by Charlene Proctor | Mar 12, 2013 | Positive Thinking
Change your outlook on change. This is ‘big picture’ thinking. While major upheavals in life can be challenging, you still need to view adversity as change, not as loss and failure. Humans develop resiliency through change, both physiologically and emotionally. It is... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Mar 5, 2013 | Joy
We manage our suffering rather than coming to terms with it and moving through it. Instead we manage our suffering. There will always be suffering. We suffer when we don’t fully live through the present moment, feel the pain of it (if there is pain) and embrace it. ... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Feb 25, 2013 | Affirmations
Grief From Loss My Heartache fills my entire body today, but I know the love I have for this person who has crossed over is far greater than my heartache. From this day forward, each time I feel my heart ache from the absence of this person, I will focus on the love... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Feb 7, 2013 | Spiritual Growth
Last weekend at Maryland Dancesport Championships, it occurred to me that most of the time we need to rely on faith to know we are supported and guided by the Divine. Lately, I’ve been doing my fair share of risky death drops, backbends, nosedives and dips at... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Jan 28, 2013 | Spiritual Growth
Although “enlightenment” means awakening to our God-self within, it is a word with a lot of nuances. It suggests that spirituality is a destination we reach after we achieve a state of spiritual wonder, or a reward for having trekked a specific number of times to... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Jan 4, 2013 | Joy
With the advent of the new year, I’m reflecting on all my experiences from the ballroom dance world. It was less about winning, more about dwelling in joy and gratitude, and learning to invite a spiritual exchange with the Divine. The purpose of the entire universe is... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Dec 6, 2012 | Spiritual Growth
Many people feel it is humble or saintly to diminish their capabilities and talents, but there are passages in the Bible that tell us otherwise. Because we are all unique and beautiful creations of the Divine, we should never ‘hide our light under a bushel basket.’ ... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Nov 18, 2012 | Spiritual Growth
Spiritual individuals who don’t identify with an institutional church tend to want to skip the religious labels. They might refer to themselves as “spiritual,” but not “religious,” because “spiritual” seems broader. As our concept of a global human community continues... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Nov 15, 2012 | Gratitude
As a special ‘Thank You’ to all our readers, I am giving away the Kindle version of The Women’s Book of Empowerment. Click on this link to receive the book within the next five days! It’s the time of year where we can reflect upon our experiences. The Oneness Gospel,... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Nov 1, 2012 | Spiritual Growth
The Divine Human is one who knows their True Self. The Divine self, or the antaryamin (Divine Indweller) is the higher self, or the god or realized self. It is the knowledge that we are unlimited because we can never be outside of All That Is. When we open up to this,... read more