When I was in college I took 'Religions of the World.'

I was absolutely smitten and fascinated by this course.

I grew up Christian (Lutheran) and hadn't thought to investigate other religions. Actually, I was upset that my childhood church never shared

about other Faiths. There is so much beauty, inspiration,

and over-lapping truth in the major religions of our world.

Being in this class opened my mind to new ideas and more questions.

Mostly it opened my heart and curiosity to people of all Faiths.

Hearing about Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and more,

I saw how what we are steeped in and exposed to forms our beliefs.

So because I grew up in a Christian household, I took on those beliefs.

This made the idea of becoming a 'seeker' intriguing and I started on my quest. I stuck with New Thought / Ancient Wisdom Teachings and

did my best to verify anything I was learning. I took classes, attended services, made new friends, volunteered, and eventually even taught

a few classes at a variety of churches along my 'seeking' journey.

This is what I have come to understand:

1) There are many beautiful paths to God

2) Spirituality is a personal journey and exploring all is encouraged.

3) A variation of the 'Golden Rule' ('Do unto others as you would have done unto you' and 'Love your neighbor as yourself') is in all major religions.

4) Compassion & Service are key (see my December SOUL News)

5) God is Love... therefore, you, me and everyone is Love.

My Religion is Love... in action... every day and every way

With myself, and with everyone I meet,

in everything I am and do.

I love you!

Teri Jo

We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine or dogma.

Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion.

Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter

who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need. 

~Dalai Lama

I love you my brother whoever you are, whether you worship in your Church, kneel in your Temple, or pray in your Mosque. You and I are all children of one faith, for the diverse paths of religion are fingers of the loving hand of one Supreme Being, a hand extended to all, offering completeness of spirit to all, eager to receive all.

~Khalil Gibran

YOUTUBE: What is God? By Thich Naht Hanh (4 minutes)

(PS - This is so sweet)

The saints and mystics of all religions tell us that life has only one overriding purpose: to discover the source of infinite love and then to express this love

in daily living. Without love, life is empty; without love, life is meaningless.

The only purpose which can satisfy us completely, fulfill all our desires, and then make our life a gift to the whole world, is the gradual realization of the divine Self within, which throws open the gates of love. We cannot dream

what depth and breadth of love we are capable of until we make the

discovery that this divine spark lives in every creature. 

~Eknath Easwaran 

SOUL COACHING SESSIONS

Do you want to feel a deeper connection to your Soul?

Would you like to access your own inherent wisdom?

Do you want to feel more energized and inspired?

Are you ready to live more openly and wholeheartedly?

In addition to Home Organizing, I am a Soul-centered Coach, offering one hour coaching sessions via Zoom.

Reach out to schedule your free

30 minute Discovery Call.

Let's dive in to Loving!

Check out my website to find out what Soul Coaching is.

For many years I wanted to save the world. I told people God loved them. But I was disappointed. The world did not change. Then one day I decided to stop telling people this, and just love them myself. This made all the difference. I learned that the world doesn't want to be saved, it wants to be loved. That's how you save it.

~Jim Palmer

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Call me at 310-907-6846 to book your free consultation

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YOUTUBE: Kids Describe God (4 minutes)

If our religion is based on salvation,

our chief emotions will be fear and trembling. 

If our religion is based on wonder, 

our chief emotion will be gratitude.

~Carl Jung

YOUTUBE: All Religions Explained in 10 Minutes

I have learned so much from God that I can no longer call myself a Christian,

a Hindu, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew. The Truth has shared so much of Itself with me that I can no longer call myself a man, a woman, an angel, or even a pure Soul. Love has befriended me so completely it has turned to ash and freed me

of every concept and image my mind has ever known.

~Hafiz

The ORGANIZED Corner

This is where I share about my Home Organizing business - a tip or trick,

a client story, a win or struggle as a Soulo business owner.

I absolutely love organizing Office Spaces and setting up Work/Project/Systems flow. Below are 'Before & After' photos of a

Home Office I did last week for a client who has a wonderful non-profit.



Do you have a home office you would like to get Organized?

Email me here to set up your free consulation

The kind of spirituality I value is one in which you get great joy out of contributing to life, not just sitting and meditating, although meditation is certainly valuable. But from meditation, from the resulting consciousness,

I would like to see people in action creating the world they want to live in. 

~Marshall Rosenberg 

Inspirational SOUL of the Month

My inspirational SOUL this month is Mother-Father God, which is really the Big Mama/Daddy of the ALLNESS, Woo Hoo!

God is my partner, best friend, confidant, co-pilot, CEO, and everything.

I see God not as a person, but as a perfect balance of Masculine and Feminine energy, an all-knowing, infinitely-loving, endlessly- compassionate Creator. I have an intimate connection with my Higher Self, aka Soul or Higher Power. This is my bridge to God. We have regular conversations where I receive grace, guidance, comfort, support and encouragement. My Soul loves me unconditionally and is available 24/7. I am forever grateful for the aliveness of our sacred union.

You will awaken—every one of you—to the knowledge that you are divine,

that the Soul within you is directly an extension of God, and that it is

your heritage to move in consciousness from the lower worlds of negativity

into the heavenly worlds of Spirit. That is the spiritual promise

which is pre-ordained in the journey of every Soul.

~John-Roger

Beloved Drs. Ron & Mary Hulnick of The University of Santa Monica

are offering a complimentary Worldwide Community Gathering (WWCG)

on Zoom February 2024 from 6-8pm PST. Open to All!

Topic: The Glorious 'Light Filled' Years

Movie Rec: 'Come Sunday' Internationally-renowned pastor Carlton Pearson risks his church, family and future when he questions church doctrine and finds himself branded a heretic.

The only clear line I draw these days is this: When my religion tries to come between me and my neighbor, I will choose my neighbor…

Jesus never commanded me to love my religion. 

~Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor

I'd rather let my spirit fly free, than be caged by religion. Become a Buddha, not a Buddhist; become a Christ, not a Christian. One implies an awakened state of consciousness, the other a dogmatic approach to life. ‘God' is too big for one religion. Love and quantum physics are my religion. At one level, all religious traditions have the same aim - to transform the individual into a positive being. I love Jesus, I love Shiva, I love Krishna, I love Buddha.

All rivers lead to the same ocean.

~John Lennon

Song 4 U: 'My Sweet Lord'

Be certain that in the religion of Love there are no believers and unbelievers. 

LOVE embraces all.

~Rumi