Lesson 188 - The peace of God is shining in me now.

 The following was written in 2006...

   One night in 2006 before retiring I was inspired to share in a children's guided meditation with Paul and the girls (at the time, 9 and 15.) "A Journey to the World of Light" was the name and it was relaxing. And in receiving and remembering the Light, we are then extending that Light, Love and Peace to the planet, our family and friends, and to everyone in the world. During the meditation we were surrounded by angels who shared in our song of joy with us. When we asked for a message, or imagined what a message might be for us, we received it gladly. This was a wonderful practice to do together to close our day.

   All were happy to share in the experience and all felt extremely relaxed and ready for bed. I know that earlier in the day the girls had a little conflict occur after being here together for almost 2 weeks. Neither had wanted the conflict and felt bad about it. This was their time together, as they hadn't lived together the last 2 years, and were enjoying the closeness once again. Through a gentle sharing with each of them, both felt heard and understood and later they were back to laughing and having fun together again.

   In the past, I know it was easier for me to get caught up in all three of my daughters' conflicts and squabbles. And even though I had practiced and shared with them ACIM principles, including the Book of Virtues and the like through the years, there were times that I had felt frustrated in their seeming lack of cooperation. Of course, the realization was there of holding an expectation in my mind. Ah, but you know how the ego works. I always did know that they had their own individual journey and I allowed them the freedom to explore whatever it was, Christianity, Buddhism, Wicca, etc. although my mainstay was the Course.

   These two years that I have been apart from raising them has matured all of us. My youngest (9) is now back from her grandmother's and living with us permanently while the 15 and 16 year olds live with their father, stepmother and 2 year old sister. At times in that household there is conflict. That is why my daughter was upset to have a conflict with her 9 year old sister here, she didn't want the conflict that she experiences back home. She felt saddened that it happened, that somehow she got it wrong, again. She didn't want the conflict; she enjoys visiting with us and the peace and quiet that is here in our presence. I assured her that all was okay. It is normal to not agree with another; even Paul and I don't agree at times too. It is what we do with the feelings that come up is what is important.

   We talked about journaling, talking to a friend and even taking time to be in solitude with the Divine within to share those disturbing thoughts. Soon she felt better and ready to come back inside. She then shared her thanks for our talk and at our "gratitude sharing" at the dinner table. In all, we are always teaching ourselves, whether I share it with my children, students, counselees, or friends, I am always reminding myself of Heaven's Help, the Light that shines within me.

   My process of releasing attachments to everything, started rather profoundly over 2 years ago when Paul and I were guided to leave our home and family. Of course actually before that but I really see that the last two years was a time of sabbatical, of further spiritual awakening, of refining our ministry and of the remembering of True Connections. As I have said earlier, it was a traveling ministry not in form, but to the places of the heart that needed healing.

   Even though I was not physically present with my three girls, and believe me I had many judgments hurled in my direction about that fact, we always knew our deep connectedness of Love would always be there, would never change. It is truly a deep trust in God that allowed me to make the steps that I did and He spoke to me many times about it. It was not for others to understand for they were not asked to do so, we were. We are only asked to do what God knows we can do for Him. I also believe because of my loving stance, and not one of guilt, it contributed to the deepness and closeness of our souls now, their maturity, as I always held the Truth.

   In the world, the older girls are high school honor students and the youngest has been a straight-A student, meaningless of course because I know their worth is not dependent on their achievements in school. Their Inner Light is the most valuable, but the other is nice to see. The young women that they are becoming of grace, faith, thoughtfulness and strength is profound indeed. And so, we never know, we just never know the gifts that we bestow upon others in their lives by our awakening to the presence of Love.

   My message to me: Release all attachments to outcomes as it may turn out more beautiful that even imagined. Jerry Jampolsky reminded me of this about 6 years ago in a personal phone conversation. Thanks Jerry!

   And today's Lesson reminds me of the Light of Peace shining within us all, no matter where we may be, what experiences we may have, the Light does not dim. I may choose not to see it but when I step back and give the Holy Spirit all my wandering thoughts, the stray thoughts of doubt and fear, the Light will always guide me where I need to be. I am never lost. I always have a home in God.

   See the Light shining today, let go of the past and all mistakes, and simply feel the blessing.

         © MiraclesOne Foundation 2005-2006

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