The soul that is attached to anything, however much good there may be in it, will not arrive at the liberty of divine union. For whether it be a strong wire rope or a slender and delicate thread that holds the bird, it matters not, if it really holds it fast, for, until the cord be broken, the bird cannot fly. -- Saint John of the Cross
It's a humbling fact that our fear...be it of such as oncoming trains or another's snark...is our block to the liberty of divine union, i.e., the Father within. It is not his clever hidey hole, therefore his fault, that keeps us in bondage to self...it is our fear that holds us in thrall.
The reasoning mind will justify fear of oncoming trains, but isn't it common sense that we can rely on there? I suspect when we feel the need to justify fear we are in cahoots with ego, aiding in tightening its grip.
The paradox is that trying to loose our own self from fear aids and abets that fear. It is not letting go of fear but seeking truer trust in the Father within that must needs be our goal.
Ah, our need is to accept that any trust we have in the Father is his perfect gift to us. And enough...it is our mustard seed.
Thank you.
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