Shine

Today's quote "The possibility of the new heavens and the new earth is wrapped in every act of life." ~Imelda Shanklin,

Affirmation: I am full of possibilities!

Song: Shine by Collective Soul.

So, what do you think? what does a new heaven mean to you?

In the moment

Howdy folks!
Today was Troy's first time facilitating, good job Troy!

Quote: "The art of life is to live in the present moment, and to make that moment as perfect as we can by the realization that we are the Instruments and expression of God Himself." ~Emmet Fox

I live in the moment!

Song: Alive by the Beastie Boys (how's that for variety!)

Words of Power

Thanks to Terry M for facilitating today!

Our quote: "When one understands the power of words spoken in spiritual consciousness the results are in fulfillment of divine law." ~Charles Fillmore, Keep a True Lent

I speak words of power and fulfill divine law

Our song was "It's a good life" on a Brian Buffini CD but we don't know who the artist is, if anyone knows, holler!

Have a great week!

World Day of Prayer

Happy World Day of Prayer!
Today we had Sacred Circle at a special time (2:30) to allow everyone to attend the student's 11 service. We held our festivities outside and it was an absolutely beautiful day.

Our wiggle song was 'Love Train' by the O'Jays and yes, a love train did happen


Our quote: "There is no separation in love. We are always one with God and one with those we love." May Rowland, The Magic of the Word

Affirmation: I am one with those I love and those with whom I pray.

Along with the Unity Village crowd, we were blessed by participants of the Spanish Retreat and Members of Unity of Omaha.

So what does this mean to you?

I feel so blessed to spend this time with all of you.
Rachel

Sacred Circles

Today Ken Daigle was our facilitator and we brought drums and other fun instruments to play during wiggle time.

Wiggle music was Avulekile Amasango by Soweto Gospel Choir

Quote: "Know thyself; know who and what you are, where you came from, what you are doing here, and where you are going. If you want to know all this, meditate on the I AM." ~Charles Fillmore

I step forward to do the things that must be done by me!

Kingdom Within

Today's Sacred Circle was blessed with the presence of Norma Rosado's SEE prayer class. And you could feel the energy!

Our quote:
"The Kingdom of God is within you! The key is acknowledgment, or affirmation." --Myrtle Fillmore
(and today is Myrtle's birthday :)

Affirmation: I overflow with life, love and wisdom.

Song: Express Yourself, by Black Eyed Peas
Also played: Peace, Love and Happiness, by G. Love & Special Sauce, Beautiful Day, by U2, and Yes We Can! by Brian McKnight

So, tell us how you acknowledge the Kingdom of God in YOU...

Harmony

Hi friends,
Today we had the great pleasure of having two guest musicians bless us with their music. Mark Welch and LeRoy White played a fun little jam they created on the spot for Sacred Circle.

Our quote was "Our body is now tuned to the divine harmony; we shall find the keynote by listening in the silence to the singing soul." ~Charles Fillmore

Affirmation: I live in harmony with my soul.

You can find LeRoy at www.leroywhite.com

Mark's website is www.musicbymarkwelch.com

for you Kansas City folk, Mark is doing a concert Saturday (the 25th) at Your Wellness Connection, 7410 Switzer St, Shawnee, KS. 6:30pm.
Check it out!

So friends, what brings harmony to your soul?

Unlimited

Today our theme was about being unlimited.

Quote "To dwell in mind upon your seeming limitations only prolongs their stay and makes your progress slow." Charles Fillmore in Prosperity

Affirmation: I am unlimited!

Song: Defying gravity by Idina Menzel (from Wicked)

So friends, how are you unlimited? what limitations do you dwell on?

Maryellen did a great job facilitating us today.

The quote is "Joy belongs to you, whether you know it or not. It is yours now, to discover, to use, to exercise, and to bring into expression." Mary L. Kupferle, God Will See You Through

Affirmation: I bring joy into every area of my life.

Wiggle song: "I choose Joy" by Teri Wilder
Closing song: "Bridge over Troubled Water" Jason and deMarco

So what do you think about joy?

being real

Welcome to our new facilitator Ted, (known as Dean Ted around campus)

Quote: "It seems to me that once we affirm the activity of God in our life, all we can do is hold on, because we are going for a ride into reality, the real part of our being." ~ J. Sig Paulson

Affirmation: Today I choose to be the Real me.

Wiggle song: To Be Real by Cheryl Lynn

How are you real? how would you like to be more real?

Faith

Today's Facilitator was the Rev. Paul Hasselbeck

Quote "An understanding faith functions from Principle. It is based on the knowledge of Truth. It understands the law of mind action. Therefore, it has great strength." Charles Fillmore, Dynamics for Living

I faithfully create what I desire

Our wiggle song was India Airie There's Hope

Unification with all

Today's wiggle song/video is from
http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/
go and watch the video, it's fantastic. Oh, and if anyone reading this knows how to put the video in this post, please tell me, I tried and failed.

While you are on the site, go to the FAQ and check out the lyrics for the song, they are pretty cool too.

"The feeling of our unification with all of creation is love." J.Sig Paulson and Rick Dickerson Revelation: the book of Unity

Affirmation: I am love in action!

What do you think? Do you feel unification with all creation? what does the video mean to you?

born anew

"when one is born anew into the Christ consciousness all things are made clear." Charles Fillmore, Mysteries of John

I am reborn in this moment.

Our song was "Standing outside the Fire" by Garth Brooks.

What does it mean to be born anew? What does it mean to stand outside or inside the fire?

Prayer

Thanks to our fabulous facilitator Ned, and DJ Lauren today.

the quote: "Sometimes the answer to prayer is not that it changes life, but that changes you." James Dillet Freeman

Affirmation I turn and face the change.

We danced to Revolution by Rascal Flatts

So folks, what do you think?

Thankful

Today we had the lovely Terry Murray as our facilitator.

"...praise and give thanks for the new self-manifesting God of abundance fulfilling every desire of your heart." Charles and Cora Fillmore, Teach us to Pray

Affirmation: The resources of Spirit are beyond our highest flights of imagination!

Song: Thank You by Ginger Curry

What are you thankful for today? What do you think of today's quote?

Life is a highway

Another fabulous week of sacred circle!
This time we welcomed the most recent group of people here for Skills Demonstration Seminar (the last step before becoming a licensed Unity teacher).

Our wiggle music was "life is a highway"

Quote: "God, as the great creative principle of the universe, will always meet us more than half way" Charles Fillmore, Keep a true Lent

Affirmation: Divine creativity assures my success

How have you found this to show up in your life? do you agree?

Blessed journey,
Rachel

The future

We are so glad to welcome back our good friend Lauren as our facilitator today.

Our song was "true to myself" by Ziggy Marley

Our quote was "I do not look to a future time nor a distant place for heaven. Here and now I am at one with the kingdom of all good." ~Charles Fillmore, Keep a True Lent

Affirmation: Here and now, I am.

Questions, Do you look to a future place for heaven? What does the kingdom mean to you?
Ok, discuss amongst yourselves.

Love

Today's theme was LOVE!

Our facilitator was Terry Newell who did a great job his first time!

The quote: "God is love, and love is manifest as life. It is the cementing element of all things. Through the soul of man, God's wealth of love finds its expression." ~Charles Fillmore

Affirmation: As I give love, I am supplied with more.

We danced to "Bridge over troubled water" in a disco version by Hannah Jones

Have a love filled week!

Light

This week's theme was light!

Our quote was "Light is where you are, and it is the complete answer to what you need, now and always." Eric Butterworth

Affirmation: I am the light!

Song: Form of Light by LeRoy White

Don't miss us next week when we have a new first time facilitator!

have a light-filled week
Rachel

Happy Birthday, Sacred Circle!

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the creation of Sacred Circle--woo-hoo!

This week's quote:
"Within you is a limitless, unborn potential of creativity and substance, and the present experience can be your great opportunity to give birth to it."-Eric Butterworth

Affirmation: I am creative and prosperous!

Wiggle song: I Just Want to Celebrate, by Rare Earth (the same wiggle song we used for the very first Sacred Circle)

So what is going on presently for you that can be your great opportunity for limitless potential?

Strength

Today's theme was strength.

"Our saying 'Christ in my strength, I cannot be weak or frail' will make us strong enough to meet any emergency with calm assurance." ~H. Emilie Cady

Affirmation: Christ is my strength

Today's song was 'Strength' by The RH Factor

Our exit song was 'Believe it' by our dear friend, Rev. Erin McCabe

Well folks, what do you think?

All about love

Another wonderful sacred circle today, we had some newcomers and some regulars. (welcome newcomers!)

We danced to "Your love keeps lifting me higher" by Jackie Wilson and discussed the quote of the week:

"In expression, love is the power that joins and binds in divine harmony the universe and everything in it." Charles Fillmore

I AM love in expression!

So what do you think? How does love express? What is divine harmony?

Oh yeah, and it's 2 weeks to Sacred Circle's birthday!

All about Joy

We had a special guest facilitator today--Unity CEO Charlotte Shelton!

Today's quote is:

"When you have times when everything seems to go wrong, learn to 'count it all joy'. Such times cannot last long, and they will pass away sooner when you meet every situation from the foundation of Truth."
-Myrtle Fillmore

Affirmation: I count it all joy!
Song: Joy to the World, by Three Dog Night

So what does "counting it all joy" mean to you? Do you have an example you're willing to share?

Attitude!

Happy February!

Can you believe that we've been doing Sacred Circle for 11 months?! More on that later, but wow!

Our quote this week was: "The Spirit of the living God within us is not only the giver of all good gifts... but is the gift itself." H. Emilie Cady

I am the Gift!

We rocked out to Richard Mekdeci's 'Attitude of Gratitude'

So folks, what do YOU think?

January 29, 2009

Hello Sacred Cirlcers

This week we ahd some special guests from the Associations' mid-year meetings.

Our quote:
"We are to transform [ourselves] by the renewing of our mind." Charles Fillmore

Affirmation, Attitude is everything!

Our song was "A new attitude" by Patti LaBelle

Thanks to Ned and Terry, our Facilitator and DJ today!

So what do you think? How are you transformed? What does renewing your mind mean to you?

Have a great weekend!
Rachel

Being More

The quote for this week comes from the late James Dillet Freeman's book The Hilltop Heart: Reflections of a Practical Mystic (One of my favorites--like a spiritual/philosophical essay on life.)

"Working always at the core of our nature is the impulse to be more than we have been." -James Dillet Freeman

Affirmation: I now step into my greatness.

Music: I Still Believe in You, by Mavis Staples & Everything I Need, by Melissa Ferrick

We had a great conversation about stretching beyond where we are and the fear that can involve. Let's hear from you: Do you feel something pulling you towards something new? Is there something you are longing to become?

Prosperity

Hello everyone!

This week the one and only Terry Murray was our facilitator! Our song was "Prosperity Chant" by Karen Drucker.

Our quote: "See what you need as already manifest and as yours. God wants you to have it now." Charles Fillmore

The substance of good is mine now.

We had some great conversation, what do you think?

Have a great week,
Rachel

A new year of sacred circles!

Today was a wonderful sacred circle, we had 21 people come and I even took pictures! (which I will post later) It was even more special for me becasue my dad is visiting from Oregon and got to come.

This week our song was "Compassion Shake" by LeRoy White.

Our Quote: "In a well-balanced mind, understanding is followed by action."

I am understanding and compassionate.

What is being well balanced? What does understanding followed by action mean to you?

Have a great week everyone, and rememebr to subscribe to our twitter account!
Rachel

A new year of opportunities!

Welcome to the new year Sacred Circlers!

Once again this week, no sacred circle becasue of the holiday. I found myself walking around the lake trail loop at Unity Village today, enjoying the crisp air, the grace of the deer, the gentle rush of the streams and waterfalls, even the honking of the geese.

I looked through my Sacred Circle card collection, and found this rather fantastic one which I think is just perfect for today.

"There are opportunities everywhere, just as there always have been." ~Charles Fillmore

Affirmation: I am open to new opportunities!

Undoubtably you will have new opportunities in this new year, I hope you will take the time to see the blessing in each.

Much Love,
Rachel