There is nothing new under the sun. Yet we are so easily seduced into believing that our problems are unique and insurmountable. We become so easily caught up in the stories we tell ourselves.Naively, we rely on the information from our physical senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We lean into our knowledge,... Continue Reading →
God is not out there.God is right here now, with you in this moment. The moment you know this to be true,Is the moment of your awakening. God has been hidden in plain sight all the while. The illusionary chains of fear that have held you captive, start to dissolve and break away in the... Continue Reading →
Religion is not an end in itself. I have come to understand that the ultimate goal of true religion is the death of (ego) self and awakening of the true Self in the image and likeness of God. When this goal is achieved, religion has served its purpose and is to be laid aside. If... Continue Reading →
This journey started with a strong sense of myself, a strong sense of my calling, my passion and desire for God, for meaning and for purpose. Alas, what I found was a death sentence!Little 'me', 'my', 'I' was denied and allowed to die. Like a ship that sets sail from its home port (of self... Continue Reading →
Don't worry. Don't fret when life and circumstances beyond your control, divert you off course. Don't lose sleep when compelled to take a U-turn.Trust in a benevolent and coherent Universe that holds the blueprint and works together for your ultimate good. Be flexible. Bend when you have to.When the pressure eases, resume your course.Every diversion,... Continue Reading →
Understanding the nature of the relationship between me and my thoughts, has been very liberating indeed. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS,LIKE SOME GUESTS,DO MAKE UNANNOUNCED VISITS.BUT I DON'T HAVE TO ENTERTAIN THEM. Thoughts come barging in unannounced. They emerge and occur in my conscious mind. They feel very much like my own creation. However, they are not mine... Continue Reading →
They say death is the last enemy to be vanquished. I say FEAR is the last enemy. Show me a man or woman who has expelled fear in all its guises from their life, and I will show you a person free as a bird soaring high and gliding joyfully with the currents. Fear causes... Continue Reading →
After the euphoria of the mountain peak experience has faded away into the mists of time ... I am left holding unto faith in the character and commitment of One who set me on this quest. Have faith. The Universe is your Sponsor. Everything around you conspires in harmony and synchronicity ... ... to awaken... Continue Reading →
My feelings and emotions can be very strong and real in the moment that I experience them. However, though very real indeed, often these feelings are not truthful. Feelings lie. I should know. I have been led halfway up the garden path and abandoned by them, more times than I care to recall. I have... Continue Reading →
The answers are all inside. Turn inside to fish them out. Become quiet and commune with God to discover his goodness and nature within. The love of God is deep within. The nature of God; his seed is within you. God's wisdom and presence is within you. Your Father would have you give him your... Continue Reading →
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