"On the Pulse of Morning" ~ Maya Angelou

Lift up your eyes upon / this day breaking for you. / Give birth again / to the dream--

Debbie Ford...The life she touched

 Debbie Ford lived authentically and had the courage to shine her light into her shadows
and helped illuminate all of ours.

Just last month I wrote about my process of embracing my shadow characteristics and emotions inspired by the book, Dark Side of the Light Chasers written by Debbie Ford. It's been a favorite and classic book on my book shelf that I refer to occasionally when called.

Well, today, I read the sad news that Debbie Ford made her transition yesterday after a long battle with cancer. In a letter, her sister wrote that Debbie was ready and that she felt she had completed her mission here on Earth. I have to say that I am so grateful she lived and that she touched my life through her writing.

I can't even begin to imagine how many lives she transformed through her books, her talks, her videos and her foundations. She lived authentically and had the courage to shine her light into her shadows and helped illuminate all of ours.

Rest in Peace Debbie Ford.

Validation A Fable About The Magic Of Free Parking

val·i·date   tr.v. val·i·dat·ed, val·i·dat·ing, val·i·dates

1. To declare or make legally valid. 2. To mark with an indication of official sanction. 3. To establish the soundness of; corroborate.

Validation
And So It Is! 

We Are Star Dust In The Highest Exalted Way

We are part of this universe

We are in this universe

The universe is in us

Yes, the universe is in us

Every atom in your body

Came from a star that exploded

You are all star dust

From a star that exploded

Look up at the night sky

We are part of that

The universe itself

Exists within us

We are star dust

In the highest exalted way

Called by the universe

Reaching out to the universe

We are star dust

In the highest exalted way

Reaching out to the universe

With these methods and tools of science

(of mind)

Stand in the middle and enjoy everything both ways

The tininess of us;

The enormity of the universe

The atoms that make up the human body

Are traceable to the crucibles

That cooked light elements

Into heavy elements

These stars went unstable in their later years

And then exploded

Scattering their enriched guts

Across the galaxy

We are part of this universe

We are in this universe

The universe is in us

Yes, the universe is in us

And So It Is! 

Everything is a gift.

Everything is a gift.
The degree to which we are awake to this truth is a measure of our gratefulness,
and gratefulness is a measure of our aliveness.
~ Brother David Steindl-Rast

Everything is a gift.

Get Out And Vote!!!

"The destiny of man is not measured by material computation. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we are spirits--not animals." ~ Winston Churchill

Daniel Nahmod Sharing Is The Very Best Part

Sharing is the very best part,
Sharing your home
Sharing your heart
Nothing's ever felt so good
As giving it away
Coming home at the end of the day, oh
Being happy isn't having the most stuff (oh no)
Happiness ain't having your own stuff (oh no)
Being happy isn't having the most stuff (oh no)
It's sharing your love.

Sharing (Is The Very Best Part) Daniel Nahmod 

Daniel Nahmod Thank You For Sharing With Us.

50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?
3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?
14. Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
15. What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
16. How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
17. What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?
18. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
19. If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
20. Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
21. Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
22. Why are you, you?
23. Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
24. Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
25. What are you most grateful for?
26. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
27. Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
28. Has your greatest fear ever come true?
29. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
30. What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
31. At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
32. If not now, then when?
33. If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
34. Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
35. Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
36. Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
37. If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
38. Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
39. Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
40. When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
41. If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
42. Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
43. What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
44. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
45. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
46. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
47. When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
48. What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
49. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
50. Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?

These questions have no right or wrong answers.

So listen to Napoleon Hill; Stop Worrying, Think And Grow Rich!

50 Questions Via http://www.marcandangel.com/2009/07/13/50-questions-that-will-free-your-mind/

Love Train Gino Walker

People all over the world (everybody)
Join hands (join)
Start a love train, love train
People all over the world (all the world, now)
Join hands (love ride)
Start a love train (love ride), love train
The next stop that we make will be soon
Tell all the folks in Russia, and China, too
Don't you know that it's time to get on board
And let this train keep on riding, riding on through
Well, well
People all over the world (you don't need no money)
Join hands (come on)
Start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on)
People all over the world (Join in, ride this train)
Join in (Ride this train, y'all)
Start a love train (Come on, train), love train
All of you brothers over in Africa
Tell all the folks in Egypt, and Israel, too
Please don't miss this train at the station
'Cause if you miss it, I feel sorry, sorry for you
Well
People all over the world (Sisters and brothers)
Join hands (join, come on)
Start a love train (ride this train, y'all), love train (Come on)
People all over the world (Don't need no tickets)
Join hands (come on, ride)
Start a love train, love train
Ride, let it ride
Let it ride
Let it ride
People, ain't no war
People all over the world (on this train)
Join in (ride the train)
Start a love train, love train (ride the train, y'all)
People all over the world (come on)
Join hands (you can ride or stand, yeah)
Start a love train, love train (makin' love)
People all over the world ('round the world, y'all)
Join hands (come on)
Start a love train, love train!

Start A Love Train,  Love Train!

Let Freedom Ring!

They say the world has become too complex for simple answers. They are wrong. There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right. Winston Churchill said that "the destiny of man is not measured by material computation. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we are spirits-not animals." And he said, "There is something going on in time and space, and beyond time and space, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty." - Ronald Wilson Reagan

Let Freedom Ring!

You Can Grow Ideas

Hi Neighbor! Welcome again to this neighborhood!
I'd like to show your something, do you know what this is?
Maybe if I press this button, this is a cassette player with a little cassette in here.
And there is nothing written on it, so we will just have to play it to see what it is.

Do you ever imagine things? Are they scary things?
Do you ever imagine things? Things you'd like to have?
Did you ever see a cats eyes in the dark?
And wonder what they were?
Did you ever pretend about things like that before?

Did you ever grow anything in the garden of your mind?
You can grow ideas in the garden of your mind.
It's good to be curious about many things.
You can think about things and make believe,
All you have to do is think and they'll grow.

Imagine every person that you see is somewhat different from every other person in the world
Some can do some things, some can do others.
Do you ever think of the many things you've learned to do?
Did you ever grow anything in the garden of your mind?
You can grow ideas in the garden of your mind.

It's good to be curious about many things.
You can think about things and make believe,
All you have to do is think and they'll grow.

Do you feel like going like that?
Let's give the fish some food.
Mr McFeely I did't order any whistles.
That's what they call these, slide whistles.

Do you feel like going like that?
There are so many things to learn about in this world.
And so many people who can help us learn.

Did you ever grow anything in the garden of your mind?
You can grow ideas in the garden of your mind.
It's good to be curious about many things.

You can think about things and make believe,
All you have to do is think,
You can think about things and make believe,
All you have to do is think, And they'll grow...

Garden of Your Mind / Mister Rogers Remixed

Ernest Holmes Your Creative Spirit

True imagination is not fanciful daydreaming;
It is fire from heaven. ― Ernest Holmes

How Many Of Us Are There?

When you return to the link, what will become of the entity I am talking to right now?

The drop becomes the ocean, the ocean becomes a drop...

The Spirituality of Odo, Star Trek; Deep Space Nine.

All Surfers Are Linked By One Ocean

When Are You Due?

When Are You Due? A timely talk by our very own Dr. Heather Clark

Tweeting with Spirit @ClarkDRHeather

"No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, know that you are welcome here."

Come tweet with us! #CSLCV

Childcare provided for infants and up.

Sunday Services 9:00 and 11 a.m.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

CSLCV 2012 Retreat With Dr. Maxine Kaye

Dr. Maxine Kaye was our guest speaker for the Waves of Transformation on Sacred Shores at the Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley 2012 Retreat. Here she graces us with an affirmative prayer blessing all who will take the time to listen. http://theconsciousconnections.com

The CSLCV Band

Music Creates An Emotional Response.

& Our band ROCKS!

Here is a little snippet to get you in on Sunday.

Enjoy!

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

Today is Dr. Seuss's Birthday, Read with a kid!
You will be so glad that you did.
Oh the places you will go!

The Heart of Harmony: Stay Tuned!

If you missed Sunday service,

You must not miss Jan Garrett & JD Martin

"I Dreamed of Rain"

Dare to Dream.

Ernest Holmes Speaks Science of Mind

Teach and practice, practice and teach

- that is all we have;

that is all we are good for;

that is all we ever ought to do.

Ernest Holmes

Lee Garity Gammell Testimonial

Lee Garity Gammell in her own words, invites you to join us at the Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley.