In The Light Of Your Own Discovery

I decided to write this note to you today because the world is in turmoil, and I wonder how it is affecting you and your family.

Maybe you feel afraid. Perhaps you feel like you have cabin fever. Maybe the world doesn't make any sense to you. Are you wondering what will become of your life and that of your family?

The mother of a friend of mine is in a long term care facility. She cannot visit her mom, and she is not able to get her out of the facility. The fear runs deep.

I wonder if you lie awake at night confused, afraid for your future, and facing tomorrow you don't understand.

Isn't there more to do than hoard food and eat snacks like you haven't done in years?

I know you're watching the news, feeling the stress of the day's events, and wondering what it all means to your life.

Here's what I know:

You and I are human beings who have lived life trying to meet the expectations placed on us since childhood.

We have attempted to follow the rules given to us by our parents and guardians. For the most part, we have failed. So often the rules did not make sense, so we made up our own to suit the life we have chosen.

We have adapted to relationships, careers, and circumstances so that we could have the outcome we thought would bring us certainty and safety.

In today's world, what we have learned and thought about will not take us forward. If we attempt to use the same thinking, the same rules, and the same paradigms, we are destined to fail in the new world. We need to pay attention to what is emerging.

We have been busy through the years with strategies, plans, and goals. Most of the time, any accomplishments or perceived successes brought only momentary pleasure. 

The illusionary ego-self has purported to bring us what we thought we wanted based on what we know from our past.

The old ways will continue to demand energy inputs into what will bring diminishing returns.

The emergent way of life is a non-linear transition from the old way. We are required to pay attention to the decline of an old life and merge into a new way of life. 

It is our attention to the detail of our new life that will pay dividends. Initially, perhaps it will be a struggle because we don't know our way very well. However, we can choose to use our intellectual, physical, and spiritual resources to take us forward.

Here's what I know about my emergence in my new way of life.

It is a requirement I learn to quiet the false pride of my ego-self that depends only on historical information. 

I have chosen to learn and activate that part of me I call the Truth. 

I call it my Essential Self. You may call it soul or Truth.

My Essential Self is integral to my being.

It is about being rather than doing.

My Essential Self is one with me.

There is no space between my Essential Self and me.

It has always been with me.

It is non-judgmental.

It guides me to the next step if I am willing to listen.

I believe everyone has their Essential Self available to them all the time.

I believe there is more potential for a life well lived from the Essential Self than from the illusionary ego.

A new world is forming coming from circumstances we could not have imagined. This opportunity is a path of grace given to us so that we may explore healthier and more vibrant possibilities.

The Truth of who you are is waiting to introduce itself to you.

This new relationship is not based on old, outdated behaviours born out of ancient history.

This most precious relationship will come from your heart, as you ignite the Truth, which has always been within you waiting to co-create your magnificent life.

Namaste