Something that took me a very long time to learn was the value of constancy. In A Course in Miracles, constancy is referred to as honesty.
The reason why it took me so long is because I wasn’t as willing as I could have been. Not by a long shot!
For a VERY long time I studied many different spiritual teachings. And many of the teachings were aimed at having a better life and being able to manifest what you want when you want it. This appealed to me. I did want to have a happy life and be happy. I did want to manifest the things that would make me happy. I was so DELUDED. I was completely fooled
What it took me so long to realize was that no amount of manifesting could ever make me happy. In my heart I had a deep desire for SO MUCH MORE than being happy. I yearned to unlock the kingdom and feel completely FREE as well as centered in JOY and PEACE knowing my unlimited PROSPERITY. How could I settle for just being happy?
After many years, I heard “seek first the kingdom, which is within, and all else will be added unto you.” I heard for the TRUTH that it is. I had heard that teaching a thousand times and I always thought I knew it because I was so FAMILIAR with it, but I certainly DID NOT KNOW IT!
Now, I’m getting it. And I’m so grateful.
The turning point was my willingness to trust that BEING LOVING would be my healing. My turning point was my willingness to put LOVE FIRST above all else.
I came to the awareness that more than anything else I had a deep desire to be able to see and know, and feel and hear and BE Love in every moment. That’s what mastery is. That’s what TRUE Freedom is and I decided not to settle for ANYTHING less. Once I made that decision I began to learn what came next. I began to be provided for each and every step and choice. I became a disciple of Love and Love became my teacher. This is when I began to discover that Joy is unconditional and not related to circumstance.
I discovered my mind was like a garden and it was time for me to truly CARE for the beautiful flowers and pull up the weeds!
Weeding the garden requires effort and attention. Releasing the habits of choosing lack, attack, limitation and separation weren’t easy for me, but it has brought me everything that I truly value. Each day I am grateful for every weed I’ve been able to find.
And you know what, this work really does save time, huge amounts of time! When we PROVE GOD, then we really know it!
I proved it this this week – when my suitcase with all my valuables was waylaid, I didn’t invest one bit of precious energy in worry. I had faith that if it was the highest and best for me the bag would be delivered. I didn’t invest myself in managing, coping, or strategizing – I relaxed into Love. I knew the Truth. And after a three days it was returned in perfect order. Seek first the kingdom, which IS within, and ALL else that is TRULY valuable will be added unto you. PLUS you save many years and even lifetimes of wandering in this world wanting and needing that which is just a distraction and will never lead to true fulfillment. Bonus!
This is the focus of my class yesterday in Living A Course in Miracles – you can get the free replay right now.
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