For your consideration….
We often get messages about the body, mind and spirit needing to be in sync. Today’s message focuses on the mind part of the trinity.
Perhaps you have had this experience. You set your alarm but you automatically wake up right before it goes off. Or maybe out of the clear blue you remember something just as you need it or a solution to a problem pops into your head etc.
Our mind is like a machine. It is a programmable workhorse. But like any other machine, it needs maintenance. Our mind is constantly being bombarded with information. Typically our ego manages all of this info….good or bad. Unless we instruct it otherwise, the ego operating on “judgment” is the filter on what we accept as good or bad, right or wrong, worthy or not, true or false. Some of this information the ego seeks out. Some of it comes from outside sources that the ego allows to pass into our mind.This is the “mind” working independently from the body and spirit.
We all have those moments where we think, “Wait a minute. This doesn’t seem right or feel right.” That is our spirit stepping in and questioning the validity of the judgment the mind has made. Suddenly we are questioning where the information came from. Is it trustworthy? Why doesn’t it “feel” right? Why isn’t my body, mind and spirit in sync?
We need look no farther than the political situation in this country. The news media, political parties and elitists are bonkers over Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. They simply do not understand or accept why Americans are saying,”no more.” While they like what the political system has become and how it works for them, Americans by the millions are waking up after decades and saying, “Hey, this is not what our forefathers designed for us.” “Hey, I thought my voice counted.” “Hey, who says I don’t know what I am doing and who said you get to pick for me?” No matter what party is in majority or how it is divided up, nothing changes. And this status quo no longer works for everyday Americans.
So too, we can look at domestic violence. Often it takes years, if ever, before the body, mind and spirit in sync become strong enough to stand up to abusers and say, “no more.”
Our message today tells us that we have to monitor what our mind is taking in especially when we get those doubts, feelings in our gut, nagging questions etc. that are trying to get out attention. Those are from our spirit. They are trying to grab out attention and get us to pause and pay attention….question. Pay attention to them.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take….
-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Pay attention to those “feelings.”
What made me smile yesterday….
-My brother, fixed my outdoor light that I love.
-I hated to say goodbye to my brother, but the airport was busy and I was relieved that he got through on time.
-I was able to pick up flowers for the front porch for an awesome price.
-Alex and James’ ride home saga.
-I was able to sleep in my sleep study. Whew.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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