We may wonder, as we view the world today on the big screen of life, if we are not now experiencing Armageddon. There is divisiveness in all quarters and on all levels; hate crimes, drug wars, family abuse, beatings, rape, bullying, suicide, terrorist attacks, and nuclear threats – where will it take us, and when will it end? Whatever our beliefs, we cannot deny the negative impact.
How do we deal with the pain and stress of it all? I believe we are in a time of cleansing and purging of all that has been hidden and dishonest within us, so that we can begin to recognize The Light of God within, as our divine nature – our own innate goodness. In my heart I believe that this is how we confront and disspell the darkness in our outer and inner worlds.
The paradox of human life is that we live in an outer world with all its physical senses, while also inhabiting an inner world of soul and spirit that is silently alive and active in our subconscious mind. This division can be so subtle that there may be aspects of ourselves that go unnoticed and neglected for years, or even a lifetime. Our unconscious mind automatically takes our beliefs, thoughts, words, and deeds, and weaves them into our life experience.
If we give the complete care and responsibility of our spiritual life to the keeping of others, we deprive ourselves of treasures beyond our imagining. In truth, we have denied ourselves the love and wisdom, peace and power, that comes from quiet listening for that “still, small voice” within.
The conclusion I make is that we are indeed locked in a battle of good versus evil. I believe this is a wake-up call to arm ourselves – not with guns – but with knowing that we are Beings of Light, and are meant to shine that light into every dark corner of our inner and outer worlds. When we can accept that we are both sinner and saint, earthly and divine, perhaps we can embrace and forgive our human mistakes and love ourselves and our neighbors as totally and unconditionally as God loves us.
Until next time,
Nita
Please feel free to respond in the light of your personal experience and understanding.
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