The Path Gets Narrow -- Thought for the Day

My Spirit channeled Teacher (since 1985) warned me that the brighter we get, the more lonely we will be..... at least in the human world. Therapists and 12 Step Programs warn the same. Many people drop out of spiritual practice, therapy, or program when the work of self discovery, of transcendence starts to really hit close to home. When we finally profoundly face our humanity and our flaws in order to deeply clear out  sludge which will in turn create Sacred Space in us, and therefore allow more Light of Spirit to enter into our Soul and our Life ......many quit.... in fact run away......fast.  For those who proceed, we suddenly find our road quite free of human  traffic-- sadly.  Thankfully our relationship with Spirit grows exponentially to fill Heart and Soul.  Those few treasured souls I find on that bejeweled and barren road.......are Beloved Companions.

The Promise of Spirit

On the days of despair, and in hours of joy, there is but one common heartbeat. The promise of Spirit of life everlasting and therefore ever changing. You have taught me to BE the river when I was looking to be a passenger only.

Life is filled with roses-- and yes, roses have thorns. I still love roses.

Borderline pattern red alert...... People who boast about what people give them....and how well they are loved. (Look for this as a pattern, not a one time event).

They do not talk about what they give to others..... and often talk a great deal about their personal losses.

There is an implication that somehow getting others to give to them ......makes them, receiver, have more value as a person. As if manipulating others (often subtly) to give to one is a validation of one's self.

If we pay attention, people show us who they are.

Sometimes we don't like to pay attention because we think it is judgmental. But being judgmental is a gift from Spirit, a gift that can save our life. Like every tool, it can be misused but it should not be completely thrown out just because one must use it with care. 

Judging the mood of a rattlesnake is a very good idea. It does not mean the rattlesnakes is bad nor that you should kill it, however you don't want to treat it like a kitty that is purring.

Sometimes people are not good for us at this point in our life, or at this point in their life. Things may change but at the moment if the rattlesnake is purring, you have choices. Those choices are for the moment and we have the freedom to change them in the future. But to put ourselves in danger in the name of appearing non-judgmental can often lead to disastrous results for all.

Listen to what people say. Observe what people do. Except for sociopaths, people reveal themselves if we are willing to look.

Letting go -- Let's get some new habits !

.......is both sad and glad. Every encounter, every situation, no matter how brief, brings us the gift of learning and that always expands our Soul. Some letting go experiences bring us a sigh of relief (like losing burdensome friend, or an alcoholic spouse. Some bring us sadness and some a mixture of emotions. If you experience grief with letting go, also remember to celebrate the gift you received. It takes discipline and work to celebrate... many of us are in the habit of going to the negative... going to the sadness.  Remember habits form with repetition-- so practice celebration--- practice seeing the gift.

Release, Change and the Strength to Endure

Release is not instantaneous. And often, even though we pray for release, we often have resistance ! (I know some of you are laughing).  Release is a process. We learn every step of the way and resistance shows us areas where we are still stuck, afraid, controlling and unwilling to surrender to the Guidance of Spirit.  Through meditation, ritual or ceremony we can ask for Divine Assistance that we may have the courage to release,  and the strength to endure.  When we empty the cup, we create room for Spirit to heal and replenish us on our Journey.

Prayer

Don't pray for what you want. Pray to be shown, what to pray for. That way, we more deeply let Spirit Guide us.

My Heart

Great Spirit.... Creator...... you hold my Heart in your Loving and Almighty hands. I pray that I too may learn to hold my own Heart in such a loving fashion that I may give this gift to others, as You have given to me.

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Thought for the Day:  If you cannot love yourself today, love Spirit. Start with that and the Spirit in you will grow enough expand your love to include your beautiful self. You are not a mistake.