"I AM" Enjoying The Ride

Herbert Spencer stated that substance is “that which is not subject to discord or decay." Spirit is substance, Spirit cannot die and was never born, and we are Spirit. Consider Buddhism, it teaches that what we see is illusion, impermanent, that Everything is Zen. When I first heard this years ago I had the mental picture of a young Kwai Chang Caine of Kung Fu fame listening to his Master, a puzzled look on his face, not understanding. Unlike TV's Caine  we don't  have the luxury of jump cutting to where all is revealed. Years and a lot of living were required before I found the Spiritual Basis for Living which has provided the answers for today I have A New Pair of Glasses to view life with. I know in my heart of hearts that I AM Spirit, as are you, as are all, all eternal, that only the distorted vision resulting from my human limitations driving my fears and perceived difficulties. That I AM, we are, here to learn as long as this flesh lasts and when it ultimately fails, to take the lessons learned to the next destination wherever that may be, always moving forward in love and light. So struggle is pointless, everything really is Zen (God) and since no one gets out alive, we might as well enjoy the ride.

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Controlling Our Thinking? Easy?

Trying to control our thoughts is akin to herding cats, not possible and only enjoyable to those watching. What is attendant upon us is how we respond when negative or discordant thoughts enter our awareness, for they will. So when we find ourselves drifting into negative or spiritually destructive thinking, for this happens to everyone, we immediately turn to God and shine the truth of our divine heritage and His love upon them, thus placing them in the correct light. Remember, our actions and words are the true indicator of the thinking we habitually entertain.

But take heart, we cannot demonstrate beyond where we are. A first year medical student would never be asked to perform heart surgery or the private to lead the army into battle. So always be gentle with yourself and place your reliance on God, turning to Him in scientific prayer for inspiration and guidance in all things. The only requirements for continued growth are to remain willing, honest with yourself and open-minded to new winds of thinking while engaging in consistent unselfish, constructive action. See, easy. OK, maybe not but the rewards far outweigh the effort.

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Now What?

If you have stepped out in faith and made an inventory of your principles and beliefs, what should you do with it? Share it with someone you trust but will be unaffected by its content. When you do this, your life will change in ways unimaginable for you will have digested some large chunks of truth about yourself from which you will grow in new and wonderful ways, your feet truly engaged on the path of raised consciousness.

If however you are reticent about sharing this with anyone find a quiet place where you know you will be undisturbed. Take a few cleansing breaths and then look at it from a different perspective. Look at it from the perspective of if a friend or loved one came to you and shared this information with you. How would you react? What advice, if any, would you give them? Would it change your opinion of them? A wise man stated many centuries ago "The unexamined life is not worth living" and by embarking on this life changing endeavor we truly begin to live in Spirit.

 

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