"Here You Are"
Written by Rev. Renee Ranke
Here You Are
Past loves, past dreams, past joys and past sorrows
All building blocks
All steppingstones
Who we were is what has led us to who we are now
Plans that we so carefully laid, may have changed
Dreams that we envisioned may no longer seem important
Prayers that we whispered may have been answered differently than expected
But know that we are each exactly where we belong
Exactly where our souls have led us
Those building blocks have constructed what you need
Those steppingstones have paved your path to becoming who you truly are
And here you are
That beautiful, wonderful, Divine you that IS in this moment
Let us give thanks to the footprints of the past, the magical mists of tomorrow and together let us embrace the firmness of who we each are Today

Thank you, Cynthia Marsh, our June/July featured artist in the Lotus Center for presenting an engaging talk last Saturday and generating lots of discussion about her first UFO sighting as a child, and the resulting intuitive connections that led to her artwork.  Forty-two people attended and toured our new space at the Lotus Center. Karla Sikora provided an immersive sound bath experience with the crystal healing bowls before the talk, and John Houshmand treated us to beautiful guitar music during the wine and cheese reception.

What is the Institute for Spiritual Development?

It's both a metaphysical church and an educational center originally founded 47 yrs ago in Sparta, NJ. With the belief that all paths lead us Home, ISD is dedicated to helping each spirit walk their path with courage and joy.

In "I Am The Word", Paul Selig, writer and medium, offers readers a profound journey into the realms of spiritual awakening and personal transformation. As a channel for higher wisdom, Selig’s program is dispensed by beings of higher intelligence , sometimes called guides or Ascended Masters. Selig invites us to explore the interconnectedness of all life and the divine energy that flows through it.

Book Review: New Children and Near-Experiences by P. M. H. Atwater, L.H.D. In New Children and Near-Death Experiences, P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., shares the findings of her remarkable study of 277 individuals who experienced near-death states as children. Some were interviewed while still young; others had grown into teens or adults. Atwater's work reveals how profoundly […]

April's Recommendation The Intuition Workbookby Susan Holmes Landon, MS In The Intuition Workbook: Easy, Step-by-Step Instruction to Achieve Connection with your Spiritual Guidance, Susan Holmes Landon offers a clear and accessible guide to developing one's intuitive abilities. Landon's own journey of learning to trust her internal guidance informs the book's practical approach, making it especially […]