When we believe many of the ego thoughts and move into a place of feeling that there’s no hope for us then despair is quick to follow. It feels natural, in a way.
If we believe the insanity of the ego we’ll feel trapped.
If we feel trapped without a way out, then we’re going to feel despair.
It’s very common for people to go through a period of despair on the way to rising up out of the ego’s quagmire. I certainly did. Despair is a systemic hopelessness.
We have the power to choose not just to be hopeful, but to be visionary. We can hold a vision of Love for our lives. Being willing to hold a vision can feel impossible when we’re hopeless. I get that. And still, we can remember that it’s possible to lift our sights.
We don’t have to have a vision of total transformation, but we can. We can have a vision for small things that keep lifting our vibration in order to keep our attention moving in that higher direction.
Having a vision of even a small bit of happiness can make a huge difference in our life.
Spirit is such a powerful thing – and we can let it teach us how to heal the despair by giving it to Spirit for healing.
A willingness to be hopeful even about something small – like being hopeful about having your favorite ice cream or watching your favorite tv show can be transformative.
Energetically, being hopeful about ANYTHING can be life sustaining. I have found it’s very helpful to ask for a sign that we’re on the right path!
We don’t have to live in despair, it’s a choice.
We may not know how to find the choice, but Spirit does. Let’s give Spirit the heavy lifting of removing our despair and pointing the way. Let’s ask for a sign today!
Join me Saturday, March 14th for a Deep Dive Workshop – Letting Go of a Person.
When the mind keeps revisiting the past, it’s a sign healing is ready – and we can choose it now.
Replaying conversations.
Revisiting memories.
Reworking what happened.
Carrying resentment, regret, longing, or heartbreak like a weight you can’t put down.
Sometimes it’s not even the person you can’t let go of – it’s the meaning you made of what happened, the story you’ve been telling yourself, the identity that got tangled up in the relationship, or the hope you still wish had been fulfilled. And that attachment can quietly drain your peace.
In this Deep Dive, I’m going to guide you into the HOW of letting go – not by forcing yourself to “move on,” but by partnering with the Holy Spirit in a practical, ACIM-based forgiveness process that dissolves the root cause of the suffering. You do not have to figure it out alone. You do not have to keep reliving the past. You can keep the love and release the pain. This is spring clearing for the mind and heart – so you can feel lighter, clearer, and free. Click now to register.
LATEST ACIM PODCAST EPISODE: In this episode, The Fear of Healing, I share that I used to be afraid of healing. I know that sounds backwards, but it’s true—and I suspect many of us carry this hidden fear without even realizing it. In this episode, we dove deep into A Course in Miracles Chapter 7, Section 2, “The Fear of Healing,” and explored why we unconsciously block the very miracles we pray for. We examined the startling difference between traditional forgiveness that leaves us empty and true forgiveness that actually brings relief. I shared how I discovered my own resistance to letting go of grievances (Good Lord, did I have resistance!) and why our minds create elaborate defenses against love. I explored challenging questions: What if being right isn’t worth the cost? What happens when we refuse to see ourselves as victims anymore? This isn’t easy territory to navigate, but it’s where real freedom lives. If you’ve ever wondered why healing feels so elusive despite your best efforts, or if you’re ready to discover what’s really blocking your miracles, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and gently guide you toward the peace that’s already yours.
