School Safety and Peace

School Safety and Peace

 Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a Spiritual Being, as a loving Being.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the Laws of safety and peace.

I continuously engage and put people first.

I feel protected from harm and other non-desirable outcomes.

I control all recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.

I am free from the risk of injury, danger or loss.

I feel safe in expressing my unique point of view.

I live in harmony with the absence of hostility

I live without conflict and in freedom from fear of violence between individuals and individual social groups.

I live in a state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony.

The absence of conflict is enough to bring peace to my heart.

I am able to resolve conflict without violence.

I work together with others to improve the quality of our lives.

I live in freedom from fear of violence.

I have the courage and capacity to change—and to lead change.

I take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty.

I believe a vital expression of love is to fervently pray for peace for the entire world, especially for those affected by difficult circumstances.

So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own self-empowerment, for love, for peace, for safety, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is. Amen.

 

School shootings in 2018:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/02/us/school-shootings-2018-list-trnd/index.html

 

School gun tragedies occurred since the beginning of 2018 in: TX, CA, FL, MO, NY, MD, AL, MS, MI, VA, GA, TN, KY, NC and IN.

 

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

 

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5/26/18 # School Safety and Peace

Solving Homelessness

Solving Homelessness

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a Spiritual Being, As a loving Being.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all.

As I align myself with the consciousness of compassion.

 I set an intention of promoting safety and security in my community.

I envision universal education, employment, personal security, and affordable housing.

I am open to the idea of supportive housing that includes services that address mental health, disability, substance abuse as well as other issues.

I am open to an Interfaith Alliance that co-develops tiny home villages, using church lands, crowdfunding, governmental grants, and private grants.

I affirm that each city sees the value and quickly approves unique zoning permits for each village.

I replace fear with faith and disagreement with agreement.

I believe that urban faith communities help solve homelessness with the recognition that tiny home villages occupy just one-third of an acre.

I support the idea that Interfaith Alliances solve homelessness by getting this idea in front of hundreds of congregations.

I understand that we are all in this together for the safety, health and well-being of our community.

I appreciate the value of every individual to the completeness of the whole.

I am able to handle tension in life-giving ways.

I have a sense of my own personal value to the whole.

I have the capacity to create community.

I am able to discuss difficult issues around religion, sexuality, public policy, housing and political climate with grace.

I embrace race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality and housing status, with income and wealth inequality by recognizing and helping to create a more equitable and just society.

I have a deep knowing that God is within me and is always with me in my life.

I envision a broad, inclusive vision of the world with flexibility in considering other points of view.

I embrace a generous sharing of resources.

I remain flexible and adaptable.

And with the spirit of oneness, I seek to make this world a better place.

So, it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own sense of peace, love,  kindness and  compassion in my life.

And so it is.

Amen

 

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, May 2018.)

 “Tackling Homelessness: One Community’s Response” by Morgan Smith

 (This prayer is available on Dial-a-Thought from May 2-5, 2018 by dialing 707 544-5423)

 

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4/27/2018 # Solving Homelessness

Celebrating the Earth

Celebrating the Earth

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a Spiritual Being. As a Loving Being.

I affirm that we all come from this one Source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I now speak my word for myself and for all.

As I align myself with Spirit in Nature.

I resolve to get out in nature and explore a corner of the earth that I have not visited before.

I join more than one billion people in one hundred and ninety-two countries, who now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world, Earth Day.

I acknowledge the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit.

I see environmental rights as human rights.

I resolve to do right by our youth by making sure that the Earth we are given is habitable.

I honor water reclamation plants and material recovery facilities.

I not only see America as the land of the red, white and blue, but also the land of the green.

I acknowledge in ways big and small, that Americans in all fifty states are finding inventive solutions to make the environment and sustainability a part of their lives on Earth Day and every day.

I surround myself with the energy of Nature.

I recognize, respect and protect the interconnected energy that exists with Nature.

I make time to be in Nature.

I appreciate that plants provide me with oxygen, while pulling carbon dioxide and pollutants from my air.

And, I recognize that the beauty of Nature brings me peace.

So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for the Beauty, the Peace, the Joy and the purity of air that Nature provides in my life.

And so it is.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

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4/20/2018 # Celebrating the Earth

Love as Safety

                                                                                                                                                                                            

Love As Safety

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a Spiritual Being, as a Loving Being.

 This universe is the glory of God. It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

 I now speak my word for myself and all,

As I align myself with Spiritual Law of Love.

I commit to the unique journey that turns the problems and conflicts that inevitably arise in relationships into opportunities for deeper connection.

 I release unnecessary habits of violating other groups, individuals and unwanted parts of my own being.

 I leave the fortress of aversive judgment, and enter the unexplored realm of my embodied being and encircling this life with love.

 I commit to knowing and revealing myself, and release the need to hide, protect, or defend – or to blame others.

 Together, we pull on a thread that promises to unravel all the layers of protection that keep us isolated and disconnected.

 I imagine being so undefended that I have no need to pretend, cover up, or arm myself against perceived threats.

I imagine being free to love and express my heart without fear.

I explore a new kind of love, a love that is not burdened by the host of selves that are designed to keep us safe and separate from each other.

 I find a way to cut through personal differences with others and reach that direct, unmediated, heart-to-heart connection that can only occur when my heart is undefended.

I choose the transformative path that guides me beyond close, companion-based partnerships toward intimate relationships, where each moment is a fresh, spontaneous expression of who I genuinely am.

 Part of my process is to unlearn old learning that no longer serves me.

 In order for me to move forward in my life, I make room for new ideas and discard what is no longer a truth for me.

 I now embrace ideas that develop my individualization in the Allness of Life.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness

For my own self-learning, for safety in love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

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4/9/2018 # Love as Safety

Being Humble on April fool’s Day

Being Humble on April fool’s Day

There is only one mind, there is only one source, and there is only one life. That is life as a Spiritual Being, as a loving being.

 This universe is the glory of God.  It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation. It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all.

 I am here to serve others and be here for their good as well as my own.

I have a realistic appreciation of my own great strengths, but also of my weaknesses.

 I make the effort to walk in the shoes of others, and invite them to walk in mine.

I affirm that I am able to easily and effortlessly resolve conflict and embarrassment.  I allow myself to be humble and teachable.  I have nothing to defend and much to gain by resolving conflict. I release my pride.

  I know that others are naturally warm.  I appreciate their efforts, and  I feel safe in their presence.

 I am courteously respectful of others, as I place my faith and trust in Spirit. I choose to be humble and teachable. I release my pride, knowing that it is just a cover for my own insecurity.  I am perfectly safe to do so. 

 I build my relationship with others on a solid foundation. I am surrounded by protective, warm and friendly associates.  And, I feel peace, joy, abundance, comfort and prosperity from them. 

 My associates emit all kinds of positive energy. I am completely protected and blessed by Spirit.

 It is with overwhelming thankfulness that I accept the truth that Spirit expresses through me and through all others. And, this expression realizes the greatest amount of Good, love, abundance, joy, beauty and peace.

 With a grateful heart, I release my Word into the action of the Law to be manifest in form as it is already known in mind.

 And so it is. Amen

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

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 3/23/2018 # Humility on April fool’s Day

Growing Through Adversity

Growing Through Adversity

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual Being, as a loving Being.

I affirm that we all come from this one Source.

We are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the Law of growth.

When I find myself in foreign territory, I summon help from a greater power,

Allowing a higher presence to reassure me, guide me and stay the course with me.

I release fear and any long-held self-sabotaging beliefs and emotional reactions.

I realize that the solutions and possibilities available to me are limitless.

I step into my power, when I build a self-worth that cannot be eroded by another person’s opinion or judgment.

I place more importance on being genuine than fitting in.

I choose thoughts that are positive.

I choose high-frequency thoughts of love, gratitude and inspiration.

I release limiting beliefs and negative self-talk.

I allow my own full expression.

In the core of my heart space, I realize that I am always safe and always loved.

I accept that the Universe is operating for my greatest good, in a world in which I am a co-creator.

My life is filled with the divine expression of health and happiness.

I look forward to each day as I pursue a vision for my life.

So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness

For my own self-empowerment, for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is. Amen.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

 (Based on article in SOM Magazine, March 2018 entitled “Growing Through Adversity” by Linda Dierks.)

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3/7/2018 # Growing Through Adversity

Racial Justice

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Racial Justice

There is only one mind, God.

There is only one source, God.

There is only one life,

And that is life as a Spiritual Being, as a Loving Being.

 

This universe is the glory of God.

It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me

And every individual is inseparably one with the infinite presence and power.

We all come from the same source.

 

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I activate the Law of justice.

I believe that I am judged by the content of my character.

I strive for a world where all oppressive chains are removed.

I affirm that we are all fighting for recognition as free humans in society.

My world is as big as I make it.

Taken in my totality, I transcend questions of race, gender, religion, age, wealth or appearance.

On a level playing field, the chains of injustice are removed.

I am my soul, and I allow my soul to evolve.

 With a grateful heart, I express overwhelming thankfulness

For more justice, more love, more joy and more power in my life

As I release my word into the action of the Law to be manifest in form as it is already know in mind.

And so it is. Amen

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

 

 (Based on book by Janet Cheatham Bell entitled “Famous Black Quotations”)

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2/25/2018 # Racial Justice

Florida Shooting Victims

Florida Shooting Victims

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

 It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

 There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

 And that is life as a Spiritual Being, as a Loving Being.

 This universe is the glory of God. It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

 It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and we are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

 As I align myself with the principle of compassion for the Florida shooting victims.

I affirm that I live in a community where the humblest and the weakest person can enjoy the highest civil, economic and social rights as the most powerful possess.

I affirm that the cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.

I acknowledge that a friend encourages my voice and my right to grow.

I affirm that justice everywhere is a threat to injustice anywhere.

I strive to make submission to violence difficult for those who may attempt it.

I seek to equip every child, youth, churchgoer, and any other possible victim with the cultural armor of meaning, faith and love.

I seek freedom from fear for all,

And I resist any attempt to diminish individual power.

 I let this recognition flow through my entire consciousness.

 I let it reach down into the very depths of my being.

 I rejoice in this realization, knowing that I possess the vitality of the Infinite.

 I accept an awakened consciousness in every moment of my life.

 I trust myself, the process and God.

 I place my reliance in the Power, the Presence and the Perfection of God.

 So, it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for peace, meaning, faith and love for the victims of the Florida shootings.

 And so it is. Amen.

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on book by Janet Cheatham Bell entitled “Famous Black Quotations”)

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2/16/2018 # Florida Shooting Victims

Passion

PASSION

There is only one mind, God.

There is only one source, God.

There is only one life,

And that is life as a Spiritual Being, as a Loving Being.

 

This universe is the glory of God.

It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me

And every individual is inseparably one with the infinite presence and power.

 

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I activate the Law of Passion.

 

I affirm that passion is what the sun feels for the earth,

And passion is what Spirit feels for me.

Passion is the gesture, the embrace, the exchange, the risk, the reach, the smile, the kiss, the power, the gift, and the thoughtfulness of God.

I wake up every morning exhilarated and go to bed saying thank you for the gift of this incredible day.

Passion is intoxicating, invigorating, soothing and sensuous, magical and mystical.

I release self-abuse, self-loathing, self-deception, self-pity, self-serving, and self-immolation.

I know that I was conceived in passion, born in passion and die in passion.

Living in the moment keeps me close to God.

I am my soul, and I allow my soul to evolve.

 

With a grateful heart, I express overwhelming thankfulness

For more passion, more love, more joy and more power in my life

As I release my word into the action of the Law.

And so it is. Amen

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on book by Sarah Ban Breathnach entitled “Something More -Excavating Your Authentic Self”)

 

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2/9/2018 # Passion

Heaven within Me

Heaven within Me

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a Spiritual Being, as a Loving Being.

This universe is the glory of God. It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and we are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the purpose of the Universe.

 I realize that there is a Divine Presence at the center of my being.

I let this recognition flow through my entire consciousness.

I let it reach down into the very depths of my being.

I rejoice in this realization, knowing that I possess the vitality of the Infinite. 

I accept an awakened consciousness in every moment of my life.

I trust myself, the process and God.

I release any preconceived outcomes, goals, ideas or intended destinations, as I claim that we are all in the right place at the right time, right now.

I trust that divine wisdom is guiding me to the highest and best possible experience.

I know that there is a Presence and a perfect Law irresistibly drawing into my experience everything which makes life happy and worthwhile.

I place my reliance in the Power, the Presence and the Perfection of God.

So, it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own health, happiness, prosperity, power and progress in my life.

And so it is. Amen.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

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 2/2/2018 # Heaven within Me