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Many people are still seeking the Kingdom outside of themselves, thinking that what they deeply want, need and desire is somewhere out there in the world. And still, the Kingdom is within. To look elsewhere is to go on a fool’s errand. Deep down, we all know this. That’s why so many despair. They are afraid to look within.
Why would someone be afraid to look for the Kingdom in the one and only place it can be found? If you feel you are filled to the brim with guilt, blame and shame – then you won’t feel excited about looking within. For the moment, the suffering of not finding appears to be less painful than the suffering of discovering just how ugly your own heart is. This is the thought that keeps so many from discovering the amazing riches of the Kingdom. And yet the truth is, your heart is not ugly, it’s only the opinions and judgments that create the appearance of ugly and garbage.
The Kingdom is pre-installed and fully equipped. You must have courage to look within. You must have true humility. It takes true humility to be willing to look within your own heart. You must be willing to realize that you are no better than and no less than anyone else. If you judge yourself as better or less then you will never feel worthy of your true identity. You will continue to seek outside yourself in vain.
On the road to the Kingdom you’ll have an infinite number of opportunities to develop true humility. You can do this through the sweet practice of prayer and contemplation or you can grow through the pain and suffering of humiliation. It’s up to you. Will you cling to your opinion or will you accept that all are worthy? Until you realize that all are worthy you will think yourself unworthy because All is One. You are worthy of your Divinity. Seek the Kingdom, which is within, and all else will be added unto you.
