Universal Spiritual Principles

All life comes from one Source. Different traditions call it God, Spirit, the Divine, the Great Mystery or Love. The name matters less than the connection.

Try This: Look at three living things today (a tree, a stranger, your own hand) and silently say, "We come from the same Source."

The Source is not just far away, but a spark of it lives in every person, including you. You cannot separate from the Divine that is within you because you were created with it just as all of Life contains the Divine.

Try This: When you look in the mirror tomorrow, look for one second longer than usual and say, “There you are,” and see the Divine within you.

What we pay attention to grows. Our habits of thought color how we see the world and how we respond to it. We are in charge of our thoughts. When we change our thinking, our experience begins to change.

Try This: Catch one worried thought today and ask, "Is there a kinder way to see this?"

What we give out tends to return. Kindness invites kindness. Resentment invites more of the same. This isn't punishment. It's simply how energy moves. Some traditions call this “karma.” Be mindful of how you are thinking and feeling and acting.

Try This: Do one small kind thing today that no one will ever know about.

Love is more than a feeling. It’s the foundation of all Life. Every spiritual path points directly to it, and every practice is a way of returning to it. Loving yourself is the first practice of Love.

Try This: Think of someone who is hard to love. Wish them one good thing, just for today.

Thankfulness shifts us from what's missing in our lives to what is present. It is one of the most powerful spiritual practices. Being thankful for all the blessings in your life changes your thoughts and feelings and your attitude. You will see your life changing.

Try This: Before each meal today, pause and name one thing you are thankful for.

Don’t underestimate the power of forgiveness. Forgiveness is the beginning of all healing. As soon as you realize you have hurt yourself or another, stop and sincerely ask for forgiveness. Forgiveness clears away the blocks in your connection with the One Source.

Try This: Today use these words to forgive someone: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.

The truth is that we are to find that balance point between the sides and recognize the harmony of Oneness.

Try This: Be mindful when you have a strong opinion about something or someone and say, “I accept the harmony of different views.”.

We are beings of unity. Every path honors unity. When our heart, mind, and spirit are aligned, we are in unity and feel wonderful. The world is bright and all our good comes flowing easily. When we are not in harmony with our family members, co-workers, or friends, the world is dim and difficult. Everything in this world strives for Unity.

Try This: Be mindful of how you speak to yourself and others. Ask yourself, “Are these words of Unity and Love?”