“Affirmation of life is the spiritual act by which man ceases to live unreflectively and begins to devote himself to his life with reverence in order to raise it to its true value.”
Albert Schweitzer, German Theologian, Musician and Philosopher. 1952 Nobel Peace Prize
These days I feel a bit off center as I am faced with many choices in my life. In times of transition nothing is certain, it feels like its all up in the air and who knows where or on whom it will fall! In essence I don't have the answers yet and not knowing can be a difficult place to dwell. I try to remember to deal with what is right in front of me, the ironing for instance or the phone call that must be made. If nothing is pressing then I find a drawer in the house to clear and organize. There are always steps to take.
In order for me to get to that step there is something else I try to remember also. Affirming the truth of who I am and what is going on. I believe I am a spiritual being and that my life is constantly expanding. My life is the life of Spirit and when I let go and follow my inner guidance I will be guided to greater joy, greater peace and greater understanding. So the first step to take is affirmation and that usually leads to a little space for peace to creep in and from there I can act. I can act from fear but peace works better for me!
Christian Science healings amazing amaze me. What impresses me most is the persistence of their affirmations. The evidence before their eyes may say other that what they affirm but they do not stop until what seems amiss comes into alignment with their truth; which is wholeness, well being, abundance, peace! Its profound! While they do this they also look at areas they may have unresolved forgiveness or resentment issues or any thought that is holding back the flow of Spirit's activity through them. You can read more at http://christianscience.com/
It's a good thing to acknowledge that with God all things are possible, the evidence is there. You have nothing to loose but your stress.
“I am optimistic and confident in all that I do. I affirm only the best for myself and others. I am the creator of my life and my world. I meet daily challenges gracefully and with complete confidence.” Unknown
In and through all things Love is the message that Spirit would have us know; that we are loved, that we are love and that love is always the answer. Let the words you read here be a message for you today from the Universe that created you, perfect as you are.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Use your Invisible Power!
"God has given you everything. All is yours, and you know that all you have to do is to reach out your mental hand and take it." - Genevieve Behrend from Your Invisible Power.
Genevieve Behrend studied with Judge Thomas Troward, an early practitioner and philosopher of Mental Science, from 1912 to 1914. She spent 35 years as one of America's best known lecturers and teachers and founded schools in both New York and Los Angeles. When I read from her book "Your Invisible Power" or from any of the Christian Science testamonials I am always struck by the persistence of their use of affirmations.
Backed by deep faith in the idea that we are all part of the One substance and that if something exists one place in the universe it exists all places, an affirmation is not done once but as many times as is needed for the thing affirmed to manifest. There is no giving up with an "Oh its just not meant to be."
If a state of health or wealth or a job or the rent is needed, the affirming is stated as a present reality in the mind. An example might be, I am the health of God or I affirm that my needs are met now. The situation is not worried over, those thoughts are replaced promptly with the affirming of the Spiritual Truth, my needs/health are supplied by God.
I know this invisible power but I often forget my part in its action; believing and affirming and not allowing doubt to take hold. If this whole idea rings true for you may I ask are you putting it in practice? Are you doing your part?
Think of it like keeping the door open to the light. In time it may be possible to not have doubts but right now I know I need to keep proping that door open with my mental hand, my words and thoughts and receive my good today.
The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time. - Abraham Lincoln
Genevieve Behrend studied with Judge Thomas Troward, an early practitioner and philosopher of Mental Science, from 1912 to 1914. She spent 35 years as one of America's best known lecturers and teachers and founded schools in both New York and Los Angeles. When I read from her book "Your Invisible Power" or from any of the Christian Science testamonials I am always struck by the persistence of their use of affirmations.
Backed by deep faith in the idea that we are all part of the One substance and that if something exists one place in the universe it exists all places, an affirmation is not done once but as many times as is needed for the thing affirmed to manifest. There is no giving up with an "Oh its just not meant to be."
If a state of health or wealth or a job or the rent is needed, the affirming is stated as a present reality in the mind. An example might be, I am the health of God or I affirm that my needs are met now. The situation is not worried over, those thoughts are replaced promptly with the affirming of the Spiritual Truth, my needs/health are supplied by God.
I know this invisible power but I often forget my part in its action; believing and affirming and not allowing doubt to take hold. If this whole idea rings true for you may I ask are you putting it in practice? Are you doing your part?
Think of it like keeping the door open to the light. In time it may be possible to not have doubts but right now I know I need to keep proping that door open with my mental hand, my words and thoughts and receive my good today.
The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time. - Abraham Lincoln
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