A very big aloha.
My name is Reverend Cindy Paulus,
And I really thought it was important to talk about keeping our energy and our faith.
And inspiration strong.
There's been a lot of challenges going on in the world.
And we've been seeing A lot of things happen that seem to make people question.
And lose faith in what's going on.
I certainly can understand when we see some of the tragedies and things that happen in the world.
Where it's very,
Very trying and testing.
And the thing that I really believe is that it's more important than ever to continue to have that inner faith and to have that inner strength.
And to believe in that inner.
Guidance that comes when you have that faith.
That is so priceless and so important.
And as we're seeing more and more things getting taken over by fake stuff and AI.
We have to value what is real that we get from inside us,
From that time in meditation.
From that sacred time where we make that inner connection.
And the thing is,
This is something that is more crucial,
I think,
Than ever.
And I know people are busy,
And I certainly understand that.
It really helps,
I believe,
To have a daily practice.
To make time.
To somehow go.
To that place within,
In the silence.
And for me,
It's always been by getting up a little earlier in the morning,
By getting up at four o'clock.
I know for a lot of people they can't,
But it seems to be where you can have your sacred space and time without as much interruption happening at that time.
And there's always the time difference around the world and people don't realize where the time is where you are,
But you can ignore those things.
And you can find that sacred space within.
And you can call upon that inner energy.
And that inner power.
And that guidance that comes to inspire you and to uplift you,
And that is priceless.
That's so important.
It is so valuable to be able to have that interconnection.
Now,
I've noticed through time,
As I've gotten older,
That there's many of my loved ones who passed on.
And I at times feel this inner connection to them as well,
You know,
Close ones like my mother and others that I feel that their presence is also something there that I can count on.
And I really think that it's okay to be aware of that blessed energy that comes from really close loved ones.
That also bring you that great gift.
Of their energy.
It's so very precious.
It's so very valuable.
As we wander on this journey,
This path of life.
To have that support.
Of the inner connection and our loved ones.
Present and those who have passed on and you can have that and it's also good to send energy and love out to take the time.
In meditation.
And I do it towards the end of my meditation,
To send that energy out to loved ones.
And to make that inner connection.
It's kind of like.
A lifeline of sorts,
That it's really.
It's really lovely,
And it's gotten to me.
See,
I've always been able to tell when someone's thinking of me.
Bye.
A tingling feeling that comes to my head.
And it's been that way since I've been a teenager.
I've been able to tell when someone's thinking of me.
By the special tingling that happens.
And so I know at that time,
I may not always know who it's coming from,
But I know someone.
Is sending me good energy or a prayer.
And it's really interesting because now I take the time,
If that happens,
To send back.
Even though I may not know who it's from,
To send back love to that energy force.
And we can do that as well if we just take the time.
After meditation to send forth energy to our loved ones,
Like a circle of energy that comes.
And there was,
It was really a gift.
My mother.
.
.
Loved reading,
My mother loved writing.
And she wrote a piece before she passed on called Oh Sacred Heart.
I haven't memorized a lot of poems.
I memorize certain prayers that I will say in meditation.
But this one stuck with me.
This one I know was a direct connection.
And it went,
O sacred heart,
O love so rare,
With radiant light,
You bring your energy of love and care.
Bring to us that universal language of love and prayer.
May we seek to learn from thee the blessings of eternity.
That energy that makes us whole.
Now let us praise your presence and your grace.
That bless our soul.
Oh,
Sacred heart.
Oh,
Love so rare,
Our love to you.
And it's actually our love to thee.
And I remembered that one.
That one stayed with me,
And it kind of brings to me this connection.
You know,
Maybe you have.
Some poem,
Some phrase,
Some.
Some experience that can connect you to your loved ones,
And it creates a circle of energy that's really precious,
Truly precious.
That you can live with.
I hope you can find that inner connection to yourself.
To that source within.
To that sacred light and that precious love.
And that you can also stay connected to your community.
Family,
Friends,
And loved ones by taking a little extra time.
After meditation,
Sending some of that energy,
Love,
And light out to them.
And I thank you so much for being part of this circle of light and love.
