{"id":112625,"date":"2026-01-21T18:49:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T02:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msia.org\/newdayherald\/?p=112625"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T00:49:45","slug":"msia-presidency-update-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msia.org\/newdayherald\/archives\/112625-msia-presidency-update-january-2026","title":{"rendered":"MSIA Presidency Update — January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next time you are waiting somewhere, for a bus or train, in a doctor’s office, take time to listen to the silence. This is difficult, because your mind will think it’s ridiculous and a waste of time, and you will start to get into a conversation with yourself. Instead of that nonsense, step into silence. If you get distracted, then bring yourself back into the silence again. – <\/em>John-Roger, DSS<\/span><\/p>\n

We are delighted to announce the theme for MSIA\u2019s 2026 Conference:\u00a0The Divine Silence<\/em><\/a>. This year’s Conference dates are Wednesday, June 24 – Sunday, June 28, 2026.\u00a0\u00a0 Be sure to put it in your calendar and please consider joining us at Prana and meeting and experiencing your MSIA community in person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presently, John Morton is in Colombia for the Living in Grace\u00a0that begins there on January 26. The event has proven to be extremely popular and folks are arriving to attend in person from all over the world. \u00a0You can still register to attend online<\/a><\/span>\u00a0if you aren\u2019t participating in person.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>Living in Grace\u00a0<\/span>retreat is being held at the beautiful Hospeder\u00eda Duruelo<\/a> <\/span>in <\/span>Villa de Leyva a beautiful Colombian town northeast of Bogot\u00e1 that is characterized by its diverse rural landscapes and known for its whitewashed colonial buildings, cobbled lanes and vast Plaza Mayor.<\/span><\/p>\n

We had three MSIA initiates pass away in the past month. Shortly afterwards, their friends contacted us to say the departed expressed a wish that their estate or some assets they owned go to MSIA upon their death. Unfortunately, none of deceased had wills and we had to refer their friends to contact their next of kin. This inspired us to remind you that without a will, your wishes\u2014no matter how well-intended and clearly expressed to loved ones\u2014carries absolutely no legal weight. \u00a0Your estate will be handled according to the rules of your local jurisdiction if there is no will. \u00a0Almost 70% of Americans do not have a will. We encourage you to make one if you want your assets to go to whom you wish on your passing and make your estate handling far more easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are resources for making a will online \u2013 two free options for a simple will are Do Your Own Will<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and Free Will<\/a>.\u00a0 I<\/span>f you have a lot of assets and\/or a complicated estate, you may want to look into working with a professional to set up a living trust or explore other options.\u00a0 The most important thing is to do it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We always appreciate bequests to MSIA, the John-Roger Legacy Fund, and IIWP.\u00a0 It is a welcome source of funds to support the Traveler\u2019s teachings for future generations.\u00a0 Please contact Mark Lurie if you ever have any questions about including MSIA, IIWP, or Heartfelt in your estate planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Richard Mitz sent us a beautiful note the Heartfelt Healing Prayers<\/a> team received. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hey HHP Team,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I just wanted to share with you the Grace & Healing l experienced from being on the call last Saturday & how grateful l was that l chose to be on it when I\u2019d been feeling so unwell with fluey symptoms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

It was a very spontaneous decision to join in, I pulled up the car & entered into the Healing Prayers process with you all. Short moments later and my ears were popping and all manner of Grace & Blessings were upon me.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I just wanted to share that in case it’s useful to anyone else to hear that!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you Beloveds,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

What a Beautiful Service.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Happy Blessed 2026!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f\u271d\ufe0f\ud83c\udf1f<\/span><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One of many free offerings from Heartfelt and MSIA, the monthly sessions are well attended and uplifting.\u00a0\u00a0 You can participate on the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 A.M. Pacific time and the second Saturday of the month at 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time).\u00a0 Visit the Heartfelt calendar<\/a> <\/span>to find the next Heartfelt Healing Prayers event and get your Zoom link to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you to all of you for all that you give in so many ways. As J-R would constantly remind us, \u201cIt is the loving that makes all this work.\u201d The times are calling us all to stay in the loving!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

God bless you,<\/span><\/p>\n

Sherie, David, Vincent, Paul, Mark, and Jeffrey<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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