Living on the Spiritual Basis requires respect for all, regardless of station or whether we like or agree with them. This does not mean we open ourselves to being harmed with a Polly Anna simplistic view, since there are people with bad intentions in the world,a few minutes of today’s news will readily confirm this.
But we must focus on the positive to maintain our freedom from the bondage of self. As a wise man said, “there is a little bit of bad in the best of us and a little bit of good in the worst” and we must recognize, and even salute the spiritual heart, the good, in all. So, we never place ourselves knowingly in a position to be hurt, and if we are, we pray for the actor while condemning the action. Though many have good intentions, often their actions are lacking and in truth we are all measured by the things we do and say, for good or ill, such is the Law of Attraction.
So be quick to salute and acknowledge accomplishment and just as quick in prayer for those stumbling, always seeking the higher road of raised consciousness, avoiding the pitfall of spiritual pride, condemning the act, not the actor. In this simple way we respect all, while affirming this cosmic truth: we all reap as we sow. Miracles Of Recovery.
A Made Bed
Many are in a hurry spiritually but never really arrive anywhere. They rush to and fro, from hither to yon, worrying, concerned with “big things” while neglecting the foundational principles which make understanding the big things possible. A wise man said, “If you want to change the world, start by making your bed every day.” Sounds kinda silly but is spot on. “Making our bed” spiritually travels in the same car with “getting back to basics.” As I have said elsewhere, if I ever meet the individual who suggested getting away from basics in the first place I will (metaphorically of course) provide them with a thrashing.
Making our bed spiritually requires us to adopt a simple but effective spiritual routine employed daily, without fail, consistent basic actions that we build on throughout each day to keep us centered spiritually, avoiding the trap of morbid reflection found in anger, worry, anxiety and remorse.
So, don’t be in a rush, but don’t hesitate either do the things to begin your day in a positive way. Read a small section of something spiritual that appeals to you, simple daily positive prayers and affirmations have and are working for many and meditating for a few minutes to start the day always pays dividends. What you choose is your affair, but choose and stick to it, make it a basic part of living, for in that way if we never get away from it, we never have to go back to it. Oh, and make your bed as well, it is a wonderful simple form of discipline that pays great dividends and who doesn’t like coming home to a made bed?
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Rejoicing Butterfly
Everything about us is connected, the within and the without. Every word, every action, every thought having significance,from the positive to the negative, touching everything and everyone. Consider still pond. Toss a pebble into the center and concentric rings from the disturbance begin emanating on the surface towards the shores of the pool.Observe carefully and you will see the rings rebound back from the shore at oblique angles, eventually touching even the seemingly obscured nooks and crannies of the pond’s shoreline. This is the observable part of the reaction,but what of that which happens beyond our sight? As our pebble falls through the water it continues to send out waves, reactions, though invisible to our eye but there nonetheless, eventually touching every part of the pond and every creature swimming in it.
The pebble’s effect reverberating through the pond is akin to the effect our thoughts, words and actions have in our lives and the world about us. What we are truly reverberates throughout the world, mostly unseen or consciously noticed, but the effect is there nonetheless. The analogy of “a butterfly flaps its wings in Africa and a drought happens in China” to suggest that the smallest actions can influence major change is illustrative.
Never doubt your importance or connection with the Miraculous. We are all children of the Most High, so regard yourself accordingly, asserting your true place in thought and deed,reaping the positive consequences of a life lived in purpose, a demonstration of Divine Love and understanding, for in so doing, all Heaven rejoices. Miracles Of Recovery.
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Never doubt your importance or connection with the Miraculous. We are all children of the Most High, so regard yourself accordingly, asserting your true place in thought and deed, reaping the positive consequences of a life lived in purpose, a demonstration of Divine Love and understanding, for in so doing, all Heaven rejoices.
Rejoicing Butterfly
Rejoicing Butterfly
Everything about us is connected, the
within and the without. Every word, every action, every thought having significance,
from the positive to the negative, touching everything and everyone. Consider a
still pond. Toss a pebble into the center and concentric rings from the
disturbance begin emanating on the surface towards the shores of the pool.
Observe carefully and you will see the rings rebound back from the shore at
oblique angles, eventually touching even the seemingly obscured nooks and
crannies of the pond’s shoreline. This is the observable part of the reaction,
but what of that which happens beyond our sight? As our pebble falls through
the water it continues to send out waves, reactions, though invisible to our
eye but there nonetheless, eventually touching every part of the pond and every
creature swimming in it.
The pebble’s effect reverberating through the pond is akin to the effect our
thoughts, words and actions have in our lives and the world about us. What we
are truly reverberates throughout the world, mostly unseen or consciously
noticed, but the effect is there nonetheless. The analogy of “a butterfly flaps
its wings in Africa and a drought happens in China” to suggest that the
smallest actions can influence major change is illustrative.
Never doubt your importance or connection with the Miraculous. We are all children of the Most High, so
regard yourself accordingly, asserting your true place in thought and deed,
reaping the positive consequences of a life lived in purpose, a demonstration
of Divine Love and understanding, for in so doing, all Heaven rejoices.
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Fear Is A Bluffer
Fear Is A Bluffer
We all began this journey standing by the side of the
road of Spiritual Awakening and destiny, deciding what to do. When we decide to
Live on the Spiritual Basis we move from the shoulder and into the vehicle of
our journey to freedom from the bondage of self. While standing on the shoulder
we were rationalizing and justifying why we are putting off taking the trip, all
the while watching vehicle after vehicle stop and pick up other travelers. Wishing
to embark ourselves but fearful of what the journey will entail. Fear would keep
us on the shoulder, a mustard seeds worth of faith gets us off it.
As with all travel, there are costs. The fare for this journey being
willingness, action in purpose, open-mindedness and honesty. Faith the motive
power of our vehicle. And though along the way we will come to know the Shining
Cities on the Hill of peace, serenity and freedom there is no “final”
destination, for our trip is never ending, always climbing to new heights of
awareness and understanding in Spirit as long as we remain teachable. Our
driver and guide? No less than the Miraculous, the very Creative Intelligence
that lies at the heart of everything, providing all we need in good measure to
make the journey.
Yes, it will be a long and often strange trip but the
only one that truly matters. Along the way the only real adversary, Fear, will keep
cajoling us, suggesting, even screaming at us to disembark for we really
shouldn’t trust the driver, we should climb out and sit by the side of the road
“to think” about ourselves, morbid reflection ascendant. By resisting the
adversary’s clarion call and trusting in God to guide us our freedom is
assured, the sights and vistas along the way remarkable beyond words, our continued
awakening in Spirit breathtaking, and if we remain diligent in the path we have chosen, Fears’ voice will become
quieter and quieter for we now know the truth: Fear is a bluffer.
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Unlocking Our Secret Room
Unlocking Our Secret Room
When I truly began applying spiritual principles in my life, not just paying them lip service, I had to address my “secret room.” Employing rationalization and justification I had sold myself a bill of goods to neatly lock away the things I was not proud of:poor choices, general bad behavior, secret fears, resentments, etc. out of sight. When the time came to ruthlessly face my past the reasoning that locked these things away melted like a late spring snow. The process required placing them on paper and then saying them aloud to a trusted spiritual adviser. When this was completed it felt as if an actual weight had been lifted from my shoulders, it was a stunning moment. This happened long ago and in the intervening years I have watched the same transformation happen in thousands of lives, the only requirement for successful consummation of the process being that they were thorough and honest in clearing out their secret room, for The truth will set you free.
A few weeks after revealing the inventory of my secret room, I asked the Miraculous to enter every nook and cranny of my life, to short circuit the false notion that there exists any aspect of my life that God is unaware of. Looking back, it seems foolish to believe I could “hide” things from God, which is defined by omnipotence and omnipresence, but I did. A wise teacher said tome many years ago “live your life as if it was being filmed, a permanent record available to any who would care to look.” In truth, no camera eye follows us around (thankfully), but the “eye” of God does (thankfully). Clear out your secret room if you have not already, for God already knows what is in it. Tear the door of your secret place off its hinges, and live in the light, free of the fear that hides within the shadows.
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Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny
Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny
We triumph over life’s inevitable
challenges not by the exercise of willpower or brute force but by tapping into
the power of the Infinite. Many paths lead to our ultimate awakening, and most
begin with spiritual discomfort wrapped in fear. Sickness (our own or a loved
ones), addiction, financial stress, a failed relationship and death (a loved
one or contemplating our own) are all beginnings, for truly “the only
instrument sharp enough to cut away the excess of self is pain.” The
greatest gift we can give ourselves is a foundation in faith before these
assaults on our serenity begin. The pain and discomfort of dealing with the
ultimate questions of living will not be avoided, but we will have a clear-cut
set of directions to follow out of the wilderness to peace of mind and heart.
To follow this path we must set aside our preconceived ideas and don a new pair
of glasses and “Become quick to see where spiritual people are right and make
use of what they offer.” Laying aside our prejudices we listen and learn
with our heart, for in the end, isn’t finding a way out more important than who
provides it? If you were drowning and a rope appeared before seizing it would
you first question who held it? So, we put aside any lingering prejudice
against any spiritual path and make use of what they have to offer, taking what
we need at this time and leaving the rest (remember, this selfishness is God inspired and is part of our growth) and
join them in “trudging the road of happy destiny.”
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Extravagant Promises? No.
Extravagant Promises? No.
The promises from Living on the
Spiritual Basis are pearls beyond price: “We are going to know a new freedom
and a new happiness. We will not regret the past or wish to shut the door on
it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace…That feeling of
uselessness and self-pity will disappear…Self-seeking will slip away. Our whole
attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic
insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations
which used to baffle us…When we look back, we realize that the things which
came to us when we put ourselves in God’s hands were better than anything we
could have planned…As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind,
as we discovered we could face life successfully, as we became conscious of His
Presence, we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter. We
were reborn.”
“Are these extravagant
promises? We think not…They will always materialize if we work for them” (Alcoholics
Anonymous).
If this and more is promised to those suffering from addiction, could you
expect anything less in your life? Place your will and life into the hands of
the Miraculous and this and so much more is yours, for it is the Promise and
God keeps all His promises.
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