Breathe...JUST breathe.

The majority of us do this involuntarily and it rarely if ever is thought about. Because we're lost in our mind, buried in thoughts, the only time it's noticed is when it becomes a challenge to do on its own (i.e, choking, an allergic reaction, etc.) 

What has been forgotten is, when done with intention (two to three slow and full to capacity,) Peace, however brief, is experienced. This is because, with intention, the mind is then redirected from the situation causing stress, anxiety, confusion, fear, etc., to calm, quiet, order, PEACE, even if for a moment. 

Considering it is the essence of Life, nothing else is needed in order to be centered/grounded. Please know, there is no other explaination for its immediate and effective Power other than it being a gift from God Himself. This fact is obscured (by Ego) which explains the need for drugs (prescription and/or illegal,) alcohol, food, sex, and anything else that offers a (temporary) solution. It is temporary simply because nothing on Earth lasts for ever which in reality is just a band aid and not a solution after all.

Choose this as a new practice and you will begin to notice what Ego had you lost in your mind about is instantly put back into perspective and clearly seen as something to either accept for what it is or dealt with when it is called for. It's from the point of Peace that sound decisions are made. It's from a place of Peace that clarity is gained and confusion is no more. Nothing more and nothing less is required because what could be more or less effect than what is given by God Himself??? It's called Peace and all it take is for you to breathe...JUST breathe. Peace

GRACE

Grace - the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God. 

Free, signifies no strings attached; no "price" to pay, no debt incurred, no action needed.

Unmerited, indicates its generosity albeit the recipient is undeserving and/or unworthy. 

Allow this to clarify any notion you may have of something someone can do (or not do) to attain the Grace of God. Ego, on the other hand offers "grace" according to whether or not it is earned/merited and/or deserved. And despite your "good" efforts, a record is kept for later when it will have to be repaid, because Ego does nothing for free and everything for show. 

"God is good all the time" confirms the fact that He doesn't need you to pay Him back because what He's given you is not of this world of which you wouldn't have if not for Him anyway. God doesn't keep a tally of what He gives or to whom He gives it because all the money in the world couldn't buy it or even come close to its value in what it's worth. 

Ego would prefer you to continue to believe you are undeserving and/or unworthy of God's Grace because if you remembered His promise, "My Grace is sufficient for you, for My Power is made perfect in weakness" you would know His Grace is freely given to ALL. This realization ought to correct your believe in thinking God's Grace has to be earned or there is something you must sacrifice in order to receive it. And because His Grace is sufficient, let it by what settles your mind from what Ego tortures you with in anger, regret, fear, shame, worry, confusion, etc. 

You see, it's already been given. Acknowledge and appreciate Him by living in His Grace. This is done by BEing grateful for Life and you will also experience all His other gifts (Peace, Love, Joy, etc.,) Peace

It doesn't change anything for the better yet your response is "I know, but I just can't help it!"

Free will, freedom of choice is a precious gift however when its value is not appreciated and treated with care, the consequence is more often than not, one of pain, regret and shame.

You see, Ego, disingenuous and perfectly disguised, is well situated in Society/World which explains  the term "be in the world but not of the world." The meaning behind this statement is to keep you from the Pain and Suffering Ego so cunningly masks in what you believe is due you but unattainable unless it (Ego) is acknowledged as the provider/protector. Only those that are lost and confused could accept what makes no sense, for absolute truth - even to the point where life itself (both yours and/or others') is worth taking!      

You've been convinced by (non other than) Ego to "have it your way", "it's your {right}" , "the choice is your's", etc., when in fact, putting yourself before others is one of the main components of creating and maintaining separation and conflict. This is the starting point of where Fear is born and how Ego secures its position as protector/provider. Ego is so slick, it has you defending it by saying "this is a  dog eat dog world, how else am I to protect myself?" and/or "how else am I to get what I need in this crazy world?" 

Because you've lost sight of the Truth, you worry about everything. Nothing seems to make sense which explains the stress that presents itself in the form of migraines, ulcers, panic attacks, etc. The Truth is worrying doesn't change anything for the better yet your response is "I know but I just can't help it!"

Remember the precious gift you've been given by, non other than God Himself, and use it wisely by giving it back to God in exchange for His Will. Doing this will guarantee a life of Peace because you will then be guided by the Holy Spirit Who makes no errors. When led by the Holy Spirit, Pain and Suffering are known no more because those are gifts of Ego. When led by the Holy Spirit, worry is a thing of the Past because the Future and all of what it entails is left in the hands of God whom alone knows and controls it. Because you say "Not my will, but Thy Will be done", It Is Well  with my Soul. 

Only when this concept is accepted and understood as Truth will your Faith (even the size of a mustard seed) manifest in your life what God has willed for you since the beginning of Time which is Peace on Earth as it is in Heaven. Peace.

HOPE

Hope - to expect and/or wish.

To expect and wish for something indicates the anticipation of something that has not yet taken place. Because the mind has the power of creating what it envisions, it is often said "be careful of what you wish for."

If/when in a state other than Peace, what you expect and/or wish for will mirror your state of mind. The word mind is emphasized here because Peace is a state of BEing and in order to experience Peace, you must be fully present in the moment and not lost in your mind/thoughts. 

When trapped in the mind, distracted by thoughts of worry, fear, etc., the Now becomes a missed opportunity for Peace because it can only be experienced in the Now (the present moment.) 

When fully engaged in the present moment, the state of Peace is free all of needs/wants because Peace is the absence of mental stress or anxiety. It is only in this state that Love and Joy are then recognized and welcomed. 

Choose to stay in the moment and live in Peace and you'll soon find when you're in a state absent of needs/wants, there is no better place to be! Peace

Imagine

Imagine - to form a mental imagine of something that is not present or is not the case.

Grief is the result of action taken because the Truth of the matter has been forgotten. Years and years of being misled, by Ego, in the form of Fear has left an opaque layer of deceit so thick, Truth is  unrecognizable at first glance. 

We, the human race, have been under a spell/deep trance for so long even the concept of Truth is foreign. Ego is so clever, an explanation followed by "but" covers up and yet again dismisses Truth as if it's irrelevant or worse, doesn't make sense. An example of this is - Truth: "We are One and the Same." Ego: "Yes, but there are people in the world that are full of hate and don't care about the lives of innocent people - they will never change."

If you look closely, you will notice Truth just states the fact, Ego however has once again performed magic/deception by 1. disregarding the fact which is "We are one and the same 2. Introduces separation which brings Fear, "They" as opposed to We. And 3. Confirms the future is doomed "they will never change." which is cause for whatever it takes to protect yourself. 

Ego is "clever" in a sense that it brainwashes the opposing side with the exact same formula which causes and maintains conflict and drama. These two components are precisely what keeps Ego alive and well in a world of confusion and grief.

Do not continue to be discouraged because all of what you once believed to be true was made up in the mind and is not True. What Ego needs to keep you blind to is this - LOVE is the (only) answer. Ego must keep this from you because where LOVE is, Ego is not and where Ego is not, so goes conflict and drama. 

This is where Peace is experienced. And the wonderful thing about Peace is, to imagine Peace is to BE in Peace. Peace can not be imagined when in a hostile state. Close your eyes and imagine Peace and you're already in Peace for Peace is an experience that derives from within and not some far away place you need to work hard or pray hard to get to. 

just IMAGINE...Peace

To be...is NOT the question.

When you lost sight of who you really are, Fear in the form of doubt was introduced which brought confusion along with it. It was at this point that you began to know struggle. Every decision you've made since then came from hesitation because you've lost sight of your purpose. 

You've been convinced, by Ego, that Life begins when things are acquired and these things are the evidence you need to prove that "you've made it!" Being that Ego rules the world, not you, it uses money to control every move you make. This explains why those with little or no money take what they can't afford to buy in order to live the lifestyle they envy in others. 

You've forgotten who you really are which is why you suffer in silence. And when it becomes to much to bare, you strike out at others. It's at the point of no return that you take your own life or the life of another believing you'll find the solution to your misery there. 

What you must know is very simply yet it seems insane because you've been lost and disoriented for so long that you believe all the delusions Ego made up to be true. What's insane is the fact that Truth has never left you because Truth doesn't change but your confused mind is what chooses the delusion.  

Because you, a Spiritual Being, are created by God to live in Peace on earth, ALL that you could ever want/need in order to live in the state of Peace is already within you. There is no thing and no one that can give you what you don't already have. 

Open your eyes and wake up to this realization by stop trying to acquire what won't matter in the end because if it won't matter then, it doesn't matter Now, considering Now is all one ever really has. 

In order to know your life purpose, you must first know who you really are, a Spiritual Being, having a temporary human experience on earth. It's only at this point will you come to know Peace. You see, Peace is a state of BEing and in order to experience Peace and so live in Peace, the only requirement is silence. This silence comes with a knowing, that surpasses all understanding. This is because knowledge (of things of the world/Ego) is not recognized and so does not matter because they have no real value.  

So to be is not the question, to BE is the answer. Peace

Desire.

Desires - A strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen. 

Somewhere along the way, you've lost the Truth of who you really are which calls for correction in order to appreciate this message. Somehow you've become identified with your physical form and have mistaken who you are, a Spiritual Being, with where your Spirit is housed, in the body.  

This misconception is the main reason Death seems so "unnatural," yet because nothing on earth lasts forever, Death is as much a part of Life as Birth. When this fact is pointed out, it seems to make sense logically however accepting Death is too often rejected because of the Pain that's associated with it. 

We are really Spiritual Beings having a Human experience while occupying this place, earth, in temporary form (body.) When the body expires, Spirit (which is Eternal and never dies) is to be seen as just moving from one room to another or taking off its outer shell/garment. When Death is looked upon from this perspective, it is then seen as nothing to Fear.

Now that you have a better understanding of who you really are, Spirit, lets clarify the meaning of Life. It was created by God to be experienced in the Here and Now. The Now is where Life is experienced because experience can not happen in the Past which is done and gone. Experience can not be felt in the Future because it does not yet exist. 

God created man, (perfect - whole - lacking nothing) "in His image" Spirit, however somewhere along the way, you've become confused and have mistakenly identified yourself with the physical form (body.) Because all forms are temporary, you, a Spirit Being created perfect by God, are eternal life. Your physical form on the other hand was made for the experience of Life on earth. 

When you can sit with this reality and accept it for the Truth that it is, desires will be of no use to you because you will come to know you already have everything you need Now. Enjoy it, cherish it, be grateful for it because it's priceless and beats any desire one could ever have...BREATH and wake up to you gift - it's called Life. Peace

Pleasure... is but for a moment!

Pleasure is often masked in Disappointment because the feeling it brings is one that seems like it could last forever. The feeling that comes with Pleasure is intense by nature and heightens your sense of awareness and they are synonymous to bliss, thrill, glee, delight, etc. These feelings are a more intense version of happiness and the like.

Disappointment is masked in Pleasure because the feeling of Pleasure is what most desire. Being that feelings change according to your state of mind, Pleasure is often replaced by Disappointment the moment the condition that brought you Pleasure is gone. Considering the feeling of Pleasure is what most desire, it is lost and/or short lived simply because nothing on earth lasts forever. Pleasure is an emotion that is formed in the mind and experienced/felt in the body and that is why Disappointment follows.

Joy on the other hand is a state of BEing and doesn't depend on a condition to be experienced. It is consistent whether your life circumstance seems uncomfortable at best or a complete disaster at worst. Joy is not an emotion which explains why the benefit of living in that state does last forever. You see, because Joy is not of this world nothing and no one can take it from you. Joy is a gift from God and offered to ALL who are will to surrender to His Will. God's Will is always for your good and for that reason alone you can rest assured it comes with Peace beyond understanding. Meaning, your life situation may seem to others as something they wouldn't wish on their worst enemy however they can't explain how it is that you not only make it from day to day, but you thrive. Please know this is of no credit or doing on your part but solely because you acknowledge the benefits and take full advantage of  living in the Grace of God.

Living in God's Grace has absolutely nothing to do with your life circumstance. On the contrary, Ego would have you believe your life circumstance is the very reason you aren't living in His Grace. Feelings are fleeting and they are the dominion of Ego because feelings change according to your  life situation which is why they last for but a moment. 

Choose rather to live by Faith not by sight  and you too will experience Joy and Peace beyond understanding. Peace

  

Suffering is a WONDERFUL Teacher!

Those (students) who showed up, who were ready and willing to learn the lesson are the ones who will agree to Suffering being a wonderful teacher. 

In order to be ready, you must first acknowledge the fact that Suffering is a teacher. You are ready when you understand Pain is always the matter/subject of its lesson. 

You are willing to learn the lesson Suffering teaches when you accept the fact that Pain is a part of Life. You are willing when you can accept this concept as Truth/Reality which is one of the first requirements. 

You see, Life is a test and Pain are experiences we (human beings) have throughout our time here on earth. The sole purpose of Suffering is to teach one lesson which is Pain is temporary. "Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning" speaks to this lesson. 

The question "what am I to learn from this Pain?" is primarily to be answered "This too shall pass," meaning whatever it is you're dealing with in the form of Pain will pass because nothing on earth lasts forever! 

When this is realized, you'll experience Pain less often considering Suffering comes from holding on to Pain. This happens because you've forgotten that Joy comes only when you've let go of Pain. Because Pain is temporary, you are in control of how long it lasts. 

History repeats itself and often comes in the form of Pain because the lesson it is there to teach has either been forgotten or has not been learned to begin with which is what brings Suffering. Please do not confuse Pain with Suffering for one is a part of Life and Suffering on the other hand is not. It is merely there to teach Pain is temporary. The moment that lesson is learned, Suffering is no longer.  

A fundamental way to minimize Pain is to know it doesn't last always. The body knows how to heal it's self of physical pain and that often takes Time. To eliminate Suffering however is to stay in the Present moment which doesn't ever call for Time - it requires a decision and because decisions are made in the mind, it takes no Time at all. 

Holding on to Pain is done in the mind of which Ego demands authority. Ego lives in Past and it prefers to keep you trapped in the Past where it controls your thoughts. It's by being trapped in the Past that causes the Future to look bleak which is where Suffering comes from. 

Let go and surrender to what is by reminding yourself "This too, shall pass," and you will recover unscathed. Peace

It's all we need because that's all there is!

When we (human beings) come to realize and accept the fact that Love is all we need, it is then (and only then) will it be understood that anything and everything apart from Love is made up, is an illusion, which is the root cause of all pain and suffering. 

Before we go any further, the definition of Love must be clearly defined before this message will connect and make sense. Please know, the world's understanding of Love is what Ego has defined as an emotion. Because emotions change according to actions shown and/or withheld by another, Ego's version of Love depends on action in order to be recognized. How ridiculous!

We (human beings) have been brainwashed by Ego, into believing actions/behaviors of others (as well as your own) ought to be used to judge whether it is good or evil. The outcome of that judgment is then what determines whether or not Love is the answer. Ego has convinced you one's word is not to be trusted and this explains "Actions speak louder than words."

What has been mistaken and needs correction here is the understanding that 1. Love is a state of BEing, not an emotion. 2. Love never changes. 3. Love doesn't hurt. 4. Because Love doesn't change, it doesn't depend on anything or anyone to be expressed, recognized or experienced. On the contrary, Love is the only effective answer to any/all questions, doubt, conflict, pain, etc. It's in knowing and understanding what Love really is, by BEing Love that the "wall," Ego convinced you is for your protection, finally collapses. 

We (human beings) have forgotten the Power of Love because the fundamental meaning of Love is misunderstood. Too many see Love as a threat, as a sign of weakness, as something to be guarded against which explains why it is "tested" first to see if it's safe to approach, to see if it's authentic, stable, reciprocal. Yet without Love, there is no safety. Without Love every foundation is compromised. Without Love, Fear is the dominating factor.

One doesn't need to look far to find evidence of Fear (as the dominating factor) particularly in the Western culture where Ego is the master controller of the mind.  The daily and nightly News reports this with gruesome evidence. Just about everywhere human beings have taken up residence reflects this fact. Too much of what human beings manufacture is a result of Fear and a lack of Love.

If you're offended by this, once again, Ego is at work telling you this is something you should feel bad or hurt about, when in fact, Ego's sole purpose is to continue to mask the Truth in order to maintain its path of destruction through further manipulation. 

One of the most effective ways to make and witness positive change in your life is to first remember who you are, a Loving Spiritual Being having a temporary human experience while on earth and not just a physical body having an occasional spiritual experience. This Reality can only be experienced by BEing Love while in the human physical (temporary) body. To BE Love means to recognize ALL living creatures as worthy of Love, in spite of their actions. Until this way of living  is adapted as the way God intended for us to live, Peace on earth will continue to be something to hope and wish for rather than enjoy and experience NOW. Peace

"Real" Food

What is "real" food? Simply put, it is what's naturally harvested from the ground and/or picked from trees and vines. When left to do what it was created to do  (without the interference of pesticides,  hormones, additives, etc.,) the rate of those diagnosed with Cancer may be significantly reduced. You should know, if bugs don't want it, you shouldn't either! 

Now let's get into the "processed" foods. They are not real food. These food like products are produced in labs by chemists which include artificial food coloring, artificial flavoring, high-fructose corn syrup, etc. Feel free to check out a list of the top 15 chemical additives in your food (http://m.phys.org/_news183110037.html) This information may be difficult to accept however knowledge is Power and with knowledge you're better equipped to make wiser choices for you and your loved ones. 

Just recently the FDA (Food And Drug Administration) finally admitted that nearly 70% of U.S. chickens contain Roxarsone, a cancer causing arsenic. It's safe to say the same for beef and pork as well. Still not convinced, do your own research by starting here at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QqQVll-MP3I

Many have waved off this information by saying things like "Tell me what doesn't have cancer causing chemicals or whatever on them? They're going to find out soon that carrots cause cancer because of the polluted soil." Or "Well I buy only Organic meats, fruits and vegetables." Please know if you're shopping at your local grocery store and not a local farm, the "Organic" sticker is just slapped on to give you some comfort while being charged more for what is exactly the same as the meats which are most likely than not contaminated with Roxarsone.

Now is the time to get serious about your overall health and well being. This entails your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional state. You only have one life. Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life. Get up and make positive changes for yourself because no one or nothing will do it for you. You can't control the actions of others but you do control yours. 

Start by loving and being kind to yourself by reducing articifial foods and cancer causing meats and chicken. Peace

Relationships, not Religion.

Religion: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods. Religion, being man-made, is the cause behind many misinterpretations of what it means to live in Peace. The commitment to a particular belief system over the commitment to develop, reestablish and/or repair relationships is one of the primary reasons there is so much conflict in the world today. History is a perfect example of how one group mistreat (and even kill others) all in the name of religion. 

When one (any one) is treated as an equal and respected as a fellow human being, despite any/all external differences, is when a relationship is either formed or healed. It's from this point true positive change takes form. It's from this point age, gender, class, sexuality, ethnicity, political preference, level of education, fame, fortune, or lack thereof, is seen as meaningless considering none of these "labels" define you or anyone else for that matter. Please understand, the belief in something does not 

make it factual. Many come to this realization when faced with a crisis or tragic situation or better yet, their own mortality. 

The fact that we are ALL one and the same does not depend on whether or not it's believed to be true. That is what brings Peace, not how many bible verses are memorized, how many times a day a prayer is prayed, how many hours are set aside for studying a particular book or practice, the decision to live a celibate life, the decision to identify with a group of people and or their belief system, etc., (the list goes on and on.) Those are all a preferences of one (or several) for another or others and ought not continue to be confused with reality. Peace

I AM...

These two little words "I AM" carry a great deal of Power yet too many fail to realize it. You will understand the significance of these words when you accept the fact that we (man kind) are really Spirit, temporarily in a body having a human experience and not a body having an occasional spiritual experience. 

As you know, Life itself is eternal while your human experience here on earth is impermanent and has an end date. Some how along the way, we seem to have forgotten that or intentionally choose to not accept it. This explains why/how Life, God's most precious gift, has been diminished to one taking an other's in the blink of an eye without even a second thought about it. The right to carry arms seems to hold more value than Life itself and that's the reason why there are so many "senseless" deaths. 

When Life is lived on purpose you will know that is your purpose and not to achieve a certain goal or acquire certain thing. You will know this for sure when your end date is upon you. You'll know because you'll realize the fact that you won't be able to take it with you means it's not really worth all of the time you spent fighting to get it and keep it. You see, when Life is lived on purpose, you never have to fight for what you want or need because God provides for ALL. The notion you have to fight for what you want and continue fighting in order to keep it comes from the mentality of scarcity and lack.

What's imperative to know (and remember) is that Life is an energy force and as a Spirit being, you attract into your life what you entertain in your mind by the thoughts you allow to enter into your inner space. This means you are in control of your destiny. If you want Peace, you have to BE Peace. One example of how this is done is by carefully selecting the words you choose after the words "I AM."

Instead of "I am broke," choose rather, "I am grateful for what I do have right now." Instead of "I am stressed," choose a positive alternative like "I am aware that because nothing on earth lasts forever, this too shall pass!" Instead of "I am sick," say "I am well" and your energy will manifest itself according to what you proclaim for yourself. You see, your words have power and must be chosen wisely and with intention if you want to see and experience positive change in your life. Know this, Peace doesn't mean roses and rainbows and sunshine, Peace means stillness/calm in the midst of the storm!

When asked "who are you," God's response was "I AM that I AM meaning there is no label you can use to limit God. One can never understand God however understanding comes from God. God is everywhere at ALL times and knows ALL considering to know anything is to know God which is where Power comes from - knowledge is Power.

Now that you know, choose wisely and begin to live your life in Love, Peace and Joy. There is no way to Love, Peace and Joy for they are the way to Heaven on Earth. Peace

And the answer is......

Love is the answer to ALL questions as God is the solution to ALL problems considering God is Love and Love is the only UNIVERSAL language which ALWAYS brings Peace. Peace

What is your response?

Reaction - an action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

For those living within close quarters of one another, and dependent on social media to "stay connected," Reaction is the typical response to any given situation and/or event. Because so much of what is shared on the News, for example is negative, Reaction is the expected response because all negativity derives from Fear.

In the state of Fear, the options are "fight or flight!" leaving little to no room to reflect on or assess the situation causing Fear. Because Fear is state of mind, the moment you change your thoughts/mind about what it is you're afraid of, you are no longer its victim. Fear is a conditioned state which can be changed by changing the way you think.

It's important to understand real change comes from within of which is more powerful than any outside force. Those living with or in Fear do not recognize or understand this because Fear imprisons it's victims by focusing on disappointments and painful situations that have happened in the Past. Fear strips it's victims of any Hope for the future because you're imprisoned and blinded by Pain and Suffering from Past experiences. The critical piece that keeps Fear in control is its ability to cover up the Present moment where any real change happens! Real, in terms of lasting, powerful and profound considering nothing Fear produces is ever lasting, powerful or profound. On the contrary anything and everything that comes from Fear leaves in its wake, a residue of shame, regret, confusion and/or pain. This is simply because Fear leaves no room to pause before making decisions. That "pause" is where Truth, Creativity, Healing, Understanding and Love is found and accessed.

Stillness/silence is not to be confused with weakness. You see, we've been mistaken to believe Power is gained in being first, top, best, fastest, smartest, etc. In the world of form, this may be true however none of these titles hold a candle to the Peace that's accessible in being still, specifically when Life situations seem uncomfortable at best and down right chaotic at its worst.

Remember this, Life changing decisions come in the form of whispers which explains the need for silence and/or stillness of the mind. The absence of negative thoughts therefore is the absence of Fear. "Be still and know that I am God" means you'll find your answers when you take a moment to pause and NOT react but trust in divine intervention. What's reported on the daily news is enough to support the damage Fear has caused over thousands of years and continues to destroy, all because you've forgotten the Power (of God) within you. You must choose or Fear will continue to choose for you and the result will never leave you better off than you were before.

Now that you're aware, what choice will you make? Peace

What does it all mean?!?

Vibrational frequencies -  the rate at which the atoms and sub-particles of a being or object vibrate. The higher this vibrational frequency is, the closer it is to the frequency of Light. 

Because an object is not capable of changing/improving its vibrational frequency at its own volition, it will always be as it is (ex. a chair, table, rock etc.) unless changed by a source other than itself. 

We, the human race, on the other hand, are the only species that has the capability to change/improve our vibrational frequency by changing the way we think or view life situations however because we've forgotten the most critical part of this fact, we continue to suffer unnecessarily. Suffering is always unnecessary because when the Power of thought (vibrational frequency) is fully understood, that is when the beginning of transformation happens which transmutes pain and suffering into the state of being through the experience of  Joy and Peace.

Acceptance of what is at the present moment is the first requirement for the possibility of being and thus experiencing that of which is always available to you Now (Peace, Love, Joy,) it's a choice. Please do not confuse acceptance of what is for inaction. On the contrary, acceptance of what is allows for mental clarity where rational decisions are more likely to be an option which leaves One with a better chances of Peace. Denial of what is, in contrast, and/or acting on emotion tends to leave shame and regret in its wake and if the lesson has not been learned (through experience - Life's best teacher) the same is likely to be repeated which just makes matters worse.

Because, We, the human race, are more than just our physical body/form, the energy (vibrational frequency) we hold in the body created by the thoughts formed in the mind, determines the outcome of any given situation. One does not have to believe this for it to be true considering We, the human race, are made of energy, not matter.

Simply put, You control the outcome of your destiny by how you view Life. See life situations as a test of your ability to live by Faith (not by sight which is easily and too often misinterpreted) through the medium of changing the way you think and you will begin to notice positive change in your life.

"Change your thoughts, change your life" means just that! Thoughts hold either positive or negative energy which attracts more of the same and because only You control what thoughts come in or are made up in your mind, only You can determine the quality of your Life. Again, please do not confuse life situations (mere tests of your Faith) for Reality. Reality is what is it, acceptance of what is, is where the beginning of real positive change is obtainable. You decide! Peace

It's ALL an illusion!

It's been said "the mind is a terrible thing to waste" however Truth is, TIME is a terrible thing to waste, primarily because Time is the one thing that can never be returned and/or turned back. Because the majority are unaware of the fact that the mind (thoughts) is the intrinsic part of the reason there is so much suffering in the world, the most precious thing we ALL have but is not guaranteed, is lost, wasted, forgotten about and that is the Present moment, Now. 

The "normal" way of life is lived by far too many, either in the Past, rehashing what can not be accepted and/or in Fear of what the Future holds because it resembles or is seen as worse than the Past. Meanwhile, the Present moment (Now) is continuously overlooked by both the Past and Future which is an illusion as one is gone and the other hasn't arrived. 

It may be difficult to accept the fact that the state of our "union" is in the condition it's in because of the mind, however that is the absolute Truth and there is no other way around it. Because We, human beings, are ONE and the SAME, it is futile to say or think "well, I never hurt or killed anyone so how am I responsible for the insanity in the world?" 

Please understand, action taken is a result of what is happening in the mind. The body listens to and obeys the commands of what thoughts in the mind have made up about any given situation. When a person has positive thoughts about something/someone, their action reflect that. So too, is it for opposite. We do not need to go into examples here, for those that live within close quarters of one another, will not have to look far for evidence to support this fact. Otherwise, just turn on the six o'clock news (or anytime for that matter,) for what's being reported is insane (a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.)

The GOOD NEWS is, You are in control of matters getting worse and/or better for You! The first thing is to recognize You are not in control of what others do. Once you can accept that, you are one step closer to being in a state of Peace. You may find that those moments are fleeting, rare or maybe even impossible for you to accept at first however the longer you're able to bring yourself back to, stay and live in the Present moment, is when you will be much more able to recognize how truly precious Life is. Now is the only Time one ever really has, so rather than seeing Life through Fear's specticles, choose to take back control by letting go of the Past which is the main reason the Future seem so bleak.

Live by FAITH, not by sight in choosing to remember your thoughts (mind) is the culprit behind ALL illusions yet believed to be true which explains the state of our "union." The Truth of the matter is, behind ALL illusions, remains One fact and that is We, the human Race are One and the Same, despite our external differences (more illusions.) 

Be still, Be present, Be here for that is the only way illusions disappear and Life unfolds for   miracles to happen right before your very eyes! Miracles - a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.  Peace

Negotiations

Negotiations - discussions aimed at reaching an agreement.

In a world run (and ruled) by Ego, a world of scarcity and lack, it's no wonder negotiations are seen as the civilized way to come to an agreement.

Because you've forgotten who you are, a PERFECT creation of God, you've forgotten you were created already having everything you'll ever need and so can have or accomplish whatever you put your mind to. Look at the current state of conditions the world is in now, is it not a manifestation of what we (human beings, possessed by Ego,) did to ourselves?!? Sure, we've gone as far as landing on and exploring the Moon yet on the other hand, nuclear weapons are a constant threat to society!

You've forgotten Who is in control (at all times) which explains the need to look out for and protect yourself. You've lost sight of what is Real in this world of make believe and so you fight for and often times sell yourself short for what has no real value and/or meaning.

Because you've lost sight of who you really are, Ego slips right in (to your mind) and convinces you of all sorts of lies about why things are the way they are in your life as well as in the world at large. This is where Fear comes in to play! The one major factor in the whole deal you've negotiated is you don't remember it (Life) is a game to be played and not some joke that's being played on you (that's just another tactic Ego uses to throw you a pity party.) You've forgotten the one rule you must remember in order to "win!"

In an attempt to "keep your sanity" in this insane world, run and ruled by Ego, you've become  desperate and that is where more (and bigger) problems are made. There is nothing more dangerous than decisions being made out of desperation. And so to not lose all of what you see as valuable (title/position, career, marriage, house(s), car(s), financial security, children, reputation, etc.) out of desperation, you've been convinced by Ego that negotiating to come to some sort of agreement is what will save you from further loss which equals less pain and suffering. How has that been working for mankind? Can you detect a shift in the consciousness of the human way of thinking that has brought about a significant change   in the evolution of Man living in Peace?

Sure there has been steps taken toward that direction but because the level of thinking hasn't changed considering the mind is still run and ruled by Ego, Life continues to be lived as nothing short of a rat race where anything goes which explains the Pain and Suffering that is systematically shown and reported on the nightly (and daily) news.

Choose instead to allow the Holy Spirit to remind you of Who's you are and instantly, however brief, you will recognize the madness (made up by no one but ourselves) for what it is. It's only from this point are sound decisions made which benefits the human race as a whole because Ego is not involved. Take your place as the invaluable player of this game called Life and you'll never have to negotiate for what you want considering to negotiate is to be willing to let go of something in order to gain something. This too is just another part of Ego's trick to keep you trapped in a world of scarcity and lack (where no one wins!)

Peace of mind is priceless and there is no negotiation that will bring Peace considering Peace is experienced  from within and not fought over at war, searched for and gain or found from without. Peace

Do Not Run...the other way!

There is always a reason you're at the point in your life where you are right now. There is always a reason for every thing. Be mindful however to not judge that reason as good or bad for your perception of that reason is what causes problems. 

Because perceptions are based on senses/feelings, they are (too) often misinterpreted for Reality. When decisions are based on perception, they as well, are (too) often the reason you're left with regret, shame, disappointment, confusion, embarrassment, etc. 

Because feelings are temporary, it is always better/wiser to base decisions on fact and not on how something/one is perceived. Many believe Time is necessary to determine the difference between perception and Reality however because Time is guaranteed to no one, there is only one surefire way to recognize and understand the difference between the two!

Because you have forgotten who you are, what you see with your eyes and hear with our ears (sense perception) have become your guide as to what your next step should be. More often than not, when your senses are relied upon rather than the Power within, a situation has now been made where there was none or it's been made worse. At this point, still in an emotional state, rather than see it for what it is (no thing,) it has now become something that makes no sense yet is the very cause of your discomfort and/or pain and suffering.

Do not dismay! Take courage in knowing, because the Power within is always there (always was)  and never was lost, there is no need to "search" for it. No one and no thing can take it from you,  however you must be Still in order to experience it. It's only in the Present moment that Stillness is experienced and it's only in Stillness that Reality is seen and accepted for what it is.

Because Ego can not survive for very long in the Present moment, it makes up its own version of Reality (through perception) to keep you trapped in feelings and because feelings are temporary, they are not True. The Truth never changes! Truth as is Reality, is what it is yet because Ego can not survive (for very long, if at all) in the Present moment, it makes up its own version of it by bringing up the Past which is the primary reason you're afraid of and/or worry about the Future. Fear, one of Ego's best and oldest tricks is what keeps you stuck in your current situation and/or running in the other direction.

Allow the Holy Spirit to remind you of who you are, of Who's you are and of Who's Power is and will always be experienced from within and you'll remember there is never a reason to run the other way! The Power of God doesn't run in fear or from fear. Fear is not of God so be Still, be Present, for only at this point will Reality be seen clearly for what it is - here to teach a lesson. Do not run the other way, face it (Reality) head on in your innate Power of God and you'll never be left with Ego's  residue of regret, shame, disappointment, confusion, embarrassment, and the like. Peace

Charity

Charity - the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need. Unfortunately,  the term Giving or to Give is not fully understood by most, for if it were the full benefits would be received on both ends!

Because you've forgotten who you are, you believe Giving or to Give means the giver loses in order for  the recipient to gain, when in fact, the complete opposite is true! Giving or to Give must be of a willing (voluntary) heart and mind in order to reap the full benefit(s.) True Giving means no strings attached. It means no records are kept for future claims and/or no expectations - not even a "thank you" for when the very least "thank you" isn't expressed, you will not feel disappointed. It's difficult to accept the concept of expecting nothing in return when children are trained at a very young age to mind their manners by saying "please" and/or  "thank you"!

In this world of scarcity and lack, you've forgotten Who's you are which explains the "what's in it for me?" form of thinking. Allow the Holy Spirit to remind you that true giving is where the fullest blessings and benefits are experienced. It's in freely giving that the Giver is just as blessed the recipient, if not more than the recipient. It's in giving from the heart (true giving) that both parties benefit. True giving is in not thinking of yourself and/or "what about me" but in knowing that Giving or to Give is a blessing in itself. True giving is in needing no recognition and/or acknowledgement because you understand it is a blessing to bless others. True Giving or to Give comes from a place of gratitude and sharing with others is a gift and not an obligation to be met.

True Giving is of value, not so much the content but more from where the giving is coming from. An  example of true giving is Time of which can never be taken back. Time is the one thing no one is guaranteed which makes it one of the most valuable gifts one can give AND receive. Because another has less than you, does not automatically mean misfortune, for that person could very well have more to give you than you could ever imagine - it's called Peace. Peace

Don't talk to strangers!

From the very young and informative years, children are taught to not talk to strangers. That strangers are not to be trusted because they, children, are not yet able to discern for themselves what to do if/when a dangerous situation were to arise. Children are taught to fear others (strangers.) What is  often overlooked is the fact that these children grow up to be adults (with Fear) manifesting itself as anger, confusion, hostility, worry, bitterness, hatred, ignorance, arrogance, etc.

For too many, the day either begins with horrible reports on the news channels and/or it ends by falling asleep with the television on which increases the chances of a restless sleep pattern. When babies cry or are irritable, the first three "go to's" are food, diaper change or nap (rest/peace.)

What must be realized and (completely) understood is because we, the human race, occupy this planet together, living harmoniously happens only when the concept "stranger" is redefined. Because you have forgotten who you are, you believe you are your body which is the primary reason conflict and drama exists.

Choose to allow the Holy Spirit to remind you that because you did not create yourself or anyone else for that matter, there is no need for you to worry and/or stress out about what is not in your control. Until this is accepted and applied in Life situations, by being still in the Present moment (no matter how difficult and/or uncomfortable,) Pain and Suffering will appear, for anything other than that is calling for them!

We are not strangers to one another. Because you may not yet know about the other does not mean anything. Knowing someone/something and knowing about someone/something are two total different things and ought not to be confused of one with the other. We are one and the same despite the differences in our physical appearance, religion, race, gender, political party, etc.

We're not strangers to one another, the concept that we are, which is what's believed to be true, is what maintains segregation, which brings conflict and drama. When left unresolved, war is to be expected and death is the end result. "Strangers" are not what create problems, it's not understanding and knowing that we (the human race) are ONE and the SAME that's the stranger, the unknown, the intruder and that, my friends, is where the correction to this problem of anger, confusion, hostility, worry, bitterness, hatred, ignorance, arrogance, etc., dwell.

Recognize the Truth for what it is and all other strangers will be revealed to you for the nothingness they are. Peace

Priceless!

Peace is known only by experience and so one has to be Peace in order to experience it. Peace, the absence of mental stress or anxiety, can not be bought at a price, because Peace (of mind) is priceless! What has yet to be understood is, because Peace is a gift from God for the mind, it, Peace, is priceless and so is Life. What is of God can not be bought at a price and all the money in the world wouldn't even come close!

Contrary to what many believe, it's the mind that controls the body, of which is unfunctional on its own, without the brain; not the other way around. "Well," you might say, "what about if/when someone is fighting a cold (that has gone on for weeks!) aren't they more susceptible to fall into a depression? Or "what about those that have lost a limb (either in an accident or to survive and/or save a life?") "Is it not the change in the condition of the body that affects the mind?" The answer is an absolute, No. It's the thoughts about the condition of the body that effects the mind. This explains "be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life." (Proverbs 4:23)

Because you have forgotten who you are, a Spiritual/formless being, briefly occupying a temporary physical body (form,) you believe you are your body. This very way of thinking is the underlying  cause of all the hate, hurt, anger, fear shown every evening on the news. You've forgotten that Peace can only be experienced in the Present moment considering Peace is a state of being. Because Peace is of the mind (thoughts,) they either free or imprison the mind. Choose to be the Peace you pray every day and night for! How? By not giving anymore energy to the already negative and toxic  energy that seems to be suffocating the human population.

Western Society, in particular, is lost in believing how one looks (on the outside) is what matters and yes, that too explains "stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly." (John 7:24) The correct way to judge is to not judge at all but give all doubts, questions, fears, concerns, worries, etc., over to the Holy Spirit, by being still, for only then will the answer be correct and given freely. The answer is always the same. It always was and it will always be. The answer is always Love.

Until it is recognized and understood that we, the human race, are not the body, what we look like, and/or seem to be (different from one another by either race, religion, political party, sexual preference, gender, age, etc.,) Pain and Suffering are to be expected because our origin is the same (Human) and that too will never change.  Do not let thoughts cost you what no money in the world can buy and that which you are born with and no one can take from you. Peace

Blind Faith

Imagine a blind man walking across a busy intersection with just his walking stick guiding him. It's apparent that Faith (surrender to what will be,) is what allows the first step off the curb. To live by or in Faith is to not worry about what hasn't yet happened but know rather, because of Who (alone) holds the Future and Who alone is in control (uh...nope, it's not you!) there is nothing to fear or worry about! 

Faith is the substance of things Hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (with the naked eye.) Meaning because Hope is for the Future and the Future is in God's hands, Faith is knowing it (no matter what it is,) will work out as an advantage. Romans 8:28 "And we know that ALL things work together for good, to them that are called according to His purpose." Because God is the creator of ALL, everything and everyone has a purpose/reason. When left in His care (through FAITH,) not needing to know how it's going to work out, you will be blessed with Peace.  Peace is the answer to ALL worries, fears, anxiety, etc., about the how's and all of what else you're not in control of.

Allow the Holy Spirit to remind you the Present moment is the only Time one ever really has, for no one is guaranteed tomorrow because tomorrow doesn't exist. God holds the Future and for that reason alone, there ought to be no questions! Live by FAITH not by sight. Turn a blind to all of the "BS"  and refocus your attention on the Present moment by being still and only there will you experience all of what you've been asking for yet had within all along. It's God's gift to man and it's called Peace. Peace

Where the "Magic" happens!

Magic - an illusion. Life - Real.

Because you don't remember Who You  are, Ego has taken over and made up a whole different belief system (out of Fear) which explains the state of this country and yes, even the world at large! All because you do not remember Who You are. The moment you do is when Life will begin to unfold into how it is destined (yes, by God,) to be.

Once you come to the realization of Who You are, by letting go of ties (thoughts) that bind you to the Past, a space has been made for the Holy Spirit to show you all of what you were holding on to was dead weight! Dead because the Past is no longer and so what you're holding on to is nothing. The ironic piece is, this dead weight will be the price you'll pay if you continue to carry it around morning, noon and night, as too many do for way too long. Please do not continue to believe people and/or circumstances have the Power to hold you down or keep you back. When you remember Who's You are, you'll understand why not!

Allow the Holy Spirit to remind you of Who holds the future and instantly you will experience a sense of Peace, even if only for a brief moment. Truth has a way of doing that. Ego, on the other hand, operates from Fear and this is the reason it says "use your eyes, don't you see what happening around you?!?" What other need would there for the counsel "live by Faith NOT by sight" if it not for the sole purpose to remove Fear?

When you remember Who You are by remembering Who God is, is when Peace, beyond understanding is experienced. This is where the "Magic" happens because there is nothing like it and so it can't be reproduced!!! There is nothing you have to do but move yourself out of the way and just Be! The "Magic" (LOVE) is in Being Human. Peace 

Got questions???

Questions are asked to get an answer which provides the information that is lacking. Because you don't remember Who You are, questions are what your mind is filled with. Because you don't remember Who God is, you spend your whole life searching for answers. 

Because ALL knowledge is and of God (Omniscient - all knowing, all wise, all seeing,) it's important to know there are no questions in God. This explains why one never has to worry about what the outcome of circumstances will be because when placed in His care, by being Present, and left there, by staying Present, is only where the True answer is, not found, but experienced!

There are no questions in God however in God is where ALL questions are answered! Allow the Holy Spirit to remind You of Who is always in control, shocker! it's not you. For its at this point, you will come to realize the questions that keep you up and night, tormented by worry and  anxiety, and gnaw at you all day, is really Ego's way of needing to make up the answers as it goes along because Ego is all confusion and chaos. Ego is on borrowed time and is not concerned with logic/knowledge. 

Knowledge is God, so when seem to lack it, don't go looking for it because it's not something you  search for in hopes of finding it. You are made perfect in His image meaning, look inside yourself, by being Present and it's there, in the stillness of Peace, is where the answer is and will always be, LOVE. Peace

Conditions

Because you have forgotten who you are, you've been convinced, by Ego, that you're powerless and so need Ego's proctection. REALLY?!? Because you've forgotten Who God is (LOVE,) you believe Ego's version of love which includes conditions, "for your protection!" 

LOVE has no conditions, it is what it is. God has no conditions "come to Me, ALL you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." You see, there is no need for protection because LOVE doesn't hurt, that belief is just another one of Ego's tricks to keep you from God Who is LOVE. Remember, Ego's ultimate goal is seperation through conflict and drama which ensures its existence where Peace brings unity (One) which is only of God and Ego can't have that!

Allow the Holy Spirit to remind you of Who is always in control and you will see, with God (LOVE,) conditions do not apply because conditions are to "protect" you from what Ego made up yet makes no sense at all. With God on the other hand, Ego's protection is a joke! God/LOVE never changes so don't believe the hype that LOVE hurts! Conditions are the problem, for they create and maintain conflict, drama and separation. Choose LOVE, it's the answer to every question! Peace

Compromise

If you remembered who you are, you would never compromise for instant gratification what can't  be bought at/for a price. If you remembered Who God is, you would know there are no compromises and/or negotiations to concern yourself with because there are no such thing in the Holy realm. Compromises and negotiations are necessary only in the world of form (physical) because Ego has convinced you to look out for yourself first because no one else will. What a crock of Sugah Honey Iced Tea!!!

Please know, it's only in changing your perspective from that of Ego's domain of Fear where Scarcity and Lack reside to that of the Holy Spirit's domain of Peace where Love and Joy reside that you'll experience Life at its highest/purest level!

Practice Humility, thinking of yourself less (rather than first) and you'll see compromises and negotiations will be depended upon by you less and less stretching your moments of Peace to be endured longer. Try it! Peace

Incentive

Prisoners of mental slavery live in a world of scarcity and lack. They believe one must lose something to gain something which explains the "what's in it for me?" reaction  when asked to give or do something for an other(s.)  

Because Ego is concerned with none other than maintaining its own existence (using Fear to cause and maintain  conflict and drama) Ego has convinced you it's there to protect and defend you, when in fact, that's quite the contrary! Because Ego needs Time to exist (it can not exist for very long, if at all, in the Present moment/the Now,) it refuses to allow you to forget the Past and convinced you, because of the Past, the Future will not only not get better, it will get worse! (Fear)

Because you have forgotten Who's you are (God's creation, made perfectly in His Image) you really believe  "you can't afford this/that" and all the other "stuff" Ego made up yet you accept as truth. Sad.

You begin to negotiate when it comes to giving (your Time, Money, Service, etc.) because Ego convinced you to "lookout" for yourself first. You've forgotten that blessings come, abundantly, when you put others first (humility.) 

Allow the Holy Spirit to remind you of who you are so the light, that has never left you, no matter how dim, will once again shine through you. For this light, the Present moment, is where incentives are seen for what they are, positive motivational influences, nothing more and nothing less. When you're ready to experience Life on a deeper level, please know you already have (within) all you'll ever need in Life therefore incentives best benefit those that do not remember that!

When you put others first, you never need motivation because Ego is not part of the equation and it's from this point "miracles," "coincidences," "luck," "answered prayers"  and other inexplicable things happen!  Peace

Form...and the misconception of it!

Because you have forgotten who you are, you have become of this world (form.) You believe what you see with your physical eyes which is how Ego tricks you into reacting. Because you have forgotten everything on Earth is transient, lasting only a short time, Pain and Suffering come into play. "This too shall pass" means just that however there is a deeper (Peaceful) level that is worth all the Pain and Suffering in the world. What must be understood is Pain and Suffering is not an absolute must to experience this level of depth. 

Ego's main objective is to exist so anything goes! Nothing and no one is spared which explains the state of our "union" (coming together.) Ego needs Time in order to exist, which explains why how you've been tricked (again) into believing it's by not forgetting the Past that will keep you from Pain and Suffering. On the contrary, it's not letting go of the Past, which by the way is already gone so you're really holding on to nothing, but Pain and Suffering, that is the problem. 

Choose rather to accept the Present moment as it is, no matter how difficult and/or uncomfortable, because it is what it is and because everything on Earth is transient, This too shall pass! It's only at the point of complete acceptance is one able accept Peace for you'll never find Peace living in the Past. You don't have to agree with reality because it is what it is regardless of how you feel and/or think about it. You see, that is partially where the problem lies, when your opinion and/or beliefs are put into play. It's by accepting what is that unlocks and releases you from the prison in the mind of all that is made up to be true. Depend on the Holy Spirit for its interpretation and guidance and that is precisely when all Pain and Suffering ceases (acceptance of what is.) 

Besides the Past, Ego has you constantly worried and fearful of what the Future looks like primarily because you have forgotten Who's are. Please remember Life is an energy force so whatever feeling you're having, it multiplies depending on its level of intensity. This explains why the same horrible story is repeated on the News Channels from morning until nights for days, sometime weeks at a time! Fear is of Ego and because with Ego, anything goes, war is its ultimate goal! The ironic thing though is there is never a winner of war but who lost the least (and over what?!?)

Nothing on earth is worth taking or "sacrificing"  a Life. Life is God's creation and no one but God knows the expiration date from the physical body. You see, the opposite of Life is not Death. Birth is the opposite of Death. Form - transient, lasting only a short time; Formless - Life, Eternal! Peace