Life on earth is an miraculous blend of spirit and matter, an expression of the universal force at the heart of creation. Whatever you call that force-- God, All-That-Is, the Eternal, Prime Mover, Ground of Being, Allah, Yahweh, Shiva, Zeus, or Life itself-- you and I and every living thing is part of this infinite incomprehensible universe, like a cell in the body of God, consciousness crystallizing into physical form to manifest its creative power. Prophets and philosophers have described this as God dwelling within you as you, or the Goddess playing hide and seek with herself.
Enlightened mystics and modern scientists agree that there are many dimensions of existence, most of which we can't see or touch. At a fundamental level, everything is interconnected vibrating patterns of energy. We each radiate an electromagnetic field that interacts with the world and communicates with others on a subliminal level. If you quiet your mind you can feel that energy inside you, like a hum in the background of your awareness.
Beyond your everyday awareness is a wiser, clearer you-- what you might call your essence or soul. Your experience of yourself is based on the interaction between those two states of being-- the external and the internal. Even when you're still a baby, undeveloped in language and reasoning, your inner self is awake, encouraging you to make the most of who you really are.
Either you allow Spirit to flow through you or you get in the way of its flow. When you're out of touch with your true nature, you feel small, separate and lonely. If you accept yourself as you are-- a spiritual being on a physical journey-- then every moment, every situation, every flash of genius and every stupid blunder is part of an unfolding expansion far beyond your conscious understanding. Fueling the ride is your soul, the souls of people who love and support you, your guardian angels and spirit guides, all offering hints as to which direction will take you where you want to go. No one else has or will affect the world as you do. Your every act, word or thought adds to All-That-Is.
At heart, we all want to love and be loved, and to build a world in which everyone can reach their potential. You are a singular human being, with strengths and stumbling blocks, in a particular place and time. Your spiritual path has a theme-- something to learn, or accomplish, or teach, or share. Sometimes you find revelation; sometimes you're stuck in confusion. You didn't come here to find a problem and fix it. You came to identify and share your gifts.
Instead of resisting, ignoring, or distracting yourself from troublesome situations and people, face the obstacles you meet along the way. Treat them as opportunities to discover where you're stuck and what you'd rather have.
Take responsibility for your thoughts and feelings. Use them as signposts to help you set your own course, and be willing to make corrections if you realize you've strayed from your natural progression. Beneath your surface are the vision, strength, compassion, and love that are your birthright. Honor your own truth. Trust your intuition. Look for silver linings. Do what uplifts you. Figure out what brings you joy and build your life around it. You fulfill your purpose when you open to your inner wisdom and follow your heart.
Deep within, you are good, valuable, and powerful. To have happiness, peace of mind, and well-being, put your faith in what lights you up rather than in conventional beliefs or history. Recognize your dreams and best intentions as a message from God and take action to make them real. Then you awaken to the reality of spirit, glimpse the meaning in your own life, and begin to make the world a better place one heart at a time.
I wish you the courage to create the life you want. I know you have it in you.
©2007 Suzanne Gold
Suzanne Gold (BA, MA in psychology) is a personal and spiritual counselor, and teacher of metaphysical methods and principles from around the world. She has worked as a therapist in residential psychiatric and drug treatment centers, and taught at St. Mary's College of California. She co-wrote "Being Yourself: Twenty-four Ways To See The Light," which Ram Dass called "a simple and beautiful series of meditation exercises for mind, eye and heart." Her autobiographical novel "Daddy's Girls" won a Gold Medal for Fiction in Foreward Magazine's Book of the Year Awards. Also an award-winning vocalist and songwriter, Suzanne once sang the National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park.
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