"Rightly each one of us is a creator, which we reveal in unique and fascinating ways in our daily affairs."
by Christina Pivarnik and Sanford Baran
Christina Pivarnik: Sanford and I are delighted to share this hour with you. Happy Father’s Day to you strong, nurturing men who provide fatherly guidance. But as we know, we are here to honor our Father within, our Creator, and to be in the presence of the One Who Dwells. It’s a great pleasure to be together, to gather in this holy place in collective celebration of our deepest love for our Beloved. How blessed we are to have this consciousness of clarity and purpose, knowing the divine part we play together in our daily moments.
Continue reading…"When a high quality of character is present, including selflessness and attunement with what is above, then a spark of understanding lights the mind and heart."
by Christina Pivarnik and Larry Krantz
Christina Pivarnik: It is always a joy to gather together in our true purpose, to bring forth radiance and love as a collective. Over the past few years, we’ve been participating in dialogues every other time we gather. During these times we’ve shared our hearts and the experiences of our daily lives to honor our deepest love for our Creator. There’s a fresh spirit of family that’s arisen among us—a new depth of love, laughter and lightness, welcoming all who gather to participate in this precious work we’ve come on earth to do. As a result, we’ve gotten to know one another better in our spiritual journeys together and the work we’re each doing to fulfill our spiritual mission. Such a gift!
Continue reading…"In angelic identity we don't need to try to love; we are love. We cannot help but love. In reality, loving one another is not a question; it's the answer."
by Christina Pivarnik and John Gray
Christina Pivarnik: It’s always such a pleasure to greet one another in the spirit of love for the One Most High. I look around at all your radiant faces and know that we’ve come together to share the fine substance of spiritual expression with one another as friends. What a joy! We are friends because of the agreement we share in spirit. So simple. Friendship in this sense is rich in substance and that’s something I think we each appreciate deeply.
Continue reading…"I find there's almost always a window into the minds of children and young adults that's open to illumination."
by Christina Pivarnik, Pamela Gray and Steve Ventola
Christina Pivarnik: It’s always a pleasure to be together. Yesterday was Earth Day, a time set apart to celebrate and take care of this beautiful planet where we live. Almost 200 countries participated in various activities. Launched in 1970, it’s considered the largest secular observance in the world with around a billion people participating, all with a focus on the earth. Think of that—a billion people, all focusing on nurturing and taking care of the earth. I find that very significant. In addition, national parks and many state parks offered a day without fees.
Continue reading…"The One I am produces exquisite art in all aspects of our lives, letting heavenly magic touch those in our worlds and encompass this blessed earth."
by Christina Pivarnik and Sanford Baran
Christina Pivarnik: It’s always a joy to be together! The images and music we just saw and heard are thanks to Gary Courtland-Miles—first his song called, “Love is Forever,” written and performed by him. And the second one we just heard with video, “Cosmic Cycles—An Homage to the Most High,” the music was also written and performed by him to accompany the video called “Cosmic Cycles.” He sought to describe the sounds of the creation of the universe of what is known as the Big Bang. The piece celebrates God’s magnificent creation and is a fitting beginning for our hour together sharing in the spirit of creativity and artistry.
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"I will honor all life,
wherever and in whatever form
it may dwell,
on Earth my home
and in the mansions of the stars."
The Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh
by Christina Pivarnik and Sanford Baran
Christina Pivarnik: It’s always a joy to gather together and to share the precious things of spirit. Sanford and I are delighted to offer a focus for today’s considerations.
Today is Father’s Day in at least a dozen countries, a day we honor the fathers and grandfathers who have raised children and continue to do so—even when the kids are adults—who not only show up, but love whole-heartedly, mentoring and nurturing. Some of you may not have offspring of your own, maybe you’re a stepfather, a dog dad or cat dad, or a father of gardens, farms and all living things of the natural world.
Continue reading…"What was, doesn’t seem to fit now in the same way. Traditions, beliefs, customs are all up for review, rightly so, because life is a continual flow."
Dawn's First Light
by Suzanne Core, Joyce Krantz and Christina Pivarnik
Suzanne Core: Good morning, everyone; and good afternoon and maybe good evening. It is a joy to be together, to shine the light together, into our worlds.
Two weeks ago, Bill Isaacs talked about stature and also about humility. His words on humility caught my ear. I want to speak a bit about stature and humility. The first thing I did was look up the word humility in the Bible. There are a number of places where the word appears, but my favorite are these words of the Master: “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest…. For my yoke is easy” and I’m carrying the light!
Continue reading…"...in honoring this fine quality of spirit in our animal friends, we very much honor the one spirit present everywhere throughout the whole."
By Sanford Baran and Christina Pivarnik
Sanford Baran: Leading up to our time together this morning, Christina and I had a working title in mind, All Creatures Great and Small. Just so you know, this will not be about the delightful English television series of the same name. Season 2, by the way, just started airing on PBS last weekend, and it’s been well worth the wait.
This morning the two of us are teaming up to honor and appreciate an aspect of creation that is quite magical, the kingdom of animals, which does of course include all manner of creatures great and small.
Continue reading…"Everything we do counts. It's an art to live a life of focused expression while being compassionate, joyful and gracious."
White Horse on the beach
by Christina Pivarnik and Larry Krantz
Christina Pivarnik: That was fun music, Sanford, so bright and lively. Thank you! It’s always a joy to spend this time with all of you, to give collective expression to the tone of life and to build fine substance together in a greater capacity than we may do individually. I’m honored when Larry invites me to share the hour with him—quite humbled in fact. It’s a privilege and my deepest pleasure to be able to bring focus to this precious time together.
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