Years ago while I was meditating, I asked myself the question, “What is the next thing I have to work on?” I had lots of ideas of what was going to come up from the still small voice but never expected what did come up. I heard, “You should learn to ponder and not react.” Well, that was a shock! Of course, Screaming Mimi yelled, “That is not what I want to work on!” However, I knew in my heart I had received the truth.
I thought today would be a great day for a meditation that I heard back in March. It is based on the powerful Ho’oponopono prayer. People use different words, but basically it goes as follows: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you
When I was little and my parents gave one of my other siblings something, I'd scream “That’s not fair! What about me?” My parents would then give in and give me something as well. This only led to someone else screaming the same thing, “That’s not fair! What about me?” The pie, according to the ego, will never be cut fairly. That is not true when you learn to operate from that part of you that is one with God/Source/Divine.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." [Bible, Matthew 5:10] I have not been looking forward to the last Beatitude because I feel it is so difficult. Who thinks being persecuted is a blessing? Certainly not me. Over the last couple of weeks, I have come into a better understanding of this ‘be happy’ attitude.
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." [Bible, Matthew 5:9] It’s time to put opinions in check. All the fighting going on between the left and the right is for what? To be right? My first mystic teacher, Mother Charlotte Mary, once told me, "The ego would rather say ‘I am right’ than 'Be at peace, and not fight.'"
Driving a car on a highway can be stressful. You leave the house with just enough time to get to your doctor’s appointment. Halfway there, you see brake lights everywhere. I would think most people have had this experience in one form or another. (Maybe you’re not in a car but on a subway, bus, or train having difficulties.) Everyone around is getting agitated. People are cutting in front of people, horns are blowing everywhere, and cars are starting to drive in the breakdown lane.
We don’t see ourselves as pure and innocent, but that is how God sees us. Like I have said in the past, God fashioned us from Himself/Herself. We are Love, we are Divinity, and we are pure. We hold onto so much shame and guilt. We have problems recognizing this. As we start knowing this is who we are, we start seeing the Divine in everything. Even if someone is reacting from the ego, underneath, the Divine Self is still present and stays pure and innocent. That higher Self knows God, knows the Divine.
mean "eat" metaphorically. We consume the food we eat and our body consumes the words we say. Our body and mind listen not only to what others say but also what we say about everything. If plants and water are affected, it is an easy conclusion that we are too.
Forgiveness is a necessity for a joy-filled life. When you choose not to forgive, the whole body contracts. Take a moment and think of someone you have a grievance with. Feel it in your body. Is it truly worth it? You’re not hurting them by holding onto it—you're hurting yourself and those you love who take in what you are saying about another.
About five days ago, I started the exercise that I suggested last week. I only made it two days. The other three days, I had a complaint from the moment I woke up. So here I am, back at day one. Today I want to share some thoughts of what I have experienced. Maybe it will help you.
Theresa Contaxis 