Title: Joy Within

Gender: Female

Age: Ageless

Sun Sign: Virgo

Chinese Sign: Fire Dog

Location: Montana and Florida

Until last year I was an active Science of Mind Practitioner.  In case you're wondering what that is, practitioner Linda Watson wrote, ” In describing the role and work of a practitioner, I especially enjoy the word, beholder.  Practitioners are trained to gaze at life with a perception of wholeness, a consciousness that sees the integral goodness and perfection of all that is.  With a practitioner's unconditional positive regard, compassionate understanding and unwavering intent to behold one's highest self, healing occurs.”

I view the Science of Mind philosophy as the path that's brought me to where I am…not a box that confines me.  The Church of Religious Science (Spiritual Living) that teaches the Science of Mind philosophy is excellent and I'm grateful for all that it's taught me so my decision to step away is in no way critical.  But right now I'm on a leave of absence from my practitioner work while I wait for clarity on my next right step.  I have loved doing spiritual counseling however I'm trusting that this is a time for me to just “be” rather than “do.” 

My favorite SOM + Abraham-Hicks + Tao Te Ching + Eckhart Tolle and other enlightening discussion pod is:
http://pods.zaadz.com/living_metaphysics

I've been pursuing my personal spiritual path since around 1993…before I retired from the corporate world where I was a computer programmer, a technical manager and (very briefly) a certified information systems auditor (CISA.)

As a technical person, I used to think that the physical brain was the ONLY source of intelligence.  Then when my job was no longer fulfilling I was led to wonderful spiritual teachers through incredible synchronicity…and to my great surprise, I learned that the brain isn't the only intelligence we possess.  I learned that we are each inseparable from a benevolent over-arching intelligence, that's constantly available to everyone by entering the silence and turning within.

My spiritual mentors are from everywhere.  One of the reasons I have such respect for Science of Mind is that it's “open at the top”, clearly acknowledging that no one has the final answer…and that no religious dogma is a substitute for person spiritual insight and experience. 

I have great respect for other paths.  My husband (the fisherman) says that his church is his boat out on the water.  Our daughter, Terri has found spiritual nourishment in both Al-Anon and Buddhism.  We celebrate with her that she's gay.  We have a daughter of choice, Janell, who also lights our lives. 

Beginning in 2004, my husband and I have spent 6 months in Montana and 6 months in Florida every year.  Last year we stayed in Florida all year because my mom died . 

We're looking forward to the trip back to Montana this year, even though it's not something that our 3 (very spoiled) kitties will be happy about.  Somehow they just don't seem to enjoy the adventure of a trip across the country in a truck:)

I'm grateful that I found this community where I continually feel supported and uplifted. 

I'm happy to be part of the consciousness of Gaia and I feel the excitement reaching critical mass…uplifting the human condition, starting first within ourselves.

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