We are often asked what we believe. Our beliefs are simple!
Unity means Oneness. We are all of one energy, one life. |
The Revelation That Changed Dr. Maya Angelou's Life
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About Rev. Sheila Johnson
Sheila leads two ministries: (1) Unity of Stockton, California, and (2) From Conflict to Connection in Unity. She serves as treasurer on the regional board of Unity’s West Central Region. Sheila entered Unity seminary after 30 years as psychology professor and counselor. She passionately serves as a catalyst to ignite the flames which motivate humankind in remembering the Divinity of their origin, "Oneness" is her message.
Her favorite quotes are: (1) Rumi - "You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop" and (2) Virginia Satir, MFT - "The task of the therapist is to uncoil the wrappings that shroud the light that is inside every family and every human being" and (3) Author Unknown - "You are not responsible for your life situation; but you are responsible for who you are in your life situation" and (4) “What you can feel, you can heal” and (5) “We are all walking through this life, figuring it out a step at a time, together.”
Sheila competed degrees from U.C. Davis, and her studies toward a Ph.D. include transpersonal clinical counseling and Jungian psychoanalysis
Her favorite quotes are: (1) Rumi - "You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop" and (2) Virginia Satir, MFT - "The task of the therapist is to uncoil the wrappings that shroud the light that is inside every family and every human being" and (3) Author Unknown - "You are not responsible for your life situation; but you are responsible for who you are in your life situation" and (4) “What you can feel, you can heal” and (5) “We are all walking through this life, figuring it out a step at a time, together.”
Sheila competed degrees from U.C. Davis, and her studies toward a Ph.D. include transpersonal clinical counseling and Jungian psychoanalysis
About Unity
Unity means Oneness. We are all of one energy, one life. All of science and spirituality support this idea which we call Truth. We all can access this core understanding from within ourselves. Our lives are our laboratories. It is our works of art. If we embrace this idea in all instances in our lives, we will be totally transformed. We call this spiritual practice.
We recognize a framework of five basic ideas, or principles in Unity, which can be expressed in many ways.
These principles guide us to understand our creative responsibility for our lives and our world. These five principles can provide a roadmap for all of our activities as we live day by day .
In Unity, we honor all paths to God. We honor all names for God: Universe, Spirit, Christ, Divine, Absolute Good, Living Loving Presence, and many many more.
We recognize a framework of five basic ideas, or principles in Unity, which can be expressed in many ways.
These principles guide us to understand our creative responsibility for our lives and our world. These five principles can provide a roadmap for all of our activities as we live day by day .
In Unity, we honor all paths to God. We honor all names for God: Universe, Spirit, Christ, Divine, Absolute Good, Living Loving Presence, and many many more.
The Five Principles
1) God is Absolute Good, everywhere present.
God is the source and creator of all. There is no other enduring power. Indeed, there is only one presence and one power in the universe!
2) We are spiritual beings, each one born with a spark of divinity.
Our very essence is of God, and therefore all are also inherently good.
3) We create all of our life experiences through the activity of our thinking with both mind and heart.
Everything in our world has its beginning in thought, and a big part of that is what we choose to think, feel and believe.
"what we believe" is not nearly as important as how we put our beliefs into practice.
4) There is power in affirmative prayer.
which we believe increases our understanding of our connection with God, Universal Spirit. Prayer, contemplation, and meditation bring forth wisdom, healing, prosperity and everything good.
5) Knowledge and understanding of these spiritual principles, the Laws of Life, are not enough.
We must also live by this Truth as we put principle into practice in our world. These principles build upon each other and provide us a pathway for living a spiritual life. Perhaps the most powerful way to use these principles is to frame them as questions in a checklist.
It is a profound way to contemplate ourselves and the way we live and contribute to our world.
Try using this list to strengthen your spiritual practice!
1) God is Absolute Good, everywhere present.
God is the source and creator of all. There is no other enduring power. Indeed, there is only one presence and one power in the universe!
2) We are spiritual beings, each one born with a spark of divinity.
Our very essence is of God, and therefore all are also inherently good.
3) We create all of our life experiences through the activity of our thinking with both mind and heart.
Everything in our world has its beginning in thought, and a big part of that is what we choose to think, feel and believe.
"what we believe" is not nearly as important as how we put our beliefs into practice.
4) There is power in affirmative prayer.
which we believe increases our understanding of our connection with God, Universal Spirit. Prayer, contemplation, and meditation bring forth wisdom, healing, prosperity and everything good.
5) Knowledge and understanding of these spiritual principles, the Laws of Life, are not enough.
We must also live by this Truth as we put principle into practice in our world. These principles build upon each other and provide us a pathway for living a spiritual life. Perhaps the most powerful way to use these principles is to frame them as questions in a checklist.
It is a profound way to contemplate ourselves and the way we live and contribute to our world.
Try using this list to strengthen your spiritual practice!
Five Principles Checklist
1. Am I affirming Divine Intellegence and love in this situation?
2. Am I remembering my own Divinity and that of all others involved?
3. Am I realizing that I am in this situation by Divine appointment and it is important to my soul growth?
Am I remembering that what I choose to think, feel, and believe influences this experience?
4. Have I aligned myself with God, the Universe, the Good, and received guidance before I act?
5. Am I living by Principle in this instance? Are my actions congruent with Principle as I understand it today?
We invite you to Unity of Stockton, a community of people learning to practice these spiritual principles,
It is the core of what we believe.
watch "Revelation That changed Dr. Maya Angelou's Life"
It is the core of what we believe.
watch "Revelation That changed Dr. Maya Angelou's Life"
Twelve Powers: Spiritual Tools for an Abundant Life Meditations
Explore these 12 Powers @ unity.org Faith | Strength | Wisdom | Love | Power | Imagination | Understanding | Will | Order | Zeal | Elimination | Life
Explore these 12 Powers @ unity.org Faith | Strength | Wisdom | Love | Power | Imagination | Understanding | Will | Order | Zeal | Elimination | Life
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Faith
I confidently co-create with the Divine in every area of my life for my highest good. I effortlessly make the invisible realm of Divine Ideas manifest as my life. My faith creates my world and it is Good. |
Strength
I am strong in my belief that God’s presence is the source of my life. My steadfast determination to live as Love, Peace and joy gives me spiritual strength and balance. I am a tower of Grace and Strength. |
Wisdom
I am guided as I listen to my inner knowing. I tune in and I focus on the silence. Peace fills my heart and soul and I am guided by Divine Wisdom in all that I say and do. |
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Love
The unifying power of God’s love as my life connects me to all life. I am forever magnetized to the peace and joy of Spirit. I am a beacon of love and light in the world. I attract my greatest Good. |
Power
The vibration and energy of God’s power expresses effortlessly as my life. I have dominion and mastery over myself and align with the Divine that I am. Power flows through me with ease and grace |
Imagination
I am open to the Field of Infinite Possibilities available and accessible in every moment. I image my highest good and expand my awareness of what is possible. I create my world with thoughts of love, joy & gratitude. |
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Understanding
My inner knowing is grounded in Truth. I stand on that firm foundation and am open to Divine insight and revelation. I know my True Nature and I understand how to express even more of my Divinity in all that I say and do. |
Will
I am willing, open and receptive to living a life of Truth. I consciously choose what will support my greatest good. Anchored in the Absolute I choose Joy, Love, Creativity, Peace, and Beauty before all else. |
Order
Divine order is now established in areas of my life. My relationships, my finances, and my affairs are harmoniously coordinated and balanced. I live in God’s divine plan for my highest good. |
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Zeal
I am energized by the power of God’s presence in my life this day. My enthusiasm comes from the deep well of God Love that is the source of all life. My joy is contagious and I shine my light in the world. |
Elimination
I say No! to anything that no longer serves my highest and best. I release all limiting beliefs, thoughts and feelings in my consciousness. I create space for the Good that is seeking expression as my life. |
Life
I am aware that I am Life Itself and that the Living Spirit lives as me. I am a healer and restorer. I consciously choose spiritual growth and evolution and I joyfully energize and enliven all that is in service to my Greatest Good. |