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AWAKENING TO THE UNIVERSAL

Posted on September 1, 2021 | 1 comment

“There is a universal, intelligent life force that exists within everyone and everything. It resides within each of us as a deep wisdom, an inner knowing. We can access this wonderful source of knowledge and wisdom through our intuition, an inner sense that tells us what feels right and true for us at any given moment.” Shakti Gawain

Are you in touch with the Universal? How do you do that? If you do, what value does it have for you? If not, why not?

(Many thanks to Micah and Cathy for today’s topic. Next week I’ll be writing about a topic that begins with a “V” so if there are words starting with “V” that interest you, please leave the ideas under Comment. Thanks so much!)

Sometimes we are so involved with ourselves and local events that we forget there is something greater. Lately, I’ve focused on taking care of myself after back surgery and dealing with the initial pain that took every moment. It felt like I was living in a tunnel. Now that I’m feeling better and move around easily, I’ve walked out into the light.

Deep Breaths Release Pain

What finally made the difference was my choice to look beyond this body. I prayed, “Please release this pain from me,” as I took deep breaths, letting the exhale flow down my leg while mentally experiencing a release. When I felt fear arise, and I usually did, I envisioned light pushing it away.

The more often I did this, the more I felt some release of pain or at the least, my fear of not recovering went away. In those moments I moved beyond my ego and body to a universal place.

Our World Generates Fear

Even if we aren’t experiencing physical distress, the world around us is filled with anxiety-producing events. The crazy and sad situation in Afghanistan breaks our hearts for all of those who cannot escape such a dangerous situation. We also worry about those in other countries controlled by dictatorial leaders, and if in their fight for freedom they will survive.

The world-wide pandemic, instead of declining as we had hoped, is becoming a worse threat to our daily lives. Despite all the scientific evidence, there are still those who refuse to be vaccinated or wear masks. As a consequence, many of us fear going out into public places, even as the restrictions are choking our lives.

God And Nature Connect Us To The Universal

While it is important that those who can protest and work in public help people with these problems, we need to keep in mind that there is something beyond what we are experiencing on this earth. We are all connected to a greater life force that some may call God. We are also surrounded by the energy of Nature which is one with the universal.

Living among the lush forest of the mountains, I feel that I am part of something greater than myself. It isn’t surprising that we refer to nature as Mother Nature, for this life force does create that which keeps us alive with food, air, and water. Being with nature illuminates the universal and teaches us to be better stewards of our lives as well as of the Earth.

The Universal Has No Boundaries

When we are disturbed by what is happening in our family, city, or country, we need to remember that this physical life is not all there is. There is a spirit within us that exists beyond our time on Earth. Feeding our spirit is just as important as feeding our body.

Taking the time to walk through the forest or desert, meditating or reading spiritually uplifting material, enriches our souls and strengthens our intuition. It allows what we know at a deeper level to rise to the surface and assist us in making the best choices for ourselves and those around us at any given moment. The Universal knows no boundaries and can open us to its inner riches.

May the Universal guide all you do today.

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AWAKENING TO THE LIGHT WITHIN

Posted on January 27, 2021 | 1 comment

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen

Is there light in your life? What is its source? How does it affect your life?

At this time of year, the crack in the darkness slowly enlarges until months later we find ourselves in the long daily light of summer. As the rain and snow fall, we dream of the days when we can walk and play outside without a heavy coat or rain jacket. We long for what we used to called normal before the pandemic and onset of winter.

This week the light has come into my life from two specific sources. One occurred on Sunday as I listened to Laura Collins’ message at Jubilee Community. This community is based on the theology of Creation Spirituality, and this period of the year is called the Via Creativa, a time when the light gradually increases and prepares for living things to awaken and grow again.

Being Present With Ourselves

Sunday’s theme was “Rooted and Grounded in Presence.” One of the ideas presented was that being present is being in our bodies, and when we are, we can be in touch with who we really are. When we are present, the light of our being allows us to be seen and to see ourselves.

We have to remember that darkness is not always bad. It allows us to rest, to dream, to refresh, and when we reawaken in the light, a new day, a new thought, a new awareness may brighten our lives. We cannot run around out in the world every day. The darkness presents an opportunity to sit quietly and look within.

Returning To Our True Selves

The other experience I had was viewing a movie called, “Time of Sixth Sun.” It was about the belief of indigenous people, that we are entering a time when we must come back to who we truly are. It is a time to remember, to hear the voice inside and allow the parts of ourselves that are asleep to awaken.

It is a time to remember and listen to the voice within. For centuries we have focused outside ourselves. We have let the left brain control life, putting the emphasis on acquiring things and money and power. It is the world of the masculine, the energy of the sun, but we must now move into the right brain awareness of the feminine, the moon energy. There we can hear the part of ourselves that wishes to awaken. By doing so, we will find who we truly are.

In that inner darkness, we will find the light within – our divinity, our soul. We must create the quiet and solitude we need for ourselves and with others who travel a similar path. When we are able to see more deeply, we will no longer be afraid of letting our light shine through the crack this awakening creates.

A Future Designed For All People

We already see ways that the young people in the world are rejecting the old ways. They want to save the planet, create equality for all, make racial justice a reality, and insure that no one goes hungry. We have seen the beginning of this new vibration in our country since the recent election. The changes the Biden administration seeks to make are not merely political. They are in response to the actual needs of the country’s citizens.

The old crack in our world has widened to allow more light to flow into our lives. This world will expand through the diversity that is now part of our government. Just as the indigenous people have predicted, we see women, life nurturers, rising to create the new earth we all need. Let us awaken to the dream of the ancient ones, and allow our light to create a new society bringing together all people.

The indigenous people in “The Time of the Sixth Sun” believe that in seven years we will have a “perfect” world, a more cooperative and wholistic society. I hope they are right.

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