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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Kind Words



Wisdom Bits
Daily inspirational quotes, quips, and prose.

"A thought is harmless unless we believe it. It's not our thoughts, but attachment to our thoughts, that causes suffering." Byron Katie

Have a Peaceful Thursday!
LillyAnn




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The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training
 
As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
 
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Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Wisdom Bits
Daily inspirational quotes, quips, and prose.

Kind curiosity toward our own experiences is the same kind of attention we cherish from someone who loves us. (love yourself!)

Have a Great Wednesday!
LillyAnn

* No end in sight to the blizzard we're experiencing here in Chicago. Stay safe and warm, friends. Wherever you may be...







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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.
The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training
 
As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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"Enlightenment does not ask you to be perfect; it simply asks you to find perfection right where you stand." Alan Cohen

Have a Relaxing Saturday!
LillyAnn


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Sunday, March 20, 2011

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"Miracles start to happen when you give as much energy to your dreams as you do to your fears." Richard Wilkins
 

Have a Terrific Tuesday!
LillyAnn


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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.

The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training
 
As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
 
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Friday, March 18, 2011

Kind Words



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"With life as short as a half-taken breath, do not plant anything but love. " RUMI

"Love is, above all, the gift of oneself." Jean Anouilh

Happy Valentines Day!
Lilly

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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.
The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training.
As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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"As you walk the path, the letting go happens naturally... you do not need to make a dramatic statement... you just need to continue on." Judy Lief
 

Have a Serene Sunday!
LillyAnn


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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.

The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training
 
As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
 
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." Stephen Hawking
 

Have a Relaxing Saturday!
LillyAnn


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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.
The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training.
As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
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Friday, January 21, 2011

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Karma, Reincarnation, Religion, Universal Law
By Alison Stormwolf


Karma is a term in that comprises the entire cycle of cause and effect.

Karma is a sum of all that an individual has done and is currently doing. The effects of those deeds actively create present and future experiences, thus making one responsible for one's own life (see also Creating Your Own Reality). In religions that incorporate reincarnation, karma extends through one's present life and all past and future lives as well.
The law of Karma is central in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.

Reincarnation And Religion

Incidentally, reincarnation was an accepted ideology in the early Christian church. In fact when Jesus first began his ministry, many people thought he was the prophet Elijah reincarnated.

There is widespread argument about whether the early Christian Church edited out the reincarnation concept from the bible to give it more power over the people. Wikipedia elaborates more on this topic.
The early gospels of Christian Gnostics taught the doctrine of reincarnation. In 1945, their sacred writings, the Nag Hammadi texts, were discovered in upper Egypt, a location where many Christians fled during the Roman invasion of Jerusalem.

Gnosis means 'knowledge'. Gnostics differed from Christians in their relation to their sacred texts, because they attached importance to the esoteric, and not the historical. The writings include the Gospel of Thomas and pre-date the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. These texts propose interpretations and Christian rituals different from the Nicene Creed which was officialised in 325 AC at the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, called by Emperor Constantine, which proclaimed these texts as as heretical at the time. This led to them being gathered together, concealed and hidden. These Christian Gnostics were ultimately destroyed by the orthodox Church for being heretics.
It is my belief that reincarnation is a fact. Everything in life occurs in cycles, so too, I believe does the soul's evolution.

I was a member of the church for 25 years. I did not just attend for 'hatches, matches and dispatches!' I was a regular weekly attendee. However, I just could not accept certain things that did not 'ring true' to me. Always an independent thinker, I will never be prepared to swallow anything just to 'fit in'. Gradually, I found myself falling away from attending. Listen to the voice of the (Native American) Elders:
"Our religion seems foolish to you, but so does yours to me.
The Baptists and Methodists and Presbyterians and the Catholics
all have a different God.
Why cannot we have one of our own?"
~ Sitting Bull - Hunkpapa Lakota ~


Heaven and Hell?

The Creator gave each culture a path to God. To the Indian people, he revealed that the Creator is in everything. Everything is alive with the Spirit of God. The water is alive. The trees are alive. The woods are alive. The mountains are alive. The wind is alive. The Great Spirit's breath is in everything and that's why it's alive. All of nature is our church, we eat with our families in church, we go to sleep in church.
I am not Indian, but I know Truth when I read it.
Sadly, I am now considered by certain members of my family to have "fallen by the wayside". Well, that's too bad. I could no longer believe in the concept that only Christians went to Heaven and the rest were consigned to Hell. It just did not speak to me of a loving Creator. Jesus said "My Father's house has many mansions" I believe Him. I believe IN Him. I have also witnessed the terrible control the Catholic Church (and other religious faiths) holds over its millions of followers by terror of eternal damnation.

My children were all brought up in the church to give them a strong foundation. They are all believers but are encouraged also to be free thinkers. I am at peace with my position with my Creator. He sees the INTENTIONS of my heart.


Back to Karma...

I have always believed that we can never find lasting happiness at the expense of someone else's misery. Call it the Law of Karma; cause and effect; casting your bread upon the waters; ... it really does not matter what you call it. Universal Laws and Universal Truths are eternal and true. We cannot escape them. I know this to be true! I have seen this law operate in my circle of friends with a ferocity that is frightening!
"As you sow, so shall you reap!"
~ Galatians V1 ~
Believe me, when someone does you a bad turn, when someone betrays a trust, we should in actual fact, pray for them. The old Testament taught us 'Vengeance is mine sayeth The Lord!' Therefore, no matter how betrayed, angry and bitter we may feel, be assured that universal punishment (cause and effect) shall be applied. I also believe that if you love that person, no matter how badly they have treated you, you should always forgive them. In fact we should pray especially for those who we do not like.
We often do not like them because we see a part of ourselves we do not want to own in them. (They are our mirrors) Give thanks for all of the people who cross your path. Many of them have been sent to you by a higher power to teach you a lesson.
Prayer is powerful, awesome and real. We all need it in our lives. We experience the effect of whatever we put out to the universe (whether in thought or in deed).  It comes back to us. I try to live my life harming nobody and am ever mindful that for every action there is a consequence. I believe treating others as I would like to be treated.
I have felt the angry fire of hatred in my soul on several occasions in the past.  It has been so powerful it has stirred up things that are attracted to that same vibrational energy (like attracts like)! I no longer allow myself to hate anyone. If I feel it, I try to meditate on the damage that this power does to its keeper.

"Act is the blossom of thought,
and joy and suffering are its fruits."
~ James Allen (from As A Man Thinketh) (1864 -1912) ~
"Morality is a human creation.
The Universe does not judge."
~ Gary Zukov ~ Author of 'Seat Of The Soul'
The emotions of hatred eats away at us and on a spiritual level it attracts low-level entities like moths to a flame!
I have tried to bring my children up with this awareness and it seems to be working, because if I should ever be very vehement about something or someone who has done me a grave disservice, they remind ME what I have taught THEM!
I have also told them to avoid anyone who claims to have 'all the answers'. I truly believe nobody has all the answers while inhabiting the earth plane. As human beings we are limited in our knowing.
I only know that we are all connected.
All God's family, all 'Jock Tamson's Bairns' as they say in Scotland.
As such, what affects YOU affects ME.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should
~ Desiderata ~



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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. I have been a proud member of the ULC for many years and the Seminary since its inception.
The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training.
As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge selection of Universal Life Church  minister supplies. Since being ordained with the Universal Life Church for so many years and it's Seminary since the beginning, I've watch the huge change and growth that has continued to happen.
Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Universal Life Church

Contemplation
A commentary…

When we think about something, we are contemplating. Contemplating what to do next, what would be best, what course to follow. 

Contemplation is a most useful skill to develop--as we usually make the wisest choices from forethought.

Before I go to sleep each night, I spend some time reviewing what happened that day, and how I wish to proceed on the issues for the next day. Contemplation is a way to mentally houseclean the day's activities--and prepares the space in thought, for tomorrow's unseen situations.
We can also contemplate on qualities we wish to develop in ourselves. By assessing the pros and cons about a quality, we can determine if it will uplift our lives through making us a better person, Because, as we grow in consciousness, we become more conscious of the greater plan for our life in the world. We attain a more universal overview of life.

Contemplation serves as a clearing house in our mind. We bring out a situation for review, process it, and then pass it on into usefulness or discard it as unusable for us. Or maybe send it back into our memory storage to be brought forward at another time. 

Contemplation also buys us time to think over and digest new ideas that may come from outside sources--other people or the media. 

Contemplation gives us the time to allow a good solution to come to mind. If we are in a hurry or pressured to make a decision quickly, we might not instantly come up with the most useful answer. But if we instead say--I'll think that over and let you know later--tomorrow or next week or whatever future date we choose, then our mind will have time to digest, mull over the situation, and come up with the most workable solution.
As we contemplate we can take notes on ideas that come to mind. Writing down my ideas while contemplating helps me evaluate the best course to follow. I look over my notes and decide the pros and cons of each idea before making an important decision.
As we progress in upgrading our consciousness through sticking to the virtues and truths we have decided to follow, we will more quickly be able to make the best decision when called upon to decide spontaneously.
As we upgrade our consciousness
our conscious decisions become more spontaneously
for the best
Time spent in contemplation
uses our mind optimally
Stirs our thoughts and sifts out the dross
Leaving just the right answer for us
each time
 1999 Susan Kramer


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Saturday, November 13, 2010

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“How do I walk in Balance?” 
Invocation:  Welcome everyone. that is here, those seen and unseen.
It is important for all of us who are of like mind to join together and fellowship. Whether this is in meditation, prayer or sharing what we are called to share.
Today we are gathered here to explore the question,
“How do I actively Walk in Balance?”

Candle lighting   As you are saying this have, 3 candles that are set equal distances apart in the center of the room lit by a designated person.
have all participants be in a circle

As we begin tonight, go within yourself.
find your Sacred Center.  Allow Divine Creator to open your heart so you may hear that which is shared here tonight.
Allow the light of the Divine creator light you way and illuminate enlightenment for you as we explore a few concepts today

Prayer:   Skwanilawnu~Divine Creator~ Come and be with us today.
as I share what you have put upon my heart to say,
Open everyone’s heart, so they may receive what you have lead me to say.
Open everyone’s ears to hear clearly what you choose for them to have.
impart wholeness, wellness and a beautyway (Balance with all that is).
to all that are present and ready to receive at this time,
Bless each and everyone who has come,
Galaliga Wadan “I am greatful, Thank you!”

Sing   the Healing Song     
then hand out copy of the song and lead everyone in the song

Message:How do I walk in balance?

>HONOR, CREATOR, SELF, & OTHERS<

all of the sacred hoop of life is sacred!

all of THE sacred hoop of life is to be honored!

all of the sacred hoop of life is valued!
Handout:   The beauty way path
give back ground infor on term as you are handing out text
The beauty way path (handout)
from venerable dhyani ywahoo of the GWY nation

walk in beauty within one another

be attenative here and now


maintain a spiritual practice and moral and ethical framework of living

realize your voice as a treasure

sound is power
Chanting~~sound power~~prayer power

speak clearly


meditation with visualization and chanting
clairifies channels in the body
(this creates a Still Pool where our Nature is reflected & our thoughts race across).

With time Emotions will race across less.
Patterns become apparent and change can be facilitated.

have the courage to speak the truth

we energize “the Vision”
attract outcome through magnetization
(patterns of thought)

envisioning right action

through disciplined practice

Harmony is created!

harmonious relationship with sacred l

can attract

what will benefit all


actively cultivate thoughts of peace, harmony, AND GOOD relationship for all!
affirm the Life Force within ourselves

stand up for what we know is correct


by our thinking & speaking of ourselves in a postive manner we assist the beauty way path

Here are the principals of: walking in balance:
(KEEP IN MIND THE HANDOUT AS WE GO ALONG!)

·        honor creator:  of all things,
                                                            SELF & the creator in others
·        honor yourself: THE self within you the DIvine Creator of all, YOUR higher self that resides with the DIvine at all times.
·        honor others:     OTHERS sacred point of view,
                                                                                otheR's actions and their Higher self.
walk in beauty in all things!

~~how do i put these principals into action in my life? ~~

1.    HONOR CREATOR~set aside a space for an altar:
·        SET your environment
·        somewhere inside your home AND set up an area OUTSIDE

set aside quiet time FOR: you and The Divine
no matter how long that is; 10 MIN., AN HOUR,
OVER A CUP OF TEA!       get your thoughts CLEAR!
                         be; calm, still & listen
THEN SET ASIDE SACREDNESS: WITHIN YOUR DAILY LIFE
                             
SOFT SHOES, POSITIVE MUSIC, INCENSE TO SMELL,
               PICTURES OF DIVINE CREATOR--BESIDE A MIRROR
          or some where it will be seen often by you.
Ie: in the car, near your desk at work, or in your appointment book.

  1. HONOR SELF ~YOU ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE DIVINE! ~
SKWANILANU-“CREATOR OF BREATH AND LIFE”
**ABIDES WITHIN YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!**

·        TAKE PRIDE IN YOU--dO THINGS FOR YOURSELF
                    aN ELDER ONCE SAID,
                    HEAD UP, WALK TALL-PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE!”
·        dO THINGS FOR YOURSELF
bATH OR SAUNA, PUT PERFUME ON, fellowship here with us
     TAKE A WALK in the woods, A NAP; BUY YOURSELF A SOFT SWEATER.The point is DO SOMETHING FOR YOU, WHAT EVER THAT IS.

·        DRESS UP FOR YOU,
               IT DOES WONDERS FOR YOUR SELF ESTEEM.

DO THESE THINGS EACH DAY,
THIS HELPS TO REMIND YOU OF YOUR dIVINENESS!

  1. HONOR OTHERS:
EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE HAS A SACRED POINT OF vIEW & HAS A RIGHT     TO VOICE ITAND OR SHOW IT!
          HOWEVER, YOU CAN CHOOSE TO SEE;
ISSUES, OPINIONS VALUES   FROM DIFFENENT SIDE OF THE SAME CRYSTAL.

HERE IS A VISUALFOR YOU: A CRYSTAL HAS MANY FASCETS,
  SO DO PEOPLE WE BOTH HAVE DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW
          ALL ARE HONORED IN THE SACRED HOOP OF LIFE

                                WE ARE ALL ONE—SAWU

OfFEratory:  One time I was called to be of service to someone.  I wasn’t sure if they really had money to pay for my services so, I ask creator, “what should I do?”  Creator said to do the job and not to be concerNed with the MONETARY THAT My family and I would be taken care of.  Needless to say, BY having faith and doing what I was asked to do I was rewarded tenfold.

Concluding prayer: Divine Creator~ I pray that what I said today with your direction will assist all who we here.  May they all be blessed by walking in your beauty way,
in balance with all that is.
Galaliga Wadan~I am greatful, Thank you

IN CONCLUSION, BY HONORING
SKAWANILANU-“Divine CREATOR”
HONORING YOURSELF AND HONOR OTHERS,
YOU RESPECT
the SACRED HOOP OF LIFE
iN DOING THIS~

YOU WALK YOUR PATH IN BALANCE, AND IN BEAUTY!

Blessings upon you this day


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