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