I can not begin to tell you how much guilt I carried for years. By holding onto my guilt, I didn’t realize I not only harmed myself, but those around me. Many moons ago, I would tell one of my kids that I was proud of them because they had come so far and thought that statement was a compliment. Instead, they felt I was holding them in the past.
It is amazing how often I have let the ego take control. I mean, it should be a no-brainer. Peace, Joy, Love, Guilt, Fear, or Shame. A major source of the ego’s off-balanced state is its lack of discrimination between the body and the thoughts of God/Source. So, when the ego runs the show, I leave the peace that surpasses all understanding. No wonder Paul said: I do what I don’t want and don’t do what I do want.
I would like to take some time on the parable of the prodigal son from the gospel of Luke in the Bible. When I read this now, it is like there is a story under the story. Reading the parables today, I realize the process of their awakening took many years.
These definitions do not even come close to the peace that is spoken about here. Both of these definitions have something to do with an outer experience which leads you to be in a peaceful state. The peace I am talking about is a peace you experience within disturbance, within a battle.
Join me in reading a contribution from collaborator, Lisa Roma for an early edition of Sunday Morning Thoughts. When we think about the heart, a multitude of ideas and images come to mind—because the heart embodies many things, and naturally so.
I first would like to say that this is not a definition that is agreed upon by all. To some, Jesus is the Son of God. To others, he is a great Prophet. He is recognized by many religions and many people in different ways. I am sharing my view.
In past blogs, I have used words similar to this: God, Divine, Source, Light. I thought today I would try to define who God is to me.
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
"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.'"
Theresa Contaxis 