Here’s an excerpt from the Isha Upanishad (a small chapter in these ancient scriptures that form the core of Hindu teachings). Mahatma Gandhi said that the Isha Upanishad contains the summit of human wisdom. The Self is one. Ever still, the Self is Swifter than thought, swifter than the senses. Though motionless, he outruns all pursuit.…
…the All-ness in the smallness Transcendence and Immanence – these are kind of imposing words to describe the mystery of God. “Transcendence” means beyond all limits, beyond anything we can experience or imagine, beyond comprehension. You could conceivably meditate upon the transcendence of God for a lifetime and get nowhere because you’re trying to know the…
Unity Principles and the teachings from Unity ministers’ books and sermons are nothing if not practical tools for daily living. Becoming a dyed-in-the-wool “Unitic” has been a catalyst for me to expand my thoughts on what I am capable of doing and being. My willingness to let go of many limiting thoughts has resulted…
by Anthony Antonecchia I understand the basic principles that connect all religions to be wonderfully woven through perennial wisdom and universal truths. In the heart of each path, I have encountered and experienced great oneness, loving-kindness, friendliness, benevolence, gratefulness, peace, joy, mercy, purity, and positivity. These unitive attributes are spiritual “spirit-jewels” which…
here’s looking at you, kid! I recently listened to a presentation by the visionary teacher (and Scotia, NY native) David Wilcock on Gaiam TV. [Amazing spiritual / new thought programming, not to mention about 300 yoga videos to choose from if you’re into that. Do the 30-day trial and thank me later. Now back to…
by Rev. Jim Fuller Summer is beautiful, as is fall; winter too holds its own beauty. Wherever we look there are many things to see and do, places to visit, books to read, movies to see, music to hear, restaurants to try. The pleasant distractions seem endless. In truth the possibilities for distracting ourselves are…
A Spiritual Writing Day Retreat with Sandy Wells Saturday, October 10, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Unity Church, 21 King Ave., Albany, NY (NOTE: This workshop replaces the fall retreat that was to be held in Niskayuna, NY) This workshop offers an opportunity to develop the active mind of writing using the contemplative atmosphere of…
blessed are the meek …for they ain’t no shrinkin’ violet In looking for a theme for this Sunday’s Multi-Faith Music & Meditation Service I settled on the virtue of humility (Funny, I just tried to capitalize it but it wouldn’t let me!). I had just attended our Course in Miracles group the previous evening and the…
by Heather Diddel I have talked with some of you about the stunning realization one of my friends had a while back about the amount of hunger right in our little upstate community. She was going to a meeting at a school in Schenectady ( but it could easily have been Albany or elsewhere), at…
by Roger Mock In another week I’ll be off with our extended family to the Finger Lakes. Well, just barely the Finger Lakes. We’ll be staying on Conesus Lake, the western most “finger”. It’s not one of the ones you remember from fourth grade geography. Last year I joked that it’s really more of a…