Guided by Spirit
Insights and Revelations
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
Guided by Spirit offers practical insights and revelations to uplift, encourage, and comfort us in these times of challenge and turmoil. Within our minds and hearts reside the inspiring and calming inner world of spirituality and religious feelings, if only we can access these treasures for daily life. This book of inspiring selections allow us to sample this sacred cornucopia of enlightening concepts, words, and phrases that focus us into marvelous dimensions of love, hope, and faith; reminding us that we truly are "one" in our connection with the Master Creator. Below is a selection from one of the poems:
What If?
What if our lives are just a dream?
And when we sleep
The reality is obvious--
And what if frustration, worry
Despair and poverty
Are marvelous challenges that come to visit
Providing us with opportunities to stop
Look at our thoughts and behavior?
What if all the negativity
That overwhelms us in the media
Is another marvelous test
To see the light stirring beneath it all
Reminding us not to take it so seriously
But to smile and say to Guidance,
"Thanks for the prompting
I will now turn to You,
And transmit blessings into the darkness!"
What if God is constantly dropping little hints
Throughout our day
To strengthen our resolve
And to put this awesome truth of our Divine birthright
Into practice every moment?
What if once we remember to turn to God
The moment we hear or witness the chaos
Or negative drama
It no longer empowers us
For we take control when we feel the light
Breaking through the darkness!
What if, instead of taking partisan sides
We pray for all sides
While continuing to engage in positive action
To help others
According to the beliefs and practice
Of unconditional love
And non-judgmental acceptance of all people?
As we continue to see the Divine in all things
As we continue to bring love and light to all things
Regardless of the surface appearances
Of everyday trials and tribulations
Everyday living
Everyday give and take?
What if the invitation to practice Godliness this way
Is a marvelous gift from the Almighty
That we should accept with humble gratitude
And practice daily
Forever and ever and ever?
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
This new book, Guided by Spirit, reveals the divine treasure we each carry within ourselves. The spiritual poetic insights and illustrations guide us into uplifting and calming dimensions. There are passages that emphasize jubilant revelations and passionate positive perceptions that fortify your faith that all is eternally well with one's Soul!
In addition, this book emphasizes an enlightened awareness, a passionate hope, and a steadfast faith in God and this beautiful, spiritual world that has been crafted by The Master Creator. All the selections have been created from intense visionary insights that are generated from everyday activities seen in a new light, as the words began to pour from my innermost thoughts.
Many of the selections were birthed in prayer, and then when I sat in silence during meditation to listen. Still others originated from my dreams, especially vivid ones, which would wake me up at night, where I quickly outlined thoughts that I could build on the next day. Some topics revolved around holidays and family reunions, which were inspiring opportunities for collecting wisdom from older members, and gems of insights from the little ones. Uplifting speeches from ministers and spiritual workshop leaders have generated a plethora of fertile reveries for sacred poetic revelations sculpted into writings. Even illnesses provided opportunities for me to reflect, read inspiring literature, and record my perceptions here.
Come now, and allow yourself to sample this haven of inspiring words and phrases that are uplifting for these times of challenge and turmoil. As you peruse these inspirational selections, may your heart be uplifted and resonate with the one Spirit that connects us all. Happy reading, and be at peace.
About the Author
Gloria Lindsay is a retired junior high school teacher who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from UCLA, and a Master of Science Degree in Education from USC. She has written two books previously: Connections With Spirit, her first work of inspirational poetry, and Triumph Over Trauma, a successful memoir of the challenges her younger daughter overcame from a difficult birth. She is active in spiritual workshops, both attending and conducting them, does dramatic poetry readings, and gives inspirational speeches during the year. She constantly receives support in her spiritual work from her husband,her two daughters,and her many siblings, nephews, nieces and friends.
Gloria is also an active member of the Los Angeles-based Georgia Laster Branch, National Association of Negro Musicians, a non-profit organization which supports young minority musicians by providing scholarships and performance opportunities. She is a past member of BEEM, (Black Experience As Expressed Through Music), which also supported young minority musicians. She has volunteered to take high school students to the local opera performances for over fifteen years. Gloria and her husband have been members of The Irvine Great Books Club for over seventeen years. She is also a member of the Women's Prayer Group in San Diego, a gathering of women from Southern California who meet to support each other and pray for a better world. She lives in Orange County, California.