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Rise and Shine!

12/11/2015

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L-R, Edward Biagiotti, Darrell Fusaro, and Pope Francis at Pauline Books & Media, Culver City, CA
It is painful when we compromise ourselves to meet the perceived expectations of others. Joy comes when we listen to our intuition and step out boldly to follow the wonderful plan God has placed in our hearts. Unity minister Ellen Debenport, author of Hell in the Hallway, Light at the Door, was invited in to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Brilliance."  Click here to listen/download.
The word "wicked" occurs more than 300 times in the Bible and is one of the most important terms to be found therein. In the Bible the word "wicked" really means "bewitched" or "Under a spell." the Law of Being is perfect harmony, and that truth never changes; out man uses his free will to think wrongly, and thus he builds up false conditions around him, and then believes them to be real. They look real, and so he forgets that it was he himself who made them, and thus he bewitches himself, or throws himself under a kind of spell; and of course as long as he remains bewitched in this way he has to suffer the consequences. Nevertheless, it is only illusion, or a spell, and it can be broken by turning to God.

The only way to break such a spell is to think of God, and that is why Jesus called it the strait and narrow way. "Oh foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you?" said Paul, when he heard that some of his students had begun to believe in evil in this way.

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth." "The wicked shall be turned into hell." "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him." These are statements of what happens when we allow ourselves to be bewitched by our own thoughts into believing in any power other than God. We flee when no man pursueth--we are afraid of things without reason. We can suffer the pains of hell because "fear hath torment" --but when we turn to God, the spell is broken and harmony is restored.

Let us awaken from the spell under which the whole race lives, and know instead that God is all Power, infinite Intelligence, and boundless Love.

–Emmet Fox, .Make Your Life Worthwhile (pg64).
The 3 Breaths
"When I break the spell, I'm freed from hell!"

This person needs to make a decision on his own.  It may be a wrong one, but all of us make wrong decisions. The mature mind accepts the results of his error and minimizes any self-guilt. He proceeds on his course and makes more decisions, the majority of them being right.
Check your guilt load and begin rationalizing it away. No one ever makes mistakes on purpose. Mistakes are not consciously planned, they may be subconsciously planned, but even these can be freed of their emotional importance.  The lower your guilt load, the greater in your mental health.
No power anywhere sits in judgment of you. The universe is unconcern your mistakes. You are you're only judge, and the faculties of your mind are your only jury.  –Raymond Charles Barker,  The Power of Decision

However, there is no way you can get a new self image that could change your life if you begin with self rejection. The missing link in the practice of self image psychology is the realization that you do not change your self image by rejecting what you are but by discovering what you are.

You are already created in the image-likeness of God, not can be if you speak a lot of positive affirmations of truth.  Your true image is not something to get; it is a reality to discover. There is that of you that is the likeness of God.  It is your " I AM-age" this is what you really are, what you have always been. You can never be less.  Oh, you may identify yourself as less, and thus project that awareness into your life experience.  You may go along in all your affairs seeing less and manifesting less.  As the poet says, many persons die with all their music in them. But you can never be less then your "I AM-age", for you were created with your very own Divine potentiality and the power to for fill it in a prosperous and successful life experience.  How futile it is to try to "get" a success-image!

It is interesting that in the parable the prodigal son does not say, "I am a terrible person! Perhaps if I go back home I will get a new self image." No, the parable says very simply that "he came to himself." (LUKE 15:17)  Then he went home, not in quest of his "I AM-age", but out of his conscious realization of it."  -Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth

You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. - Marianne Williamson

We have a job to do. Like the moon and stars, we have our own special light to bring to the world. If we don't do it, no one else will; in fact, no one else can – because it is our special light. When we do our part, we help make the world a more beautiful place.  –God Grant Me…, December 4

The Taoist religion is one of the simplest paths to God. It advises, "Just be what you are. You do not need to change yourself to be divine. You are creative spirit, and to be powerful and happy, simply let nature take it's course. "  –A Deep Breath of Life by Alan Cohen, December 4

There is nothing in the Universe that wishes evil to anyone.  Indeed, it is only as we experience good that God is expressed through us.  The more completely we express God and the more of God do we become, that is, the more does God become personified through us.  –Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, Pg. 470

You are not an observer of the universe.  You are a vital participant of the universe.  Let no one ever again tell you of your unimportance.  God did not make a mistake when you were born.  Intelligence created you to live in these times because you are equipped to meet the challenges of these times.  You are the right person, in the right place, to create a right world for yourself.  All of the resources of the infinite are already yours.  They need you as a means of self-expression.  –Raymond Charles Barker, The Power of Decision
Daily Word
Wednesday, December 9 , 2015
Brilliance

MY RADIANT DIVINITY SHINES THROUGH MY AUTHENTIC HUMANITY AND I AM WHOLE.
Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth …you are the light of the world.” We are both human and divine. My human nature is real, open, and honest. I am grateful for my earthly body with which I express love, wisdom, and compassion.

My divine nature shines in acts of kindness and service. As musician Karen Drucker sings in “Let It Shine,” “I let my big, bright, brilliant beam of radiant light shine.” This affirmation echoes through my mind as I go about my day.

Jesus inspired us to shine our light as boldly as a city on a hill. Yet he also urged us to preserve our saltiness—our earthly grounding. I am radiantly whole when I embrace and express both my authentic, human self and my radiant, divine light.

You are the salt of the earth ... You are the light of the world.–Matthew 5:13-14
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From Hal Smith, Via DarrellandEd.com

I JUST HEARD YOUR SHOW FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY!I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY FUNNY,SPONTANEOUS,AND ENTERTAINING,I PLAN TO TUNE IN AGAIN!


From Rachel Gallant, New Hampshire

I hope you are decking the Halls and Ringing the Christmas Joy Bells over there.
I'm sending you some Creative Cash for two more Books Darrell.
One for Rev. LeRoy Bessey at Unity of Greater Portland.
And the second for Richard F.
Richard heads up the Radiology dept. At Elliot Hospital in Manchester. He just lost his sister two months go and his mother passed away a few years ago. It is just he and his Dad in their immediate  family now. His Dad is 96 still drives and lives alone. Richard is challenged with the beginning stages of Parkinson disease.... I pray your book may offer Richard some peace of mind and unconditional love and may perhaps my act as a tool for a new perspective.

Have a wonderful Day Ed and Darrell!
Spreading -JOY-
Always,
Rachel

Joke of the Day
A little girl runs out to the backyard where her father is working, and asks him, "Daddy, what's sex?"

Her father sits her down, and tells her all about the birds and the bees. He tells her about conception, sexual intercourse, sperms and eggs. He goes on to tell her about puberty, menstruation, erections, wet-dreams...and he thinks, what the hell, and goes on to tell her the works.

He covers a wide and varied assortment of sub topics and by the time he's finished, his daughter is somewhat awestruck with this sudden influx of bizarre new knowledge.

Her father finally asks: "So what did you want to know about sex for?"

"Oh, mommy said to tell you lunch would be ready in a couple of secs..."
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Stop! in The Name of The Law

12/9/2015

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L-R, Edward Biagiotti and Darrell Fusaro
With faith, patience is transformed from waiting into enthusiastic anticipation. In the meantime, our job is to enjoy life and take care of the basics, for example, eating when we are hungry and resting when we are tired. David McClure, an officer of the law and Unity minister, joins Darrell and Ed to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Patience."  Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"Stop, collaborate and listen."


The Coin of Joy.  Joy is the "How" you get what you want.  Pour Joy through you by getting in the mood of delight, then think of the things you want, and pour Joy into them, and you stimulate them into activity.  This activity of Joy is contagious.
"All things respond to the call of rejoicing.  All things gather where Life is a song."
Always keep an attitude of Joy and "tip toe" expectantly toward what you want!  Love, Joy, and Praise are feelings, or coins, that impulse what you desire into expression.  They make the invisible bridge over which your good comes.  This is the unfailing way of getting what you want, for Love never faileth.  –You, Frances Wilshire

I trust the Universal Spirit of prosperity to provide abundance for us here and now.  God gives the increase!"  –Catherine Ponder newsletter

I've seen a student, often, keep his demonstration, through resistance, or pointing the way.
He pins his faith to one channel only, and dictates just the way he desires the manifestation to come, which brings things to a standstill.

"My Way, not your way!", is the command of the infinite intelligence. Like all power, be it steam or electricity, it must have a nonresistance engine or instrument to work through, and man is that engine or instrument.

Over and over again, man is told to "stand still". "Oh Judah fear not; but tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord will be with you. You shall not need to fight this battle; set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you."

The student’s goal is Poise! Poise is Power, for it gives God-power a chance to rush through man, to "will and do It's good pleasure".  Poised, he thinks clearly, and makes "right decisions quickly."  "He never misses a trick."  –The Game of Life by Florence Scovel Shinn

“Charm is the ability to be oneself and the best part of oneself at all times and under all circumstances.” “When you are yourself, then you are truly somebody, a personality with a raison d'être peculiar to no one else.  While you try to be like someone else, then you're neither yourself nor the person whom you are imitating.”
Consciousness of harmony with your Divinity brings not only yourself into a state of poise, but affects others also when they are near you, by contagion.  What a wonderful power to have–a contagion of charm. Then whoever contacts you will have a shock of instant good.
It is the mind of Agreement and Harmony that charms. Interior states of mind opposed to charm are those of struggle.
“Charm is the power within to send the power without.”  –YOU by Francis Wilshire

Daily Word
Wednesday, December 2 , 2015
Patience

I AM PATIENT AND CONFIDENT, FOR I KNOW GOD IS AT WORK IN MY LIFE.
Living in an age of rapid communication—text messages, live news broadcasts, and more—is convenient. Yet, when I have to wait for other things, such as a package to arrive, or the work week to finish, patience is necessary. A seed cannot be rushed no matter how eager or how fervently I long to taste its fruit.

If I find myself impatient or forcing an outcome, I pause to observe my intentions and actions. I rekindle my faith by shifting my attention toward confidence in God’s perfect timing. I remind myself that things will work out in the right time and the right way.

Patience gives me peace of mind in my daily activities and for my long-term goals and dreams.

These are the ones who, when they hear the word ... bear fruit with patient endurance.—Luke 8:15

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From Stephanie Tina, Laguna Beach, CA
Comment on Youtube “What’s in YOUR Wallet?”
I LOVE this stuff!! I needed this today!!! No accident this WAS the very topic of the show. TY!

From Rachel Veilleux, Salem, New Hampshire
Happy Thanksgiving Darrell and Ed.
I'm Grateful for all your Fun Loving wisdom inspiration and Humor.  I think you both are The Awesome ones!!!!  Thank you for being YOU!!!

From Yoga In Your Workplace, Christina Robohm, Oakland, CA
Comment on "No Strings Attached" Youtube video

That was fantastic and SO needed. I am in a completely different mental space after listening. you weren't sure how the first segment went and I find that when I can't remember what I said/did, that's when god was flowing through me freely. that first segment was fantastic!!! Loved your song and DANCE. Thank you for being the guys I can tune into in a bad mood and not be annoyed, lol :-)
Joke of the Day
Should we tell everyone about the day Jeff Comfort was helping Darrell and Ed put their snow boots on during their last visit to Unity Village?

Darrell and Ed asked for help and Comfort could see why. With Comfort pulling and Darrell and Ed pushing, the boots still didn't want to go on. By the time Comfort helped them get the final boot on, he had worked up a sweat.

Comfort almost lost it when the Darrell said, "Sorry to bother you,  but my boots are on the wrong feet." Comfort looked and sure enough, they were. It wasn't any easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on. Comfort managed to keep his cool as they worked together to get the boots back on -- this time on the right feet.

Ed then announced, "These aren't my boots." Comfort bit his tongue, like he had learned in his spiritual classes, rather than get right in Ed’s face and scream, "Why didn't you say so?" like he wanted to.

Once again Comfort struggled to help Ed pull his ill-fitting boots off.
Ed then said, "Wait, oh yeah, these are my brother's boots. Darrell made me wear them because he said they were more stylish than mine." Comfort didn't know if he should laugh or cry. He finally mustered up the grace to help Ed  wrestle the boots on back feet again.

Comfort then asked Darrell, "Alright, Darrell.  Now, where are your mittens?"

Darrell said, "Oh yeah!  I stuffed them in the toes of Ed’s boots ..."
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What's In Your Wallet?

11/29/2015

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"Give it away. Give it away, now!" L-R, Darrell Fusaro and Edward Biagiotti
There's nothing that can hinder the flow of success and prosperity into our lives when we step out generously. In fact, we receive an unlimited expense account whenever we choose to act as ambassadors of God's love. Fellow ambassador Sammy Smith shares the wealth by dropping in to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Prosperity."  Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"We're living it up, when we're giving it up!"
Increasing Your Dividends
For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath (Matthew 25:29).

Your experience is the expression (pressing out) of your state of mind or consciousness, at any time. When your consciousness is high, everything goes well. When your consciousness is low or limited, everything goes wrong.

When trouble comes the usual thing is to meet it with fear, anger, disappointment, self-pity, or brutal will power. This naturally lowers the consciousness a good deal more, and things get still worse. From him that hath not (much) harmony, shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Harmony and joy naturally raise your consciousness and your faith in God still higher, and so things improve further. Unto everyone that hath shall be given and he shall have abundance. This is a simple statement of natural law.  –Emmet Fox, Around the Year, Nov. 23rd

It comes as a surprise to many of us that we do not know how to handle good fortune.  When unusual opportunities or prosperity comes our way, we find ourselves reacting inappropriately.  Instead of being excited and happy, we feel upset.  

Fear is often the culprit when we have such unexpected feelings.  We’re afraid we won’t be able to “live up to” our good fortune.  We’re afraid it will vanish as quickly as it came, and we’re apprehensive about the changes that might be in store for us.  Our most troubling and irrational fear, however, is that somehow a huge mistake has been made.  We feel, deep down, that we don’t deserve our windfall.
For some of us, clearly, good fortune can be as difficult to accept as adversity.  But that doesn’t mean we can’t turn things around if we give ourselves a chance.

First, we can try to put our inappropriate feelings on hold.  That way we can better see them for what they are- self-centered fear, rooted in old ideas.  Instead of reacting quickly and self-destructively, we can take time to learn to accept our good fortune.  Then, rather than focusing on our imagined unworthiness, we can try to become grateful for our bonanza and see it for the gift it is.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:  You deserve whatever good comes your way today.
–From A New Day, November 19

Outer steps will come easily. Of course, I do not mean to imply through all these people's experiences that you simply entertain and radiate the mental equivalent of the good desired, and then do nothing more. Often you will have to take definite external steps as well. But you will discover that, by working out the mental concept of the desired good first, the outer steps will then unfold easily-almost automatically at times-without strained effort on your part. The more you turn your mind in rich directions, the less you seem to have to exert undo human effort to produce results. Work you will, but it will be work as satisfying self-expression rather then work just to survive. Your rich mind power and radiations seem to have a way of going forth and producing right opportunities, events and circumstances for prosperity and success, so that you almost seem to walk into them without conscious effort.  –From The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder

They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. - Psalm 34:10

Today I expect every good thing to come to me.  Everything that is worthy of the soul, I anticipate.  Everything that belongs to the Spirit, I accept.  Everything that partakes of the nature of the Divine Reality, I claim as my own.  Today, I identify myself with abundance and success.  I know that my destiny is Divine, that my destination is certain, that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.  I know that this kingdom contains everything that is necessary to my well-being.  In gratitude and with joy, I receive this Kingdom into myself.  –Ernest Holmes, 365 Science of Mind, Nov. 20
Daily Word
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Prosperity
GOD IS MY ALL. I AM GRATEFUL AND ABUNDANTLY BLESSED.

My prosperity does not depend upon a person or thing. My feeling of fulfillment comes from my awareness of Spirit and recognizing the many blessings I receive.

My appreciation for these blessings grows when I take time to give thanks for all that I have and will receive. Prosperity comes to me in many forms—family, friends, joy, health, and so much more. While the contents of a wallet or purse may be a reflection of finances, my true prosperity comes from Spirit.

If I should have a financial concern, I turn within and give thanks in advance that Spirit is opening the way to new and creative avenues for my finances to flow. Today and every day I affirm: I am abundantly blessed.

I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security.—Jeremiah 33:6

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From Stephanie Tina Havelka, Laguna Beach, CA
I just listened to last week's episode, the energy is infectious! LOVE you guys!!




From Doug Bilenski Sr., Port Orange, Florida (In response to our Superman 1950's public school poster post on the Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed Facebook page.  See photo below)
Those were the good old days before "political correctness" and "safe zones"! Happy Days and team spirit the glue that made us stick together as a common people. I think we can rekindle tat spirit. Let's hope it is not by another World War!

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Joke of the Day
On their last trip to Unity Village, Darrell and Ed bumped into Jeff Comfort in cafeteria. Comfort looked sad and almost on the verge of tears.
Ed asked, "Comfort! What’s going on?  How come you’re looking like such a sad sack?"       
Jeff Comfort said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me 50-thousand dollars."       
"That's not bad at all...!", Ed shouted
"Hold on, I'm just getting started. Two weeks ago, a cousin I never knew kicked-the-bucket and left me 95-thousand, tax-free to boot."
Darrell was in shock, "Well, that's great! I'd love that."
Comfort continued, "Last week, my grandfather passed away. I inherited almost a million."
Finally Darrell and Ed asked, "So why are so glum?"      
Jeff Comfort shrugged and said, "All I got in the mail this week was a bag of dicks from you guys!"
As Mentioned During Today's Episode:
An Italian treat from Darrell and Ed just for you!

If you're an American you may have assumed, like we have, that the Panettone Italian Christmas cake Is just the Italian counterpart to the holiday fruitcake.  The co-hosts of Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed, Darrell Fusaro and Edward Biagiotti, thought the Panettone was a holiday item to be avoided, but an encounter with the Italian Italians at i-Italy.org changed all that. Now Darrell and Ed are the cake's number one fans.  Here Darrell and Ed demonstrate how to REALLY enjoy a Panettone cake (just like an Italian).  Try it, you'll love it.  

WARNING: Eating a Panettone cake as Darrell and Ed suggest may cause ignite a tremendous urge to devour the entire cake in one sitting.  It's that good!  For the rest of this story click here to check out Darrell's article/recipe of the same title with over 1,700 shares on Facebook!
For the rest of this story click here to check out Darrell's article/recipe of the same title with over 1,700 shares on Facebook!
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No Strings Attached

11/29/2015

 
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We got mail! Today's guest Cheri Knight sent us souvenir shirts from her hometown of Louisville, KY
When we look for approval outside of ourselves, we forget how powerful we are. Trusting God gives us the freedom to think positively, act courageously, laugh joyously, and give generously. Funniest Thing! fan Cheri Knight Skype's by from Kentucky to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Independence."  Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"I ain't no joker, I step out like Lee Iacocca."

You are not an observer of the universe.  You are a vital participant of the universe.  Let no one ever again tell you of your unimportance.  God did not make a mistake when you were born.  Intelligence created you to live in these times because you are equipped to meet the challenges of these times.  You are the right person, in the right place, to create a right world for yourself.  All of the resources of the infinite are already yours.  They need you as a means of self-expression.  –Raymond Charles Barker, The Power of Decision

If you really believe that you are "entitled" to the fullness of the kingdom, the resulting "outforming" may appear to be miraculous, for wonderful things can and will be done, but it is a natural fulfillment of divine law.  –Eric Butterworth, Spiritual Economics

We cannot afford to believe in imperfection for a single second, for to do so is to doubt God; it is to believe in a Power apart from God, to believe in another Creator.  Let us daily say to ourselves: "Perfect God within me, Perfect Life within me, which is God, come forth into expression through me as that which I am; lead me ever into the paths of perfection and cause me to see only the Good."  By this practice, the soul will become illumined and will acquaint itself with God and be at peace.  "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect."  –Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind

Freedom from limitation: "As man realizes his oneness with creative mind, he is released from the bondage of false thinking."  –Ernest Holmes, The Science of Mind

The more we become willing to depend upon a Higher Power, the more independent we actually are. Therefore dependence, upon God,is really a means of gaining true independence of the spirit.

Let's examine for a moment this idea of dependence at the level of everyday living. In this area it is startling to dis- cover how dependent we really are, and how unconscious of that dependence. Every modern house has electric wiring carrying power and light to its interior. We are delighted with this dependence; our main hope is that nothing will ever cut off the supply of current. By so accepting our dependence upon this marvel of science, we find ourselves more independent personally. Not only are we more independent, we are even more comfortable and secure. Power flows just where it is needed. Silently and surely, electricity, that strange energy so few people understand, meets our simplest daily needs, and our most desperate ones, too.  –From Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions
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Cartoon by Darrell Fusaro inspired by this episode.
This cartoon was inspired by Darrell and Ed's conversation about God's love with guest Cheri Knight during this episode.
Daily Word
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Independence
I AM AN INDEPENDENT SPIRIT WITH UNLIMITED POWER.
I may have been born into challenging circumstances or run into difficulty along the way. Spirit gives me the inner resources to rise above whatever I face. I am free to think positively, act courageously, and soar like an eagle.

I value the ability to make decisions about matters that affect me. I use my spiritual powers to think and act in ways that benefit all. I have the power to do and be whatever I choose. I create the life of my dreams.

Attuned to Spirit, I am fearless and self-assured. I am confident and strong. I am an independent spirit and I am free.

The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.–Isaiah 58:11
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From Cathie Quinn, Culver City, CA
Last night while I was making dinner I listened to the show from last Wednesday which was Veterans Day. The one with Michael Penny. He was so inspiring and I felt he was a perfect fit for your show. One of the best shows so far.  Of course you and Edward were as inspiring as you always are"

From Rachel Gallant, New Hampshire
When I arrived at the post office.....I saw this plate!!
Lordy mercy!!!  God is Soooo Funny!!!  Have a Blessed Day!!
Living with my eyes Wide Open!! (My Heart too)
Much love to you both,
Rachel
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From the state of enlightenment, New Hampshire. Thank you Rachel Gallant!
Joke of the Day
Darrell and Ed were staying in the dorms at Unity Village.  Jeff Comfort was nice enough to give them the room right next to his own.  When it came time for bed, Darrell was kneeling beside his bed, softly saying his prayers, "Dear God, please bless Mummy and Daddy and all the family and please give me a good night's sleep."   Suddenly he looked up and shouted, "And don't forget to make our show sound the best on Unity Online Radio!!"

"There is no need to shout like that," said Ed. "God isn't deaf."

"No," said Darrell, "but Comfort is all the way in the other room."
But Wait, There's More!
Bow WOW! Funniest Thing! crew members Gabby the Postal Pit Bull and Station Manager Mr. French are excited to present the most joyful Christmas card.  Perfect for you to share with your animal loving friends this holiday season. Created by Funniest Thing with Darrell and Ed, co-host Darrell Fusaro.  Click below to order your pack.
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It's an Honor to Be of Service, Sir!

11/17/2015

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L-R, Edward Biagiotti, Darrell Fusaro
We succeed best and quickest by helping others succeed. Joy and security are the rewards of adding value to the lives of others. Michael Penney, United States Marine Corps combat veteran and a producer of the Cigars and Sea Stories podcast, drops in to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Honor."  Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"When I start to feel nervous, I just deliver good service."

Real love is selfless and free from fear.  It pours itself out upon the object of its affection, without demanding any return.  Its joy is in the joy of giving.  Love is God in manifestation, and the strongest magnetic force in the universe.  Pure, unselfish love draws to itself its own;  it does not need to seek or demand.  –Florence Scovel Shinn, The Game of Life & How to Play it

True salesmanship consists in helping the prospect to obtain the merchandise that he really needs. This point must be stressed. It means helping the prospect. It means service. It does not mean taking advantage of him in anyway. It certainly does not mean force in the positive things that he does not need and cannot afford. Nor does it mean pretending to give him one article when in fact he is getting another and inferior one. Such a policy is not salesmanship at all. It is, and plain English, robbery.

True salesmanship means finding out what your customer really needs, and supplying him with it; or if you cannot furnish it yourself, advising  him to go elsewhere. Such a policy will not, as many would suppose, me and loss of business. On the contrary, this method-merely the application of the golden rule-will build up your business more rapidly than anything else could. People sense honesty and sincerity intuitively, and these things beget confidence. Working in this way you may lose one order through your honesty, but you will get half a dozen in its place-and you will have peace of mind. Every intelligent salesman should know that any particular sale, or even any particular customer, does not matter, that it is the annual turnover that counts.

Certain courses of salesmanship used to say, get his name on the dotted line before you let them go. You should do the exact contrary to this. If there is any doubt in your own mind, or in his, tell him to think it over and come back later. If he does sign on the dotted line, and afterward you have any reason to suppose that is not entirely satisfied, you should offer to release him immediately, and tear up the contract.

This policy, the golden rule, was taught by Jesus, the wisest and most practical teacher who ever lived; and it is the secret of success in business. It is the real key to sales promotion.

Salesman! Treat your customers exactly as you would like him to treat you the positions were reversed. Tell them exactly what you would like to be told about the merchandise, if you were the purchase their; and if you will do this the whole universe will cooperate to make your business career and outstanding success.  –Make Your Life Worthwhile by Emmet Fox

God is the divine givingness of the Universe. You cannot make any sense out of life or realize the free flow of substance in your experience until you begin to see yourself as a giver.  It may mean a complete turnaround in your approach to life, where you think "give" instead of "get". In your spiritual quest, you are seeking to establish yourself in a unitive relationship with the divine flow. You can never really achieve this level of consciousness until giving becomes the main thrust of your life.  –Eric Butterworth, Spiritual Economics

Miscellaneous things said by Darrell and Ed
Love is the only element in the universe that multiplies when it's divided. It is the only possession that you receive more of when you give it away.
 
Love is NOT duty.  Love is NOT obligation.  Love exists when it is given generously as a desire to add value to the lives of others. This releases energy and the power.

A healthy rephrasing of the Golden Rule I've been using on myself is to, "Do unto others as you would want to be done unto."

People argue about whether or not there should be God in school.  The important thing is to have Love in school.  Love is God.

Good Mantra:  “I didn't do anything wrong.  I don't have to prove anything to anybody.  I don't have earn anybody else's approval.”

Service is not a way of earning God's love.  It is a way of sharing God's love, which you already have.  Service is not about getting, it is about giving.
Daily Word
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Honor
I HONOR AND THANK THOSE WHO SERVE.

I have been helped in countless ways by people who have dedicated themselves to service. Today I pause to honor them by giving thanks and remembering them in my prayers. My heart is filled with gratitude for those who answered the call to serve, protect, and care.

I affirm peace and protection for those actively serving. I envision them and their loved ones encompassed by the love and comfort of Spirit. Because of their courage and commitment, my life is enriched and protected in myriad ways.

I honor all those who serve today by saying, “Thank you for your service, dedication, and sacrifice.”

Pay to all what is due them—taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.–Romans 13:7
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From Cheri Knight, Louisville, Kentucky
Really enjoyed our visit with you in Culver City and Santa Monica. Thanks for the shout outs on the show. The Knights love you! Enjoy and have a great week.

From Rachel Gallant, New Hampshire
Hello Ed and Darrell,
I'm still buzzing from the Exuberant Dublin/ Ireland experience.  I would love to purchase 2 Godzilla books. One signed to my in-laws Mary and Len Gallant. (My Mother in law Mary is from Kinvara Ireland!!)  And the other for my friend Will Bradley who lives in Clearwater Florida!!  I Know they will Love and appreciate your most Excellent message!!!  The money is in the mail my friends!!
Thank you,
May God Bless You Both Beyond Your Wildest Dreams!!!!
Rachel

Joke of the Day
Speaking of being of service, did you hear about the man at Unity Village who wanted to be the bell ringer?
He had no arms.  When he told Jeff Comfort of his wish, Comfort said: "How can you be our bell-ringer without arms?"

The man replied "Arms? Who needs 'em!"

So before Comfort could get the guy's name, the arm-less guy ran to the top of the bell tower, and started ringing the bell with his face, making beautiful music.  Unfortunately, he missed the last note, and fell from the bell tower.

A bunch of Unity Village locals gathered around him, asking: "Who is this guy?"

Comfort said: "I don't know, but his face rings a bell."
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We're All Free-Range Chickens

11/8/2015

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L-R, Darrell Fusaro and Ed Biagiotti receive an anonymous gift from a fan. In their travels they've enjoyed bangers and mash, and even spotted dick, but never before have they been treated to a bag of dicks.
There's no need to remain cooped up. The moment you were born you were granted unlimited freedom and power to enjoy the fulfillment of your dreams. Let go of petty thinking and join Darrell and Ed at home on the range. Timothy A. Parkhurst, U.S. Marines veteran and cofounder of Warrior Hall, drops by to roost and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Free." Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"When I drop my turds, I'm free as a bird."

Your power to demonstrate is your awareness of this presence within you and uniting with it by calling upon it for your every desire and then giving thanks for having already received it. The great cosmic secret is-you have your good now. This promise is-God the all good is everywhere evenly present and instantly available.  Your recognition of this truth and of your oneness with God gives you at once a feeling of oneness with the thing you desire, and this agreement that it is already yours is the powerful back of all demonstration.

Be childlike in mind. Be one pointed in consciousness, or direct. Do not hurry, strain or worry… Remember there is no distance between God and man. Relax, let go and affirm, "It is easy, for the Father indwelling he doeth the work."  Learn the new password, "To let," not "make," things happen.

(Don't pussyfoot around) Stop running around to other people. Stop telling other people what you want. Tell God about it. "Ask and you shall receive. I will give the the desires of the heart."
–From You by Frances Wilshire

Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world. –Arthur Schopenhauer, from A New Day

Fear grows out of the things we think; it lives in our minds. Compassion grows out of the thing we are, and lives in our hearts. –Barbara Garrison


When we learn to trust the Universe, we shall be happy, prosperous and well.  We must learn to come under that Divine Government, and accept the face that Nature’s table is ever filled.  Never was there a Cosmic famine.  “The finite alone has wrought and suffered, the Infinite lies stretched in smiling repose.”  God is always God.  No matter what our emotional storm, or what our objective situation, may be, there is always a something hidden in the inner being that has never been violated.  We may stumble, but always there is that Eternal Voice, forever whispering within our ear, that thing which causes the eternal quest, that thing which forever sings and sings.  –Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind
Daily Word
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Free
MY TRUST IN GOD GIVES ME TRUE FREEDOM.

At times I may feel constrained by my doubts and fears. Yet I can move away from mistaken beliefs in lack and limitation. I can do so by turning my attention from false negative beliefs and instead turn toward the light and understanding of God. Doing so aligns my thoughts with spiritual awareness. God’s presence helps me to step out of that state of doubt.

This connection with the Divine moves me forward in faith. My mind is focused, my heart is at peace, and my spirit now soars. I am free of seeming limitations. I am free of fear. Confidence is mine as I embrace the spiritual freedom that God provides.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  And all of us ... seeing the glory of the Lord ... are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.—2 Corinthians 3:17-18

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From Rachel Gallant, New Hampshire

Hello Darrell and Ed,
Thank you so much for your Good Luck wishes you sent on the day of the marathon.
The Dublin Marathon experience was simply beyond words. I ran with my heart not my head this time  and it made all difference in the world. It was magical!! The spectators were out of this world. I cannot thank God enough for all the signs, wonders and Miracles leading up to this event that continuously sprinkled my world with a confetti like Joy beyond my wildest dreams. I truly do believe the saying...."All power is given unto me to bring my Heaven upon my Earth" Florence Scovel Shinn the past year has been a beautiful unfolding of such truth. WOW!!!


"The JOY of the Lord is my strength"
Nehemiah 8:10


Saving The Best part for last was choosing 3 Jubilant finishers to Bless with your book!!!
Here they are!!!!  God Bless Them!!


And God Bless You Two!!  I love your Spirits, I love your Humor, I love your hearts Ed and Darrell


Love,
Rachel


High and wide!!!
Thank you again Darrell and Ed, It was so much FUN!!!
PS. I ran fast enough to qualify to run in the Boston Marathon, Boston MA. I Love That City!!!!
Yahoo!!



From Anonymous
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Eat a Bag of Dicks!
Along with a package of gummy dicks.

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Darrell and Ed love you! Who ever you are.
Joke of the Day
Jeff Comfort stopped at a local restaurant following a day roaming around in Spain... While sipping his wine, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. Not only did it look good, the smell was wonderful.  He asked the waiter, 'What is that you just  served?'

The waiter replied, 'Si senor Comfort, you have  excellent taste!  Those are called Cojones de Toro, bull's testicles from the bull fight this morning. A delicacy!'

Jeff Comfort said, 'What the heck, bring me an order.'

The waiter replied, 'I am so sorry senor Comfort.  There is only one serving per day because there is only one bull fight each morning.  If you come early and place your order, we will be sure  to save you this delicacy.'

The next morning, Jeff Comfort returned, placed his order, and that evening was served the one and only special delicacy of the day.  After a few bites, inspecting his platter, he called to the waiter and said, 'These are delicious, but they are much, much smaller than the ones I saw you serve yesterday.'

The waiter shrugged his shoulders and replied, 'Si, Senor Comfort.   Sometimes the bull wins."
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It's Time for Your Adjustment

10/31/2015

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We're ig-Knight-ed! L-R Edward Biagiotti, Darrell Fusaro with Funniest Thing! fans Cheri and Mike Knight, visiting Culver City, CA from Tennessee.
When we face a situation that causes us to become frustrated, overwhelmed, or worried, we can put our trust in God's law of adjustment. Surrendering the matter always allows for harmonious realignment. Funniest Thing! fan and neighbor Cathie Quinn stops by to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Integrity".  Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"Even if I bust it, God will adjust it."

The most satisfying and comforting sense of peace and joy always follows the willingness on our part to allow God to control every situation for us through His law of adjustment. When we understand that infinite Mind is the Ruler of the universe, that every idea of God is forever in its proper place, that no condition or circumstance can arise whereby a mistake can find lodgment in God's plan, then we have the complete assurance that God is capable of adjusting everything as it should be. The fact is that all things are already in their rightful place; that no interference or lack of adjustment can really occur. It is only to the unenlightened human sense that there can be any such thing as discord. God's universe is always in perfect adjustment, and all His ideas work together forever in perfect harmony.

When we are willing to give up our frightened and uncertain sense of things and let the divine Mind govern, then and then only shall we behold that "all things work together for good to them that love God."

–Adam H. Dickey, God's Law of Adjustment


The Bible tells us that God can heal us, that He can deliver us from our derelictions, that He lifts up the weak, that He leads and guides us. Buy just how much can God do? Well, God can do almost anything. That may sound strange to those who have been taught that with God all things are possible. But there are some things that God cannot do, and it is fortunate for us that this is true.

God is a God of love and rules by principle, and because this is so, He cannot change His nature. He cannot break divine law. He cannot bring disease, or suffering, or lack.

He is always the loving Father, ready to hear and answer prayer.

How much can God do? He can bring heaven here and now--not by breaking the law, which is impossible to God--but by fulfilling it.

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law (Psalm 119:18)

–Around The Year With Emmet Fox, 25 October   

When your knees are knocking together, and you do not know which way to turn--think of God and His goodness.
When prosperity seems out of the question--give thanks for God's abundance.
When you want peace of mind--dwell upon the Presence of God
When your health is under par--speak the healing Word
When you need inspiration--browse through the Bible
When the situation seems to need a miracle--remember that nothing is too difficult for God, and that He is performing miracles every day.

I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee (Joshua 1:5)  

–Around The Year With Emmet Fox, 26 October    

Try this experiment today. Select one particular thing in your life that is not going well and you wish to make right. Next consider the matter in the light of your knowledge of God and of prayers. Realize that this thing cannot remain inharmonious or negative once you know the Truth about it. Realize that you are now knowing the Truth and claim that the divine Power in you is now healing the condition completely and permanently.

Then give thanks. Remember that praise and thanksgiving are the most powerful prayers of all.
The next day, repeat your thanksgiving, until the answer comes.
In between prayers you must keep your thought right concerning the problem. This is vital. All-day-long guiding of your thought cannot fail to bring your demonstration.

My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord (Psalm 104:34)

–Around The Year With Emmet Fox, 27 October

When Jesus said:  “Resist not,” He meant that non-recognition of evil is the only way to avoid it.  This is true according to the law of cause and effect, for what we persist in recognizing, we persist in holding in place.  That which we refuse to recognize, we neutralize, and it is no longer there so far as we are concerned.
So we erase any idea of failure.  Now here is where it looks as if one were not telling the truth to himself, but he is declaring the truth about the Spirit that indwells him.  THIS SPIRIT NEVER FAILS.  Affirm this until it is a very part of your being.  –Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, Pg. 303


A changed experience can only happen to a changed individual...  The world responds to you by corresponding to your thought...  You have no need to implore the Deity.  You do need to know yourself as a great spiritual potential for happiness.  God’s work in you, as you, has been completely accomplished.  It awaits you recognition and practice of Its ideas.  –Raymond Charles Barker, The Power of Decision

“God does not hear your prayers, you do.”  –Eric Butterworth

Prayers are not magic words, they are reminders to your own brain that all is well.  Prosperity, health, abundance, and all manner of well being are our natural state of being.

Daily Word
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Integrity
ACTING WITH INTEGRITY BRINGS ME PEACE.

At times I may hesitate to make decisions. I may struggle with choices about relationships and work-life balance. Or I may worry if I am spending my money wisely. Staying in touch with Truth gives me confidence. Before I choose what to do, I listen to my inner guidance. I align my thoughts with what is upright, honest, and sincere. As I speak and act with integrity, I experience balance in my mind, body, and soul. Every aspect of my life aligns in peaceful harmony.

Integrity is part of my true identity. I exhibit ease and grace when asked to make a decision. My health improves, my self-esteem increases, and I live courageously.

Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity, and sound speech that cannot be censured.–Titus 2:7, 8
A great companion episode to this one is, Your Out of Their League
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From Sammy Smith, Eustis, Florida

*Hello Darrell and Ed!
Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to be on this week’s "Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed.” As Norman Vincent Peale wrote, "There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” Truly, you and Darrell are the dynamic duo of Unity Online Radio. You have an inspiring level of enthusiasm, and you’re using it to bless people around the world. Keep up the great work!

*As you may have heard on today's episode, this was the letter we previously intended to read on the air from Sammy Smith... But God made it obvious he had a much better letter (package) from Sammy for us to receive and share with our listeners.  Click this to hear all about it or watch above via YouTube.

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We got mail! Our first notice that we received a package too big for our box turned out to be a package from Sammy Smith. Culver City Post Office with mural of outdoor movie studio facades
Joke of the Day
This joke was sent to our PO BOX via parcel post and handwritten on 3 x 5 cards for us from Karen and Wayne Bressner, Coral Springs, FL

"Dear Darrell and Ed,
Enclosed is a joke we thought you might like.
Keep up the great work.
We love you.
Sincerely, K
aren and Wayne Bressner, Coral Springs, Florida"

A minister was asked to dinner by one of his church members.  He knew she was a bad housekeeper but agreed anyway.  When he sat down to the table, he noticed that the dishes were the dirtiest that he had ever seen in his life.

“Were these dishes ever washed?”, he asked the hostess, running his fingers over the grit and grime.

“Yes”, she replied, “they’re as clean as soap and water could get them.”

He felt a bit uncomfortable but blessed the food anyway and started eating.  It was really delicious and he said so, despite the dirty dishes.  When dinner was over, the hostess took the dishes outside and yelled, “Here Soap! Here Water!”
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Love Is the Prescription

10/24/2015

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Ed's amazed as Darrell captures a bounty in the 'dollar-fly' net they received from fan Rachel Gallant. L-R Darrell Fusaro, Edward Biagiotti
Where health is concerned—when we focus on love, God takes care of the concern. Funniest Thing! regular Jenn Henry swoops in from Chicago to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Healing."  Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"No matter what the affliction, Love's the prescription."

A TREATMENT IS AN OPERATION
The word treatment is usually applied to a prayer that is made for some specific purpose, as distinct from a general prayer, which is really a visit with God. You must remember that a treatment is a definite practical action, having a definite object and a definite beginning and end. It is in fact a surgical operation on the soul.

Let us suppose that you decide to heal a certain difficulty by prayer. You know that your difficulty must be caused by some negative thought charged with fear and located in the subconscious mind. You therefore turn to God, and remind yourself of His goodness, His limitless power, and His care for you. As you work the fear will begin to dissolve, and the awareness of the Truth corrects the erroneous beliefs themselves.

Thank God for the healing that you believe will come--and then you keep your thought off the matter until you feel led, after an interval, to treat again.

He send his word, and healed them... (Psalm 107:20)  –Around the Year With Emmet Fox, October 16  

WHAT IS "SEEKING THE KINGDOM?"
Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33).

The principle that Jesus expressed in these words is the basic law that underlies all answer to prayer. Many people know that in theory but are confused about putting it into practice. They think. "I will ignore this problem and think about God instead." Here there is a subtle mistake; because they are really thinking of their problem as existing in one place, of God as existing in another, and of themselves as going in thought from the first place to the second place. This, of course, is by implication to reaffirm the existence of the problem in its own place, and such a belief will not heal.

What we have to do is to seek the Kingdom in the very place where the trouble seems to be. We have to know that in Truth and reality it is not there, because God is there. When we succeed in doing this, the difficulty disappears.   –Around the Year With Emmet Fox, October 17

MENTAL DRUDGERY IS NOT PRAYER
Expect more from your prayers. The power of your prayer depends upon the amount of faith that you yourself have in it. To pray in the spirit that "even if this prayer does not do any good at least it cannot do any harm," is not, really, to pray at all.

Have enough faith in the love of God to believe that a short heartfelt prayer is just as good as a long one. To long a session of prayer usually means that in your heart you really doubt the love of God, and think that a great deal of effort and toil will be necessary to move Him. Pray quietyl and sincerely for a reasonable time--and then leave the matter, expecting success.

O Lord, thou art my God: I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things: thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth (Isiah 25:1)   –Around the Year With Emmet Fox, October 18

If you want health, then claim everyday that God is your health, that Divine Life brings well-being to every part of your body.  If you want prosperity, claim everyday that God is your prosperity & the giver of every good gift.  If you want peace & harmony, claim everyday that God brings you peace & all things work for good to them that love God.  Whatever it is you wish to bring into your life, stake your claim to it.  –Emmet Fox, Stake Your Claim

In treating, we must TURN ENTIRELY AWAY FROM THE CONDITION.  Disease and limitation are neither person, place, or thing.  Turn entirely from the condition, or limited situation, to its opposite, to the realization of health, happiness, and harmony.  Spiritual treatment starts with Perfect God, Perfect Man, and Perfect Being, which statement consciously removes any belief which denies such manifestation.  –Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind

You need to know God as health and health as normal.  You have to decide that you are going to be well.  Once you make that decision and really mean it, the spiritual forces in your mind and body go to work.  Health is a yes system and disease is a no system.  Life responds to affirmative thinking.  It flows where the channels are open, and affirmative thinking opens the channels.  Life created you out of Itself that you might enjoy the experience of living in health and well-being.  –Raymond Charles Barker, The Power of Decision
Daily Word
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Healing
I ATTUNE TO WHOLENESS AND EXPRESS PERFECT HEALTH.

All healing begins with aligning my heart and mind with God’s vision for me. I am perfectly healthy—vibrant in mind, body, and spirit. I invest in my health by spending time in communion with God. I say prayers of gratitude for my ease of movement and youthful vigor. I nurture my heart in meditation. I train my mind with positive words.

Guided by Spirit, I make healthy choices when it comes to eating and exercise. I care for myself with regular visits to medical professionals. I am mindful of my speech and refrain from any discouraging self-talk. I align every part of my being with Truth principles. As I do so, healing at all levels is not merely likely but inevitable. I am one with God—healed, whole, and healthy.

I will take sickness away from among you.—Exodus 23:25

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From Rachel Gallant, Rochester, New Hampshire

Hello Darrell,
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your kindred friend Mrs. Lancaster. It is through Gods Grace that we are blessed with people like her when we need them the most. Gods timing is just impeccable I have to say.
I received your books, thank you so much. I'm even more excited to be running the Dublin Marathon now that I have a reason Way Bigger then myself.....to finish!!! You should be receiving my creative gesture in payment for my book, today or tomorrow at the latest.
I have to share the Funniest Thing with you. I have been a runner for most of my life but not a huge marathon runner. Dublin will be my second. However, my first marathon was NYC in 1996!!! Imagine that!!
Thank you again Darrell for sharing your vibrant Joy, and Jubilant Spirit with me.
May God's Live and Light shine brightly on your day today!!! Ed too!!!
Love,
Rachel

From Cheri Knight, Louisville, Kentucky

Hello Darrell and Ed,                                                    
My name is Cheri Knight and i am a big fan of your wonderful show. Since I started listening i have also gotten my husband and daughter listening. I look forward to hearing each new episode and have gone back and listened to most of your past shows. You guys are great and I love your message. Thank you for what you do.                                                                                                                   We live in Louisville Kentucky but are currently visiting our son and daughter in law in Santa Monica. Just wondering since we are close by if there was any way we could meet up with you guys and maybe have coffee or something. I understand you have busy lives but just could not be this close by and not reach out. Looking forward to your next episode. So grateful to have found you on Unity online radio.                
Thanks for your continued inspiration.

Hi Ed,
It was so nice talking with you and really looking forward to meeting up with you and Darrell. You ask about my family. My husband is Mike, our son is Bryce and his wife is Rubie. Our daughter who lives in Nashville, Tennessee is Rachel. Last but not least our 13 year old well loved Yorkie is Riley.
We love you Darrell and Ed!

Cheri & Mike Knight


From Christina Robohm, Oakland, CA
 
Hi guys!

I'm taking a pause in my day to send you this story as a prayer of gratitude :) So many funniest thing moments happen all the time as a result of applying the practices the light and real way you share them but I am overdue on sharing with you and a THANKS!

I've attached a picture that I normally wouldn't share (bc yikes!) to illustrate how GRUMPY I was this morning getting my passport/visa photo taken. I woke up late and tired and was stressing to get this pic and head to the Chinese consulate in SF for my visa. I had so much fear around being late, it taking too long and the invested fears of 'what if I don't have the right things, what if they don't like me, what if there's some weird rule I don't know?!' (all the while knowing that thoughts like that don't help)

I popped on an archived show of yours on my commute because I knew I would create hell if I kept thinking that way. You brightened my day, helped me see things differently and be brave to stick with the positive thoughts. Boy did it help!

I got to the consulate (think chaotic DMV but everyone is speaking Chinese), took a number and sat on the floor to fill out my application, not really understanding the process. I was number 176 and they were on number 50, but I was still grateful to be there and my hopes were high. A man walked up and gave me his number 87! (AT LEAST an hour time saver!). I got in line (now that I qualified) and the guard came up to (only) me, asking what my number was. He moved me UP the line to the proper place for #87, saving me even more time!

I'd love your support in sending prayers to those two wonderful angels who supported me today. I am grateful that I realigned my thoughts to even attract support like that!

Thank you again for all that you do and share! Oh, and I just finished your 18 day meditation and it has helped SO much! I often think 'ooo, I sense chaos here that I think I can't control BUT I can. I choose peace here'
Lots of love!

Christina Robohm
 

 From Darrell's Cousin Chris, New York

HEY CUZ! 

I TYPE IN CAPS CAUSE IT'S EASIER.  I'M A LAZY TYPIST AND MY HANDS AREN'T SO GREAT.  SO, I'M NOT YELLING AT YOU.
 
READ YOUR ARTICLE ON THE GOD BOX AND THOUGHT LORI AND YOU WOULD FIND THIS INTERESTING.  ABOUT 27 YEARS AGO I WAS TIRED OF DATING, HAD STOPPED IT ENTIRELY.  JUST COULDN'T STAND THE HASSLE ANYMORE.  SO ONE NIGHT IN BED, AFTER SAYING MY PRAYERS, I SPOKE TO THE MAN UPSTAIRS, ASKING HIM TO TAKE CARE OF THIS FOR ME.  I ASKED FOR JUST A DECENT, LOVING, CARING MAN TO COME MY WAY.  I ALSO TOLD HIM IF I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO GET ONE THAT WAS FINE TOO.  I CLOSED BY SAYING I WAS GIVING IT UP TO HIM AND WAS DONE THINKING ABOUT IT ANYMORE.   AND I REALLY DID FORGET ABOUT IT.  ABOUT A MONTH LATER HE BROUGHT NICK INTO MY LIFE!
 
I WAS TELLING THIS STORY TO A FRIEND WHO I KNEW WOULD TRY THIS AND SHE DID.   IT ONLY TOOK 3 WEEKS.  SHE'S VERY HAPPILY MARRIED!
 
JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON, AND WORKING WELL, FOR MORE YEARS THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE.  THE TRICK IS TO  GENUINELY GIVE IT TO HIM AND NEVER THINK ABOUT IT AGAIN.  HE WILL DO WHAT'S BEST FOR US!
 
HOPE ALL IS WELL.  SEEMS LIKE YOU TWO ARE VERY HAPPY, WHICH MAKES ME VERY HAPPY!
 
LOVE,
CUZ CHRIS

*If you are interested in Darrell's article, "What's a God Box?" click here.

Joke of the Day
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment.
Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM
for an early morning business flight.

Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, 'Please wake me at 5:00 AM.' He left it where he knew she would find it.

The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.

The paper said, 'It is 5:00 AM.. Wake up.'

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You're Out of Their League

10/23/2015

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L-R, Edward Biagiotti and Darrell Fusaro
We are in over our head when we are concerned about winning the approval of a group or individual. When we remember that our true calling is to share God's love with the world, we feel loved by all. That is when our dreams come together in better-than-expected ways. Funniest Thing! fan and repeat guest Sandy Page drops in to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Pray for Others."  Click here to listen/download.
The 3 Breaths
"I don't need to moan, I'm in a league of my own."
Take your Inner Being everywhere you go. If you take your Inner Being to the party, it's going to be a good party! If you take your Inner Being, the food that you eat will be received perfectly by the cells of your body. Every word that comes out of your mouth will be beneficial to everyone who hears them with their ears—or with their vibration. Don't go anywhere without your Inner Being. That's what "Allowing" is. Always having your Inner Being present. And then, anything else that happens is always orchestrated perfectly ...  –Abraham

Keep the inspiration level in your mind high. It needs to be a constant flow through your consciousness. It is the kind of refreshment that the mind needs. It prevents you from doing what I call drab thinking. Drab thinking is unproductive thinking, and you cannot afford it at this particular time when the full action of your consciousness needs to be one of healthy expectation.   –Raymond Charles Barker, The Power of Decision

If all of you, or if any of you, could reach a point of acknowledging that your work is to find harmony with you, period, and that what anybody else thinks about it, has nothing to do with your experience - you would all have a much happier experience, and you would be of much more value to all.
As you stop trying to get others to agree with you about everything, and just be, and seek harmony with self, and then let them find their harmony with you as you look for your harmony with them - then you are in a very good place.  –Abraham

At any moment, we can choose which vision we will employ and which world we will live in.  Even if we have chosen dark or painful thoughts, we can shift our vision and immediately transform our experience.  The world we see reflects the thoughts with which we build it.  –Alan Cohen, A Deep Breath of Life, Oct 13th


This law of adjustment is the universal law of Love, which bestows its blessings on all alike. It does not take from one and give to another. It does not withhold itself under any circumstances, but is ready, and waiting to operate as soon as the invitation is given and human will is set aside.
   When we reach the point where we can in confidence and in trust leave everything to the settlement of God's law of adjustment, it will immediately relieve us of all sense of personal responsibility, remove anxiety and fear, and bring peace, comfort, and the assurance of God's protecting care.
   The most satisfying and comforting sense of peace and joy always follows the willingness on our part to allow God to control every situation for us through His law of adjustment.
–Adam H. Dickey, God's Law of Adjustment

Take your Inner Being everywhere you go. If you take your Inner Being to the party, it's going to be a good party! If you take your Inner Being, the food that you eat will be received perfectly by the cells of your body. Every word that comes out of your mouth will be beneficial to everyone who hears them with their ears—or with their vibration. Don't go anywhere without your Inner Being. That's what "Allowing" is. Always having your Inner Being present. And then, anything else that happens is always orchestrated perfectly ...  –Abraham
Daily Word
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Pray for Others
IN JOY-FILLED PRAYER, I AFFIRM WHOLENESS AND ABUNDANCE FOR ALL.

I am grateful when friends ask me to pray with them. Joining them in prayer is a privilege and a joy. I approach each prayer request with respect and thoughtfulness. Centering my mind and heart in Spirit, I see the divine attributes inherent within the person and the situation. My focus on Good turns every prayer into an expression of gratitude.

Where there appears to be a need for healing, I affirm the wholeness already there. Where there appears to be lack, I affirm abundance. Where there appears to be confusion or stumbling, I give thanks for wisdom, guidance, and understanding.

I am grateful for every opportunity to be a joyful, prayerful presence in the world.

To this end we always pray for you, asking that our God will ... fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith.–2 Thessalonians 1:11

A great companion episode to this one is, Stop Chasing Your Dreams; You're Scaring Them Away!
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From Cathie Quinn, Culver City, CA

Dear Darrell and Ed:
Of course I want to start out by saying I love the show and it inspires me each week in so many ways. The reason I’m writing is to share about the added benefits I get from listening to the show.
I used to sit at my computer and listen each week but then it occurred to me, I can listen on my phone and carry Darrell and Ed around the house with me while I clean. I now clean my house while listening to the show. The benefits are numerous: My house gets cleaned, I actually enjoy cleaning it and, most important, my attitude is so much better. Instead of dreading the weekly sweeping, mopping, dusting, and changing of the sheets, I am inspired and have come up with a mantra while doing so. “With Darrell and Ed, I make my bed.”
Thanks for always inspiring me. It changes my thinking and I get to see the better side of things.
All my love, Cathie Quinn

From Rachel Gallant, Rochester, NH
Hello Darrell and Ed,

I am just about ready to embark on my one year goal of training for the Dublin Marathon in Ireland. It is a Spiritual quest for sure. It has been years that my Spirit has been whispering....Go to Ireland!!
One of my favorite ways to connect with God and my Angels daily is through my running. I have done it for years and I count it as one of my most valued blessings.
I would Love to bring one of your books "What if Godzilla wanted a Hug" with me, you could sign it.....to a Proud Dublin Marathon Finisher?? At the finish line I will choose a person to give your book to!!! That would add so much Magic to this entire experience.
I will put a check in the mail to you today if this works for you. If you can mail the book as soon as you can, I will be flying out next Friday the 23rd and running on Mo day the 26th!!!

PS. I would be willing to hand out more then one book if you would like to spread "Your Joy" High and Wide!!!

Blessings of Love to you both!!!
Rachel

And that same day a 'funniest thing!' occurred . . .


Rachel,
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, you're an inspiration.
You're request has turned out to be an incredible funniest thing. Wednesday after the show I had just found out via a Facebook post by a childhood friend that his mom had died. Her name was Mrs. Lancaster, Irish-American from NJ. Growing up I was pretty much on my own as you know from the stories I've shared in What If Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?  During that time Mrs. Lancaster was always kind to me and she remained supportive of me, even attending my first solo art exhibition in NYC in 1996. During those later years she became an avid runner like yourself.  She loved to travel and run marathons most of the time joined by her daughter, Bernadette.  So I thought this amazing that you of all people requesting to randomly gift "a proud Dublin marathon finisher" with a copy of my book and suggest I do as well. I was on-board to do so when I read your email, then when I learned of Mrs. Lancaster's passing I was blown away, how appropriate.  This is truly divinely orchestrated.
So in loving memory of Mrs. Lancaster, a wonderful Irish-American, I've enclosed two copies in addition to your copy of What If Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug? for you to hand out to the proud Dublin Marathon finishers that you're inspired to give them to. Mrs. Lancaster was running into her 70's.
Much love,
Darrell (and Ed too)

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Joke of the Day
On their recent visit to Unity Village, Darrell and Ed were struggling to open a combination lock on the snack cabinet. They had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally they went to Jeff Comfort’s dorm room and asked for help. Jeff Comfort turned off the mud wrestling match he was watching and came into the room and began to turn the dial.
       
After the first two numbers he paused and stared blankly for a moment. Finally he looked serenely heavenward and his lips moved silently. Then he looked back at the lock, and quickly turned to the final number, and opened the lock.
       
 Darrell and Ed were amazed. "We’re in awe at your faith, pastor," they said.
       
 "It's really nothing," Comfort answered. "The number is on a piece of tape on the ceiling."

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Don't Pull Somebody Else Into Your Nightmare

10/16/2015

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L-R, Darrell Fusaro, Shockie, and Edward Biagiotti having a real hoot with the owls at The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa.
During times of emotional upheaval, it is tempting to believe our fears are real. We unknowingly magnify them by lashing out against ourselves and others. Darrell and Ed have found the surest way out of difficulty is to affirm we are already blessed in ways beyond our current understanding.  Samuel Patrick Smith joins this episode to read and discuss today's Daily Word®, "Free."  Click here to download/listen.
The 3 Breaths
"To hell with Paul Revere, there's nothing to fear!"
The power of your imagination is tremendous.  You have watched yourself use it to magnify negatives.  Now use it to expand your consciousness of well-being...  For a moment, forget yourself as you believe yourself to be.  You are now seeing yourself as the Infinite knows you to be.  Such a picture, held in your mind for several moments, has great therapeutic power.  –Raymond Charles Barker, The Power of Decision, Pg 142

Change- or even a transition period- is always difficult for man because he feels a loss of security due to knowledge of the "old" or past and lack of knowledge of the "new" or future.  But when man starts "feeding his mind" with things of the Spirit (love, high ideals, patience, understanding) he suddenly emerges from his days of darkness during the change and becomes aware of the great light which is found in understanding and reuniting with the great, victorious Spirit.  –Jack H. Holland, Man's Victorious Spirit, Pg 87

Let’s get this clear.  You are in your true nature, a divine being and you are one with God –now.  You cannot know anything or experience anything except your own states of mind; and these you can change by intelligent & persistent effort.  Any deed or any happening is but the shadow cast by a thought.  The secret of happiness & harmony is peace of mind – and there is no other.  You find peace & harmony by getting right with God.  The peace of God flows through me now!  –Emmet Fox, Make Your Life Worthwhile 

The effect of a smile on other people is remarkable.  It disarms suspicion, melts away fear and anger, and brings forth the best in the other person--which best he immediately proceeds to give to you.  –Emmet Fox

The problem could not exist if you did not exist to create it and experience it. Shift your attention from your concern with the problem, and give this same amount of thinking and feeling to your awareness of yourself as Intelligence in action. Then a right idea will happen in your thinking, and you will triumph over the enemies of your own preconceived wrong ideas. You are a new cause bringing forth a new effect. The new effect is one you like and one which benefits you, for it was born in Intelligence and was nurtured by your own intelligent planning.  ~Raymond Charles Barker, from The Power of Decision
Love overcomes both hate and fear.  However, love does not overcome hate and fear through controversy, argument, or force, but by a subtle power of transformation, transmutation, and sublimation.  It is invisible in its essence but apparent through its act.  As light overcomes the darkness, as the presence of heat causes the coolness of a room to change until it is warm and comfortable, so the radiant action of love and peace dissipates fear, hate, and confusion.

 Love is the victor in every case.  Love breaks down the iron bars of thought, shatters the walls of material belief, severs the chain of bondage which thought has imposed, and sets the captive free.  –Ernest Holmes, Effective Prayer, Pg. 51.3
Daily Word
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Free
I am free to re-create myself

In the same way laws and textbooks change with the times, I update my understanding of spiritual freedom. I am free to make different choices and re-create myself.

With prayer and meditation as my primary tools, I release worn-out ways of being and acting in the world. I choose to see people and situations differently. I free myself from faulty thinking and embrace productive thoughts. I affirm the fresh choices that are possible and my responsibility toward others in those choices.

I have the power to change because I am an expression of God. In deepest gratitude, I give thanks for the opportunities available to me in every moment.

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence.—Galatians 5:13

YOUTUBE FANS..... NOTICE: This episode was so explosive that at 15 minutes in - it BROKE THE INTERNET cutting off the video stream.  GOOD NEWS, you can listen and/or download the episode in it's entirety as a podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, Unity.FM.
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From Sandy Page, Chicago, Illinois
I just finished listening to the show and wanted to tell you guys I really got so much out of it! I also enjoyed hearing you guys chatting with Larry again, his personality is wonderful. The things you talked about helped me to remember who I REALLY am and I needed that today. Thanks!!!

From Noel Bax, Culver City, CA
Surrender also means joining the winning the side. I have to surrender my day to God all TE time to get out of my monkey mind.

From Cathie Quinn, while at the Studio 210 hair salon, Los Angeles, CA
Sitting under the drier listening to Funniest thing with Darrell and Ed. Always inspiring

From Jackie Dolby, Anderson, South Carolina
Hey you guys! It is raining BAD in SC and a lot of crazy pictures are being posted like people out walking their fish... well this one really got my attention, as I remembered your show "The Boat Goes Up And The Boat Goes Down, Just Stay In The Boat"

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The following photograph is evidence of Ed's 'funniest thing!' moment as shared during this week's episode.  For several days he had been crossing paths with the same guy at the beach.  Ed's head thought the guy was an intimidating looking "Australian surfer".  After a blessing Ed discovered him to be a pleasant encouraging happy American surfer.  One day just as Ed was leaving the beach, Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed fan, local friend, and regular guest, Noel Bax  pulled into the lot.  Believe it or not, Noel was there to meet with this fellow.  Ironically, Noel introduced Ed to 'Patrick" as the guy who got Noel listening to Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed.  When we first met Noel he had informed us that it was a friend who told him of our show, so, Patrick turned out to be the missing link!  We love 'connecting the dots' because it reinforces the truth that the Universe is always conspiring on our behalf.
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L-R, Patrick, the missing link, Noel Bax, and Edward Biagiotti
Joke of the Day
Seeing Adam looking sad, God asked, "What's wrong?"

"There's no one to talk to." said Adam.

God replied, "Well, I've got good news. I'm going to give you a companion and name it a woman. This woman will gather food for you, cook for you and wash your clothes. She will always agree with you and bear your children never asking you to get up in the middle of the night to take care of them. She will never nag you and always be the first to admit she is wrong when you disagree. She will never have a headache and will freely give you love and passion whenever you need it."

Adam was impressed and asked, "What would a woman like this cost?"

God replied, "An arm and a leg."

"That sounds like a lot" said Adam, "What can I get for a rib?" ...the rest is History

–From Murray Langston

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