When we learn that we are the unaffected Self, but we still feel affected by things that happen in the world, we often think we are guilty for feeling affected. Today’s reading says that is not true. We are not guilty.
The idea that we are guilty for not being fully awake to Self is simply another false ego idea. Since it is a false idea, it is an idea we can let go of.
Instead of believing you are guilty when you feel affected by something in the world, simply watch your emotional reaction. Practice rest-accept-trust. When you watch an emotional reaction or practice rest-accept-trust, you are abiding as the true Self. When you feel guilty, you are falling for another ego shenanigan.
Thoughts of Awakening # 182
Aliveness has a Voice.
It is the Voice for all,
because Life
is the one unifying field.
When appearances are seen
as having no meaning,
the Voice for Life is clear.
When appearances are seen as meaningful
and requiring a response for salvation,
the Voice for Life may seem weak,
or it may not be heard at all.
Let go of appearances.
Trust what your eyes cannot see.
~From our Holy Spirit
Homework for this week
- Practice daily meditation for 30-60 minutes each day.
- Practice the “Loving All” Method.
- Thoughts of Awakening, 176-182
- Read NTI 2 Corinthians 1-7
- The reading shared on Tuesday night was from The Transparency of Things by Rupert Spira, 188-191, Consciousness is Self-Luminous
- Exercise:The game this week is to spend some time in mediation. Start being aware, without judgment, just notice what you hear, sensations, smells. Just notice and don’t rush it. Allow your awareness to open up and when your mind quiets, ask, “What is aware?” Become aware of awareness.
