“Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light.” — Sogyal Rinpoche
Tobias Kaye, a wise guide for me, has encouraged me to move to a better living space. No, not a physical move, but one infinitely better—a psycho-spiritual one.
I have written far too many words about American politics and that should have no room in my life, one dedicated to awakening. It is alright to state the truth, but it is definitely not right to become emotionally negative about it.
So I am turning over a new leaf. Feel free to challenge me when I fail to remember what I have just written.
My life, for the most part, is dedicated to truth. I spend lots of time at the Mac, letting the spirit speak through me and for me. I am not channeling, as I have often said. I am in full consciousness as I write these essays.
I also spend a lot of time in silence, realizing the benefit of it.
It gives me joy to put these essays down; it is within the realm of possibility for me. I am using my God-given use of words. I am not perfect; just ask my son! But hopefully I do possess the needed humility to apologize for my misdeeds.
The time in my earth-body is growing late and one never knows when the last essay will be written. But until then, I am at your service and that of truth with a capital “T.”
The light can make use of any of us any time we pray for that to be done. “Thy will, not my will.”
I ask forgiveness for sometimes bringing nasty political thought into what are essentially essays about the Way. I shall try to do better.
Vicki Woodyard
I have found basically the same, Dear Vicki. I can’t seem to avoid opinions and preferences, but to give them too much weight or “reality” is exhausting and not ultimately useful.
The way I see it, “Thy will be done” is somehow always the case and I am always the one creating my world from the inside. “I am That.” Ain’t that a kick in the head?
Yes, ain’t that a kick in the head, as Sinatra used to sing….
You know to utter, “Thy will, not my will,” and you send that reminder to us. Each and everyone of us forget so often that the precious message to and from each other is a great gift. Thank you for this reminder in this new year. It can be a far, far greater year with our reminders to each other. Peace and love.
Yes, these reminders are quickly forgotten when we enter the political realm.