"In this unity of heaven and earth—the action of being incorporated—is the essence and origin of true agreement."
Sanford Baran: Do you ever hear the voice of spirit? I do.
Indeed, spirit does speak to us—a lot! It’s heard as there is sufficient attentiveness and substance to be aware of it, and intentionality is critical. The voice of spirit can be easily drowned out by mental chatter, stuff rattling around in consciousness, which can muffle and obscure our connection to this profound reality that speaks to us all the time.
Continue reading…"The same energy that is pushing forth leaves is activating new paths and ways of living through human minds and hearts."
Pamela Gray: It’s a wondrous time to be alive on earth, isn’t it? There’s so much appreciation and love for friends, true friends who share spiritual purpose. Those who administer their daily responsibilities with love, upliftment, and blessing are the ones who can be counted on, no matter the circumstances.
What a beautiful body of spiritual beings I see on the Zoom screen, along with those here who have met for a few days at the Krantz’s home. We’re connected to many others who are gathered in various spiritual groups as part of the divine mechanism at the Creator’s hand—all with this one purpose—to let love radiate.
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Photos – Pamela Gray
Music Composition – Pamela Gray, Suzanne Core and Peggy Gretsch
Vocals – Linda Baran
Piano Accompaniment – Crystal Lee
"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."
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.
Continue reading…"Essences of the whole are touched in the parts. What we're about is the collective body becoming conscious again of the One whose body it is."
Sanford Baran: These are exciting and exhilarating days. What we are about is nothing less than the complete unification of humankind in alignment with universal cause. We’re talking about the restoration of Man, the collective body, female and male, that is the rightful and trusted point of focus of the divine here on earth.
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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
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…"The true meaning of the word, perfect, is to do exactly what is required in the situation in which we find ourselves, as best we may, through our human equipment which we understand is not always totally up to par. We simply do the highest that can be done.”
US Ski Team - Copyright: 2019 Getty Images
As we gather for our Tone of Life meditation this morning it is good to stand together on higher ground and proclaim that all is well. We know this in our hearts even as we observe the ravages of war and other humanly instigated catastrophes causing much misery and suffering throughout the world. From the standpoint of human beings, yes, these are catastrophes and much cause for weeping and the gnashing of teeth. But from the perspective of Being, such turbulence doesn’t even register the tiniest of blips on the divine Richter scale.
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."
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…"Fine music is a translated condensation of a higher, physically inaudible realm. It is a beautiful and moving way the Word may be expressed and sounded in the world. "
Sanford Baran: I’d like to take a moment to consider the following thought: Our job is to create the world.
While this might sound like a tall order, it really isn’t because it’s a job that gets done in consciousness.
Simply put, we create the world by experiencing whatever comes to us through the lens of spirit. And in doing this our experiences are transformed, uplifted, purified into forms that spirit can use for its purposes.
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"Be embraced ye millions!
This kiss to the whole world!
Brothers! Above the canopy of stars
Surely a loving father dwells."
Sir Georg Solti with the score of Beethoven's Symphony #9
Welcome all. It is terrific to gather again in friendship and agreement to joyfully sound the tone together.
As many of you are probably aware, our dear friend John Amey passed away on July the 6th. For those who knew John he had a deep spiritual core, giving selflessly to serve a higher purpose. I would like to read a poem of his that speaks of his large and gentle spirit. It is entitled In Attunement.