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Surrender to Blessings
by Barbara McCaughey • I once saw someone demonstrate two types of surrender in body language. The first type had shoulders and head drooping forward, arms limp in the lap. The second type had arms, face, and palms up toward the sky. I thought, “The heart must open,...
Reflections
by Letha Kiddie • January brings us into a time of reflection and projection each year. Looking back over past months, we notice some of the patterns that emerged of both happiness and suffering. Now it’s time to take note of where we wish to direct our future...
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary – Range Management • January “Do what you love to do, and be around things that make you smile. The cows make me smile every day.” – David Jackson Sunburst is a sanctuary in nature not only for people, but also for flora and fauna, plants...
What Is Charity?
by Norman Paulsen, Sunburst Founder • God is charity, always giving, only asking that we love Him/Her in return. Charity is the creative cause and concern for all that lives; the heart of all creatures, the mother of all species. Charity is the act of sharing and...
Growing Into World Fellowship
Because the United States is an important influence on humanity’s future, Paramahansa Yogananda brought Kriya Yoga to America in 1920. In later years he spoke of America’s good karma as a country founded on virtuous ideals, and a country that opened its arms to, and...
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary
Light on Sunburst Sanctuary – Agriculture • January “The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” – Masanobu Fukuoka A large property requires many hands to caretake its acreage. At Sunburst, we...
How to Change the World
by Valerie & Dawn King • We have the ability to develop the strength of our will, just as an athlete puts forth the effort and turns his or her body and mind into something exceptional. In our own best interest, we can choose to be spiritual athletes. It takes...
Finding Happiness & Contentment
by John Kiddie • We are all seeking happiness and contentment in this life. This is our quest. Researchers studying the science of happiness have found common denominators in happy people. Physical activity and exercise is important. It releases dopamine, that gives...
New Year – New Me
by Dawn King • There are many cultural practices for the timing of what we would call a new year. Some call the new year “Spring Festival.” In Tibet the New Year traditionally begins with the barley harvest. Currently, Tibetan New Year (see photos) coincides with...
In Stillness We Are Blessed
by Norman Paulsen, Sunburst Founder • In stillness, God’s presence is revealed to us. When the thoughts have quieted down and the breath has become obedient, the soul stirs in us to meet our Maker, our Creator, our Beloved. We are all connected to this Being of...