Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to linger in the feelings of appreciation. Appreciation is one of those energies that lift you up and help you to raise your vibration.

Appreciation is something that when shared makes everyone feel good. Appreciation requires nothing to change. Appreciation brings no confining feeling of obligation or expectation. It purely represents a feeling of being genuinely happy about something.

So, today on this Holiday of Thanksgiving here in the United States, I want to take a moment to tell you how   . . .   Read More Here: Happy Thanksgiving!]]> http://mekila.com/blog/938/happy-thanksgiving/ When times are challenging or I'm faced with a lot of new territory to traverse, I often call upon my animal pals to give me a hand in making my journey easier.

This assistance might come in the energetic sharing of traits or characteristics possessed by a unique animal. This energetic sharing and assistance is usually the result of a direct inquiry on my part. In some aspect of my life I am wanting a boost in a certain area so I will reach out energetically to the animal that naturally possesses the trait or characteristic I am looking   . . .   Read More Here: How Keen Is YOUR Eyesight?]]> http://mekila.com/blog/933/how-keen-is-your-eyesight/ Today the Synergy with MeKila Show focussed on the topic of being in Synergy with Awareness. If you missed it, you can listen to the replay here.

One of the best things you can do for yourself in the midst of all of the rapidly changing energies currently at play is to increase your level of awareness.

Messages from our Higher Consciousness or the Source Energy part of ourselves are all around us. They come from all directions and through many different messengers. We often miss them because we are not openly conscious and aware.

We are constantly asking   . . .   Read More Here: Awareness]]> http://mekila.com/blog/925/awareness/ I often encourage you to be selective in the things that you allow into your awareness. I do this because as you allow things to enter your awareness, they bring into your experience the activation of the level of vibration contained within them.

When they're of a low vibration? Not so much.

Allowing lower vibrational energy into your awareness brings along the experience of MORE of that type of energy … just the same as allowing in HIGHER vibrational energy will bring along more of   . . .   Read More Here: Show Me The Good Stuff]]> http://mekila.com/blog/879/show-me-the-good-stuff/ I LOVE the energies that are flooding the planet these days! There are visual and visceral evidences of these energies everywhere! FINALLY we are breaking free from the energetic restraints that have held people shy of their true expressions for FAR TOO LONG! Let’s hold energetic hands across the planet and WILL the momentum of freedom and peace to pick up. The time has come for true freedom. Individually AND collectively – on all levels.

Please resist the temptation to latch onto “how bad things are” … even if you find yourself right in   . . .   Read More Here: Synergy With MeKila Radio Show]]> http://mekila.com/blog/540/synergy-with-mekila-radio-show/   . . .   Read More Here: International Peace Day – September 21]]> http://mekila.com/blog/415/international-peace-day-september-21/   . . .   Read More Here: Return From Internet Hiatus]]> http://mekila.com/blog/290/return-from-internet-hiatus/ Winter Solstice Sunset Kauai 2009

Aloha Dear Friends,

What a beautiful day we had here on Kauai! Although it marked the shortest day of the year for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it was nonetheless a fabulous expression of Light. The above photo was taken as my husband and I enjoyed the sunset in honor of the Winter Solstice.

The word solstice literally means the “sun stops” … at both the Winter and Summer Solstice, the sun stops … and begins its journey back the other way. On the Winter Solstice, for those of us in   . . .   Read More Here: Winter Solstice 2009]]> http://mekila.com/blog/253/winter-solstice-2009/ Aloha and Thank You in advance for any energy you can lend to this urgent request.

The brother of a dear friend of mine is in urgent need of our energetic assistance. Although he has cancer, he had been feeling great so he traveled to South Africa (from Montana) to experience a life long dream. He successfully accomplished his goal and was very happy. The day after accomplishing this goal he became ill and thought it was an infection. Unfortunately, the cancer has spread to his brain and he is now in very, very bad shape.

He is in   . . .   Read More Here: Urgent Prayer & Positive Energy Request]]> http://mekila.com/blog/235/urgent-prayer-postive-energy-request/

Released just yesterday and already a #1 Best Seller in Three Different Categories!

Overcomers, Inc., compiled by Lynne Klippel, gives readers the knowledge and emotional resilience necessary to face even the most challenging times by sharing unique, inspiring stories of triumph and fortitude.

Overcomers, Inc. is a beautifully crafted anthology of 38 seemingly hard luck stories that pleasantly surprise the reader at every turn. You are drawn into each person’s story with the wonder of a child. How WILL they pull themselves out of THIS one victoriously? How on God’s green Earth will   . . .   Read More Here: Overcomers, Inc., True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration]]> http://mekila.com/blog/205/overcomers-inc-true-stories-of-hope-courage-and-inspiration/ Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

The topic of animals is truly a tough one because it’s one that carries with it a heavy dichotomy. Science believes that humans are included in the animal kingdom yet many religions consider humans superior and animals “lowly.” Most are of the belief that humans are the most intelligent beings on earth but can they be so sure? We’re the only beings that put our own in cages. When you observe animals in their natural environment, there seems to be instinctual understanding of what’s acceptable and what is not within each unique   . . .   Read More Here: Animals]]> http://mekila.com/blog/13/animals/ Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

The only real possessions we own are what we “came in with.” Haven’t we all heard that? What does that mean, really? Does it mean that it’s wrong to enjoy the material things in life? Does it mean that nobody really owns anything anyway?

As we move through life we become so attached to our “things” – our cars, our homes, our bodies, together with all the little things that go with each. Often we mistakenly take on similar attitudes of attachment to the people in our lives – our friends, our   . . .   Read More Here: The Body]]> http://mekila.com/blog/125/the-body/ Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

The only real possessions we own are what we “came in with.” Haven’t we all heard that? What does that mean, really? Does it mean that it’s wrong to enjoy the material things in life? Does it mean that nobody really owns anything anyway?

As we move through life we become so attached to our “things” – our cars, our homes, our bodies, together with all the little things that go with each. Often we mistakenly take on similar attitudes of attachment to the people in our lives – our friends, our   . . .   Read More Here: Possessions]]> http://mekila.com/blog/122/possessions/ Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

Life is education. As long as we’re still learning, we’re still being educated. The moment we stop learning, we stop living.

The single most powerful thing we can do to keep our mind active and alert is to keep learning new things. We need to keep exercising the brain. Learning keeps our brains active by creating new neuro pathways. These new neuro pathways keep the brain alive and active. When you stop learning you quit exercising the brain and stop generating the electricity you need to run that marvelous computer between your   . . .   Read More Here: Education]]> http://mekila.com/blog/310/education/ Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

Integrity is something that we each define for ourselves. Your sense of integrity can not be determined by someone else any more than you can say what someone else’s integrity might look like. It’s a set of moral values that we’ve decided are in alignment with our core beliefs about ourselves and others.

When we act in accordance with those values, we’re said to be acting in integrity. When we act in contrast to those core values and beliefs, we are no longer in our integrity.

Taking it up to an even   . . .   Read More Here: Integrity]]> http://mekila.com/blog/116/integrity/ Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

When you think of energy, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Chances are your answer wasn’t ‘accountability.’ Wouldn’t it be nice if that truly was the first thing that came to most of our minds? Let’s face it, day in and day out we all expend energy. Every single thing we do requires energy. The thoughts we allow to flow through our minds are powered by energy. The act of looking at something and seeing it requires energy to do so. There simply is not a single thing that   . . .   Read More Here: Accountability]]> http://mekila.com/blog/113/accountability/ 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]]> http://mekila.com/blog/110/wonder/ 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]]> http://mekila.com/blog/106/blindness/ 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]]> http://mekila.com/blog/103/song/ 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]]> http://mekila.com/blog/99/kupuna/ 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]]> http://mekila.com/blog/94/prayermeditation/ 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]]> http://mekila.com/blog/90/flexibility/ Rev. Rita MeKila Herring Universal Brotherhood Movement

The dictionary on my Mac has two definitions for perseverance: ”1. steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success, 2. Theology: continuance in a state of grace leading finally to a state of glory.”

I’ve never liked the word perseverance …. it sounds so severe – although steadfastness is much more enticing and inviting. Sometimes drumming up enough energy to be steadfast is just as challenging. Still, our successes in life are truly attributed to that ability within us to do just that … trudge through the muddy, challenging   . . .   Read More Here: Perseverance]]> http://mekila.com/blog/86/perseverance/ Rev. Rita “MeKila” Herring Eclectic Minister in Kekaha

Oh my goodness – humor. Could we live without it? I don’t think so. Humor, as they say, is the best medicine.

Humor is very similar in nature to that of gratitude which we talked about last week. Humor is another of those precious gifts that we’ve been given to “snap us out of it.” Can you laugh, truly laugh when you’re angry? No, the two cannot reside in the same instant any more than darkness can exist when you turn on a light.

We’ve heard, through the ages, that it   . . .   Read More Here: Humor]]> http://mekila.com/blog/66/humor/ Rev. Rita “MeKila” Herring Eclectic Minister in Kekaha

Aloha ALL, Mahalo for this opportunity to share a few moments of precious time together.

Each day we’re given a chance to decide whether we’re going to generate positive energy or negative energy out into the world. By our thoughts, words and deeds we generate this energy. Yes, even the thoughts we have seemingly in the privacy of our minds, are generating energy to be shared with ALL. When we worry, the energy goes out to be shared with ALL. When we’re happy and joy-filled, the energy goes out to ALL.   . . .   Read More Here: Gratitude]]> http://mekila.com/blog/56/gratitude/ Gosh! Aren’t we just tyrannical with ourselves? Don’t we just think we can do SO much?

The truth is we can … but we don’t have to be mean to ourselves in the process. AND, we don’t have to do it ALL in two seconds.

Part of learning to nurture ourselves and being supportive of ourselves is to realize that little things make a big difference. If we’re looking at making big changes in our lives, it’s not necessary to do so all at once. In fact, attempting to do so sometimes has a tendency to burn us out   . . .   Read More Here: Little Things Make a Big Difference]]> http://mekila.com/blog/9/little-things-make-a-big-difference/ Rejuvenate. Seems so easy. Seems essential. Yet, it’s also something we tend to dismiss. “I’ll get to it when I get to it,” we say.

In reality, taking time to rejuvenate is as important to our vitality as eating or breathing. Sure, we can deny it … and we can run ourselves ragged … but that’s not vitality, is it?

Did you ever notice how much easier it is to make decisions when you’re well rested? Or how solutions seem so obvious. Conversely, how easy is it to decide even the small things when you’re worn out   . . .   Read More Here: Rejuvenate]]> http://mekila.com/blog/8/rejuvenate/ Today let’s chat a bit about the second part of my mantra for 2008: Create.

For those of you who know me, you know that I’m a long time proponent of co-creating with God. I believe that we are creating with each and every thought we have. That our existence is formed through our ability to be conscious of what we’re thinking about. Now if you’re saying to me, “It can’t be that simple.” Then I can almost bet you’re also unaware of most of the thoughts that you have in any given day. If you truly monitored   . . .   Read More Here: Create]]> http://mekila.com/blog/309/create/ Yesterday I shared with you my mantra for 2008: Integrate, Create and Rejuvenate … in 2008.

Today I’d like to chat a bit about the first of that trilogy of focus for this upcoming year — Integrate.

We have been searching for truth our whole lives … quite probably throughout MANY lives. Throughout our travels, we found truths here and there and tucked them into our pockets. This year, more than any other, we’re being asked to truly integrate those things we’ve deemed “our truths.” Integrating them by becoming them. With our every thought, with our every   . . .   Read More Here: Integrate]]> http://mekila.com/blog/308/integrate/ There are SO many things I want to focus on as I excitedly plan this new year. Narrowing it down is not an easy task. Still, I tend to spread myself too thin (which, in my case, is funny) and in the interest of continuing my education in being gentle with myself I’ve decided to pick three.

We’re living in such extraordinary times, aren’t we? I’m thrilled at the showings of rising consciousness beaming forth from points all around the globe! I love that people as a species are finally searching for their own truths. I feel the increasing   . . .   Read More Here: Integrate, Create, and Rejuvenate … in 2008]]> http://mekila.com/blog/307/rest-create-and-rejuvenate-in-2008/