Category Archives: Affirmation

The Gift of Annoyance

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

How can annoyances be gifts? After all, while they aren’t tragedies, they are, well, annoying! True. Annoyances are irritations, nuisances, inconveniences, hassles, or any minor frustration. My expectations–reasonable or not–are thwarted, my life in the moment is disrupted, not shattered. … Continue reading →

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The Sun Always Shines 2020

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

About a month ago I was at the dentist for teeth cleaning. After a few minutes the sun light shining through a window shifted so it shown into my eyes. The hygienist gave me sunglasses. In another 5 minutes the … Continue reading →

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I AM So Blessed

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

So much of what is reported in the media are expressions of lack, of how wrong things are. There are shocking things happening both to and by ordinary people, and to and by governments and leaders. Yet if this is … Continue reading →

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The Sun Always Shines

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

I awoke Sunday morning, seeing a cloudy day dawning outside my bedroom window. Yet when I looked through our bathroom window a few minutes later, I was surprised by the beautiful golden glow of sunrise reflecting on nearby buildings. I … Continue reading →

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Holding the High Watch

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

‘Holding the High Watch’ is the phrase Errol Roelofsz used to describe the job of the Prayer Chaplains at Unity San Francisco. It means that regardless of circumstances we stand with God, affirming the Truth that love and goodness are … Continue reading →

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Relax: Let Go and Let God

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

Relaxation is how most traditional practices start. As you can see even our dog practices it. Yoga, most martial arts, meditation, prayer, are amongst those that start with relaxation. Yet at the same time in most advanced cultures, relaxation tends … Continue reading →

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Being the Light in the Dark

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

At this time of year in the northern hemisphere we have the longest, often coldest nights, the turning point before moving toward the greater light, warmth and the new growth of spring. Traditional holidays, celebrated as Christmas, Chanukah, Winter Solstice … Continue reading →

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Your Super Powers

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

From a young age, I enjoyed reading science fiction and fantasy books. I loved the people (or creatures) in exotic locations, doing fantastic things. While having advanced technology was interesting, it was the special characters, sometimes with special talents, that … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

I have meditated since the early 1970’s. So when I went to sit the other day and I went truly into the Silence, I was surprised to realize that lately there have only been brief moments of it. The meditation … Continue reading →

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Praying for the Rogues

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

For those who pray, it is common to pray for our own needs and desires, as well as in gratitude for all we have in our lives. It is also common to pray for those we know, family, friends, and … Continue reading →

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