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Don Miguel Ruiz:"Every time you practice the Four Agreements their meaning goes a little deeper. When you read the book The Four Agreements for the second time, or the third time, at a certain point it seems as if you are reading a different book. And it seems like a different book because you have already broken many little agreements. Now you can go a little deeper, and you go deeper and deeper until the moment comes when you open your spiritual eyes. When you finally t

I look at every unexpected change with wonder and curiosity, trusting that Divine Mind is revealing a miracle right here. The Gift of Curiosity We often treat curiosity as an intellectual pursuit, but when we look closer at moments that change human history, we find that curiosity is a profound spiritual practice. It is the art of staying present when things do not go according to plan, and of trusting that the universe is constantly speaking to us through the ordinary. These

Friendship is something exceptional. It is one of the most enduring bonds we build in life. At its core, it’s the quiet understanding that someone chooses to walk beside you—not out of obligation, but out of genuine connection. True friends celebrate your highs, steady you in your lows, and remind you of who you are when you momentarily forget. They offer honesty without cruelty, support without conditions, and laughter that feels like a reset button for the soul. Friendshi

"It can be taught, it can be learned, and it can be conscientiously applied with a certainty of definite and repeatable results." ~Ernest Holmes A practical philosophy, Science of Mind incorporates the mystical truths of every major religion. Sometimes called Religious Science, Science of Mind offers a simple set of spiritual tools that each of us can apply to our lives. It is based on the principle that Spirit is all there is, and that the Universe works by a system of predi

“To begin by always thinking of love as an action rather than a feeling is one way in which anyone using the word in this manner automatically assumes accountability and responsibility.” ~ bell hooks Few questions are more important to an individual than the question “What is mine to do?” This question calls forth a sense of inner accountability and of inner identity, both of which enable our evolutionary growth. When we have not seriously and deeply considered this question,

When you know who you are Other people can enter and exit your life Without it rocking your world As your foundation is solid and unshakeable Because you have yourself When you know who you are The opinions and judgements of others matter far less And people can speak words of criticism, unkindness and malice about you Without it affecting how you feel about yourself When you know who you are Other people can reject you or abandon you Without it changing your identity Because

Living joyfully means intentionally choosing an attitude of gratitude, presence, and purpose regardless of your circumstances. It is the practice of finding deep, lasting contentment and inner peace in the present moment, rather than waiting for external conditions or achievements to make you happy. The core aspects of this lifestyle include the following: Joy vs. Happiness: While happiness is often a fleeting reaction to good things happening, joy is an enduring state of we

"The practice of Truth is personal to each, and in the long run, no one can live our life for us. To each is given what he (she) needs, and the gifts of heaven come alike to all. How we shall use these gifts is all that matters! To hold one’s thought steadfastly to the constructive, to that which endures, and to the Truth, may not be easy in a rapidly changing world, but to the one who makes the attempt, much is guaranteed". Ernest Holmes The Science of Mind

April 13, 2026 / Jim Lockard “Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” ~ Joseph Campbell - Reflections on the Art of Being: A Joseph Campbell Companion During the past two weeks, I attended a retreat and a convention in the United States. Both had the idea of joy as themes, a reflection of the times in which we live. At the Deepening Roots retreat in Carefree, AZ, 35 of us spent four days proce

Dear Ones, As we reflect on what’s happening in the world, can we have the courage to shift our perspective? As Rev. Dr. David Ault reminds us “Everywhere I look, I see what I’m looking for. If I’m scanning the world for proof that everything is broken, I’ll find it instantly. If I’m looking for outrage, there it is. If I’m looking for fear, it’s everywhere. But if the only thing I choose to look for is God - or love, or harmony, or intelligence, or care - then that is what b

Believe me when I say I wish I could offer you something like an instant parting of the clouds, a single sentence or practice that would return you immediately to peace. Something simple and universal. A one-size-fits-all path back to center. But the truth is, being human doesn’t work that way. There isn’t one doorway that fits everyone. There isn’t one instruction that lands the same for every nervous system, every history, every heart. And I don’t want to add more noise to

Perspectives… So many, so different, so divisive, each person certain theirs alone is true. Nature spoke to me today - It’s perspective vast and generous, seeing beauty in all forms, making room for all. The mountains reminded me: stand tall, be strong, hold your dignity. The clouds - white, dark and all the shades between - met one another without resistance, as if shaking hands across the sky. The wind, at times a gentle breeze, at times carrying great strength, whisper

There’s something beautiful happening at the Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna—and many of you are already feeling it. For generations, spiritual communities, including ours, were shaped around one central leader. The minister carried the vision, the care, the authority, and often the emotional and spiritual weight of the whole community. That model served an important purpose for its time. But the world has changed. Across countless congregations, one pattern appeared

In these times of division and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel that the world is losing its center. Yet, as Bruce Sanguin reminds us in The Emerging Church, lasting change begins not out there—but within each of us. As we’re learning in our Emerging Church class, by practicing a few core spiritual and psychological competencies, we help create what Sanguin calls morphic resonance—a shared field of coherence and compassion that shapes our community’s vibration. It starts with