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The mystics of the Common Era, whether

Jewish, Muslim, or Christian, in their

desire to forge a relationship with God,

have suffered greatly, some at the hands

of the ruling theology, others by the ruling

party, and sadly, a significant number,

many Christian,  through their own acts of

self-mortification.

 

Yet, as the note below suggests, possibly

this self-focus, the need to fix or improve

or even suffer our self into sacred shape,

is in and of itself, really just self-focused:

clearly missing the point. If so, seeing

beyond our self and into the distinction

less, Divinely based, self that holds the

spark would be a more fruitful approach.

 

WORTHY OF THE MISSION

The sounds within reverberate a truth –

a proverb of sorts – possibly a reminder

to the initiated – surely an essential

clarification for those who have recently

taken to the path, simply: although

we search for our authentic self – it is

but a preparation for what waits beyond.

 

Our goal, in this, is to see beyond our self –

this self, authentic or not, that we hold

in such esteem; even so, we often focus

and fret over its traits or passions that

miss the mark, setting out to sand,

trim, pound, or suffer into shape –

one worthy of the mission.

 

Yet, what if we are to see and be

the distinction less self, the generic

self, the commonality of human “being,”

unmasked of pretense, false uniqueness,

reacting to see and perceive the self that

holds the spark, that cradles the divinity

itself – our God, their God – the God

that lovingly waits.

 AT BY G. 10.2.2015

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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We exist within the incubator of new

life, we are nursed and weaned daily

on its possibilities,  just as our physical

selves are refreshed within by the cells

and systems responsible for our continual,

ongoing aliveness. Everything we need

or desire is being offered, provided –

set before us: all we need to do is reach

out in faith to grasp its potential. This day,

today is not like every day, or someday,

it is the day that offers us the wondrous

gift of  miraculous life. We must not

give up or into suffering, pain, the drone

of our negative thoughts - we, together,

must rise, grasp the hand of God, and

venture on to our true destiny.

 

NEW LIFE ARRIVES

When new life arrives, full, robust,

ripe with fresh flavors, scents and

sensations – let us lean into its crisp

message, listening to its guidance –

realizing our worthy next step is

foretold by its aliveness, prepared

to draw us forward.

 

As we proceed, let us abandon our

timidity, starkly engaging this possibility

without reserve or restrictions, spontaneous,

fully committed to allowing its earnest

potential to enliven our here and now,

to refresh all we are or will be.

 

Turning towards this tomorrow, let

us grasp all we are entitled to, reaching

deep into its offering, filling our Souls

with its merit, its purpose, knowing

this is our destiny – our heaven on earth –

our greater good!

AT BY G. 5.6.2015

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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This week we have discussed overcoming being

timid and taking control of our lives - both reflecting

major themes in the morning notes I have written

for Ann this week,  as she deals with work stress,

her desire for a life change/possible retirement,

and the reality of her upcoming surgery.

 

As much as these notes provide guidance for Ann,  

I have also found them personally instructive,

and since they seem to highlight the challenges

we all face in managing our lives on a daily basis. 

publishing them on the blog. 

 

Today's Affirmative Thought, listed below, titled

Finding Your Way continues on with this theme

and seems to complete the series. As we grow

in life experience,  we all learn that finding our way

takes perseverance, foresight, and initiative, but

most of all, it takes fortitude - the mental strength

to endure adversity.

 

As Ann and I discussed this note before she left

for work this morning, we reflected on how some

people are like extreme sports stars when it comes

to approaching life, willing to snowboard off the cliff

for the thrill of arriving at their desired destination.

Ann refers to me as one of these extreme life

enthusiasts, who will careen off the cliff in search 

of some pursued outcome.

 

I admit this is true, but have to add that often

in mid-air, I realize I am not quite sure how to land

in one piece. Ann describes herself as the person 

who stands on the edge of the cliff wanting to go

down below to where a new and better life waits,

but wonders if there is a safer way  down - only

to realize that the bus has left, no alternative trails

exist, and the only way down is by taking the

leap of faith.

 

I contend, depending on where we are in our lives, 

we have all at one time or the other lingered too long

on the precipice waiting for the courage to jump. 

Often life provides an avalanche that forces our 

decision but sometimes we linger much too long. 

 

Finding our way in the world is a learning experience.

At first, we hope it will be much easier than it actually

is, but step by step we venture out and learn we have

all the tools we need for successful living - all the courage

we need to accept nothing but our dream realized 

and accomplished.  

 

FINDING YOUR WAY

Finding your way in the world takes 

    perseverance and foresight –

clearly knowing what it is you desire, 

    clarifying your intentions, and then 

laying out a plan to make it all

    become a reality.

 

Finding your way in the world takes 

    initiative – being prepared to embark

on bold new ventures – the willingness 

    to move beyond doubt, fear, or confusion

and into the clarity and the firmness

    of will, fully one with the creation

of your purpose and mission.

 

Finding your way in the world takes 

    fortitude – the mental strength needed 

to endure adversity when common sense 

    says otherwise – to accept nothing

but your dream realized and accomplished.

AT BY G. 1.20.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G.