Author Archives: thoughtsmjdisler

New Year, 2017

Posted on December 31, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“Remember that you are a soul dwelling in eternity. Live in the thought of eternity for a while, and let the world of time rage on. If you do not see what is wise for you to do next year, … Continue reading →

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At home in the universe

Posted on December 24, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“Everywhere we may turn in the great mystical literature of the world, the love of God is the foremost note of interpretation. …Together with this primary note of love as essential to the life of God, the mystics of history … Continue reading →

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Healing with Church Music

Posted on December 15, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

As a church organist, one of my favorite services to prepare was Christmas Eve, a time of quiet expectation, mystery, and calm. The colors of evergreens and poinsettias, perhaps gold ribbon decor, candlelight and its dancing shadows, a créche setting … Continue reading →

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Quest for Life

Posted on December 11, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“We may … start on our quest for Life with the happy certainty that God is on our side.” – Thomas Troward, The Creative Process in the Individual, 1915 ======= –  “with lovingkindness have I drawn thee” Jeremiah 31:3b

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Powerhouse of the Universe

Posted on December 5, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“The great central fact of the universe is that spirit of infinite life and power that is back of all, that manifests itself in and through all. This spirit … is what I call God. … He is the life … Continue reading →

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Inner Life

Posted on December 1, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“People whose spiritual lives are punctuated by esoteric [transforming, illuminating] moments cannot just turn off what they have felt and known, nor can they satisfactorily explain it to themselves, much less to anyone else. Thus, religion’s esoteric core has built … Continue reading →

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CREATION

Posted on November 26, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“Ever on and on the advancing Love moves within and upon us, uplifting, sustaining, perfecting. It pauses not, nor sleeps. It ever watches and guards. Our part is to become acquainted with its presence; and so, dwelling with it, to … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness

Posted on November 24, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“The thankful heart is always close to the creative forces of the universe.” Joseph Murphy, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, 1963.

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Peace

Posted on November 18, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“Life from the Center is a life of unhurried peace and power. It is simple. It is serene. It is amazing. It is triumphant. It is radiant. It takes no time, but it occupies all our time, And i… Source: … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on November 18, 2016 by thoughtsmjdisler

“Life from the Center is a life of unhurried peace and power. It is simple. It is serene. It is amazing. It is triumphant. It is radiant. It takes no time, but it occupies all our time, And it makes … Continue reading →

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