Hello Unity Friends,

In Unity, we have stated the foundation of our beliefs in five simple principles which we strive to live each day. Recently, a friend of mine in Atlanta, Georgia, Susan Cadley, wrote of her understanding of these five principles. Susan is a deeply spiritual woman, long-time Unity truth student, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She uses the children's version of the principles saying, "Many times the most simple statement or idea is the most profound." I have written the principles in bold, with Susan's thoughts on how these can be applied in your life in a practical way. Thank you, Susan for the inspiration you share.

1. God is all good and active in everything, everywhere.
By affirming this, you affirm that God is active in and through you...and God is good all the time. Breathe this in.

2. I am naturally good because God's Divinity is in me and in everyone.
This is a great affirmation for your inner critic to hear. What is your self-talk like? When you find yourself being unkind to you, consider this: would you speak to someone else or to God the way you speak to yourself? Hopefully you answered no!

3. I create my experiences by what I choose to think and what I feel and believe.
To grow spiritually, you must own and begin to understand your reaction to others and the world around you. Deepak Chopra teaches that "Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future."

4. Through affirmative prayer and meditation, I connect with God and bring out the good in my life.
This one goes in the self-care category. How much time do you take to connect with your inner life? By becoming quiet and being instead of doing, you can hear Spirit more clearly. This is where your outer world is created. Take an inventory and ask, "Am I where I want to be?" If not, sit awhile and spend time with this principle.

5. I do and give my best by living the Truth I know. I make a difference!
Each and every day, we are gifted with the opportunity to begin anew. Will we get it right all the time? No way. That kind of perfectionism is a set-up for failure. Doing your best is using what you know at the time. We are all learning, so be gentle with yourself.

Namaste,
Robin