines success. Once we realize that fear is a state of mind, we can choose to face our fears, change our minds, and create the life we want to live. Our minds are powerful tools to be used by our higher selves, to make certain connections between thought and response. It’s important that we learn to observe our thoughts and feelings but not be ruled by them. We have the ability to observe these and choose how to shape the lives we want. No matter where the fear comes from, we can create new connections by choosing new thoughts. When our spirits and minds are aligned, we create a new experience of reality. However, this journey requires small steps, patience and courage through the process. Your heart may be racing, but your confidence will be boosted by the accomplishment. The process for conquering any fear is gradual, but if it becomes too overwhelming, I sincerely suggest the help of a professional.

Heart to Heart,
Rev. Addae