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It's Not a Religion, It's a Way of Life

Some people ask, “What is sacred?”  But others ask a different question, “What isn't sacred?”  When we recognize that all things in the cosmos are connected, it becomes impossible not to realize that all things are sacred.

Discovering your soul signature is an on-going process

When we were children, our parents may have sometimes asked us “what did you learn in school today?”  In this sixth  and final lesson the Fall Program series, Discovering Your Soul Signature, based on the book of the same title by Panache Desai, Rev. Joanne asks us to reflect upon what we have learned “in school” the past six weeks of this year’s Fall Program.

Every moment is another opportunity to begin anew

There is a well-known corporate slogan that tells us to “Just Do It.”¹  In this fifth lesson of six in the Fall Program series, Discovering Your Soul Signature, based on the book of the same title by Panache Desai, Rev. Joanne asks us to flip this idea on its head and to “Just Be It.”

The Truth of who you are

Who are you?  Who do you think you are?  Who do you want to be?  Who do others think you are?  Who do others want you to be?  In this fourth lesson of six in the Fall Program series, Discovering Your Soul Signature, based on the book of the same title by Panache Desai, Rev. Joanne asks us to consider these questions, and to explore the different ideas we have about ourselves.

Living in the now

Past, present and future.  In each of us, the world and our lives exist simultaneously in all three of these realms.  In this third lesson of six in the Fall Program series, Discovering Your Soul Signature, based on the book of the same title by Panache Desai, Rev. Joanne explains that while in our minds we relive yesterday, and pre-live tomorrow, there is only ever the now present moment.

Release the habits that no longer serve you

Our Emotions Are Telling Us Something

Strengthen your sense of community by giving of yourself

Activate your listening skills

Sometimes, we may think that listening is a passive activity.  In this third of four talks in the series Expanding Our Circle of Community, Rev. Joanne explains that true listening is not passive, but a conscious activity.

How to have the courage to speak your truth in love

At one time or another, everyone has felt that they wanted to say something to a friend, co-worker or loved one but did not.  In this second of four talks in the series Expanding Our Circle of Community, Rev. Joanne explains how in some circumstances this may be the lack of courage to speak one’s truth.