Archive for September, 2008

September 13, 2008: 8:00 am: StuartMy Word

What do your eyes see as you look about?  What do your ears hear as you stay very still?  What do you feel on your skin from the caress of the breeze?  How does a perfectly ripe peach taste when you bite into it?  How do you feel inside when someone that you love triumphs?  How special is it to witness the birth of life?  How many times would be enough to let someone you love know that you care?  How long does it take to let someone get to know you?  If you could make any wish at all and have it come true, what would that wish be?  What do you love most about yourself?  What do you love most about your body?  If your spirit could stand in front of your body and its capacities, what words of kindness would you offer to this temple?
 

The questions above relate to aspects of living and are the setting for you to let Love be made visible.  Everything that touches your spirit, mind, and body-through your senses- is a place that benefits from your Love.  Your love is everything.  The most that can be given to anyone is Love.  And there is nothing more valuable than your Love.  True richness is only known through the purity of Love. 

There is a story about an old wash woman who was present at a gathering to give a special gift, in the form of money, to the Lord.  There were many people gathered together in one big room.  Everyone had their own envelope and put in their offering.  One of the saints was present to reveal who gave the most to the Lord.  In the gathering were three wealthy men who had each given a lot of money. Each one of them started boasting, thinking that he had to be the one who would be acknowledged for the amount of money he had given.  The saint overheard them and shook his head. “No, not one of you was the one who gave the most.  The three wealthy men were astonished.  The saint then called out the old woman’s name.  There was almost no one present who even knew her by name.  Slowly, the old wash women stood up and said, “Yes, my Lord, did you call me?  Did I do something wrong?”  The saint looked at her and said to her that she had given the most and the Lord was very, very grateful for her kindness.  She had only given $1, but that was all the money in the world that she had. Tears started rolling down her face as she said, “I am sorry that I could not have given you more, my Lord.”  The saint spoke back and said, “You gave all that you had and that is the most that anyone could ever give. The Lord is so very grateful for you – for YOU are the true gift…”
 

Very slowly the wealthy men slipped sheepishly into the back area of the room.  They had realized how special the old wash woman was and how small they were in comparison.  Who has felt as these three wealthy men did?  But, better yet, who has wealth of spirit and heart like the old wash woman?  Have you ever given a gift anonymously?  There are many ways to give. But, actually, giving is way of life.  It’s an attitude of interest in serving others – serving Life itself…  A real giver is One who feels and knows completeness.  From a “complete” Being, there is always something to offer…
 

They say that there are givers and takers in this world.  A giver never takes, but does receive.  We receive things because they are offered to us.  There is much that is offered to us in life and there really is no need of taking.  This is one of the greatest lessons in life.  Giving is how we make Love visible…  How can you let your Love be made visible today?.. how about right now?

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.

September 11, 2008: 3:58 pm: StuartMy Word

Sound of perfect silence resounds deep within ME and in YOU
It’s the Tone that penetrates beyond all that One could ever say or do
Source of harmonious rhythm that echoes from my core
Shining the presence of Love reveals Creation to adore
I rise up through form’s ashes and ascend, departing an old state from the fall 
I AM the point of Divine Being and I AM privileged to be the answer to this call

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.
 

September 10, 2008: 5:11 am: StuartMy Word

Whether one wishes to admit it or not, as “humans” we form opinions about people.  Why does this happen, do you think?  This outworking has more to do with our own earthly identity than anything else.  As one is unsure of oneself, one creates a false identity and then works hard to convince oneself and the rest of the world that it’s true.  Others are then seen, not for who they are, but for who they are as it pertains to supporting or not supporting our false identity.  We cannot see the truth of anyone until we’re free from any expectation that the relationship can fulfill a need for us.
 

No matter who you are and how you think that you relate to others, you can measure the truth of your reality by whether or not you can accept another person for who they are.  If I find myself judging anyone, I must look in the mirror to actually understand the reason for judgment.  We don’t judge something or someone unless we feel that something within ourselves is at stake.  This entire outworking is only present through false identity.
 

While One is identified with their true Identity, there is nothing missing from the experience of their Being. From this perspective, judgment is not an aspect of consideration.  We become merely an observer who begins to see the Angel present in another.  On such a basis, there is no interest in trying to correct or judge anything or anyone.  We may feel that we are aware of something that is present with another person, but what we see and acknowledge is the truth of their spirit.  As I AM truly present, I can always see the Angel in another peaking through.  But I don’t agree with what that person says, I think that they’re wrong.  I don’t trust them and I don’t particularly like them either.  In fact, I know others that feel the same way.  I’m not going to have anything to do with that person!.  Do these words in italics look or feel familiar?  Is this the way that you feel, at times, about a person or group of people?  Who is large enough to offer Love to the person or persons about whom they feel this way?  Who is large enough to open their eyes and see, acknowledge and Bless the Angel who is present?  Who realizes that they cannot have a better life than anyone else has?  As one is moved by a person, in a good or bad way, that person has just become like a divine assignment.  There is one of two things (from a Divine standpoint) that need to happen: rejoice and share in the good feeling or allow healing to occur.  People come to each of us and communicate with us for a reason.  It is never a coincidence and never without purpose (Divine purpose).  Do you think that you’re above or more evolved than someone else?  Well then, if you do feel that way, chances are that you’re not more evolved…  That’s all just judgment-mode thinking…  Who is ever Blessed on that basis?  I can only be a Servant (walking in the Master’s footsteps), as I see myself in Oneness and allow Oneness to be shared with each person.
 

The experience of Heaven is only present for a person as they stand in the place of Love.  Rejoice in the beauty or take responsibility for collective healing.  Who is undeserving of a kind word or another person’s Love?  Well, I don’t feel that this particular person is a good person.  I don’t choose to communicate with them…  Besides, I am so refined in my substance level that I really just wish to be in communication with people with whom I resonate well – you know what I mean, “GOOD PEOPLE!”  “Let him who is without sin, throw the first stone!”
 

We can only throw a stone at ourselves.  You think that you see someone standing next to you?  Look a little closer and you will find yourself.  The mirror is most apparent when you feel something strong (good or bad) about a person…  Take responsibility to lovingly offer praise, acknowledge beauty and rejoice, or take responsibility to offer and to allow healing to take place.  There is no other way to know the Christ Spirit!  This is one of the most important aspects of The Way, The Truth and The Life…

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.

September 9, 2008: 8:43 am: StuartMy Word

There has been a shift into a state which reveals that our Love is still hidden. The masculine spirit consciousness of man has been competing with itself, as its need for “response” grows more and more apparent. The experience of the 1st Commandment cannot be known on this basis.

As this proves out, the Leaders of today shall not be the Leaders of tomorrow. However, true Leaders will appear, as their hearts completely serve God. There is no other way that a Leader can lead except as the Leader knows that he or she is but a servant to everyone and to all of Creation, as the spirit of that Leader can only echo its Love for ‘the Lord Thy God’!

Leaders will not judge anyone, but through the truth of Love, they will embrace everyone, extending an invitation to serve the Lord. I say goodbye to the false leaders that forgot the truth of I AM.

The fires shall now begin as the earth moves, releasing the fire from within. Stand still and let your spirit know the truth of Love. Those who cannot bear the truth of Love shall burn in its flames.

Only each person’s humility can save him now. He that believes he is larger than another shall become smaller than ever before. The Servant of man shall rise now as never before. Christ will be known in the hearts of all God’s children. The quickening has come…

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.

September 8, 2008: 4:25 am: StuartMy Word

I know Ted Black as a true Angel with great wisdom, that pours forth through his beautiful spirit and his authentic expression. This past Saturday evening, I had the privilege of hearing Ted commenting on a Service offered by Jane Anetrini. In addition to offering other words of wisdom, Ted mentioned Attunement and that a friend of his mentioned to him that she found herself very drained and tired after “giving” Attunements. Ted pointed out that Attunement has never caused that outworking in his experience. In fact, as Ted shared, he feels energized (full of Life) when he shares an Attunement with someone. I would concur with Ted. That is also my experience. As One “lets” the Attunement current flow through them through “Sharing” an Attunement, there is beautiful collective “Centering” that takes place through the “Invitation of Love” and that is not a draining experience. You might feel like you’re floating on a Heavenly cloud or in a blissful state, but not tired or drained from it. The key word is “Sharing” in the “letting” process through our connection with each other and the Whole…

Recently,Ted also (I believe it was on another evening of shared Teleconference Service) said that One should be less critical of oneself. We need to realize that a process is in motion of which we are each a part of. The wisdom of Ted Black is well intact. I AM very grateful and feel privileged that I can periodically tune in to Ted’s wisdom and intrinsically benefit through Spiritual Teleconferences.

Another thing that I must say about Ted is that it was his consistently welcoming spirit (like a living invitation in expression) that kept me reconnecting with the Lord’s awakened Ones through Ministry. When I fell down on the job and took a nose dive or two off of the upward spiral, it was my memory of Ted’s spirit that worked like a Spiritual Life Preserver. It’s funny, I can’t really say that I know much about Ted in the earthly sense, only that I know him really well in Spirit. However, that reality is not an “only,” it’s actually huge and it penetrates a very deep part of my “Being.”

In my last blog post, I mentioned that it can be tough on the serpent (the mind) to be on guard all of the time. The dove (the innocence) can feel a bit alone. However, a person like Ted, who offers his Love consistently and unconditionally, really sets an essential atmosphere that allows the beauty of the dove to flourish, while feeling that it’s not alone and that it’s appreciated and loved. One can be interested in being innocent without fear of judgment, ridicule or being taken advantage of in any way, shape or form… I hope that as I continue to mature, through the living process in this world or any other world, that I can provide someone else something of what Ted has provided for me, and for so many others…

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.

September 7, 2008: 8:43 pm: StuartMy Word

It was in the 60’s and 70’s that being a “Hippy” was popular – at least among Hippies… That was the “free love” era where people lived and loved very freely, but they also tended to live irresponsibly. However, the “Hippies” were onto something through offering a tone of unconditional love. Yes, everyone was to be “Loved” without exception. Unfortunately, there was the seemingly consistent interest in ‘getting high’ first. There seemed to be the necessity of getting the human mind out of the way so that consciousness was more open. Actually, from a certain standpoint, there is value to letting oneself become uninhibited. However, loosing sight of other responsibilities tended to also be one of the byproducts and that can create some unnecessary challenges.

So what can we take away from our “Hippy” days that can offer some new possibilities, offering intrinsic value? Can I “Love” freely unconditionally, while observing a reasonable amount taking responsibility? In the human experience, the pendulum tends to swing rather deeply into extremes. On a sailboat, one’s course can end up being much longer than necessary when one doesn’t tack early enough. An awareness of the preferred degree of movement and sensing of efficient timing can allow a more easily traveled course. But it’s not so much in the need to measure anything, as Spirit engages the perfection of movement through “Being!”

At heart, I AM definitely a “Hippy.” I’m not into smoking pot or leaving my state of consciousness through any type of artificial means. However, I believe that all things can be used rightly and in moderation for some people and I make no judgment. The question can always be put, “Is whatever I am doing assisting the world in any way? Are you serving the Whole?” The truth of that reality is actually much more complicated than people think. There are intrinsic factors that human consciousness cannot really grasp. It’s like trying to describe movement – it’s really never the same in any two moments. Flow is an experience that’s not definable by one’s description. I have learned one thing for sure. It’s simply that as long as I keep moving with a modicum of ease and with a consciousness that stays ready to offer something, I can depend on Life taking care of the rest!

We either take away from or we offer and receive in balance. Let a fun-loving, giving and sharing “Hippy” live through each of us as we stay interested in being Creation’s Servant! “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Sometimes, in considering the “serpent and the dove,” the serpent can get a bit tired. The dove must be allowed to be a dove! I AM present to allow your dove to be safe and you are present to offer me the same. Let Spirit rein through Our innocence in service to the Whole!

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject. 

September 3, 2008: 12:14 pm: StuartMy Word

On what do I focus my attention?  Do things have to be constantly cleared or is there something going on where I take notice and find myself joyfully participating?  Human nature often doesn’t realize how much it has in life until it has lost that which it had.  Human nature fights for more, through battling quests, versus joyfully creating because a person already feels complete.  ‘I have to get this done’ versus, ‘Wow, I am privileged to now do this.’ What about all of that multitasking, but not doing one of the things correctly?  We waste and spill and end up doing the same things over and over.  Would this not be considered laboring in vain?
 

The most powerful thing that I can think of is the power of joy and celebration.  But when have we done enough so we feel that it’s appropriate to celebrate?  Wait a minute, I’m busy building the house!  But what about, “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain”?  It’s not that one needs to continually sit on one’s butt and do nothing, but the laboring aspect of living refers to being taxed through a laboring process.  When joy is present, one doesn’t feel taxed and one rarely finds that they labor in vain.  Working well does not necessarily mean that the work must be hard.  Where is our martyr ship and victimizing built from?  Perhaps, it’s from laboring in vain?
 

There is a fairly well known inspirational speaker by the name of Arnold Patent.  Mr. Patent, as I recall, retired many years ago from his law practice to practice Universal Law.  He often echoed words that described how his old “Law practice” almost killed him until he woke up to realize that his life was designed for him to feel great living it.  He mentioned that he learned a valuable secret.  The secret was a very simple one.  It had to do with not doing anything without feeling great doing it.  Mr. Patent realized that the Universe tells us in our gut what we should be doing through an easy to understand barometer of feeling great, feeling joyful.  Mr. Patent wouldn’t even get out of his bed without feeling great first.  He wouldn’t leave his house without a foundation of joy to express and create through.  He realized that the Universe empowers that which is expressed and created for the Whole through the spirit of joy and celebration.
 

Did you ever walk up on a group of people that were working their butts off creatively, but having a joyous experience doing it?  This is how work is done without laboring in vain.  When joy is present, Spirit does the heavy work while we move almost effortlessly in its flow…  Oh, you might get a callous or two doing certain things with your hands.  However, let your expression know joy and you won’t find yourself laboring in vain.  Personally speaking, I am very grateful for Mr. Patent’s learned message to the world.  He obviously knew something about “Letting Love radiate without concern for results!”

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.

 

September 2, 2008: 8:31 pm: StuartMy Word

This past long weekend completed with my having shared and experienced a beautiful time with my Connecticut Emissary of Divine Light Family!  The Blessings of our Lord are so evident, as I open my eyes to see and acknowledge their beauty.  He or She who takes responsibility for “Coming in the name of the Lord,” is eternally Blessed and so is OUR Whole!  Nothing is ever separate.
 

Do you really think that the walls that were set to divide and protect some things from other things can really keep things in a state of separation?  No, it’s coming back together in spite of man’s efforts.  Things will continue to fall with some of Life’s opportunities lost.  However, that Life continues to emerge even as it rises through the ashes proves Life’s eternal fortitude.  As Love is expressed and celebrated, the sword of Truth becomes a shiny mirror that shares and utilizes Love’s Light.  As we polish our sword, we forget that we can use the surface area as a perfect mirror.  We think of mirrors as being something that must be used to see the truth of Oneself.  However, I remember a story about this woman who needed a very delicate surgery and there was no way of getting her to a hospital.  The doctor, with tears in his eyes, told the Mother’s daughter that he could not see well enough to help her mother.  The child walked away with tears in her eyes, but then decided that She wasn’t going to give up.  The little girl had played with mirrors before and had learned a special secret–that when many mirrors were placed all around one simple source of light, the light being reflected from the mirrors could magnify the light from the original source to be shined onto one area.  The little girl ran around the house and found several mirrors and brought them all to where her Mother was laying.  She then positioned each mirror in a way that the one light source, which was three candles, was reflected to the area on her Mother’s body that needed attention.  As it seemed to be much brighter than it was before, the little girl ran back and asked the doctor to come in and see.  The doctor, now with tears of gratitude in his eyes, looked over at the Daughter and said, “I believe that you may have just saved your Mother’s life!”
 

Let’s use our swords as a mirror to reflect the Loving Light.  Is this not what the sword of truth was actually meant for?  When Light is present, it is accompanied by a lightness that allows us to see what is actually present.  As the Loving Light is present, we have the Divine sight which allows any surgery that needs to take place.  What else is a beautiful byproduct of Light?  It’s warmth!  It allows all that is being born to grow; through the incubator of Love.
 

We can think anything, but when I AM is truly present He or She is present because of the Light of Love and this calls for knowing, not merely thinking!  As a professional in anything makes it look easy, let US allow the Light to shine as our vision is increased while bringing ease through each step of the journey…

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.