From the category archives:

Religion

Miracle of Mindfulness

by Kenley Neufeld March 6, 2011

phaiandme

Br. Phap Hai and Kenley Neufeld at Deer Park Monastery

It seems like Ojai has endless opportunities for spiritual practice, and that is one of the things that makes us special. A mecca of people on the path. I’ve participated in a number of activities and facilitate a bi-monthly program through…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Michael Bernard Beckwith to appear in Ojai October 28th

by linda Harmon October 4, 2010

Michaek Bernard Beckwith of Agape Spiritual Center to speak Ocotber 28th in Ojai

Michaek Bernard Beckwith of Agape Spiritual Center to speak Ocotber 28th in Ojai

Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of the award winning book Spiritual Liberation~Fulfilling Your Soul’s Potential, is in the business of “birthing universal and planetary citizens …on the edge of insight and growth,” and he is coming to Ojai on October…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Are you going to vote? 2 Month Warning

by SPK September 3, 2010

The worst President in the history of the US

The worst President in the history of the US

Too Strong? Nah…

We now have two months until we know what happens in the mid-term elections. If Democrats, liberals, progressives, independents and those who voted for the first time ever in ’08 show up on November 2nd, Obama’s party will retain control of…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

July Third is NOT Independence Day

by evan austin June 28, 2010

Food for thought, and a post for community discussion…

This year, as happens occasionally, Independence Day is on a Sunday. When that happens, Ojai’s annual parade moves in one direction or another, and the celebration takes place on Not-Independence Day. In the past, the entire program – parade and fireworks –…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Freedom: A Haiku

by evan austin February 16, 2010

Today is Day 18 of the 64-Day Season for Nonviolence that spans the death dates of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. One source lists the following as today’s Quotation, Affirmation, and Practice, and i thought the OP community might enjoy participating!:

FREEDOM:

Quotation: “Every human has four endowments – self awareness, conscience,…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Season for Nonviolence Begins Today

by evan austin January 30, 2010

snv-logo.jpgToday is January 30: Day One of the 64-day Season For Nonviolence that spans the death dates of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. It is in honor of the lives, work, and commitment of these men and others who advanced the consciousness and practice of nonviolence in profound and…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Inspiration for 2010: “I Am Potential”

by Suza Francina January 2, 2010

The caption that came with the video below said, “Love is the answer to overcome anything.” After watching it, I would add, “Having good parents helps alot!”
This video is a peek into the life of Patrick Henry Hughes, who was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder: arms that could…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Two Upcoming Interfaith Gatherings

by evan austin December 8, 2009

The winter season is a time of cold and dark in our hemisphere, and thus has arisen historically as a time for cultural and religious traditions that center around warmth and light in many forms. There are two such opportunities to connect as a community in the coming week:
interfaithvigil_121009.jpg Dec 10 –…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Happy, Merry, Joyous, Cheery Chalica!

by evan austin December 7, 2009

From an online article published today, entitled “Chalica, new weeklong UU holiday, slowly gains adherents – slowly“:

Part of the reason that Chalica has the following that it does is that it has a song. Two songs actually. Evan Austin, a member of the UU Church of Ventura, Calif., wrote “The…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service TONIGHT!

by evan austin November 24, 2009

coexist.jpgInterfaith Thanksgiving Service,
sponsored by Ventura Interfaith Ministerial Association
Tuesday, November 24, 7pm @ Ventura Center for Spiritual Living, 101 South Laurel Street, Ventura | 805-643-1933
office@venturachurch.com
Join many friends from many faith traditions for music, worship, fellowship, and gratitude! All proceeds will benefit the Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund.
Participating Organizations:
An Lac Mission
Church of the…

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • del.icio.us
  • StumbleUpon
Read the full post →

← Previous Entries