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Thought of the Month For April 2020 : “The Spirituality of Baseball”

By Vince DiPasquale The most beautiful definition of spirituality is to awaken and discover the message of life. The Higher...

Thoughts From The Language of Letting Go: “Accepting Change” (from Vince D)

I'd like to share some thoughts from my meditation book, “The Language of Letting Go: Accepting Change": The winds of...

Consciousness And Conscientiousness (From Tom Augustino To Vince)

Good Morning Vince, Being quarantined at home has brought up many feelings and thoughts about my life. In the beginning...

Meditations with Native American Elders: “The Four Seasons.” (From Vince D.)

I would like to share some thoughts from my meditation book, "Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons." "People...

$“Virtual” \ Online Counseling Sessions With Your Practitioner Are Now Available$

“Virtual” \ Online Counseling Sessions With Your Practitioner Are Now Available

As the ongoing Coronavirus crisis continues to unfold, most (if not all) of our practitioners have now embraced "virtual," web...

Show Me (My Creator) – from Vince D.

I'd like to share some thoughts from my meditation book, Meditations with Native American Elders: the Four Seasons. The manner...

Have No Fear – From Vince D.

Friends and family, I’d like to share a prayer by St Francis de Sales. "Have No Fear". "Have no fear...

Message for today (from Vince D.)

Let's take time each day to pray for God's grace and guidance. Dear God, thank You for the gift of...

Reflection on Prayer: On Gratitude and Humility …

Would like to share a prayer from my retreat prayer book. Reflection on Prayer ~ I asked God for strength...

Thoughts For Today (from Vince D.)

Some thoughts from my meditation book, "For Today." Thanking God every day is as necessary for me as breathing. Though...

“Love And Respect” (From Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons.)

I would like to share some thoughts from my meditation book, "Meditations with Native American Elders: The Four Seasons." "The...

Thoughts on “Grief And Sudden Loss” (from Practitioner Pat Obst, LCSW)

We are all spiraling in raw grief right now. We have all just experienced a sudden death - the end...

Thought Of The Month March 2020

“March Madness” By: Vincent DiPasquale This title has been given to the month of March because of the NCAA Basketball...

Vince And Bob McCrumn (A Reunion And A Homecoming …)

On Wednesday evening at one of my lectures, I saw a familiar face in the audience. His presence was a...

Thought Of The Month Feb 2020

By: Vince DiPasquale February is always considered the “love” month and the unpredictable month. What a combination! During this month...

Thought Of The Month Jan 2020

“The Spirit of Gratitude & Humility” By: Vince DiPasquale As you travel to all parts of this country, from the...

Vince’s Holiday Message …

Let’s take time during this special season to look at all the celebrations as a time for spiritual growth. Hanukkah...

Meditations On The Season (Thought Of The Month Dec 2019)

By: Vince DiPasquale What a season! Not only is it the end of the year but it is filled with...

Thought Of The Month: November 2019

“The Recovery Prayer” By: Vince DiPasquale One of the most beautiful prayers comes from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous:...

Thought Of The Month: October 2019

“Transition And Change” By: Vince DiPasquale October is the month of transition and change. It’s a time to let go...

Thought Of The Month: September 2019

“The Fall Season: The Process of Life” By: Vince DiPasquale As we begin another autumn season, let’s take time to...