Miracles

Do you believe in miracles?  Dr. John Chirban, psychologist and theologian at Harvard Medical School present one school of thought about the psychology of miracles. He quotes a number of researchers who have scientifically documented miraculous healings that have taken place in a variety of faith traditions and settings.

Several authors document how the immune system and mind effect healing and health, related to belief and perception.

Advances in neuroscience reveal how healing changes occur and affect enhanced functioning in the brain through meditation, mindfulness and prayer. 

More and more scientific investigations confirm the significance of spirituality for our well being; deepening our awareness to our spiritual nature invites a deepening awareness to our life.

Praising Answered Prayers

This month I was made aware of people who choose not to receive gifts.  I was introduced to people who do not know how to receive. How well we receive determines how happy we are. The goal is to let go of any kind of judgment when you give so you free yourself from any projected judgments that are keeping you from receiving. 

What may help is to focus on the intention and love of the giver that motivated that gift, offer or that sincere compliment.  Believing them, accepting it and saying thank you.  Being grateful for what you have received makes the giver happy because it says you appreciate the time and effort that person has given you.  Giving is important yet we can also learn to accept blessings gratefully. Once the door to receiving is open, imagine how many gifts are waiting for you.

Source: Janice Pascual, Psalm 98