VISION: A Center For Spiritual Living

Rev Patti "The F Word"

Betrayal blindsides us and attacks the illusion that we are in control of our lives. And as long as we hold onto the story of that betrayal, we will continue to feel angry and hurt.
Forgiveness does not release the other person for their part in the situation, it does not condone their behavior- it allows us to release it so we can be free to live without that story. It has nothing to do with the other person.

Peter Bolland "Your 3 Treasures"

Life is the great unfolding. It is ours to move into position with cooperative accord. Busy-ness leaves us isolated and removed from our connectedness and intuition.
Jesus said to love your enemy, because it`s impossible- it allows us to see the oneness in everyone.

William Aura "Playing for Change"

What one person can do, when they let the Universe move through them.
Life may take you in unexpected directions, but it leaves you with abilities and experiences you never expected.

Rev Patti "That Life was Service"

Why fit in, when we were born to stand out? We can`t live our lives to please others, to be what someone else expects of us. Our path is unique, and Spirit craves our uniqueness.
When we heal our woundedness, we inspire and serve others to rise up and do their work. We show that it can be done, and that life does go on from hurt, betrayal and pain and that we can be joyous.

Rev Patti "New Earth"

Our changing consciousness awakens a space for all. Nothing is personal in Spirit, it just is. When we value ourselves, we begin to see the value in others. We embrace the differences, and we lose the sense of separation.
The voice of the world tells us of lack, limit, danger and to beware the "other"- but we must stand in our Truth, to know of a greater reality than that of fear!

Rev Dr Kathy Hearn "The Path Remains the Same"

We are to love our lives entirely. Don`t dabble, indulge! Go deep. Discover where we are withholding our love from our own lives.
Release comparison and caring what others think- those are as worthless as guilt. Don`t be satisfied with the stories of others. We live the truth of our own being, and we find peace.

Rev Patti "Be The Change"

We each have gifts, creativity and intelligence that is uniquely ours. We are here to share our gifts, and participate in the flow of life. If we feel blocked or depressed or bored, the solution is service, to get into life. Right here/ right now. Not when we get over our issues- because that day will never happen.
We must challenge the story in our heads of our lack, our inability, our past failures. We don`t argue with that story- we replace it!

Rev Patti "All In"

We are the place where Spirit shows up as active kindness and compassion. We are here to change our world, just our corner of it. When we act from our highest convictions, we empower others to do the same, and like ripples in a pond, the transformation spreads.
God`s plan for your life is YOUR plan for your life. Once you commit and say: this is it, Spirit always says yes. Even if the conditions don`t reflect that now, they will change once we are all in for change.
Thank you Nadine and the band for the great music.

Rev Patti - "Work It"

By doing, we demonstrate our beliefs. We can talk all day, but nothing comes from that. A body apart from Spirit is dead, as Faith, apart from works is dead. We are called to act.
We can be outraged, horrified and pulled right off of our spiritual path by the things we see around us. But we must remember who we are: spirit in form. Perfect, whole and complete. Perfect meaning "lacking nothing", not flawless. We can have a human reaction, but then we return to Principle and trust, know and move. Nothing can stop us but us.

Rev Patti Paris - "Our True Nature"

Things that can`t be hidden long: the sun, the moon, the truth, and our true nature.