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Nothing Real Can Be Threatened

The teachings and principles in A Course in Miracles are quite radical and they challenge everything we think we know about life, God and ourselves.

I remember my first encounter with the Course in a small study group in February of 2007.  The first thing that sparked my curiosity was hearing that I am not guilty.  For someone who had felt guilty all of my life, I was hooked.

Through the years I've felt resistance to the Course because it's not an easy read, it's a course to be studied and lived and I've put the book down a few times, only to return to it because there's nothing like it for me.  Practicing its principles has resulted in more self-awareness, mind healing, loving relationships, and inner peace like never before. It has and continues to answer my existential questions; I have a relationship with it's Author that grows deeper and deeper.  Finally, I am inspired to facilitate a study group myself starting with the Text in 2021.

"Nothing real can be threatened; nothing unreal exists.  Herein lies the peace of God."

This quote from the Course's introduction starts us off precisely by the inquiry of what is real in this life; if reality cannot be threatened then most of what we believe is real (bodies, furniture, jobs, etc.) really isn't because they can be threatened.  Think about it.

The Path to Inner Peace

Our Creator calls us all to practice this (see below) so we can experience a world of unity, inner peace and brotherhood.  It is not easy, since we live in a world based on the ego thought system that is founded on lack, competition and fear and it is what we know, until now.  We can choose differently.  Our Inner Wisdom is always with us to guide and help.

Love is the basis of this practice, and it begins with each of us.  If we want to see our world begin to heal, it starts with us!  We can practice this at home, at work, on social media, even at the store.

"....when someone injures you, instead of seeking to get your own back or to repay him in his own coin, you are to do the very opposite--you are to forgive him, and set him free.  No matter what the provocation may be, and no matter how many times it is repeated, you are to do this.  You are to loose him and let him go, for thus only can you be free yourself--thus only can you possess your own soul."

Emmet Fox--Sermon on The Mount

From Anxiety to Peace

 

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I use practical tools based on spiritual principles that help keep my thoughts in check and return my focus to what is real and true when I have fallen into old thinking habits.  

Curiously, as I watch my thoughts, I notice how much of them are recycled, from the past, judgmental, with no real substance nor connection to the present moment and alien to God-inspired thinking.  These intrusive thoughts seem to rise up from my subconscious to be acknowledged and released, which I’m learning to do as I focus on what is true about me and the situation.  Truth heals.

A few weeks ago, I was feeling very anxious about one of my children’s life situation, constantly thinking about their situation.  I realized this concern and fearful thinking was not helpful and had robbed me of my peace, and more importantly, had detoured my thinking away from faith.  I remembered the truth: God is our loving Father and our true Provider, and the Holy Spirit is in all of us as our Guide, Helper and Comforter.  Bingo.  As I PRAYED and THOUGHT IN THIS MANNER consistently (these are some of the practical, spiritual tools), the anxiety subsided.

Whenever I feel anxious, I check what I am allowing in my mind and remind myself of what is true.  This helps me return to peace.  I may need to do this repeatedly, but I am certain to return to love, truth and peace.  

Love Walks With Me

 

Being in the world and perceiving it, myself and all others with compassion, love and innocence (as God, our Creator does) certainly changes my experience from fear to feeling safe, at peace and joyful.

This IS the practice that will bring God into the world through each of us as we choose this path.  We are truly innocent.  We are mistaken about who we truly are.

Blessings!

"Therefore seek not to change the world, but will to change your mind about the world."

 

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”   Prov. 23:7

"[Man] thinks in secret, and it comes to pass:  environment is but his looking-glass." James Allen (1902)

It has been through my study of A Course in Miracles that I became aware of this truth, that the projection of what is in my mind (my beliefs) is the cause of the world I perceive.  I spent almost 20 years in a religious community and studied the Bible, and yet don’t recall this important teaching. I, as most of us, believed that I was at the effect of the world.  As a result, I felt the need to control the world and others, feeling victimized by what was happening “to me.”

Maybe I just wasn't ready to understand this truth. But I am ready now. I am ready to be at peace, I am ready to see a different world, I am ready to see myself as I truly am, as God created me, and to see others in this light. I am ready to put this into practice now.  As I change my mind, the world I experience changes.  Very empowering!!!

Why Can’t I Remember?

Earlier this week I pondered why no one recalls where we come from, where we were before we incarnated into this world of form.  Why is it so hard to remember??? 

Some pieces of this puzzle have begun to come into my awareness.  I asked and I am receiving.  

First, this world stands for everything that is based on fear.  I realize I have been brainwashed since birth to live in fear, to identify with this body and feel weak, lacking and insecure.  
The whole system we live in is structured this way, to keep us fearful, searching for meaning,, for worth, for purpose, for love outside of ourselves.  We feel lacking!!  At least I have most of my life.  

This desire to feel whole and complete cannot be fulfilled with anything this world offers.  And here is the truth of it all.  Everything here is always changing, passing, ephemeral, offering no real security.  I am left always looking for something more.

I step back, loosen my identification with the body and this world as I open up to spiritual principles that offer me a new way of being.  It’s a way of truth, of peace and of joy.  

There is a veil that has been put over our awareness to keep us asleep and in forgetfulness.  Will we be courageous enough, willing enough to look beyond this veil and realize that fear is just a mental construct we’ve been programmed to believe is real?  Fear has no power of its own.  Our belief in it is what keeps its control over our minds. 

We fear life, we fear death, we fear loss and lack, we even fear God, our own Creator!  Fear keeps us feeling alone, separate and powerless.  These are all mental obstacles raised to keep us away from our truth and asleep.  This is why we can’t remember.  Do I want to wake up???  For sure!  I want to know the truth and be free.  

We saw an example of this in the Wizard of Oz….its voice and seeming presence was loud, scary, overpowering…and yet, unreal.  Once Dorothy and her friends looked behind the veil, they found a scared little man with no power at all!  And they were then able to find what they were searching for, all along within themselves!!!

The fear disappears once we decide to turn to truth.  Many are already on to the deception of the system.  Some may choose to stay a while longer in fear, but I’m just not one of them.  I will to be free.  

"Teach Only Love, For That is What You Are"

It seems that we all have our own interpretation or experience of what love is to us.

Much of how we experience love is linked to the environment in our home during our upbringing, and then repeating these patterns in our subsequent relationships.  

To me, love is both, feeling and action.  In my experience, there are times when I behave lovingly even when the feeling is lacking; and other times I act upon my loving feelings because the feeling is there.

Now, I am open to what A Course in Miracles teaches, and that is that I, and all of us, are love.  We ARE LOVE.  We are as God created us.  As I allow this idea to penetrate my awareness and I identify with this truth about myself, I am able to be loving even when I am not feeling loving.  What happens is that the feeling naturally follows the act of love.  This has such a healing effect on me  the giver, and on the receiver.  
As I embrace the idea that we all are love, my perception of others softens and a deeper connection is available for me.  

Sense of Guilt

Remaining in a relationship or situation out of a sense of guilt or duty can be confused with love.  
In hindsight, I’ve been in such a place, and it produced ill-feelings toward the other person, coupled with a sense of guilt (in part because of the feelings) and entrapment.  

The way for me out of this did not come easy or automatically.  I had to work at it because guilt had a very stronghold on me since I was very young, and it was linked to my sense of self.  

But once I learned to acknowledge my feelings, without judgment and connect to my Inner Guidance through prayer, journaling and self-awareness, I was able to take small steps towards a healthier way of relating, then realizing that staying in an unhealthy environment was not loving at all.  Guilt was not going to control my life anymore.

Playing the victim and making the other person a victimizer was not a role I wanted anymore. I learned I had a choice to either leave, set strong boundaries, or learn to perceive things from a higher perspective.  The Guidance always came as to what to do next.  

A Course in Miracles in My Path Home

A Course in Miracles became my next step on my spiritual journey Home, back to God. 

I began my study of it in early 2007 in a beautiful, intimate study group in a Unity church.  Since then, I have read it, put it down, felt resistance to its teachings (the ego in me resists the truth because it's a relinquishment of it), picked it up again and now it's a part of my everyday life.

Sometimes the practice of its principles can be challenging for me because I resist letting go of my own will.  But I continue on, and practice, practice, apply.  I see the results in my inner healing and in the healing of my relationships with others and life itself.

Most of all, my experience of God's has blossomed and I become aware of it moment to moment.  As I relate to others, I practice loving, because this is the purpose of being here on earth.  To see love in all, without exclusions.  I fail, for sure, because the ego never rests.  But I watch my judgmental thoughts and feelings of fear and attack as they come up and remember the truth. 

This is my path. 

In the World But Not of The World

I am definitely not of this world and I've known this for a long time.  

And for a long time I wondered what my purpose here was.  I was honored to be the channel of life to 3 wonderful and unique beings....my children.
Other than that, I felt a bit odd and disconnected from the usual goals of this world such as making a lot of money, being famous, etc. 

I cherish deep and authentic connections but most of all my relationship with the Divine is what has brought me purpose and fulfillment.  Understanding I am the eyes, voice hands of God and that I am here to be light, to heal and heal others makes my being here worthwhile and purposeful.  

As for the body, nope, I am not the body.  I am in this body to communicate with others the light that we all are.  As I awaken so do they.  No one awakens alone.  I care for the body because it is the loving and responsible thing to do.  

Blessings.

Barriers to Love

Feelings of unworthiness, guilt, being defensive and judgmental, the desire to be “special”, holding and holding another accountable to fulfill MY needs are some of the barriers within myself to what love really is.  These are based on fear and a belief that I am not enough.

I have used “special” love relationships to alleviate the pain caused by the belief in separation.  What I called love was always an effort to find validation outside myself of my worth.  My relationships then became a means of getting….not of giving and receiving.  

Years ago, after leaving a very painful relationship that was based on abuse and victimhood, I committed to learn what love was.  Since then, I have worked on acknowledging and letting go of the blocks to the love that I am.  

As I deepen my relationship with my Creator, I understand that nothing can change who I really am.  I realize I am love, whole and complete.  From this state of mind, I relate to others in loving and joyful ways, giving and receiving love instead of relating to get.

PRAYERS AND INTERCESSION FOR ALL THOSE IN AUTHORITY

This is a Bible text directed to all believers to actively practice prayer and intercession for those in positions of leadership and authority.   Today it is much needed….so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives.  

I believe in the power of prayer, and more so in the power of collective prayer.  Let us begin to practice praying for our leaders, for wise leadership, so we may have leaders that work for what is in the best interest of all of us….not just the few.

This needs to be our part, joining in prayer and blessing, instead of attack, division and fear.  Let us trust that good prevails and that it begins with our joining as one!  We have the power to bring about a true shift, we can make this happen.  But it has to start with each of us.  We must be willing to set outside our differences and join in what matters.  

Moving forward I choose to do my part to be part of the solution instead of the problem. 

Spiritual Awakening

Now more than ever I feel the strong need to go within to find guidance and answers to life’s questions.  Who and what can I trust to be real and the truth in the world?  

Maybe it’s time we understand that truth is within, where God is, and do the work of investigating who we really are, and what we are doing here.

I know this world is not my home.  I do not belong here, but I am here and I have a purpose.  I find clarity and guidance through prayer and listening within, and through studying and practicing the principles in A Course in Miracles (the spiritual path I have chosen), to help me unwind my mind from the ego thought system, which is based on fear and attack.
And there is so much fear, confusion, division, and struggle in the world.  But what a difference it is when I am willing to try out a different way of living this life.  

Do you know that you have an Inner Guidance that is always with you waiting for you to say YES and invite It to teach you and heal you? Heal your life?  

To me, the only way to unplug is to become aware and awaken from this dream.  And that takes a lot of vigilance, self-awareness, consistent practice, radical honesty and a stepping out of body-identity and stepping into our spiritual and eternal identity.  This is what I call spiritual awakening or awareness.    
Knowing I am not alone and have the support of Spirit with me is comforting and assures me of success.  This is our purpose.  To awaken and help others do the same.  

Be aware that fear is the control system we have lived under for ages; and freedom is what we long for….a return to our Home, a state of being we can begin to experience right here as we deliberately practice love, awareness and oneness.  Stop falling into the trap of separateness, division, sides.  It just keeps us where we are and there is no peace in this.  Remember:
“You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. “ 

Three Qualities

I chose these 3 qualities to focus on years ago when I was training to be a ministerial counselor. I wrote and placed the words where I would see them frequently and keep them in my awareness.  

Yes, I must say I have developed all three.  I am much more CONSISTENT keeping my healthy habits; I follow through (less procrastinating), I complete assignments and overall am much more committed to myself.

I have developed my TRUSTING nature....I listen to and trust the guidance I receive from my Inner Wisdom, whereas I used to look for validation from others.  God has become my "go-to". 

As for DEFENSELESSNESS, that's been the most challenging.  It's still an on-going learning process for me to pause before speaking, to listen with an open heart and to choose peace over wanting to be right.  

The journey Home is guaranteed.  I am never alone.  Spirit is always with me, for me, in me and guiding me.  I am committed to releasing what doesn't serve me anymore and continue to shine the light that I am.  It's time to heal the world.  

As You See Him You Will See Yourself

Whether we believe it or not, we are all connected at some level.  

What we see in others is usually what we believe about ourselves.  

There's a saying in Spanish that I'll translate as best I can:  "The thief judges by its own condition."

And we all do this, until we begin to realize the truth of our oneness and choose to see another beyond their personality to their divinity.  This practice then helps us see ourselves in this same light.  This is healing.  

I believe that truth is universal, that it needs no defending....it just is.  And we know it when we find truth.  It resonates with our deepest being.

Yet, sometimes we are not ready or willing to let go of beliefs we have that block us from what is real.  Until we do.  

God is patient with us.  God never forces nor manipulates.  God is waiting for us to let go of our small self-image and step into our true being.  Just as He created us.

Decision-Making

When I am faced with a decision, do I really know what is best for everyone involved?

Whether big or small decisions, I usually (still learning) turn within to Holy Spirit and ask for direction and guidance.  
I learn from A Course in Miracles that:

"In everything be led by Him, and do not reconsider.  Trust Him to answer quickly, surely, and with love for everyone who will be touched in any way by the decision.  And everyone will be."
There is such wisdom here.  My decisions affect others and I wouldn't want to harm anyone out of ignorance.  I am learning to ask, to go within, to be still and listen for guidance.  And Spirit will answer quickly and surely with love, considering everyone affected.  

Why trust my limited understanding when I have God's Guidance available always?

Special Relationships

The book Choose Again continues on to say about special relationships:  
"In a special relationship, I have given my partner the task of making me happy.  The arrangement stems from a belief in lack, that what I need has to be supplied by my partner.  Finally, a special relationship is a prolonged bargaining session which is doomed to fail; sooner or later my partner does not keep his or her end of the bargain."

I know this very well.  I was in such a relationship for many years, it ended up in co-dependency and losing myself. I have also had this kind of interaction with others, not just a partner, where I am expecting them to make me feel happy, good, etc.  This has only set me up for disappointment and has perpetuated my lack of growth as a whole being.

Once I embarked on the quest of understanding what love is, my relationships are based more on mutual appreciation, healthy boundaries and deeper connection.  It is a continuous work in progress because this takes self-honesty and awareness.  

Blessings!

Holy Spirit's Mission

“God gave the Holy Spirit to you, and gave Him the mission to remove all doubt and every trace of guilt that His dear Son has laid upon himself.”

For years I've studied/read A Course in Miracles and practiced its principles of healing the mind.  It's taken me a long time to take to heart and own all the loving thoughts and Will that God holds for me.

I sat with this one to day as I read it during my devotional, and was filled with such gratitude to be aware that I have a Guide, Comforter, Helper placed within me by God Himself to help me return Home.  I could never do it alone, but I am not alone.  This is His mission!

And no matter what thoughts I may have about myself, whether it's unworthiness, guilt, shame, you name it, I can bring these to the Holy Spirit within me and ask Him to heal my perception of myself and others.  To see myself with His eyes, as I truly am.  
As I practice seeing everyone as whole and innocent, the more I realize it in myself.  As I heal others, I heal within!  Full circle.  

My Mantra

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3

I have memorized many quotes from the Bible and A Course in Miracles as part of my inner tool box I reach out to for daily, moment to moment remembrance of Love and especially when I face challenges.

This one in particular is like a mantra for me. In just one sentence it states so much. As I say or think each portion, I contemplate on its meaning, feeling and, with faith, I rest on the promise that is there for me....and all of us.

"You" (meaning God) "keep him" (me, you) "in perfect peace,"
I know that I want to be in perfect peace as much as possible, and it is possible. How?

"whose mind is stayed on You,". I can choose to keep my thoughts on God, Who loves me, is always with me and is changeless.

"because he trusts in You." Obviously, I need to have a relationship and connection with this Divine Being in order for me to place my trust in It. And that trust is cultivated through prayer, reading and by just asking! It is God's Will for us to be at peace and we can find it in Him.

My God Box

There have always been in my heart prayers and requests that I know are beyond my own resolving. It's those that take God Power and Knowing to make them happen (or not) for He knows if they are in my best interest.

A few years ago I got the idea of buying a nice box where I could write down these prayers as a sense of release. I found this really nice wooden one and it's where I place, lovingly and trustingly, my prayers to God. It's those that I deeply trust He will answer and resolve in His perfect timing. 

What I do is I write down and date my request on index cards, and I say a prayer from my heart placing it in His Hands. It goes in the box. Every now and then, not too often, I return to the box, look through each request, I may say another prayer, and close it. 

Once any prayer is answered, I remove it from the box, I give thanks and discard it.

I feel this practice deepens my trust and dependence on Him. 

Be the Light of the World

In the wee hours this morning, in between asleep and awake states, I had an experience of conversing with God.

I'm not sure how He appeared to me, but I felt His Presence for sure. It was loving, and all-encompassing.

I remember telling him how distraught I felt with the whole global virus situation is affecting so many people in so many ways. My heart was (and is) heavy and I asked Him to do something, please. I have been praying His help consistently. And I felt He came to me to address my prayer request.

As I poured my heart out, I remember Him asking me to hold the light for the world, and to do it consistently. God was very direct and clear that I needed to see and hold the world in His light, to stay strong and that was my part in this situation.

That is what I recall of the experience. I woke with a sense of well-being, peace and gratitude.

This is the real path to our spiritual awakening and a happier experience. It is to see others as they truly are, and know myself through this vision.

There really is nothing else to learn, ultimately. Anything we do and learn will lead us to this truth. As I see, treat and think of others, I will know myself.

Whenever I meet anyone, it is a holy encounter. I can decide to honor their true essence as a Child of God, holy, whole, innocent, in spite of whatever they think they are. As I hold them in this light, I know myself in this light. And they will sense it.

Living life from this perspective is a much more joyful and fulfilling experience. Separation dissipates and relationships heal because we are healing within. We are returning to truth.

This has nothing to do with religion or philosophy. It's about a state of being. We do not heal alone. We need each other.

Prayers and Affirmations Help Us Remain Focused and Grounded

The ones I included in the attached graphic are some of the affirmations, verses and prayers from the Bible and A Course in Miracles that have taken me through the toughest times in my life. I still use many of these if not all. They are very powerful when read out loud and feeling the words!

I repeat some when I wake up; when a fear thought comes into my mind and I feel that sense of anxiety in the pit of my stomach I'll repeat one that works to calm my mind.

If I have a judgment towards someone I will ask God to help me see this differently.

You don't need many, a few will do the job. You can choose from whatever positive, spiritual material you read, or you can create your own. Keep it close to your heart. Memorize it and make it yours.

Can I Turn Attack Into a Blessing?

This topic was covered on our daily Course Companion call this morning. It's from Chapter 7, Section VI of the text of A Course in Miracles.

These are some of the concepts from the section that stood out most to me (I'm paraphrasing them to personalize the teaching):

--When anyone acts insanely, it is an opportunity for me to bless them.
--Others attack out of fear and because they believe they lack something in them.
--God created everyone worthy of honor. Appreciate them.

If I am tempted to attack in return, conflict and separation arise. But, can I turn attack into a blessing instead?

Can I see their wholeness and abundance instead of lack and weakness? Can I keep in my awareness that they have forgotten who they really are and respond with patience?

My part is to see everyone as God created them. As I do this, I see myself in this light too. This, I believe, is how we dispel animosity, separation, fear and can heal our relationships with compassion and true appreciation.

I admit I have not mastered this yet and I am judgmental towards others. As I become more aware of my judgments and defensiveness, I am do respond patiently.....with the help of the Spirit within me.

You Are Responsible For What You Think

"You believe that you are responsible for what you do but not for what you think. The truth is that you are responsible for what you think..."
"What you do comes from what you think."
"...you teach what you do believe."

Quotes from A Course in Miracles Text

My work is at the level of the mind...choosing thoughts that align with Truth so then I can step into my real identity and see others in the same light. It's a shift in how I perceive.

This is how healing really happens. First at the mind level.

What Do I Truly Treasure?

This question came up a few days ago while reading A Course in Miracles. What is it that I truly treasure and how much do I treasure it?

Hmmm. I thought about it before responding. I wanted to be honest and real with myself.

TRUTH was the response that came up for me. The truth about myself, about God and about life. I want to know and live truth.

So far, Truth and God and Love are changeless, cannot be threatened and to know it is to be free. My goal is to be aware of the beliefs I hold that aren't true so I can release them and move closer to my true being.

Sometimes I find myself holding on to the desire to be right and prove my beliefs to be true. Eventually I realize that this only keeps me stuck in the ego thought system of fear and separation.

I really want to know the truth and be free.

Reading or listening to God's Word helps me stay focused on that Higher Power that keeps me grounded and in the present moment with a sense of tranquility.

Some helpful tools I practice to remind me during the day of God's promises are:

--I listen to audio messages by spiritual teachers on my phone while I do housework or go out for my walk.

--I read and repeat throughout the day inspirational and uplifting messages, quotes and verses found in the Bible, A Course in Miracles or other spiritual material I've written on index cards I carry with me.

--I raise a prayer to God

--I look for things to be grateful for and express them out loud to hear myself

These practices help me quiet the fear thoughts and the "what if" questions that arise.

We are all in this together and with God.

Blessings.

I need this reminder over and over. When all seems well and life is regular, I may forget about God (but I don't); when life gets rough and scary....I hold on to dear life to these promises so I can return to peace. Let us remember we are never alone. For a moment, place your hand on your heart, close your eyes, breathe deeply and ask God to guide and protect you and all of mankind. Ask. Be still and then on one a day at a time. The answer will come. Blessings!

We Are Never Alone

I need this reminder over and over. When all seems well and life is regular, I may forget about God (but I don't); when life gets rough and scary....I hold on to dear life to these promises so I can return to peace.

Let us remember we are never alone. For a moment, place your hand on your heart, close your eyes, breathe deeply and ask God to guide and protect you and all of mankind. Ask. Be still and then on one a day at a time. The answer will come.

Blessings!

This Is a World of Ideas

A Course in Miracles teaches that this world is an illusion, it's not real and so it cannot harm us, unless we place belief in it.
We made this world when we thought we could separate from our Creator.

We believe this is our home. But it's not. This world is a projection of our fears, thoughts and beliefs. Individually and collectively.

It is a world of ideas. For years it has been difficult to wrap my head around this concept. But with practice and an open mind, the thought has made it's way into my awareness and suddenly it seems to make sense.

"Thoughts increase by being given away.
The more who believe in them, the stronger they become.
Everything is an idea.
How, then, is it possible that giving and losing can be meaningfully associated?"

What if we opened our minds to this possibility and began to be in the world and project ideas of abundance, love, peace, healing (instead of lack, fear, attack, defensiveness)???

Food for thought.

The Importance of Slowing Dow and Reconnecting to Self

Being semi-retired and a stay-at-home wife/home administrator has given me the opportunity to focus much more on myself. I actually enjoy taking care of the house and the details that went unattended to for years because of my successful 40-year career as an Administrative Professional.

Raising 3 children and working full time definitely left very little time to focus on myself. I did my best over the years to fit in exercise, enjoyment and most of all spiritual inner work (my passion).

At some point I decided to follow my calling and trained as a coach and ordained minister. I now work from home and am much more at peace with time to dedicate to knowing myself.

Sometimes I get that sense of wanting to be "busier" and do more. But no, I am learning to slow down and focus on what is truly important to me this stage of my life.

I share my light, work with clients, facilitate coach and ministerial training, workshops and even officiate ceremonies. At my own pace.

My priority is serving, being present, self-knowledge and awakening.

The Truth Will Set You Free

The true meaning of this Bible verse reveals itself to me as I deepen my study of spiritual principles. What truth is it referring to?

I believe it's KNOWING my true nature, which is spirit, and understanding what that really encompasses. This statement/affirmation relates to the truth about my identity. My real identity. Not the self-image I believe I am (a body, a daughter, a doctor, etc.), but beginning to "know" I am eternal, created by God with all of God's attributes. This changes how I feel about myself....and others.

My part now is to accept this truth, to know it, to be it. In my quiet time with God (and sometimes during the day in my thoughts) I ask Spirit to help me remember this truth, especially when I fall back to believing I am weak, fearful, lacking.

Take a moment. Just a moment. And feel that truth within you. Imagine living your day from this vision of yourself and of others. You are a Child of God. Eternal. Loved. Spirit. Whole. Provided for. Never alone. Changeless!! It is freeing.

Step into your true identity! Breathe it in. Write it down. Repeat it. Ask God to reveal this to you. It's a game-changer.