What is the Patriarchy?

Spiritual Lessons from the Choose Love Ministry and Dr. Genie This is such a controversial word to even say out loud - Patriarchy. People, men in particular, feel very attacked at the mention of the word. How many of you think that when feminists talk about the Patriarchy they are pointing at men? It's true. … Continue reading What is the Patriarchy?

College vs Trade School: Advising Young People on a Career Path

Spiritual Advice and Wisdom for Living Your Best Life from Dr. Genie Sometimes even spiritual advisors get triggered too. And yes, something triggered me yesterday and I want to share my thoughts on the subject. Why College is still vital in our world today. This might seem like a strange topic for a spiritualist to … Continue reading College vs Trade School: Advising Young People on a Career Path

5 Reasons You Don’t Succeed in Making Changes in Your Life

Spiritual Advice for Living a Life of Joy, Happiness, and Love with Dr. Genie 5 Reasons You Don't Succeed in Making Changes in Your Life It's halfway through the year and for most people their New Year's Resolutions are far behind them. Whether you were tying to lose weight this year, or hoping to find … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Don’t Succeed in Making Changes in Your Life

Skills for Choosing Love

Choose Love Ministry Blog As a spiritual counselor and minister, part of my job is to offer relationship advice. This week I thought I might share a bit about the relationship model I use that works with any kind of relationship you might have - child/parent, romantic, friendship, or even co-workers. Below is the image … Continue reading Skills for Choosing Love

Multi-Spiritual or Interfaith Relationships

Choose Love Ministry Blog I was raised in the Christian faith as was my husband. We didn't attend church when we dated and we got married by a Justice of the Peace instead of a minister in a church. Christianity was a culture for us as adults, not a practice. The culture of Christianity, as … Continue reading Multi-Spiritual or Interfaith Relationships

The 5 Love Languages

The 5 Love Languages is based on the book by Gary Chapman, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. Jay and I took a workshop on the topic and we were blown away by this simple, yet profound wisdom in this training.  We learned a lot and it helped us get beyond a few … Continue reading The 5 Love Languages

Spiritual Wisdom of Imbolc

Spiritual Messages from Choose Love Ministry Founder, Dr. Genie Mathews Pinkney Groundhog Day is here! In ancient days it was known as Imbolc and the “reason for the season” was much more purposeful and spiritual.  Imbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated from February 1 through sundown February 2. Based on a Celtic tradition, Imbolc was meant to mark … Continue reading Spiritual Wisdom of Imbolc

Spiritual Support for Addiction Recovery

Spiritual Messages from Choose Love Ministry Founder, Dr. Genie Mathews Pinkney Why do we become addicted? We can place blame almost anywhere - our childhood, our parents, traumatic events, chronic health issues, abusive relationships, and even that we just got into the habit and couldn't stop. Addictions ruin our relationships, careers, mental and physical health, … Continue reading Spiritual Support for Addiction Recovery

January 2021 Energy

Spiritual Messages from Choose Love Ministry Founder, Dr. Genie Mathews Pinkney 2021 is off to a start. We're still dealing with much of the baggage from last year and people are finding it hard to know where to start and what direction to head. There is a trend to choose your word for the year. … Continue reading January 2021 Energy

Specialism and Our Polarized World

Specialism and Our Polarized World A conversation on the how ethnocentrism created a world of extremism and lack of compromise. Is the ability to compromise a thing of the past? Compromise takes a win-win mindset.  You have a desire to win something while seeing the need for the other side to win something as well.  … Continue reading Specialism and Our Polarized World