THE KEY LIES IN REALIZATION

The key to living a complete and fulfilled life lies in the realization that there is a mystical, transcendental Presence within us that has already provided our infinite supply unto eternity, that contains within Itself our companionship unto eternity, and that has within Itself the power of fulfillment. -- Joel Goldsmith, "A Parenthesis in Eternity" at p. 269

I note again: The key lies in realization.

I have read and reread this paragraph enough to practically know it by rote...yet every time I read it, it fills my head and my heart with awe. The awe of knowing...that is true! I know it to be true! From my toenails up, I know...this is not an "I hope," this is a truth!

So why the dumbfounded wonder? The dumbfounded wonder is realization. We are ever gobsmacked by the colors of Fall or the sight of a rainbow. Why? We are realizing the wonder of God in our midst.

Realization wipes away doubt...wipes away hope, too. Face it, we need neither doubt nor hope when we're sitting in certainty.

Think of it: Until we realize God is, God is is just two words...two words that bring us comfort when we are reminded of them, but until they are alive, pulsing and breathing within us, they remain just two words.

The tricky part getting to realization is...we can't buy it, borrow it, steal it, force it, read up on it to learn how-to...we can only realize it. It is already within us but the reasoning mind cannot get us there.

We must go beyond reason to love. Ah, God's country. The place where realization, patience, peace of mind...all the pearls...await us, or, more to the point, await our letting go of our want-for to gratefully pray our thank you.

Thank you.