We often think our biggest challenges are OUT THERE.  If only things on the outside could be brought to a place of wholeness or healing then everything would be bearable.  Of course, it’s not true for everyone all the time, but it’s likely true for everyone some of the time.

It’s when we’ve got a lot of “if only” thoughts running compulsively in our mind.

If only I could make enough money.

If only I could pay off this debt.

If only that person loved me.

If only that person would stay or come back.

If only that person hadn’t died.

If only I could get rid of them.

If only they would understand me.

If only they would stop that.

And on and on and on.  That was a head space I occupied for a very long time.  I was looking to change the circumstances because I believed that my happiness depended on them.

I don’t have those thoughts anymore because I decided to  LIVE A Course in Miracles to the best of my ability each moment, and in doing so I’ve discovered a couple of really cool things.

#1 – when I’m in my right mind, the things out there don’t have to change for me to be happy.  My happiness comes from my relationship to myself and to my Higher Holy Spirit Self.  When that relationship is good, all of life is good.  Even if I don’t particularly like some parts of it, they don’t bother me much.

#2 – when I stop seeing things as problems they tend to get healed and transformed.  I’m no longer compulsive thinking about what I don’t like, crying and moaning and complaining about what isn’t working and instead I’m focusing on my relationship with Spirit and with my relationship with my Self – and so I’m focused on something wonderful expanding and filling my attention – everything else starts to miraculously heal as well.  It’s miraculous!

“There is no challenge to a teacher of God. 

Challenge implies doubt, and the trust on which God’s teachers rest secure makes doubt impossible. Therefore they can only succeed.”  

A Course in Miracles, M-4.II.2.

I’m getting ready for my Finding Freedom From Fear spiritual bootcamp in September and I’m thinking about the ways that we box ourselves in and then blame it on the world.  I’m thinking about how we can set ourselves free so easily when we’re truly willing.  In truth, we’re already free.

I am so grateful that my Spirit leads and guides my personality and that I am aligned with that Higher Holy Spirit Self.

I don’t do it perfectly all of the time, but when I am willing it brings benefit to all.

Are you still holding onto the pain of the past?  Do you have an understanding of the reasoner the resistance to let it go?  Would support for forgiveness be helpful?  Would it help if it were free?  What if it were available tomorrow?

TOMORROW FREE Forgiveness Workshop – Saturday, August 10th – All are welcome!  To register for zoom details click here now – and please tell a friend.

Let’s make a quantum leap together.  

If you’d like my help developing a spiritual practice of Self-care that clears out the old patterns of past beliefs in order to move out of the unconscious guilt and punishing yourself, blaming others, living like a victim or a martyr, feeling guilty and ashamed, and into feeling more connected with Spirit, please check out my Finding Freedom From Fear Spiritual Bootcamp class – it’s designed to be a rocket booster for your spiritual journey.  Starts September 9.

If you feel you’ve been holding yourself back and letting fear decide, this might be your answered prayer!  If it’s right for you, you’ll know.  Trust your intuition!

Not sure if one of my programs is right for you? You’re invited to schedule a free Exploratory Call with one of our certified spiritual counselors to get your questions answered and see if this program can bring you the results YOU would like!