“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
~ from, The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 ~
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“Each human being is endowed with free will and can thus choose to experience freedom or bondage, abundance or lack, joy or misery, all of which lie within the Infinite Inclusivity of God.”
~ Core Concept Five, Foundations of Science of Mind ~
The above statements of Truth affirm the nature of being human.
While there may be role models, trailblazers, and leaders whose ideas about life and living may influence our path; nonetheless, until we agree with, and follow the inner urgings of our own soul, there is a tendency to experience what is called ‘divine discontent.’ Yes, there is that within us that longs to express our uniqueness and is compelled to do so if we are to experience true happiness.
Rev. Michael Beckwith tells us: “The pain pushes until the vision pulls.” The pain of living out of integrity with one’s inherent nature by succumbing to someone else’s will, is often the impetus that pushes us into the Light that reveals our divine birthright. The moment we begin to see the possibilities stretched before us; is the moment the vision begins to pull us into action.
Actualizing the vision of ‘live and let live’ is a journey in and of itself. The vision, or affirmation of Truth must become our standard, principle, or goal. We begin to consciously move in the direction of our vision by aligning our thoughts, words, and actions with the quality of life we desire to express.
It is easy to look out into the world and judge the cross-currents of energy that create negative conditions of separation based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, politics, academia, and the various structures we build to make ourselves known. The challenge is to remain in harmony with our inner convictions regardless of outer appearances.
We need not wait for the world to change. We must “be the change we desire to see in the world.” Such a commitment ignites strength, courage, and insight that would otherwise lie dormant. It means letting God be God in, through, and as us, proving, ‘that which is within us is greater than that which is in the world.’
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No matter what your present circumstances are (personally or collectively); remember, the nature of God cannot be withheld, compromised, or destroyed. Victor Frankl, author of Man’s Search for Meaning, tells how he practiced his inherent freedom to choose the thoughts he would think; and, by so doing, survived four different concentration camps in World War ll. Yes, once peace and harmony are established in the inner realms of our own mind, the desired results follow in the outer realms of the world … in ways we cannot even imagine.
In the final analysis, it is our essence, the Presence of God within us that we desire to express as us. It is the Love, Peace, Harmony, Abundance, Joy, Wisdom, Creativity, Unity, and Beauty in our lives that bring us fulfillment. When these qualities are expressed, we become like a magnet that draws them all back to us. They show up as our health, wealth, relationships, work, play, neighbors, family, and friends. We are divinely guided regarding the personal role we play in our community, our nation, and our world that yields a world that works for everyone. We become a beneficial presence in the world.
“I break free and choose FREEDOM. The world will change.”
Keith Childers
StillPoint 