We're often much harder on ourselves than we are on other people. Think about how you speak to yourself, and what you expect from your own performance in life, at work, with friends, colleagues and loved ones. In contrast, imagine a friend or loved one in the same situation and compare how empathetic, supportive and understanding you would be and how easy it would be to suggest self-care and rest. We never do that for ourselves, and it's critical.
Read MoreMost truths are subjective, personal and relative. We believe strongly in our own truths but they should be open to change if we've got stuff wrong.
The only absolute Truth that exists is the First Truth and it trumps every other truth out there. If my truths deny equality or personhood to another, my truth is false. If my truth makes one group of people more valuable than another, my truth is false. If my truth is that monogamy works best for me in my life, then that is my truth. If Edwards truth is that polyamory works best for him in his life, than that's his truth - and both those truths can exist at the same time.
Read MoreThe truth is the courageous path.
It takes strength and heart to learn our truth and not shy away from it. It take strength and heart to go out into the world and hold our truth out for the world. It is the path of strength.
Read MoreEverything is ONE and LOVED unconditionally. Forever. This is the First Truth. Is it Loving and Inclusive? This is the only thing that is true and real. Refer back to this truth when in conflict. It will never steer you wrong.
Read MoreDo you remember the actual living dreams and beliefs of your unlimited child self? They are a goldmine of truth and an ancient pathway for your spiritual adult self.
Read MoreWhen we’re committed to walking a spiritual path, we’ve got to dismantle a lot of garbage myths and lies that get in the way of connecting to our own spiritual truth.
Read MoreI experienced a mystical event that totally changed my life and everything that I thought was important. This is the story of why I’m building The Church of Beloved Presence.
Read MoreWelcome to The Church of Beloved Presence Podcast. This is the intro that explains what we’re doing here and what you can expect to find here going forward.
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