This holy instant would I give to You. Be You in charge. For I would follow You, certain that Your direction gives me peace.
I am in deep gratitude and amazed at the synchronicity that today is the final day of one-year's worth of A Course In Miracles Lessons - and it's also the day I honor the Law of Pure Potentiality, the day I facilitate a Sunday Gathering (Active Meditation), and the day I record my Inspired Unalaska radio spots for the week - it's also the first day of the New Year and I completed my Vision Board for 2012 tonight.
Practicing the lessons in A Course In Miracles while also living the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success over the past year was a beautiful immersion in the divine and in experiencing the sacred light that is shining within me. Tapping into the ancient knowingness has illumined my path in ways I had never imagined.
So, what's up for 2012? Another year of immersion into the divine! I will be teaching Primordial Sound Meditation and Perfect Health/Ayurveda regularly. I will be studying for, participating in, and graduating from the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training. I will be setting and charting a course for co-creating a life in which I am able to share, teach, and learn with other like-minded souls - a life in which I am able to serve by using my unique talents as a vessel of Spirit.
I am open to all that is possible in 2012. I intend to open my heart to accepting that I am here for a special purpose. I am going to fulfill that purpose as love intends. I have learned so much over this past year - and mostly, I've learned, that I know so very little. However, I am no longer walking around with shield to duck behind or throw out in front of others. I am better today than I was a year ago today. I don't take things so personally. I am less likely to judge or label people, things and experiences in the negative. I am kinder and gentler with myself. I feel a sense of bliss, peace, and hope. My smile is a bit larger and my laugh - heartier. I am optimistic and I believe, wholeheartedly, in miracles. I am a miracle. And all of this has been made possible because I took a leap of faith. I started practicing the ritual of meditation, of studying a couple of spiritual philosophies, and seeking the wisdom and knowledge of the great masters.....once you dangle your toe in the water, it doesn't take long before you're swimming in the warm, sparkly, abundant pool of Love - of Source.
I have no idea what 2012 is going to bring - other than I know it is going to bring love....and really, that is all that matters.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Day 365 - Lesson 364
This holy instant would I give to You. Be You in charge. For I would follow You, certain that Your direction gives me peace.
When I reflect on this past year....this being the last night of 2011, I am astounded by all that has occurred. Mostly, I am in full on gratitude for the transformation my life has become.
This past year:
I am in deep and abiding gratitude for the blessings and lessons of this year. I am setting my intentions for 2012 - you can bet they will include being a vessel of Spirit and being immersed in all that is Love.
When I reflect on this past year....this being the last night of 2011, I am astounded by all that has occurred. Mostly, I am in full on gratitude for the transformation my life has become.
This past year:
- My youngest daughter moved away from home
- My life-partner and I attended Seduction of Spirit
- I was appointed to the board of directors for the community health center, and shortly thereafter elected as board president
- I became a Chopra Certified Instructor of Perfect Health / Ayurveda
- I became a Chopra Certified Instructor of Primordial Sound Meditation
- I bought a house
- I began a regular 'Sunday Gathering' (where we honor the Law of Pure Potentiality and participate in an Active Meditation)
- I began teaching Primordial Sound Meditation
- I developed a three-minute, twice per day, radio program devoted to inspiration
I am in deep and abiding gratitude for the blessings and lessons of this year. I am setting my intentions for 2012 - you can bet they will include being a vessel of Spirit and being immersed in all that is Love.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Day 364 - Lesson 363
This holy instant would I give to You. Be You in charge. For I would follow You, certain that Your direction gives me peace.
I completed my enrollment packet for the Seven Spiritual Laws Yoga Teacher Training course today. It includes eight months of study, pre-tests, two trips to the Chopra Center - one in August and one in November, practical tests and written tests - lots of philosophy, lots of Sanskrit, lots of anatomy. After my Perfect Health teacher certification, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to get my Primordial Sound Meditation teacher certification. This wasn't true about the yoga training. I had to think about it in more depth - it wasn't automatic or natural for me. I really like yoga, but I was hesitant to sign right on to the teacher training. I think part of it is because I don't, or didn't, see myself as a yoga instructor - and that made me believe no one else would see me that way either. Which, of course, they wouldn't if I didn't see it. However, over the past few weeks that image in my head has changed. I have embraced the idea that I can be a yoga instructor and now I'm really excited about it. Plus, I will have achieved certification as a Vedic Master. This is extra-special to me - I have committed to these certification programs, I've paid for them on my own, I haven't sabotaged my own success, and my life is truly transformed thanks to the lessons I've learned and because I've paid attention along the way.
I am actually following, listening to, and paying active attention to God's direction and there is peace in my heart.
I completed my enrollment packet for the Seven Spiritual Laws Yoga Teacher Training course today. It includes eight months of study, pre-tests, two trips to the Chopra Center - one in August and one in November, practical tests and written tests - lots of philosophy, lots of Sanskrit, lots of anatomy. After my Perfect Health teacher certification, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to get my Primordial Sound Meditation teacher certification. This wasn't true about the yoga training. I had to think about it in more depth - it wasn't automatic or natural for me. I really like yoga, but I was hesitant to sign right on to the teacher training. I think part of it is because I don't, or didn't, see myself as a yoga instructor - and that made me believe no one else would see me that way either. Which, of course, they wouldn't if I didn't see it. However, over the past few weeks that image in my head has changed. I have embraced the idea that I can be a yoga instructor and now I'm really excited about it. Plus, I will have achieved certification as a Vedic Master. This is extra-special to me - I have committed to these certification programs, I've paid for them on my own, I haven't sabotaged my own success, and my life is truly transformed thanks to the lessons I've learned and because I've paid attention along the way.
I am actually following, listening to, and paying active attention to God's direction and there is peace in my heart.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Day 363 - Lesson 362
This holy instant would I give to You. Be You in charge. For I would follow You, certain that Your direction gives me peace.
Yes, this lesson repeats itself - beginning with 361 and ending with 365. It's hard to believe that the year is nearly up. I was just sitting here reflecting on how I felt today and then started thinking about all the events, feelings, emotions, and transformations over the past year....more on that later this week.
Today, today, today....I was feeling irritable, out-of-sorts, short-tempered, fat, out of shape, even my hair was bugging me. I actually got a hair cut today; I had several inches cut off. I like it and it feels good. It was a beautiful wintry day today. I was cold all day though - I just couldn't warm up.
I really need to do my vision board. I know I will feel better when it's done. I need to clean out some clutter, organize, and get back on track with a good exercise routine. All of those things combined will help me feel better.
The good news is: I follow love and that brings me peace.
Yes, this lesson repeats itself - beginning with 361 and ending with 365. It's hard to believe that the year is nearly up. I was just sitting here reflecting on how I felt today and then started thinking about all the events, feelings, emotions, and transformations over the past year....more on that later this week.
Today, today, today....I was feeling irritable, out-of-sorts, short-tempered, fat, out of shape, even my hair was bugging me. I actually got a hair cut today; I had several inches cut off. I like it and it feels good. It was a beautiful wintry day today. I was cold all day though - I just couldn't warm up.
I really need to do my vision board. I know I will feel better when it's done. I need to clean out some clutter, organize, and get back on track with a good exercise routine. All of those things combined will help me feel better.
The good news is: I follow love and that brings me peace.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Day 362 - Lesson 361
This holy instant would I give to You. Be You in charge. For I would follow You, certain that Your direction gives me peace.
I had an experience today that initially made me want to cry. It felt painful and I observed my thoughts that went from that old, "Fine, whatever, I don't care" to "Look at this situation with love in your heart." I did not have an overt reaction. I silently acknowledged and observed my thoughts and my feelings. While it wasn't an enjoyable experience, it is progress. I recognize the importance of not judging my feelings, just feeling them, and knowing that they will pass and move on. I may still feel some pain and some sadness, but not to the extent that I lash out, withdraw, or create negativity. I know that I have meditation to thank for this - and this ongoing study (and the other studies I've been consumed with for the past couple of years). By being consciously aware of love and responding with love, I am honoring this lesson. More importantly, I am honoring resolution.
I had an experience today that initially made me want to cry. It felt painful and I observed my thoughts that went from that old, "Fine, whatever, I don't care" to "Look at this situation with love in your heart." I did not have an overt reaction. I silently acknowledged and observed my thoughts and my feelings. While it wasn't an enjoyable experience, it is progress. I recognize the importance of not judging my feelings, just feeling them, and knowing that they will pass and move on. I may still feel some pain and some sadness, but not to the extent that I lash out, withdraw, or create negativity. I know that I have meditation to thank for this - and this ongoing study (and the other studies I've been consumed with for the past couple of years). By being consciously aware of love and responding with love, I am honoring this lesson. More importantly, I am honoring resolution.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Day 361 - Lesson 360
Peace be to me, the holy Son of God. Peace to my brother, who is one with me. Let all the world be blessed with peace through us.
This lesson brought me comfort today. This Christmas holiday was beautiful and also a bit bittersweet. I had the great pleasure and honor to spend the holiday with incredibly special people in my life. However, I also reached out to a couple of people that I've lost touch with - hoping that it would kindle a re-connection. It hasn't. That makes my heart sad - though I also recognize that relationships ebb and flow, and sometimes they stay and sometimes they go. I know that sounds kind of corny, but it's true. This is why this lesson was of such comfort to me. No matter what is happening, even when my heart is sad, peace still resides there. And the world is blessed....
This lesson brought me comfort today. This Christmas holiday was beautiful and also a bit bittersweet. I had the great pleasure and honor to spend the holiday with incredibly special people in my life. However, I also reached out to a couple of people that I've lost touch with - hoping that it would kindle a re-connection. It hasn't. That makes my heart sad - though I also recognize that relationships ebb and flow, and sometimes they stay and sometimes they go. I know that sounds kind of corny, but it's true. This is why this lesson was of such comfort to me. No matter what is happening, even when my heart is sad, peace still resides there. And the world is blessed....
Monday, December 26, 2011
Day 360 - Lesson 359
God's answer is some form of peace. All pain is healed; all misery replaced with joy. All prison doors are opened. And all sin is understood as merely a mistake.
For some reason that I can't explain, my thoughts have turned to a person who passed away a few months ago - in October. He died just a short time before his birthday, also in October. I didn't know this person well and, in fact, he had every reason not to like me much. I met him in another place and he was the focus of an investigation I was responsible for conducting. We never really became friends, but we seemed to like to each other. I moved away, then he moved away, and then we connected on facebook. On his birthday, I received a facebook reminder to send him a birthday wish. I opened his page to do that and learned that he had just recently passed away. He died while commuting to work on his motorcycle in a city famous for wet roads that are heavy with traffic. I remember staring at his page and my heart breaking for his family. I have prayed for them every day since.
This situation reminds me that our lives really can change in a mere moment. I hope that they (his family) turn to God and their pain and misery is turned to joy - that their pain is healed.
I feel so very blessed by this life. I am blessed that my pain and misery has been healed and turned to joy.
For some reason that I can't explain, my thoughts have turned to a person who passed away a few months ago - in October. He died just a short time before his birthday, also in October. I didn't know this person well and, in fact, he had every reason not to like me much. I met him in another place and he was the focus of an investigation I was responsible for conducting. We never really became friends, but we seemed to like to each other. I moved away, then he moved away, and then we connected on facebook. On his birthday, I received a facebook reminder to send him a birthday wish. I opened his page to do that and learned that he had just recently passed away. He died while commuting to work on his motorcycle in a city famous for wet roads that are heavy with traffic. I remember staring at his page and my heart breaking for his family. I have prayed for them every day since.
This situation reminds me that our lives really can change in a mere moment. I hope that they (his family) turn to God and their pain and misery is turned to joy - that their pain is healed.
I feel so very blessed by this life. I am blessed that my pain and misery has been healed and turned to joy.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Day 359 - Lesson 358
No call to God can be unheard nor left unanswered. And of this I can be sure; His answer is the one I really want.
There was a stretch of years, of time, when I would have poo-pooed this statement. After the past couple of years, however, and directly due to my meditation practice, I now know that this is indeed the truth. Once I was able to quiet my mind and really listen; once I became disciplined in living a cleaner life - not drinking, not smoking, and being mindful not just of what I was ingesting orally, but also what I was ingesting through all of my senses. In addition, I became more conscious in my choice-making - much more. All of this has only enhanced my life in the best possible ways. I had no idea how wonderful life could be - that it can mostly be stress-free, that it is full of love and possibility! What's interesting is that becoming 'disciplined' hasn't been difficult or challenging. Once I let go and embraced the rituals of greater reverence, it all just happened - this seems to be exactly: letting go and letting God.
On that note, Merry Christmas, what a miraculous day!
There was a stretch of years, of time, when I would have poo-pooed this statement. After the past couple of years, however, and directly due to my meditation practice, I now know that this is indeed the truth. Once I was able to quiet my mind and really listen; once I became disciplined in living a cleaner life - not drinking, not smoking, and being mindful not just of what I was ingesting orally, but also what I was ingesting through all of my senses. In addition, I became more conscious in my choice-making - much more. All of this has only enhanced my life in the best possible ways. I had no idea how wonderful life could be - that it can mostly be stress-free, that it is full of love and possibility! What's interesting is that becoming 'disciplined' hasn't been difficult or challenging. Once I let go and embraced the rituals of greater reverence, it all just happened - this seems to be exactly: letting go and letting God.
On that note, Merry Christmas, what a miraculous day!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Day 358 - Lesson 357
Truth answers every call we make to God, responding first with miracles, and then returning unto us to be itself.
Well, it's Christmas Eve and it's beautiful. We had a fun day of present wrapping, feasting, walking in the crisp, cold, snowy weather, story-telling, sharing - all the things that make this time of year so special. We also had a situation in which one family member wasn't forthright about something with another....I reflected upon this lesson and just loved that family member - believing in my heart that the right thing will happen, the right conversation, the right openness, the right healing. I believe that a miracle is going to happen.
Well, it's Christmas Eve and it's beautiful. We had a fun day of present wrapping, feasting, walking in the crisp, cold, snowy weather, story-telling, sharing - all the things that make this time of year so special. We also had a situation in which one family member wasn't forthright about something with another....I reflected upon this lesson and just loved that family member - believing in my heart that the right thing will happen, the right conversation, the right openness, the right healing. I believe that a miracle is going to happen.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Day 357 - Lesson 356
Sickness is but another name for sin. Healing is but another name for God. The miracle is thus a call to Him.
I thanked God all day today. I had the whole day off and it was filled with all things wonderful. I got my daughter's room ready for her arrival home. I baked and everything I baked was something that I hadn't ever tried before. Some things turned out well, while others weren't the greatest. I picked up two special girls at the airport today and watched my grandsons complete fascination and joy at watching the planes land. We had wonderful family time today. My special guy and I took a walk with our beagle. The walk started our picture-perfect, but on our way back a blizzard struck. And it was a doozy! There were plenty of parts of my day that I could have been disappointed or frustrated, but there was just no reason to look at anything that way. It was a beautiful day, filled with joy and laughter and love. Lots and lots of miracles to be thankful for!
I thanked God all day today. I had the whole day off and it was filled with all things wonderful. I got my daughter's room ready for her arrival home. I baked and everything I baked was something that I hadn't ever tried before. Some things turned out well, while others weren't the greatest. I picked up two special girls at the airport today and watched my grandsons complete fascination and joy at watching the planes land. We had wonderful family time today. My special guy and I took a walk with our beagle. The walk started our picture-perfect, but on our way back a blizzard struck. And it was a doozy! There were plenty of parts of my day that I could have been disappointed or frustrated, but there was just no reason to look at anything that way. It was a beautiful day, filled with joy and laughter and love. Lots and lots of miracles to be thankful for!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Day 356 - Lesson 355
There is no end to all the peace and joy, and all the miracles that I will give, when I accept God's Word. Why not today?
Deepak Chopra says if we were to give just one percent of our attention to God each day we would be the most enlightened people in three months time. I'm not sure how he came up with that statistic, but I'm going to believe him. I am striving to live a life in which I am a vessel of spirit in all my thoughts and actions. I don't want to be a nun or 'a professional God person' I just want to live a life devoted to honoring Source. So, that's what I'm doing....
Deepak Chopra says if we were to give just one percent of our attention to God each day we would be the most enlightened people in three months time. I'm not sure how he came up with that statistic, but I'm going to believe him. I am striving to live a life in which I am a vessel of spirit in all my thoughts and actions. I don't want to be a nun or 'a professional God person' I just want to live a life devoted to honoring Source. So, that's what I'm doing....
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Day 355 - Lesson 354
We stand together, Christ and I, in peace and certainty of purpose. And in him is His Creator, as He is in me.
A conversation came up today that reminded of a spot in my heart that is hurting. Mostly I am able to acknowledge the sore spot without much judgment, but I haven't come up with a solution to heal it. It feels like an open wound that won't heal until it gets the right medicine. During the conversation, I felt the sore spot, I poked it and smooshed it around, I caressed it, and, as always, allowed it to be. Since the sore spot occurred, I have asked for higher guidance in finding a resolution. I'm not sure if I've been given the answer and I'm ignoring it, but nothing has come to me that seems all that clear. I have nothing but love in my heart for this sore spot. I am ever hopeful that it will be healed. I will repeat this lesson over and over; I will chant it, say it, pray it, and meditate with it....maybe then....
A conversation came up today that reminded of a spot in my heart that is hurting. Mostly I am able to acknowledge the sore spot without much judgment, but I haven't come up with a solution to heal it. It feels like an open wound that won't heal until it gets the right medicine. During the conversation, I felt the sore spot, I poked it and smooshed it around, I caressed it, and, as always, allowed it to be. Since the sore spot occurred, I have asked for higher guidance in finding a resolution. I'm not sure if I've been given the answer and I'm ignoring it, but nothing has come to me that seems all that clear. I have nothing but love in my heart for this sore spot. I am ever hopeful that it will be healed. I will repeat this lesson over and over; I will chant it, say it, pray it, and meditate with it....maybe then....
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Day 354 - Lesson 353
My eyes, my tongue, my hands, my feet today have but one purpose; to be given Christ to use to bless the world with miracles.
With this thought in the forefront of my mind all day - my perspective of events was completely different. I was more patient, I listened better, I focused on the tasks at hand with greater clarity.
I had a delightful lunch with three of my coworkers today - the topic: meditation. It was wonderful. This is not a topic that would have been discussed a year ago without some ridicule or jokes or a just a quick acknowledgment before someone changed the subject. It is true that when I change me....I change the world.
With this thought in the forefront of my mind all day - my perspective of events was completely different. I was more patient, I listened better, I focused on the tasks at hand with greater clarity.
I had a delightful lunch with three of my coworkers today - the topic: meditation. It was wonderful. This is not a topic that would have been discussed a year ago without some ridicule or jokes or a just a quick acknowledgment before someone changed the subject. It is true that when I change me....I change the world.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Day 353 - Lesson 352
Judgment and love are opposites. From one come all the sorrows of the world. But from the other comes the peace of God Himself.
....You have given me a way to find Your peace again. I am redeemed when I elect to follow in this way....
When I elect - when I choose. I always have a choice. I can focus on what I don't like or I can focus on what I do like. In every moment I have the opportunity to choose my perspective. I can choose a miracle or I can choose a grievance. My choices impact others - I can choose to impact others with love or I can choose judgment.
I choose the way of peace....
....You have given me a way to find Your peace again. I am redeemed when I elect to follow in this way....
When I elect - when I choose. I always have a choice. I can focus on what I don't like or I can focus on what I do like. In every moment I have the opportunity to choose my perspective. I can choose a miracle or I can choose a grievance. My choices impact others - I can choose to impact others with love or I can choose judgment.
I choose the way of peace....
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Day 352 - Lesson 351
My sinless brother is my guide to peace. My sinful brother is my guide to pain. And which I choose to see I will behold.
The message that speaks most clearly to me in this is I project me - what I see in others is how I see myself. My projections are a reflection of my state of internal health. When I look upon others with judgment, with a sense that I am better than or less than, I diminish the holiness - the expression of the infinite - from which we are all born.
More and more I am seeing love and releasing fear....Moksha (freedom, liberation).
The message that speaks most clearly to me in this is I project me - what I see in others is how I see myself. My projections are a reflection of my state of internal health. When I look upon others with judgment, with a sense that I am better than or less than, I diminish the holiness - the expression of the infinite - from which we are all born.
More and more I am seeing love and releasing fear....Moksha (freedom, liberation).
Day 351 - Lesson 350
Miracles mirror God's eternal Love. To offer them is to remember Him, and through His memory to save the world.
This reminds me that I always have choice - I can choose miracle or grievance in every single situation presented to me. Today, I got caught up in a situation in which I went on auto-pilot instead of just stopping, breathing, and accepting. I lashed out, got angry, and became visibly irritated. Of course, that response helped no one and nothing. In fact, it just made people feel bad. In the end, it made me feel bad too. I would have gotten a great deal farther ahead and with less frustration had I simply stopped, breathed, and accepted.
This reminds me that I always have choice - I can choose miracle or grievance in every single situation presented to me. Today, I got caught up in a situation in which I went on auto-pilot instead of just stopping, breathing, and accepting. I lashed out, got angry, and became visibly irritated. Of course, that response helped no one and nothing. In fact, it just made people feel bad. In the end, it made me feel bad too. I would have gotten a great deal farther ahead and with less frustration had I simply stopped, breathed, and accepted.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Day 350 - Lesson 349
Today I let Christ's vision look upon all things for me and judge them not, but give each one a miracle of love instead.
And then it says:
Our Father knows our needs. He gives us grace to meet them all. And so we trust in Him to send us miracles to bless the world, and heal our minds as we return to Him.
Getting clear about love and the fact that until we find love, and stop struggling, fighting, judging, blaming, fearing....well, there is only 'limited life.' When I push back, when I take things personally, when I get into the mode that, "things are being done to me, because of me" I am unable to fully experience the glory of life.
I read this more as universal God energy than a traditional 'he - God' because that is what makes sense to me and my soul. I've come to realize that I can appreciate and find great value and instruction in the message without assigning a traditional visual or context.
When I settle upon the truth that, "There is no resolution where love is not present," I have all the answer I need. And what's more: I see miracles.
And then it says:
Our Father knows our needs. He gives us grace to meet them all. And so we trust in Him to send us miracles to bless the world, and heal our minds as we return to Him.
Getting clear about love and the fact that until we find love, and stop struggling, fighting, judging, blaming, fearing....well, there is only 'limited life.' When I push back, when I take things personally, when I get into the mode that, "things are being done to me, because of me" I am unable to fully experience the glory of life.
I read this more as universal God energy than a traditional 'he - God' because that is what makes sense to me and my soul. I've come to realize that I can appreciate and find great value and instruction in the message without assigning a traditional visual or context.
When I settle upon the truth that, "There is no resolution where love is not present," I have all the answer I need. And what's more: I see miracles.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Day 349 - Lesson 348
I have no cause for anger or for fear, for You surround me. And in every need that I perceive, Your grace suffices me.
This lesson seems especially meaningful today. Our community tragically and unexpectedly lost a long time member. In times of shock and grief it can often be easy to lash out at God, Spirit, the universe because it feels so unfair. However, I recognize now that we are guaranteed nothing and we really should strive to make the most of our time in physical form. I am comforted in knowing that my spirit does not die and the 'real' world is far more expansive than this physical experience I am having. While the family and close friends of the man who passed today feel the deep wounding pain of loss, I hope they will soon be comforted in knowing that his spirit lives on with great strength and presence.
This lesson seems especially meaningful today. Our community tragically and unexpectedly lost a long time member. In times of shock and grief it can often be easy to lash out at God, Spirit, the universe because it feels so unfair. However, I recognize now that we are guaranteed nothing and we really should strive to make the most of our time in physical form. I am comforted in knowing that my spirit does not die and the 'real' world is far more expansive than this physical experience I am having. While the family and close friends of the man who passed today feel the deep wounding pain of loss, I hope they will soon be comforted in knowing that his spirit lives on with great strength and presence.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Day 348 - Lesson 347
Anger must come from judgment. Judgment is the weapon I would use against myself, to keep the miracle away from me.
The final statements in this lesson are:
Listen today. Be very still, and hear the gentle Voice for God assuring you that He has judged you as the Son He Loves.
I spent a number of years being angry and judgmental - especially towards myself. I still catch myself thinking things that are judgmental and angry - towards myself and others. I'm trying to be better about observing those experiences without berating myself, but really asking myself: what is causing this reaction? what is it about this situation, person, etc. that is causing me to feel fear, irritation, anger? Sometimes I have immediate answers and sometimes I don't. In each case I ask the universe, God, Source to help me to be a vessel of love and to release feelings of fear and negativity. This has made a big difference in my life. Making conscious choices, living in the moment, and being open to other perspectives and points of view without feeling such a strong desire to defend myself have all really made a tremendous difference in my quality of life (and the quality of life in those around me as well).
The final statements in this lesson are:
Listen today. Be very still, and hear the gentle Voice for God assuring you that He has judged you as the Son He Loves.
I spent a number of years being angry and judgmental - especially towards myself. I still catch myself thinking things that are judgmental and angry - towards myself and others. I'm trying to be better about observing those experiences without berating myself, but really asking myself: what is causing this reaction? what is it about this situation, person, etc. that is causing me to feel fear, irritation, anger? Sometimes I have immediate answers and sometimes I don't. In each case I ask the universe, God, Source to help me to be a vessel of love and to release feelings of fear and negativity. This has made a big difference in my life. Making conscious choices, living in the moment, and being open to other perspectives and points of view without feeling such a strong desire to defend myself have all really made a tremendous difference in my quality of life (and the quality of life in those around me as well).
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Days 344 - 347 Lessons 343 - 346
Being without internet service and being on the road in an intermittent mix over the past several days has put a real crimp on my ability to post. While I was able to review my daily lessons, I wasn't able to blog about them. I don't think any of us missed much. I've been in a blog slump for awhile. This 'break' may have been some sort of blessing....guess we'll see.
Lesson 343 - I am not asked to make a sacrifice to find the mercy and the peace of God.
Lesson 344 - Today I learn the law of love; that what I give my brother is my gift to me.
Lesson 345 - I offer only miracles today, for I would have them be returned to me.
Lesson 346 - Today the peace of God envelopes me, and I forget all things except his love.
I find that I am at a loss for words....after re-reading all of these lessons, I'm just not sure there is anything more to say. When I maintain in my awareness the reality that God only wants my happiness, that I was created exactly as I was meant to be, that every gift of love is mine and that I don't need to force any solution and I don't need to struggle through life - well, that's all I need. The tricky part is maintaining that awareness without allowing auto-pilot to switch on and slip back into the fearfulness that exists in much of our surroundings.
My life has been swinging between my home here and my new home there, my day job now and my dream job on the side....I'm feeling a bit discombobulated, but I know this for sure: I am loved, I am safe, and the shining light of the divine will guide me along the path I am meant to travel....
Lesson 343 - I am not asked to make a sacrifice to find the mercy and the peace of God.
Lesson 344 - Today I learn the law of love; that what I give my brother is my gift to me.
Lesson 345 - I offer only miracles today, for I would have them be returned to me.
Lesson 346 - Today the peace of God envelopes me, and I forget all things except his love.
I find that I am at a loss for words....after re-reading all of these lessons, I'm just not sure there is anything more to say. When I maintain in my awareness the reality that God only wants my happiness, that I was created exactly as I was meant to be, that every gift of love is mine and that I don't need to force any solution and I don't need to struggle through life - well, that's all I need. The tricky part is maintaining that awareness without allowing auto-pilot to switch on and slip back into the fearfulness that exists in much of our surroundings.
My life has been swinging between my home here and my new home there, my day job now and my dream job on the side....I'm feeling a bit discombobulated, but I know this for sure: I am loved, I am safe, and the shining light of the divine will guide me along the path I am meant to travel....
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