Category Archives: God

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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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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God Once Again (And not likely not the last)

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

There is one God the good, all power—omnipotence, everywhere present—omnipresence, and all knowing—omniscience. This is the first of the five basic principles of Unity, from which the others flow. And this declaration is also the basic apparent contradiction that makes … Continue reading →

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Marinating in Metaphysics

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

Marinating in metaphysics describes how I have felt after a summer and fall with overlapping classes in Unity Metaphysics. Don’t misunderstand; I enjoyed the classes. Yet reading, writing and attempting to integrate some of these concepts into my life are … 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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Finding Gifts in Everyday Adversity

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

With the start of the year, I am focusing once again, on a practice I find difficult to maintain. The practice is reminding myself that things (and people) which anger, distract, upset, or confuse me can also be used as … Continue reading →

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FAITH

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

When I write, what I end up with is usually quite different from where I started. After starting a couple of different themes, I decided this blog entry would be on my understanding of faith. Initially I wasn’t thinking of … Continue reading →

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