Day 32:
"I lift up my mind and heart to be aware, to understand, and to know that the Divine Presence I AM is the Source and Substance of all my good."
As I leave tomorrow for Puerto Vallarta, I am so-o-o reminded that the above statement is the absolute Truth! My lodging in PV (the home of a former student) is simply gorgeous and overlooks the sea. On Sunday, I am blessed to be speaking to a group of people about Science of Mind as there is some interest in starting a study group or metaphysical center there. Then, on Wednesday, I fly to Guadalajara and then take a taxi to Lake Chapala (the largest lake in Mexico) to meet even more metaphysicans. I will be staying in a magical B&B and exploring the area with two newly-adopted friends.
This trip has been a complete demonstration of my belief in the above statement, as I have been supported in every way to make this journey - time, lodging, money, beauty, love, kindness, friendship, creativity, harmony, unity, joy - all have contributed (and continue) to make this journey easy.
Whatever I have needed or desired has been revealed - including a beautiful friend to stay and care for my cat, Spirit.
As I will not be taking my computer, this post will most likely be the last until May 30.
I encourage you to continue with this practice through Day 40; please refer to previous posts for Day 33-40 (they just repeat 1-10).
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Day 31:
"God is lavish, unfailing Abundance, the rich omnipresent substance of the Universe. This all-providing Source of infinite prosperity is individualized as me - the Reality of me."
If I believe (and I do) that I am the manifestation, or form, created out of a Divine Intelligence (Spirit), and that this Spirit is literally the source out of which everything emerges, then all of what it is has to be what I am made up of, cause there is nothing else I could have been created out of! If this is so, and if I believe that this Spirit is abundant - in other words, has the capacity and capability to create (out of itself) unlimited forms - then that same ability must inherently be within me as well. This is the 'Reality' of me.
Once I begin to 'own' this reality, or make it my own, or identify more with it than I do with the finite world of human form, then whatever, literally whatever, I desire within the innermost regions of my being (my core) manifest themselves automatically in my life. If I believe I am prosperous, I am; if I believe I am supported in a lavish and literally unfailing way - I am.
This is where the rubber meets the road. It is all well and good to intellectually understand this principle or concept. It is quite another to practice it in daily living.
Just take the word 'lavish'. To one person, lavish may mean simply having enough food to eat during any given day, so having the ability to secure food be automatic (without any concern or worry)would be prosperity. To another, it may mean experiencing fulfillment through life's work. To another, it may mean the ability to purchase shelter, etc. etc.
Nature provides the best example of the lavishness of Spirit. There is not just one kind of apple, there are many; there is not just one apple on a tree, but hundreds; there is not just one kind of tree, there are hundreds, etc. etc. So too in my world. Hundreds of ways that lavish abundance shows itself daily. I see them; I appreciate them; I identify with them; I embody the process and recognize that process - the 'rich, omnipresent substance of the Universe' IS me now!
"God is lavish, unfailing Abundance, the rich omnipresent substance of the Universe. This all-providing Source of infinite prosperity is individualized as me - the Reality of me."
If I believe (and I do) that I am the manifestation, or form, created out of a Divine Intelligence (Spirit), and that this Spirit is literally the source out of which everything emerges, then all of what it is has to be what I am made up of, cause there is nothing else I could have been created out of! If this is so, and if I believe that this Spirit is abundant - in other words, has the capacity and capability to create (out of itself) unlimited forms - then that same ability must inherently be within me as well. This is the 'Reality' of me.
Once I begin to 'own' this reality, or make it my own, or identify more with it than I do with the finite world of human form, then whatever, literally whatever, I desire within the innermost regions of my being (my core) manifest themselves automatically in my life. If I believe I am prosperous, I am; if I believe I am supported in a lavish and literally unfailing way - I am.
This is where the rubber meets the road. It is all well and good to intellectually understand this principle or concept. It is quite another to practice it in daily living.
Just take the word 'lavish'. To one person, lavish may mean simply having enough food to eat during any given day, so having the ability to secure food be automatic (without any concern or worry)would be prosperity. To another, it may mean experiencing fulfillment through life's work. To another, it may mean the ability to purchase shelter, etc. etc.
Nature provides the best example of the lavishness of Spirit. There is not just one kind of apple, there are many; there is not just one apple on a tree, but hundreds; there is not just one kind of tree, there are hundreds, etc. etc. So too in my world. Hundreds of ways that lavish abundance shows itself daily. I see them; I appreciate them; I identify with them; I embody the process and recognize that process - the 'rich, omnipresent substance of the Universe' IS me now!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Day 30:
"I keep my mind and thoughts off "this world" and I place my entire focus on God within as the only Cause of my prosperity. I acknowledge the Inner Presence as the only activity in my financial affairs, as the substance of all things visible. I place my faith in the Principle of Abundance in action within me."
Staying focused on this affirmation and true to its guidance is challenging at times. The world of effect is so very enticing and appears to very real. It seems to affect every waking moments at times with its insistent cry for attention. Plus, all that it offers appears to be the answer to any feeling of sadness or worthiness: buy this widget and you will be beautiful; stay at this hotel, you will feel luxurious and you deserve it; buy this perfume or golf club or car or .....and it will transform your life.
All of this is so not true, and I believe all of us know this but we have (I know I have) been hypnotized to some degree in believing it at the moment we indulged the fantasy. But in the very next moment, that feeling was gone and there we were again - with our same old feelings.
Placing my faith and belief in the God Presence Within as my only Cause of prosperity, truly brings = not only financial prosperity and abundance - but elevates my own feelings of internal worth and value. Then, if I choose to purchase an item, I do so with conscious awareness.
"I keep my mind and thoughts off "this world" and I place my entire focus on God within as the only Cause of my prosperity. I acknowledge the Inner Presence as the only activity in my financial affairs, as the substance of all things visible. I place my faith in the Principle of Abundance in action within me."
Staying focused on this affirmation and true to its guidance is challenging at times. The world of effect is so very enticing and appears to very real. It seems to affect every waking moments at times with its insistent cry for attention. Plus, all that it offers appears to be the answer to any feeling of sadness or worthiness: buy this widget and you will be beautiful; stay at this hotel, you will feel luxurious and you deserve it; buy this perfume or golf club or car or .....and it will transform your life.
All of this is so not true, and I believe all of us know this but we have (I know I have) been hypnotized to some degree in believing it at the moment we indulged the fantasy. But in the very next moment, that feeling was gone and there we were again - with our same old feelings.
Placing my faith and belief in the God Presence Within as my only Cause of prosperity, truly brings = not only financial prosperity and abundance - but elevates my own feelings of internal worth and value. Then, if I choose to purchase an item, I do so with conscious awareness.
Day 29:
"When I am aware of the God-Self within me as my total fulfillment, I am totally fulfilled. I am now aware of this Truth. I have found the secret of life, and I relax in the knowledge that the Activity of Divine Abundance is eternally operating in my life. I simply have to be aware of the flow, the radiation, of that Creative Energy, which is continuously, easily and effortlessly pouring forth from my Divine Consciousness. I am now aware. I am now in the flow."
Yes, the 'secret of life' is both the knowledge and awareness that the activity of Spirit is eternally operating in my life. There is absolutely no separation between what is the great and eternal cause of life itself pouring through me as me and what I identify as myself. It is always operating in me as me. I am what it is in form. There is no effort involved, nor do I have to work at being this presence. My only 'job' is to be aware of the Truth of who and what I am and allow it to flow. Then, all is well in my world.
"When I am aware of the God-Self within me as my total fulfillment, I am totally fulfilled. I am now aware of this Truth. I have found the secret of life, and I relax in the knowledge that the Activity of Divine Abundance is eternally operating in my life. I simply have to be aware of the flow, the radiation, of that Creative Energy, which is continuously, easily and effortlessly pouring forth from my Divine Consciousness. I am now aware. I am now in the flow."
Yes, the 'secret of life' is both the knowledge and awareness that the activity of Spirit is eternally operating in my life. There is absolutely no separation between what is the great and eternal cause of life itself pouring through me as me and what I identify as myself. It is always operating in me as me. I am what it is in form. There is no effort involved, nor do I have to work at being this presence. My only 'job' is to be aware of the Truth of who and what I am and allow it to flow. Then, all is well in my world.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Day 28:
"My consciousness of the Spirit within me as my unlimited Source is the Divine Power to restore the years the locusts have eaten, to make all things new, to lift me up to the High Road of abundant prosperity. This awareness, understanding and knowledge of Spirit appears as every visible form and experience that I could possibly desire."
My experiences in life directly correlate to my acceptance, belief and understanding of myself in relation to life. As my acceptance of life becomes more rooted in the knowing that life is good and is pouring through me at all times supporting what I desire, my outward experiences reflect this acceptance. The more and more that I embrace the eternal and powerful truth of my inner being - my Oneness with and as life itself - the more fully my "word" manifests in a conscious way to support me in actually living my word. To say this more simply, my life takes on form and experience at the same level as my inner acceptance of life - my unity with it.
This is my intention, and so each day I take the time to reconnect, to remind myself, to be still and listen and stay focused on my unlimited and eternal Source from which emerges more and more good - more and more love - more and more peace - more and more harmony - more and more abundance of all that I truly desire.
"My consciousness of the Spirit within me as my unlimited Source is the Divine Power to restore the years the locusts have eaten, to make all things new, to lift me up to the High Road of abundant prosperity. This awareness, understanding and knowledge of Spirit appears as every visible form and experience that I could possibly desire."
My experiences in life directly correlate to my acceptance, belief and understanding of myself in relation to life. As my acceptance of life becomes more rooted in the knowing that life is good and is pouring through me at all times supporting what I desire, my outward experiences reflect this acceptance. The more and more that I embrace the eternal and powerful truth of my inner being - my Oneness with and as life itself - the more fully my "word" manifests in a conscious way to support me in actually living my word. To say this more simply, my life takes on form and experience at the same level as my inner acceptance of life - my unity with it.
This is my intention, and so each day I take the time to reconnect, to remind myself, to be still and listen and stay focused on my unlimited and eternal Source from which emerges more and more good - more and more love - more and more peace - more and more harmony - more and more abundance of all that I truly desire.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Day 27:
"The Divine Consciousness that I am is forever expressing its true nature of Abundance. This is its responsibility, not mine. My only responsibility is to be aware of this Truth. Therefore, I am totally confident in letting go and letting God appear as the abundant all-sufficiency in my life and affairs."
This morning, as I welcome the sun after weeks of pouring rain (which we need here in California), I am delightedly grateful for life "appearing" in all its glory and sufficiency. The appearance of God's bounty is always showing up if I but acknowledge it - if I but 'see' it. That requires complete faith and confidence that ALL of life is expressing God - no exceptions.
This appears as my repeated challenge when faced with what appears to be "lack". I must remind myself to return to God - the awareness that Spirit is in, through and as everything and everyone in life...in my life, just as it shows up.
This morning, once again, I realize that fear is no longer making its appearance in my emotional experience, and I am so very, very grateful. No, more than grateful...peaceful and filled with grace as I realize I am more anchored in Faith at this time in my life. WOW - that is a huge evolution for me. Praise be to Spirit!
"The Divine Consciousness that I am is forever expressing its true nature of Abundance. This is its responsibility, not mine. My only responsibility is to be aware of this Truth. Therefore, I am totally confident in letting go and letting God appear as the abundant all-sufficiency in my life and affairs."
This morning, as I welcome the sun after weeks of pouring rain (which we need here in California), I am delightedly grateful for life "appearing" in all its glory and sufficiency. The appearance of God's bounty is always showing up if I but acknowledge it - if I but 'see' it. That requires complete faith and confidence that ALL of life is expressing God - no exceptions.
This appears as my repeated challenge when faced with what appears to be "lack". I must remind myself to return to God - the awareness that Spirit is in, through and as everything and everyone in life...in my life, just as it shows up.
This morning, once again, I realize that fear is no longer making its appearance in my emotional experience, and I am so very, very grateful. No, more than grateful...peaceful and filled with grace as I realize I am more anchored in Faith at this time in my life. WOW - that is a huge evolution for me. Praise be to Spirit!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Day 26:
"My inner supply instantly and constantly takes on form and experience according to my needs and desires, and as the Principle of Supply in action, it is impossible for me to have any needs or unfilfilled desires."
What I understand this particular statement reveals is that it is not possible to have an unmet need or desire, because the Divine Mind operating automatically within - key word is automatically - has already provided all in this instant. If it were otherwise, my experience would be different than the one I am having right now. In other words, if I stay fully present in this NOW moment, and do not allow myself to look back or forward, everything I could possibly want, need or desire is in my life experience at this moment!
What this says to me is that I must continuously bring myself back to the moment I am experiencing. All is perfect in this moment. Nothing else exists. All is well. How very simple it all is really.
"My inner supply instantly and constantly takes on form and experience according to my needs and desires, and as the Principle of Supply in action, it is impossible for me to have any needs or unfilfilled desires."
What I understand this particular statement reveals is that it is not possible to have an unmet need or desire, because the Divine Mind operating automatically within - key word is automatically - has already provided all in this instant. If it were otherwise, my experience would be different than the one I am having right now. In other words, if I stay fully present in this NOW moment, and do not allow myself to look back or forward, everything I could possibly want, need or desire is in my life experience at this moment!
What this says to me is that I must continuously bring myself back to the moment I am experiencing. All is perfect in this moment. Nothing else exists. All is well. How very simple it all is really.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Day 25:
"Money is not my supply. No person, place or condition is my supply. My awareness, understanding and knowledge of the all-providing activity of the Divine Mind within me is my supply. My consciousness of this Truth is unlimited, therefore, my supply is unlimited."
When I ponder the phrase, 'My consciousness of this Truth is unlimited...' I wonder: is it really? In the expandsiveness of the Universe, it would appear that the "potential" for my consciousness to be unlimited is definitely apparent. And, yet, from my human experience, my consciousness 'appears' limited - limited in the sense that I have unconsciously (more often than not, subconsciously) overriden the unlimited nature of my consciousness by beliefs, patterns of behavior, opinions, etc. etc. that show up in my life as lack, scaricity, limitation, etc. - all manifestations of separation from my Source - the truly Unlimited Energy or Source of Life itself - pure Spirit.
I completely agree that money is not my supply. I also fully embody the belief that no person, place or condition is my supply - or do I? I like to think I do, and yet, there are times when I rely on a check from a Center or organization showing up on a regular basis and can be frustrated when it is doesn't. It appears that I can more readily apply this principle in my life - actually live in complete faith of being supported in all ways - when I am not receiving 'regular' checks from anywhere specific. It is then that my '...awareness, understanding and knowledge of the all-providing activity of the Divine Mind within me is my supply."
Again, it all comes back to my consciousness and my belief about my relationship to this Divine Mind of Spirit and how I view its avenue of expression in my life. Good thoughts to ponder this day....
"Money is not my supply. No person, place or condition is my supply. My awareness, understanding and knowledge of the all-providing activity of the Divine Mind within me is my supply. My consciousness of this Truth is unlimited, therefore, my supply is unlimited."
When I ponder the phrase, 'My consciousness of this Truth is unlimited...' I wonder: is it really? In the expandsiveness of the Universe, it would appear that the "potential" for my consciousness to be unlimited is definitely apparent. And, yet, from my human experience, my consciousness 'appears' limited - limited in the sense that I have unconsciously (more often than not, subconsciously) overriden the unlimited nature of my consciousness by beliefs, patterns of behavior, opinions, etc. etc. that show up in my life as lack, scaricity, limitation, etc. - all manifestations of separation from my Source - the truly Unlimited Energy or Source of Life itself - pure Spirit.
I completely agree that money is not my supply. I also fully embody the belief that no person, place or condition is my supply - or do I? I like to think I do, and yet, there are times when I rely on a check from a Center or organization showing up on a regular basis and can be frustrated when it is doesn't. It appears that I can more readily apply this principle in my life - actually live in complete faith of being supported in all ways - when I am not receiving 'regular' checks from anywhere specific. It is then that my '...awareness, understanding and knowledge of the all-providing activity of the Divine Mind within me is my supply."
Again, it all comes back to my consciousness and my belief about my relationship to this Divine Mind of Spirit and how I view its avenue of expression in my life. Good thoughts to ponder this day....
Monday, May 4, 2009
Day 24:
"Through my consciousness of my God-Self, the Christ within, as my Source, I draw into my mind and feeling nature the very substance of Spirit. This substance is my supply, thus my consciousness of the Presence of God within me is my supply."
Today, the word from the reading above that stands out for me is "feeling nature". It appears to me that my consciousness expands and becomes automatically anchored in the unity and oneness of my existence as a physical expression of God or Spirit or Divine Intelligence through my feeling sense. So concepts, beliefs or ideas become "second nature" and my human action responds in an automatic way.
So, as I fully embody my unity with my Divine nature - rather than my human nature - the very substance of supply on my human level automatically creates all form that I might need or desire. My 'word' is, therefore, all powerful and simply creates from my thought or feelings automatically, without any exertion or planning or figuring out whatsoever. The 'how' just unfolds easily.
So, it is the feeling or belief in SEPARATION from my good (or my God) that produces all effect in my life. This becomes my mission - my purpose; to dissolve any feeling of separation, and that is formidable.
"Through my consciousness of my God-Self, the Christ within, as my Source, I draw into my mind and feeling nature the very substance of Spirit. This substance is my supply, thus my consciousness of the Presence of God within me is my supply."
Today, the word from the reading above that stands out for me is "feeling nature". It appears to me that my consciousness expands and becomes automatically anchored in the unity and oneness of my existence as a physical expression of God or Spirit or Divine Intelligence through my feeling sense. So concepts, beliefs or ideas become "second nature" and my human action responds in an automatic way.
So, as I fully embody my unity with my Divine nature - rather than my human nature - the very substance of supply on my human level automatically creates all form that I might need or desire. My 'word' is, therefore, all powerful and simply creates from my thought or feelings automatically, without any exertion or planning or figuring out whatsoever. The 'how' just unfolds easily.
So, it is the feeling or belief in SEPARATION from my good (or my God) that produces all effect in my life. This becomes my mission - my purpose; to dissolve any feeling of separation, and that is formidable.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Day 23:
"I am conscious of the Inner Presence as my lavish Abundance. I am conscious of the constant activity of this Mind of infinite Prosperity. Therefore, my cosciousness is filled with the Light of Truth."
'...filled with the Light of Truth.' Yes, I do feel a wondrous sense of light as I release the burden of thinking I have to figure out how to supply me needs and wants all the time. The ability to allow myself to receive the lavishness support of this truly constant activity of Divine Mind or intelligence or LIFE itself that flows through me all the time is so freeing. It allows me to BE in life rather than trying to DO life; it brings a sense of deep freedom to my heart and my mind; it truly allows me to accept the love from friends, family and even perfect strangers and bask in the light of this Truth: Life is good, and I am supported lavishly all the time.
"I am conscious of the Inner Presence as my lavish Abundance. I am conscious of the constant activity of this Mind of infinite Prosperity. Therefore, my cosciousness is filled with the Light of Truth."
'...filled with the Light of Truth.' Yes, I do feel a wondrous sense of light as I release the burden of thinking I have to figure out how to supply me needs and wants all the time. The ability to allow myself to receive the lavishness support of this truly constant activity of Divine Mind or intelligence or LIFE itself that flows through me all the time is so freeing. It allows me to BE in life rather than trying to DO life; it brings a sense of deep freedom to my heart and my mind; it truly allows me to accept the love from friends, family and even perfect strangers and bask in the light of this Truth: Life is good, and I am supported lavishly all the time.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Day 22:
"I lift up my mind and heart to be aware, to understand, and to know that the Divine Presence I AM is the Source and Substance of all my good."
Understanding can be a tricky concept. Sometimes I find it easy to 'understand' something (an idea, for example) and at the same time find it quite challenging to 'know' from the inner depth of my being that it is True...or not. As I deeply embody the idea or belief that all I AM is truly the presence of Spirit or the intelligence of all that is, the awareness of this naturally outpictures in my life as all substance or form - and I can name it good. Getting my 'bloated nothingness out of the way' (as Joel Goldsmith might say) is the key to this embodiment.
Some days or, in truth just moments now and again, I feel 'at one' with this Divine Mind or Creator. This sustains me and is growing.
"I lift up my mind and heart to be aware, to understand, and to know that the Divine Presence I AM is the Source and Substance of all my good."
Understanding can be a tricky concept. Sometimes I find it easy to 'understand' something (an idea, for example) and at the same time find it quite challenging to 'know' from the inner depth of my being that it is True...or not. As I deeply embody the idea or belief that all I AM is truly the presence of Spirit or the intelligence of all that is, the awareness of this naturally outpictures in my life as all substance or form - and I can name it good. Getting my 'bloated nothingness out of the way' (as Joel Goldsmith might say) is the key to this embodiment.
Some days or, in truth just moments now and again, I feel 'at one' with this Divine Mind or Creator. This sustains me and is growing.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Day 21:
"God is lavish, unfailing Abundance, the rich omnipresent substance of the Universe. This all-providing Source of infinite prosperity is individualized as me - the Reality of me."
"Infinite prosperity" - whew! When I ponder the word infinite, I am immediately transported to a place of puzzlement, for it just seems way too incredible to imagine with my small, finite human mind. And, yet, I intellectually accept this as the Truth of Life. Life is infinite and is always recreating itself over and over and over again with its lavish, unfailing, always and forever expressions of good and more good.
As I am one of its expressions - created out of its thought -
then I too must have within me the ability to create and recreate the lavish and unfailing Abundance in my own life...and I do! Especially, when I review my life journey and acknowledge the myriad of times I have "begun anew", and then, as if my magic, all I need or desire manifests itself again and again. In different forms, perhaps, but the process remains the same - creation - infinitely prosperous and unfailingly present revealing itself and its lavish ways. I am always, and in all ways, sourced by this Presence and I feel exceedingly grateful for my awareness of this Truth. It - my Faith in this Universal Law - sustains me when I forget.
"God is lavish, unfailing Abundance, the rich omnipresent substance of the Universe. This all-providing Source of infinite prosperity is individualized as me - the Reality of me."
"Infinite prosperity" - whew! When I ponder the word infinite, I am immediately transported to a place of puzzlement, for it just seems way too incredible to imagine with my small, finite human mind. And, yet, I intellectually accept this as the Truth of Life. Life is infinite and is always recreating itself over and over and over again with its lavish, unfailing, always and forever expressions of good and more good.
As I am one of its expressions - created out of its thought -
then I too must have within me the ability to create and recreate the lavish and unfailing Abundance in my own life...and I do! Especially, when I review my life journey and acknowledge the myriad of times I have "begun anew", and then, as if my magic, all I need or desire manifests itself again and again. In different forms, perhaps, but the process remains the same - creation - infinitely prosperous and unfailingly present revealing itself and its lavish ways. I am always, and in all ways, sourced by this Presence and I feel exceedingly grateful for my awareness of this Truth. It - my Faith in this Universal Law - sustains me when I forget.
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