When we find ourselves drifting out of the present moment,
dwelling either in the past or projecting into the future, we open the door to morbid reflection. When
thinking about
the past what usually surfaces? Is it the overwhelming number of times when
things went well, when we did the right thing or the times when we
were less than our best or were treated poorly? When considering the
future do we ponder along the
lines of how great life will be, or do we drift into negative projections? Living on the
Spiritual Basis alters our focus so instead of seeing only the
carnal and secular, the finite, our vision is lengthened and broadened
as we have
begun to comprehend the infinite.
But Fear
is a powerful adversary, forever trying to steer us from the light and
morbid reflection one of it's favorite tools. When we reflect morbidly on the past depression is our traveling companion while doing so on the future we invite anxiety along for the ride. When used constructively
our
past is an asset, becoming a resource for instruction for those seeking a way out of the Fear driven life, of what life was like before and after choosing to Live on the
Spiritual Basis. Our future is a promise, chapters unwritten, our lives
the
paper, faith the ink, the pen in our hand guided by a
Power Greater Than Ourselves, if we ask. God does not dictate the script, for of all creation we alone have free
will in Spirit, so remember, He is a gentleman and will only be our partner if we ask. So,
The only time we can
stand in the presence of God, the only time we can be present for God,
the only time God can act in our lives is in the present moment. Living
on the Spiritual Basis we now have a history of God’s love and direction
in our lives, the past an asset, the future a promise, today the gift.
© Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit
All Rights Reserved
The Secret, Wayne Dyer, Serenity,
Enlightenment, Zen, Emmet Fox, How To Be Happy, Golden Key, Four Agreements,
Chopra, Jesus, Einstein, AA, McRaven, Healing Path
