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My First Time With the Light of God

16 Tuesday Oct 2018

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It is a special moment when Soul first consciously experiences the Light of God. The Light can manifest itself in many different ways but the message contained within is consistent. “God loves you and you are not alone!” As students are blessed to repeatedly experience the Light of God in Its many forms they become more acclimated to being in Its presence. They can now accept even greater amounts of peace, joy, clarity, love, guidance, and truth.

My first experience with seeing the Light of God came during a spiritual retreat at the Nature Awareness School in October 2000. I had been taught the HU the year before. Occasionally during that earlier weekend, Del would invite us to take a blanket and go find a place to sit alone either in the woods or by the pond or on a rock. After settling in to our surroundings, we would close our eyes, focus on the area behind and slightly above eye level, and reverently sing HU, an ancient name for God. He explained that when sung with a grateful heart and as a love song to God, this vibration tunes us in to the realms beyond what our physical senses can detect. It begins to wake up our spiritual senses, and at the same time helps heighten even our physical senses to be able to perceive more of what is around us, a very valuable skill.

This time we stayed in the building and sang HU in a group for a few minutes, then sat quietly afterward with our eyes still closed to watch, listen, and receive. In that relaxed receptive state I saw with my eyes closed, lots of blue dots, then yellow, and streaks of white light. Then I saw waves of blue light fly up and out like doves ascending right through the ceiling. I felt a deep sense of gratitude and love, like I was being invited to “fly” with Spirit. I was shown more yellow, blue, and white lights, and then green light in abstract patterns. I am so grateful for this gift from God, it was like God was saying, “Hello, I love you” and took me for a tour of the Heavenly realms and back! I learned that the colors indicate which state of consciousness one is being lifted up to, for a glimpse of what it would be like to dwell there. I had heard people say many times “God loves you” and “Love lifts you up.” This time I experienced these truths personally!

Since then I have been given many, many inner experiences with the Light and Sound of God, each tailor made for what I needed at that time in my spiritual growth. These experiences have lifted my perspective and given me insights and clarity to make better decisions in life about everything from daily activities to major career changes. I now know the Light and Sound of God dwells within and all around us all the time, whether we are aware of it or not. We are never alone. Thank you God!

Written by Paul Sandman

 

Gratitude Transformed My Day

08 Wednesday Feb 2017

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If you feel your heart closing for any reason, making the conscious choice to take a moment, sing HU, and focus on gratitude can help open it back up. This is no small thing. Your day will be fundamentally different if your heart is open versus closed. God speaks to and delivers His blessings to an open heart.

Excerpt from “Testimonies of God’s Love – Book 4.”  AVAILABLE NOW

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One recent morning I made a special effort to get out of the house early. I planned to stop at a large home improvement center on the way to work. I love to walk the long aisles of lumber and hardware, happily imagining all the things I could build with them. I see not just stacks of lumber, but future sheds and snug homes for my animals. I also see other projects to enrich the lives of my wife Diane and me. My intention that morning was to check out aluminum fascia and soffit for a project I had in mind. I had about fifteen minutes or so to spend in the store.

I was greeted by a friendly store employee who directed me to the aisle where he thought I would find the aluminum soffit and fascia. There I found the same products in vinyl but not aluminum. I spent about ten minutes fruitlessly searching for either the aluminum or someone else to help me. I was aware time was running out and felt some irritation creep in, it was about time to go on to work. On the way out I encountered the same helpful man who had originally sent me to the wrong location. He still wanted to help. Although skeptical, I decided to give it one more try. I followed him to another location where he thought we might find the aluminum. It was not there either, but we did encounter another employee who informed us the aluminum I sought was only available by special order. I thanked the first man who had twice tried to help me, wished him a good day, and left for work. I knew it would be tight, time-wise.

As I drove to work I was aware that I was a little irritated over the lost time. I did not want to arrive at the school where I work under the influence of irritation. I chose to sing HU, a love song to God, to improve my mood and perspective. I also played a CD of a large group of students singing HU at the Nature Awareness School. At the beginning of the CD Del Hall, God’s Prophet, suggests we think of something for which we are grateful. This would open our hearts to better express our love for God when singing HU. He reminds us “Gratitude is the secret of love.” Del has taught me to sing HU and practice gratitude. He has shown me to see and appreciate how these and other spiritual teachings transform lives. My life is richer and happier for it.

Hearing the physical voice of Prophet, God’s distributor of blessings and grace, triggered a wave of gratitude for the countless blessings in my life. Hearing HU opened my heart more and more as the song continued. Each remembered blessing was connected to still more blessings. I thought of my growing love and appreciation for Prophet. I savored the love of my family, friends, and pets. I was on my way to my new job. The job is literally an answer to a prayer to work in just that school. I gratefully considered the attitude of gratitude that sweetens my life. Gratitude transforms day, upon day, upon day; a result and gift from Del’s teachings. So Del’s seemingly simple, yet very profound, suggestion to think of something I was grateful for released a cascade of remembered blessings. My earlier irritation was gone. I felt a sense of joy and gratitude for the day I was about to experience. I could not wait to get to school and see the kids and teachers.

Blessings were everywhere I looked. As I drove I saw more clearly the beauty of nearby farms and distant mountains. I took notice of the horses and cows in the pastures and the mist on the hazy mountains. I actually arrived at school a few minutes early since I sailed through several intersections on green lights, something else to be grateful for. I gave further thanks for my relocation to Virginia. I arrived at work with a lighter step and a smile on my face. Gratitude made a profound difference in my interactions with others that day. Through the attitude of gratitude I experienced each moment as a gift to be savored. I saw each person I encountered as a fellow Soul on their own life adventure. A few moments of gratitude transformed my whole day. This ongoing gift of living with a sense of gratitude is changing my entire life. Gratitude allows me to see God’s blessings more clearly and for what they are, gifts from our loving Heavenly Father. I know I am blessed with a life of lasting abundance.

Written by Irv Kempf

Truth Accepted Set Me Free

22 Tuesday Dec 2015

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The truth can truly set us free. But first, we must be fortunate enough to be in the presence of someone adept at delivering the truth – no matter what that truth might be. Secondly, we must be able to accept the truth – even it if takes time. There is no way to move beyond the things that are holding us back and grow spiritually if we can not accept truth.

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The idea of being a blessing to others captivated my heart during a winter retreat at the Nature Awareness School in 2004. At the time I was often tense and uptight and took myself a little too seriously. I suffered from a deep insecurity that often manifested as thinking a little too highly of myself. In covering up the low opinion that was underneath, I often pushed away the very love I craved, certain deep down that I was unworthy.

That weekend I was given a life changing gift from the Prophet. A healing from God delivered by the Prophet is incredibly personal. It is delivered precisely and perfectly in the way that fits us best in that moment. Whether it is delivered gently or sharply does not diminish the love that accompanies it. That weekend, Del spoke to me very directly. He did not sugar coat it, nor soften it. He said what must have been obvious to everyone but me – that when it came to love, I was in my own way.

To the human consciousness correction can often be scary – something to avoid at the very least. But a precious gift of a living Prophet is a teacher who can correct mistaken concepts about love, encourage adjustments in our attitudes, and point out passions of the mind that limit not only our freedom, but also our ability to give and receive love – one of Soul’s main joys in life! The cliche about truth setting us free is very real! A correction of even a small fraction can pay huge dividends down the road of life and can be not only life altering but, occasionally, life saving.

That weekend I did not hear the blessing and love that came with those words. Yet the Prophet had seen a small opening and adeptly planted a seed. Despite my inability to hear it at that time, the message was still delivered. A short time after I got home from the class, a remarkable thing occurred. That little seed began to grow and a wonderful insight blossomed. What had seemed muddled now became clear. I saw the love behind the correction. It was not done to make me feel or look bad, it was done to help free me. It was exactly the answer I needed, but I had not recognized the form it took. I falsely believed love was always supposed to come in a soft and gentle manner. Yet here I was, after a few words that were direct and to the point, happier and freer for it.

I now saw love from a new perspective. Love is like breathing. It flows in and, like a breath of air, it must flow out again. In looking back with a little bit clearer perspective at how I was “breathing,” it seemed to me I was making myself hyperventilate! Wasn’t breathing, like giving and receiving love, often best when it is natural and relaxed – when I was not focusing on the fact I was doing it?

Del has often said that he craves the truth no matter what. The first time I heard that I was shocked. “But what if it makes you look bad?” I thought to myself. It took me years to see the wisdom in his words. It has inspired me to consciously seek and embrace truth whenever it graces my life. The experience at this class was a big step toward accepting more truth – not from the skeptical, vain perspective of the mind, but from the mature viewpoint of Soul. Over time, with the Prophet’s help, guidance, and continued correction, the healing and insight from this experience transformed my initial reluctance into an innate appreciation and desire for God’s truth.

Written by Chris Comfort

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It Tastes Better With Love

16 Friday Oct 2015

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There is truly something to the principle of doing things when motivated by love. People genuinely feel it. This is why Grandma’s cookies always tasted the best – they were made with love. Do whatever you do today with love and for the love of it. Your world will be much better.

Some keys to bringing more love into your life.

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It was a weekend morning in our new home and my husband and I were sharing some quiet time together. My heart was filled with love and gratitude for so many blessings that we had received in the process of getting a new job, finding a new home, and throughout the move. We were both pretty exhausted from the long process. My husband had a lot of aches and pains from working hard and from not having his supplements for a while since they were still packed in a box somewhere. I had made myself some coffee and I wanted to do something nice for him. So I made him a cup of tea just the way he likes it. I had love in my heart for him while I was making it. We sat down together to enjoy our hot beverages. He drank two sips and exclaimed at the amazing feeling of healing that he felt running through his body. He immediately felt better. He asked what was in the tea. “Love,” I replied.

Written by Diane Kempf

 

A Golden Lifeline of Love

28 Tuesday Apr 2015

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We are living on Earth during unprecedented times. The opportunity for spiritual growth in this lifetime is almost unlimited. God is directly seeking a more personal relationship with each and every one of us. The hand of the Divine is reaching out  – will you accept it?

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I was at a spiritual retreat at the Nature Awareness School. Del was guiding us in a spiritual exercise that helped us tune out distractions of the outer world and go on the inner to seek guidance, counsel, and wisdom from the Holy Spirit.

We opened our hearts to Divine Love by thinking of things in our lives that we were truly grateful for and then we sang HU, a beautiful love song to God. I felt totally safe and was receptive to whatever experiences and adventures might come. I could see violet and blue lights swirling in my inner vision. My eyes were closed so I knew the light was not physical in nature. This was spiritual light.

This inner vision became very bright. There was a beam of white light that came into view and out of this came “golden threads.” One of these golden threads was being offered to each of us. It was a gift of love direct from God. We were told that if we wanted we could choose to accept it. I did. I reached out, took hold of it, and tied it under my arms like a harness. I wanted to make the most of this opportunity and I wanted this connection to stay secure. I knew that what was being offered was priceless beyond my understanding, and I never wanted to let go of It, or It let go of me. If I ever encountered difficult times or got lost in the passing parade – the non-eternal distractions of the material world; this golden cord could be a lifeline and help me find my way back home.

Even though I have not always been conscious of it being there, I know this has been a spiritual lifeline for me and has blessed me in so many ways. It is a connection between my heart and God’s Heart. The love that flows through it goes both ways. In looking back I see it was an offer to have a personal relationship with God. This relationship has grown into a true love. This love connection nourishes and sustains me every day. It has brought comfort, peace, and clarity during challenging times and has helped me learn and grow from those lessons of living. It makes “ordinary days” extra-ordinarily satisfying and full of joy, wonder, and richness. I treasure this experience and so appreciate this precious gift of God’s Grace and enduring Love.

Written by Lorraine Fortier

 

The Beauty of Silence

27 Friday Feb 2015

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Many folks pray to God but do not know how to “be still and listen” for a response. Each and every one of us has the potential to learn how to communicate with the Divine. It is at the core of what we teach seekers.

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“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 KJV

During a class at the Nature Awareness School Del said, “Spirit does some of its best work in silence.” In the years before I heard him say this I had done a lot of talking to God, asking for one thing or another in prayer, but not nearly as much listening to what God had to communicate in response to my prayers. In the years since that class, some of the clearest communication that I have received from the Divine has come during moments of sitting in silence, very often right after expressing my love for God by singing HU. Sometimes the communication has come as a feeling, or better yet, a knowingness, within my heart. Other times I have been given a higher view of a situation that I am dealing with, or a deeper appreciation for the blessings already in my life. The Divine guidance in whatever form it takes has been there for me to “hear” and act upon. I was often deaf to this guidance until I learned to exercise the self-discipline to be still and listen, not just with my physical ears, but also with my heart.

I have experienced “listening” to be a true art form. On one visit to the school, as I was unwinding from a long road trip my heart was opened by taking the time to stand still for a moment, let go of my thoughts, and enjoy a moment of inner silence as I appreciated the beauty of a late October afternoon, amid bright yellow leaves and a blue sky. Then something beautiful occurred. I experienced real peace come into me, a peace that set my mind and heart at ease. The peace was a part of something even more precious to me, the feeling of being loved. No one else was physically present, but the love was there, a gentle nurturing love.

It was in that silent moment and many since then that Spirit has done some of Its best work. It has been such a blessing to have been taught to devote at least a few minutes every day to being still and just listening. Thank you.

Written by Roland Vonder Muhll

 

Love and Confidence in My Marriage

20 Friday Feb 2015

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A marriage founded on love is a sacred thing. This is true for your physical marriage and even your marriage with God. The two work together and both can thrive when based on love. More specifically – the expression of love. What good is love if it is not demonstrated?

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I was standing in the middle of a huge room in a house that belonged to my husband, Mark and I. I knew it was ours, but it was as if I was discovering it for the first time. In front of me was a grand spiral staircase wide enough for three or four people to walk up side by side. Soft sunlight cascaded in from the homes’ many windows.

I was happy as I walked through seeing the potential that was there. The house was old, but sturdy and in good condition. It was like a historic estate with nice details and lots of wood. My perspective changed to the ceiling where I saw a slimy residue built up. It needed some work, but it was worth restoring and when it was done it would be gorgeous. My friends and family were all gathered inside helping Mark and I renovate the house

Later, as I was exploring, I discovered another wing. Two wooden French doors with glass inserts held back a new space. The room was lit with the glow of afternoon sunlight. Peering through the dusty glass I was delighted to see a baby grand piano inside. Excitement coursed through me as I thought of how beautiful this would be when it was finished. This section, I knew, was for the future. It was something we would open up down the road.

I awoke from this dream experience with a light expansive feeling that filled my being. I knew that the house represented my marriage to Mark. At this time we were just past a year of marriage. Our first year had been rocky at times. I was rough around the edges, emotional, and started a lot of fights. Things were getting better, but I still doubted myself. There were moments when I wondered if Mark would decide he had made a mistake.

This dream gave me reassurance. While our marriage in this life was new, the love between us was not. Like this old estate, our relationship was enduring. It had and would continue to weather many seasons. Knowing that Mark and I were again, after lifetimes, restoring and growing in our love brought me strength. The home had some dirt and residue from the past, but it was just on the surface. Our marriage, like the estate, has a solid foundation. This helped me relax. It showed me that we were in a period of transition. Disagreements would come and this was OK!

Peace and gratitude filled my being, I understood that God, via The Prophet was healing me through this dream. The experience filled my heart with love and began to push out the doubts and guilt that I had created in the past. I had a renewed confidence that all would be well. The sunlight in the home was the love of God. This love had brought Mark and I together again. God’s love would hold us together and sustain us forever. I also saw how much love and support we had from our friends and family.

Like a living pearl, reflection upon this dream has revealed deeper layers that to this day continue to bring reassurance and peace to my heart. Del, The Prophet helped me understand that this dream has many meanings. The estate, while representing my Earthy marriage was also a representation of my Spiritual marriage to the Holy Spirit. Both of these marriages are sacred to God.

Written by Carmen Snodgrass

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Bravo the “Love Cat”

06 Friday Feb 2015

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One of the main reasons you are here on Earth is to learn more about giving and receiving love. The two are inseparable. The following is a beautiful story, full of wisdom, about how a cat helped someone grow in this most important of understandings.

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A few years ago I was lonely and ached for love, but did not realize that I needed to give love more than I needed to receive love. I had fallen into the trap of thinking about myself too much. Rather than trying to help someone else I looked to fill my own needs. It became a vicious cycle where the more I wanted and tried to get love, the further away it seemed. During classes at the Nature Awareness School I have heard Del say many times that the best way to get love is to give love. While I understood the words, I was not practicing them.

Then, during a class, Del suggested that I get a cat. Maybe having something to love, even a cat, would help. To me this suggestion felt like a lifeline, or one of those “In Case of Emergency” boxes, only this one containing a cat. I love how Spirit works. Where the human solution might consist of struggle or hardship, the Divine suggests a warm furry friend.

I went to the animal shelter praying for help from my inner guide, the Prophet, to find the cat that was right for me. I walked slowly through the aisles in the cat rooms, stopping to take out and spend time with one cat after another. Finally I got to the last row but still had not found my cat. I wandered into another room to hear an employee saying, “If you are looking for a cat who wants to sit in your lap and be loved all day, these are not the cats for you.” When I asked her where I would find those cats, she said that I needed to meet Bravo.

We returned to that last row and I met Bravo, who was as sweet and loving as she described. We sat and enjoyed each other’s company for quite a while. When I started to worry that someone else might adopt him if I did not bring him home right away, I knew I had found my cat.

Soon after, I was at home on the couch with Bravo feeling so much love for him. I felt like a light finally came on in a room I had not even realized was dark. Pouring love onto my cat is even more satisfying than the love he gives me. I was filling a need I did not even realize I had. Love is like breathing; you have to exhale before you can take the next breath. Having him to love changed everything.

Every day, Bravo opens my heart, and not only to him. Because I am open to give and receive love with him, I can accept love from friends, family, and even the Divine, which makes me want to give even more love. Thus begins an upward spiral of ever expanding love and joy. Loving him opened a door to accept the love that had surrounded me the whole time.

There is a ball of God’s Love that lives in my house. It is disguised in black and white fur that makes it look like a cat, but I know the truth. He has brought so much love into my life, so many blessings. I know he is a gift from God.

Written by Jean Enzbrenner

 

Meeting an Inner Guide

16 Friday Jan 2015

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Soul is programmed to return home and will eventually wake up to this yearning. When it does, the quest for a teacher begins. God always has a Prophet here on earth to lead Soul on this journey home and to help us live an abundant life while here. -Enjoy

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One night when I was in my late teens I came out of my room and told my Dad, “I feel like I’m waiting for my spiritual teacher.” Dad did not have an answer to the statement and it puzzled me as well. Deep inside I was waiting for someone and I did not even understand for what or why, but something was missing in life for me.

I really appreciate that as my parents followed their heart, they helped me follow mine. Dad had given me what I knew of God and religion. He brought me to Unity church as a young child and then to a Self-Realization Fellowship, but I could not commit to a teaching. When I was nineteen, my parents drove me from Michigan to the Catskills of New York to stay on an ashram for a month. After learning chants, doing yoga four hours a day and eating a vegan diet I left no closer to the spiritual peace that I had never felt and yet I missed.

I was then given a beautiful dream. Although I did not know it at the time, it was an answer to my prayer for a Spiritual Guide. This dream meeting and the fact that I was allowed to recall it was a profound gift from God. I hold this as one of my most sacred treasures. I dreamed I was in a sea of golden light inside a giant golden bubble. There were smaller lights all around me like fireflies floating softly in the shimmering golden dome. A man came up to me and embraced me with open arms. I only saw him from his neck to his waist…he wore a long sleeved blue garment.

I experienced in that moment a love deeper, fuller, more amazing than words can describe. I felt more complete, deeply joyful and a sense of truly coming Home. When I awoke it was clear that what I had experienced was real and that there existed a Love that was unlike anything I had ever felt. This was proof to me that there was more out there. There really was more to this life!

A few years after this dream my parents told me about the Nature Awareness School. They had been to a couple classes and had found something truly special. It was there that I learned that the man from my dream was real. At first I thought maybe he was my future husband. The love I felt in his embrace was as deep and vast as the Ocean. I learned that He is the Inner and Outer Teacher, a Prophet of God. He could help me find the way to my true Heavenly Home again if I applied the necessary effort.

I was then allowed to become one of His students. My relationship with the Prophet has changed my life from the inside out. He has given me, among other spiritual treasures, the deep peace I somehow knew was missing, but never felt until now.

Written by Carmen Spitale

Wild Edible and Golden Light

12 Friday Dec 2014

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One of the most popular and fun outdoor skills courses we used to offer was the “Wild Edible Plant Weekend.” Folks really loved the transformation from looking out at a sea of green to actually seeing individual plants and learning how to identify and use them. It is amazing how many things are right before our eyes that we do not see until someone shows us how to truly look.

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About eighteen years ago I attended a “Wild Edible Plant Weekend” at the Nature Awareness School. It was my second class on the mountain. During the weekend class Del took us on a walk to identify some of the specific plants we were learning about in class. The group of us came to a patch of Plantain. Del was describing how much he loved this plant and how many uses it had medicinally. You could just feel the love he had for this little plant in his voice as he spoke about its benefits. He then picked a few leaves to show us some of the details. The leaves were a shinny dark green with parallel veins found on the under side. As he was holding them in his hands I began to see a golden glow of light start at his hands and ascend up to his arms! I watched in awe! I wondered if I was seeing things — I blinked and rubbed my eyes. Nothing had changed except the golden light began to glow brighter and brighter! I looked around and noticed that no one else was seeing what I was singularly honored to see.

I filed this experience away but did not forget how it had touched my heart. I continued to process, on my own, what the experience really meant. I knew what I saw was real and that it had really happened. This was at a time in my life that I was hungry to learn more about the Divine and the Love of God. I had read in scripture that God has love for all of us and for all living things.

The next class I attended I spoke to Del of my experience with the golden light. He very simply said maybe it was God’s Love coming through him. Since I was the only one that saw the golden light I felt very grateful to have such a personal gift. I believe the gift was personal because I have always had a special love of plants, flowers, and trees. It was years later that I also learned more about Del’s spiritual connection with the Divine as a Prophet of God and the real reason I was so blessed that day. This was my first understanding many years ago of the Love of God being expressed in golden light.

Written by Nancy Nelson

 

Grateful for God’s Love

25 Tuesday Nov 2014

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What better thing to be grateful for than God’s Love? It comes in all shapes and sizes and it is personal. When we gratefully recognize it, our hearts open more and we are again blessed. It is an upward cycle but the ball is in our court. When we appreciate the many blessings of God in our life abundance will flourish.

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Yesterday Maria at work actually gave me half her water. I was trying to choke down the chlorinated fountain water and she fills my bottle with a purified cucumber and lemon concoction from home. I was at the spa with every sip.

We have not had hot water for a week and a half and I really appreciated the hot shower I got in the locker room at my job. It really struck me how fortunate I am to work somewhere that has a shower for its staff.

Then, on the way home, I was able to stop at my father’s house. I dropped off some eggs from my chickens. Something I used to only dream about when we lived twelve hours apart. Dad and I talked through the screen in the fading twilight about our lives, God and growth. I got in my car to go home and I heard the song lyrics “Oh baby do you know what that’s worth?…Heaven is a place on Earth.”

Wow. I thought of a conversation I had at work with the family member of a patient. He was talking about racial conflict and getting along with coworkers. I said, “People see what they want to. Everybody has something good to bring to the table.” This is also true with life. God’s love is EVERYWHERE. The package might look different, but the message is the same. We exist because God loves us. 
It was in the water from Maria, the hot shower, the visit with my father, and even the song playing on the radio held a gift of love.

Take a look around you today and see the love that has always been there for you and always will be.

Written by Carmen Snodgrass

Soul Knows Truth

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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You are a spiritual being on a journey home to the Heart of God. You have been created with certain attributes to help guide you during your travels. One of the greatest is the ability of Soul to recognize truth when it hears it. – Enjoy

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Before I came to the Nature Awareness School I knew I was searching for a path to God, but I did not know I was also searching for truth. Even as a child, I knew that my parent’s church was not for me. I wanted more than to believe, I wanted to know, to experience God for myself.

There is truth that is greater than facts and far beyond opinions. Soul knows truth when it hears it, as the Voice of God sings beneath the words to touch the heart. At my first class at the Nature Awareness School, I heard in Del’s voice one of the key truths, that God loves me.

It was a survival skills class, but Del wove in spiritual teachings whenever there was interest and opportunity. This happened often throughout the week, but all I remember now is him saying “you are loved” over and over. When he spoke, it resonated in my heart like nothing I had ever heard in church. I felt my whole body vibrating with it at times. I’ve heard people say, “God loves you” countless times. Those who spoke or wrote it surely believed or at least hoped it was true. When Del spoke, I knew it was truth because he knew.

I have experienced God’s Love again and again. Over time as I accepted this truth and more, it became a foundation to build on. No matter what happens or how things appear, I know God loves me. To know from experience is a gift beyond measure. I have been blessed beyond my wildest dreams.

Written by Jean Enzbrenner

The 12-12-12 Celebration

23 Sunday Dec 2012

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The following relates to a topic that I usually do not share publicly – but felt I would burst if I did not openly express my gratitude… so here goes. Someday if my grandkids ask what I was doing on  12-12-12  I’ll be able to tell them I was giving thanks for one more year of life. Even more accurate – another day. On the 12th of December last year I survived yet another brain surgery for the removal of a recurring tumor. To tell someone you’ve had four brain surgeries makes it sound commonplace. I assure you – it is not. Most are lucky to make it through one, and here I am 25 years and 4 surgeries later. I have been fortunate to have been led to some of the world’s greatest surgeons, literally, but I know the true credit goes to God. No one but God could have seen to it that I would not only survive, but thrive all these years. I have a genuine Trust and Faith that this experience was exactly what I needed in this life – it has made the days sweeter. (It took me a few years to come to this perspective)  Thanks be to God… I love you. Thank you also to those who prayed for me – I know it made a difference.

Why am I still here….what do I do with this gift of life? Give thanks, love and service to God of course… but how do I do that? Well – I get up everyday with gratitude in my heart. I embrace the gift of life doing things I love and cherishing every moment. I truly believe when one is doing what they love and their heart is open that it makes a difference to all those around them. Each and every one of us can be a point of light in our respective spheres. When our hearts are open we can hear the guiding voice of the Divine. It is not the grand list of accomplishments I seek… it is the sustained, day in day out, cherishing of life. It is the never-ending list of “small things” done with an open heart that sculpt a life of gratitude. A life of meaning. If you want to make this life count – start today… enjoy a cup of coffee with a loved one, open a door with a smile for a stranger, cook a meal for your family with joy in your heart, comfort a friend in need, hug your children, do something you love…take a walk in the woods, rake leaves and breath deep, work in the garden, listen to your favorite song… and on and on. Appreciate your blessings no matter how small they seem. It is not the activity itself that is the qualifier, it is the motivation behind it. Do what you do with gratitude… the secret of Love. There is always something to be grateful for if you take a moment to reflect. This life is a gift from God – how sad if we don’t find a way to appreciate it while we have it. What a great way to testify to the mighty Love of God by being a vehicle for his Love in all we do throughout the day. Open your heart – abundance follows!

I do not let the challenges I have been through define me. I am not the health problem – I am Soul, a child of God. I instead choose to see it as a gift and focus on the many blessings it has brought me. You too, are a child of God and you exist because God loves you. It is really that simple and yet that profound… the answer to the riddle of the ages.

Whatever you end up doing today, do it with Love… it makes all the difference. And what is it I’ll be doing today? I’m currently working on this incredible cup of coffee which I’m truly grateful for… then I’m going to split some firewood to keep our home warm and make some cookies with the kids. I hear there is a spiral ham in the works for dinner. Maybe even get some painting done this evening. These are all profound gifts of life!

Thanks for listening…enjoy your day !