Here is our Sunday Spirit message.

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"The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my

true religion. The clear proof of a person's love of God is if that person
genuinely shows love to fellow human beings"
- The Dalai Lama

We are not pushing any particular religious barrow. We believe that we are
spiritual beings having a human experience. While there are many different
religions, they are in our opinion, merely differing opinions and ideas, at best
they are man's feeble attempts to explain the grandeur of a force or power that is
at the same time greater than us but dependent on us. We do believe that there is a
spiritual dimension to a well balanced life, but how you express that is your
personal choice.
- R&P
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"You are always a valuable, worthwhile human being,

Not because anybody says so,
Not because you're successful,
Not because you make a lot of money,
But because you decide to believe it and for no other reason."
~ Wayne Dyer

"You are a principle work,

A fragment of God himself,
You have in yourself a part of Him.
Why, then, are you ignorant of your high birth?"
~ Epictetus

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SELF-ACCEPTANCE

A little boy was overheard praying, "Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't
worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am."

Accepting ourselves for who and what we are is one of the greatest gifts we will
ever receive. Being mere mortals, we all have physical, emotional or intellectual
flaws that we would like to fix. And restoring self-esteem, repairing broken dreams
and patching torn relationships are tools we may use to add an extra shine to a
self-perceived dull existence.

Reality often appears during the self-improvement process by revealing that there
are some impairments in our lives we can definitely mend for the better - and some
we can't. Sometimes we feel that if we could just lose those extra kilos, quit
smoking or get straight A's on our work/school report card, then others will
finally approve, accept or love us.

Falling into the trap of trying to make our image in the mirror reflect what
society deems to be an acceptable vision of perfection will grant us nothing but
disappointment and heartache. For our self-worth needs to be determined by total
love and acceptance of ourselves instead of deriving its value from the opinion of
others.

Striving for perfection in ourselves is comparable to a hamster running as fast as

he can across the room inside a clear exercise ball. The hamster may eventually
arrive at his destination, but he isn't able to fully enjoy the experience due to
being confined within the perimeter of his plastic prison.

Releasing ourselves from the shackles of perfectionism allows us the freedom to

pardon, accept and seek happiness in all the quirks and defects that make us unique
and special individuals.

As preacher Harry Emerson Fosdick once said, "Rebellion against your handicaps gets
you nowhere. Self-pity gets you nowhere. One must have the adventurous daring to
accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game
in the world - making the most of one's best."

Remember: Nothing can separate you from God's love. He loves you just the way you
are. Romans 8:38-39

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Hugs, Health, Happiness and Harmony :-)

Rod and Pauline Hyatt