February 01,2025

FEBRUARY  2025 NEWSLETTER 

​Some of you may have noticed I didn’t send out a newsletter in January. Life definitely got in the way. December landed my husband in the hospital twice, and I’m very grateful to report that he is doing great again. The second time he was able to go home was on my birthday 12-31-24, and I just couldn’t get organized enough to send out a January offering. So, here we are in February!
 
The focus for this February newsletter is Recharging Our Spiritual Batteries. When the outside world is getting me down, it is so important to refuel my connection with the Divine Beloved. Actually, I do this every single morning, in my prayer and meditation time. I can toss and turn in the night, and then when I spend at least an hour in the morning with practices that replenish my heart and soul, it sets a positive, uplifting tone for the day. Of course, I admit life tends to get in the way and I may forget my connection to All That Is, and then, I have to recalibrate again. I am very grateful for the tools in my spiritual tool box, some which I will share here, with links too.

COMMUNITY

Attend gatherings with like-minded people, whether in person or on zoom. This could be a church or synagogue, a meditation group, or any religion persuasion. I am in love with the community I am a part of, the Centers for
Spiritual Living (CSL.org) Every week, I visit on Sundays, and the service always inspires me, and I also get my quota of hugs for the week.

Spiritual classes. Take a class on zoom or in person. There you will get to know others on a deep level. I teach classes and this is very fulfilling for me and all who attend. Also, Tai Chi, yoga, dance and other movement classes can uplift us.

Social media. Besides connecting with friends, one can find wonderful. spiritual groups to connect with too.

GRATITUDE PRACTICE

Being grateful morning, noon and night amplifies the good in your life. Journaling is very potent.

Free Grace of Gratitude Journal to first 5 who reply. (U.S. only due to shipping costs overseas)

SPIRITUAL
ZOOM GROUP BEGINS
FEB.26th
3:305pm
U.S. Pacific time

Ron Marshall, RScP and I are ofering a book study on This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley for 7 weeks. This is a deep and profound work of contemplative storytelling. Email if you are interested, and I’ll send more details.

RECHARGING
​OUR SPIRITUAL BATTERIES

I find that as I spiritual recharge, I go into a vibration of All Is Well and my vibration stays high. We can be spiritual warriors in trying times, and stay in light and love. I feel that is our most important job right now.

MUSIC

Of course, your own taste will guide you to listen to music that speaks to your heart and soul. YouTube offers many many possibilites. A few personal favorites of mine are anything by Karen Drucker, Faith Rivera, Snatam Kaur, and Sam
Garrett & Mollie Mendoza. I listen to instrumental Theta music by Steven Halpern in my prayer time, which always raises my vibration.

Here’s a current favorite of mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- 5M6iNpSfMM&list=RD-5M6iNpSfMM&start_ radio=1

MEDITATION

If you don’t meditate, try starting for just 5 minutes a day. Sitting still and feeling the connection you have (because we all have it) to Spirit or your Higher Power. There are many books on meditation. And if you already are a dedicated meditator, kudos!

I highly recommend a phone app, Insight Timer. It is free, and contains a vast library of offerings for the spiritually minded. Here is just one I love from YouTube and listen to whenever I’m feeling a bit down and consistently raises my spirit:

5 minute All Is Well meditation by Gabby Bernstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgjpZuGvNuA

SPIRITUAL BOOKS

One thing I love about life is that the possibilties are endless! There are zillions of spiritual books to uplift you. Here are some authors I have particularly resonated with: Wayne Dyer, Thich Nat Hanh, Florence Scoval Shinn, Gabrielle Bernstein, Michael A. Singer, Michael B. Beckwith, Steven Charleston and Mirabai Starr.
Happy February to my Gratitude Tribe. Keep Those Spiritual Batteries Recharged!
The world needs us!
Love and Light, Deborah, Gratitude Gal