I think we can all agree that the keynote to life is change. Everything is nature tells us that change is the only constant. We understand this intellectually. However, when change comes rapidly, or at too big of a scale, we usually find ourselves questioning the meaning and purpose of the change. Certainly these are difficult and trying days we are all currently experiencing. The changes are major and many are questioning this period of transition. The key to coping with this difficult time is to turn our attention to the larger picture. To discover that a major life transition is an opportunity for transformation, and that transformation is an opportunity for spiritual rebirth. In this episode, we will discuss ways in which to deal with the changes around us.

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Finding Yourself in Transition

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This past week our nation put preventive measures into place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. One of the biggest measures was decreasing large crowd gathering. Many activities were canceled and others provided online option. Another measure we can always take for healing is prayer.Prayer, what is it? How does it work? Unity uses “affirmative prayer.” Rather than begging God for what we desire, this method involves connecting with the spirit of God and asserting positive beliefs about the desired outcome. Affirmative prayer is the same method of prayer Jesus taught when he said, “So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24).Metaphysicians believe that thoughts transmit magnetic energy and this energy attracts other energy of the same frequency. Whether we are conscious of it or not, our thoughts are transmitting energy that is attracting more of the same. When we remain focused on our intentions, we will draw those things into our lives. We know that our consciousness make a difference and one of the greatest gifts Unity offers is to stay positive and pray.I invite you to join in the following prayer or one of your own choosing.We know that God is a Love that has no end and a Power that knows no bounds. God’s healing power of Divine Life is restoring, healing, and revitalizing our world in this very moment. We let go of any fears or anxieties, and we affirm that all are safe, healthy, and protected. We bless all those who support us in maintaining vibrant radiant health. We express Divine Life in all we think, say, and do. We bless our global family with radiant health, peace of mind, and abundant love.

Ep. 36: Does Prayer Work? How?

Is God really "our father"? If God is, then what does that mean theologically? When we refer to God as our father, what kind of imagery comes to our minds? I feel fairly safe in saying that for most people the image that comes to mind is that of a larger (much larger) version of ourselves. We refer to this image as the Supreme Being. It is all powerful, all knowing and everywhere present, but it is "a being" nevertheless. One problem with this vision is that it creates an image of God which is like us, and the Bible clearly states that it is we who are like God. Another problem with this image that it separate us from God. God is something else which, of course, means we are not really like it. So if indeed, as Scripture says, we are the image and likeness of God, what does that mean? Christian tradition tells us that God is Love and God is Spirit. Christian tradition also tells us that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. How is it then that God can be three "things" and yet still be One God? Think about this for a moment: If God is everywhere, then God is everything, and if God is everything, then we are all one and the same thing. This episode I will examine and propose to you the simple idea that not only is God partite in nature, we are as well, and both are ONE with all.

Ep. 35: Humankind's Relationship with God

The last two times I've spoken, I have talked about the Spiritual Tools we have in our Spiritual Toolbox. We say that we are not human beings seeking "a spiritual end to our lives". That instead, WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS, first and foremost, and what is happening is that we are having a human experience. Because most people see ourselves as primarily human, our focus has been on the human experience as the foundation of reality.This is fundamentally flawed and along with this error in focus, comes an error in perception. We perceive ourselves to be helpless victims in an alien universe. As such, our goal becomes future based instead present based. Consequently we lose out on the opportunity to make this human experience a wonderful and rewarding one.On this episode, I will start a new series to help us re-focus our attention. I will be using a book by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. called "Inner Peace for Busy People; 52 Simple Strategies for Transforming Your Life". In this book Dr. Borysenko offers us simple techniques, much like our Spiritual Tools, to help us maximize our human experience in the here and now.

Ep. 34: Inner Peace for Busy People - Part 1

Let me ask you a question. How many tools do you have in your spiritual toolbox? If you're like most people, you have one: prayer. That's a very good spiritual tool to have, but it's only one. Did you know you actually have fourteen spiritual tools? Imagine the kind of life you could build if your spiritual toolbox had fourteen tools in it, and you actually used them on a consistent basis? The truth is we all have access to these tools, most of us are just not aware of them. As a result, we don't use them and our lives manifest in some, not so pleasant, ways. In this episode, we're going to cover some of these tools. Build a better you! Build a better life!

Ep. 33: Spiritual Tools-Part 1

Ep. 32: The Abundant Universe

Ep. 31: The Power of Will

Ep. 30: How Big is Your God?

Ep. 29: You Are the Universe

Ep. 28: Reading the Bible Again for the First Time

Ep. 27: Follow Your Yellow Brick Road

Ep. 26: Introducción al sendero espiritual Unity

Ep. 25: Transformation-The Spiritual Meaning of Palm Sunday

Ep. 24: Simplify the Message

Back to the garden is a podcast dedicated to the inquiry of philosophical/theological questions and topics that have challenged mankind since the time man reached self awareness. The aim is to aid those in search for a better understanding of man's role and purpose in the universe. My starting point I share with Socrates: I am the wisest man in the world, for I know that I know nothing. Welcome! tomas (tommy) deleon

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