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Courage. It is a potent word and one that we often associate with other people rather than ourselves. The word "courage," comes from the Latin cor, meaning heart. It denotes acts of bravery sourced in the heart.
Even if we do not feel particularly courageous, each of us can act with conviction of the heart. We can speak up, lend a hand, invite someone who may be troubled, lost, or alone into our heart. Even simple acts like these can be seen as courageous ones. Why? Because in that moment of reaching out, we forget our "small self.” We become a vital member of a global community of hearts who deeply care for one another, and who are willing to act bravely on the behalf of all beings everywhere. Today, be courageous. Open your heart. ©2026, Janice L. Lundy Every day offers a new beginning. Conflicts resolved. Resentments put aside. Fears surrendered. With the dawn, comes the opportunity to begin again. Just as the sun rises each day, creating a unique and breathtaking panorama, so can you paint a fresh and brilliant day for yourself. ©2025, Janice L. Lundy If you desire to live in a more, peaceful and harmonious way with yourself, your neighbors and with Mother Earth, where do you begin? You begin where you are, within yourself, and cultivate the qualities you wish to see in the world today. Your inner work will change how you view others and the planet at large. The "work of self" is the work of the world.
Let us remember that as a collective of intentional beings, we are dedicating ourselves to a most noble cause—living our core values. And as we do, the world will begin to reflect the changes that are happening within each of us. ©2025, Janice L. Lundy Every relationship has a holy purpose.
Each encounter, each intimate union, provides our deepest self with an opportunity to grow. Through our interactions with others, we are gifted with the chance to transform into the highest version of our self we can be. The universe partners us with those individuals with whom soul healing may occur. Discover what it is you are to learn from this person and they, in return, from you. This is the sacred invitation found in all relationships. ©2023, Janice L. Lundy |
Gentle and timely reminders for the spiritual journey, because sometimes we forget or need a kind nudge back to Center.
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Dr. Janice Lynne Lundy (PsyD, DMin, MPC)
is The Gerald May Professor of Spiritual Direction & Counseling at the Graduate Theological Foundation. She is an interspiritual director/mentor, educator and counselor who has been pointing people back toward the Sacred for nearly thirty years. Connect |