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Wonder

Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

Ahhh to awaken in the morning with a sense of wonder … is there anything like it? We see it in the eyes of children. We see it in their approach of newness to everything. Do you remember what that was like?

When we approach things with wonder, we allow them to be whatever they truly are. We don’t have concrete opinions formed in our minds of what they are. With wonder we are open to seeing how God is expressing in every moment through every thing. Wonder keeps us in a . . . Read More Here: Wonder

Blindness

Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

Blindness can encompass much more than just whether or not we have physical sight. Often times those without physical sight are far more sensitive and actually “see” more than those of us blessed with the gift of sight. Sometimes those of us with physical sight are blind to so many things. We’re blind to the effect our actions have on others. We’re blind to the manner in which we speak to our loved ones. Sometimes we’re blind to the way others are being treated in our presence.

To overcome this blindness we . . . Read More Here: Blindness

Song

Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

Song … by its very nature almost impossible to describe in just mere words. You hear it in the lilt of all communication whether it be between people or within all aspects of nature. The birds, winds, whales and the waves all expressing their unique songs without giving it a second thought.

Today, let’s stop for a moment and give it a thought. What is your song like? Is it soothing and nurturing? Is it gentle and kind? If you were suddenly listening to yourself as if for the first time, what . . . Read More Here: Song

Kupuna

Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

We all have a lot to learn from our kupuna. This country bases a lot of importance on youth. As the years go by we see more and more focus geared toward the youthful. Often we see favoritism to youth based on the fact that they will one day be the new leaders. But the true leaders are our kupuna. They have walked before us. They carry knowledge we can only hope that through their sharing we will obtain a portion of. It is from the kupuna that the youth will learn . . . Read More Here: Kupuna

Prayer/Meditation

Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

So often people wonder how they can improve the bond between themselves and God. The quickest way to increase your connection with your Creator is through prayer and meditation.

Prayer is talking to God, or whatever the name is you’ve given to your Creator. Prayer does not have to be a formal combination of words given to you from any religious authority. It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. In actuality, some of the most powerful prayers are those that just flow out from your heart. Prayers are not always . . . Read More Here: Prayer/Meditation

Flexibility

Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

Have you ever stopped to wonder why some people struggle so much while others seem to breeze through life so easily? If you look closely, you’ll notice that those who rarely seem challenged possess something that the “strugglers” do not – flexibility.

When we are fixated on particular outcomes and they don’t happen just the way we think they should, we build up resistance. That’s where the struggle begins. Before you know it, you feel like you’re paddling up stream.

The art of being flexible requires that we let go of our . . . Read More Here: Flexibility

Wonder

Blindness

Song

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