your concerns are not you
(but how do we step into this reality?)
I joyfully invite you to watch this short reel and read its caption:
On its own, the concept highlighted above points us toward a powerful, inspirational, and very real place. It’s a place I aim to dwell in.
Thus, if I ended the post right here, I’d feel confident that I’ve provided a useful public service.
But the question remains: How do we get there from here?
Some version of the phrase “Be not afraid” appears 365 times in the Bible. Today is an excellent day to start a daily practice of acknowledging this reality.
Neither your circumstances nor your concerns are you.
Science calls them patterns. More fundamentally, they are a form of spiritual warfare designed to keep us from attaining our fearfully and wonderfully made potential.
The more potential you have, the more intense the spiritual warfare you will face.
Jesus points the way in Matthew 11:28-29:
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
I pray that you all strive for and attain rest for your souls as you bring your countless, much-needed gifts to the world…
P.S. This mourning dove is rising above its circumstances!
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Easier said than done, of course! I think very few humans (and even quite some animals) live without fear. One has to be young and full of vigor to live unafraid. But we can all do our best, say a little prayer - and face whatever danger or sorrow we may have. With several good friends facing sickness and death, we do not even have to look into the deteriorating way for the world. Thankfully rays of hope - my sweet dog is almost healed. My almost 96 year old friend is back on track. The man who just suddenly lost his wife, is departing to go visit his brother on the other end of the country. Yesterday was the first day without rain for at least 2 weeks.
We step into this reality one step at a time, and do not let depression rule our days, no matter how bad things look, there is a little step-up somewhere that gets us out of the dark.
You and my therapist have been talking, LOL