Destructive Daydreaming

Everyone daydreams, of what do you dream? Thoughts are causative, the thoughts we entertain will find out picturing in our lives. Now, I know what you are thinking: cool, I will think about having robust health, a boatload of money, healthy happy relationships or stopping smoking and poof, problem solved. Unfortunately wistfully dreaming about something without a basis for generating the change in conditions is actually destructive, counter productive. Consider: many who want to stop smoking don’t dream of being smoke free, but focus on how hard it will be to quit. If lacking financial abundance they don’t dream of following their heart’s desire, money and abundance coming by virtue of doing what they love, but on the reasons why they have not followed their heart (too old, too young, need schooling, what will people think, etc). If experiencing poor health they do not focus on good health, free of the restrictions ill health has placed on them, instead dwelling on their “ailments” various symptoms while never missing an opportunity to talk about it.When thinking of others, they daydream typically about past negative encounters, imagining all the things they should have said and done differently, dwelling on how they will do better next time, even fantasizing to the point of rehearsing whole future conversations in their minds eye. And God forbid they stop and consider their side of the street.

So if you wish to be miserable, here lies the recipe: Dwell on getting even with those who have hurt you (real or imagined), for dreaming of revenge slams the door of serenity, installing resentment as your best friend. Focus on every medical condition you hear about and wonder if perhaps you have some of the symptoms. Never waste an opportunity to join any discussion dealing with conspiracy theories, for later when alone this will provide great negative daydreaming fodder. Watch and read everything you can dealing with end of world scenarios and daydream on how you will cope or die as a result. Spend your time dreaming about what is missing in your life and how it will never happen. Above all, dream darkly; as soon as the slightest ray of sunshine tries to enter your thoughts snuff it out, for the world is a hard, sharp place.

To be free, understand, we choose the course of our lives by the thoughts we entertain, reaping what we have sown in our consciousness. We choose the dreams we dwell on, so will we stand in the light, free from the bondage of self or dream darkly, wrapped in anger, limitation, fear, pain and resentment? Our God given free will leaves the choice in our hands; choose wisely.

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Buts In The Cake

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Buts In The Cake

Having been a spiritual mentor for many years there is no more painful word to hear from a student then but. It matters little whether the student has been on the path 10 weeks, 10 months or 10 years this word is a nearly impenetrable barrier to progress.

Typically a new student asks a question and then listens impatiently (translation: very little), waiting for their chance to interject, then when the opportunity presents its self they begin with yeah, but…

Now the student who has been on the path for a time, faced with something uncomfortable they don't want to do will try to make their case for avoidance of the required action with yeah but you don’t understand…

Finally, those who have traveled the path for a significant period are attacked by but obliquely. Having persevered and done much work spiritually, they “believe” but doubt has crept in. They are attempting to come to terms with a current difficulty and are looking for answers or some action to engage in for immediate relief. One of the most difficult spiritual lessons to take to heart is when to stop. When you have consulted with those whose spiritual counsel you value, have taken all the secular steps indicated, have prayed and meditated on the difficulty, the next indicated action is to trust and be still.

Consider cake making. You have mixed all the right ingredients, in the correct proportions, placed the batter in the baking pan and the pan placed in the heated oven where the magic of cake happens. While it bakes we need to leave the oven closed for opening the door repeatedly to see how things are progressing upsets the balance. The cake batter has its job, the oven its task and neither requires our assistance. Spiritually we follow the same path, once you have put together the ingredients for healing and placed them in His hands; give Him time to cook, let God do His work. Tasty cake and faith require patience, neither have buts in them. For If truth is true, there are no buts. 

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