What do you believe in? Most believe in all sorts of things but typically fail to take the time to truly consider them. Example:
Everyone lives by a
set of values, or code if you prefer, things they will and will not do.
Few rarely
stop and examine what they are unfortunately. Living on the Spiritual
Basis we chose
to examine our beliefs, seeking clarity on our values and the code we
live
by. In so doing we build the structure of our mentality, our
consciousness a metaphysical stone at a time. Our decision to live the
examined life
builds the fortress of our faith, provides sure footing in times of
trouble, protection from the vagaries of random wild negative thoughts
with raised ramparts to better view the landscape of our lives.
Remember, all structures require maintenance, lest they fall to ruin.
Some years back I began watching the Tour De France, more for the
stunning beauty of France than for a bunch bicyclists since much of the race is followed with
helicopters showing panoramic views of famous structures in proximity
to the race route. France is dotted with castles/fortresses, typically
situated on a prominent high point overlooking a village or critical
choke point along an invasion route. A few are still occupied, but most
have been allowed to deteriorate, their walls crumbling, moats
overgrown, testaments to a once vital defense, now merely reminders of
what once was. Just as physical walls fail without care and maintenance, the fortress of
our faith will suffer this same fate without spiritual maintenance performed with consistent prayer and meditation.
If we fail to do this and rest on our laurels the seeds of fear will
find their way into the stones, take root and eventually breach the
walls. Having done the work in faith to build our fortress, we must remain ever
vigilant watching for the beginning shoots of fear, negativity and depression and
when they appear, for they will, address them immediately by reaffirming our faith and trust in God.
© Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit
All Rights Reserved
The Secret, Wayne Dyer, Serenity,
Enlightenment, Zen, Emmet Fox, How To Be Happy, Golden Key, Pope Francis,
Chopra, Jesus, Einstein, AA, McRaven, Healing Path
