The transformative process of spiritual maturity: we grow spiritually by passing beyond some perfect Order, through an often painful and seemingly unnecessary Disorder to an enlightened Reorder or “resurrection.” This is the “pattern that connects” and solidifies our relationship with everything around us. -- Fr Richard Rohr, Daily Meditation, August 25, 2024
Gratefully, we have learned the truth in the old adage, what we resist, persists, which truth opened us to understanding that nothing turns us to God faster than fear. That understanding took the dread out of fear but there is no fear-free in today's world...according to me. We no longer resist fear, but we get to go to God...more peaced than not.
Ah, and there it is, the taproot of peace: That which we fear the most is our blessing in disguise...thank you.
My walking-around world today looks as if my worst fear has come true. To all outward appearances, I stand alone now. No close-by friends...they've all either moved "Back Home Again in Indiana" or Up Home in Heaven, not to mention my human "protector" here at the condo who is closing in on disability retirement.
Wonder of wonders!
It is for this I began and continue my still more spiritual growth. I know and I know I know that this is the hidden pearl...looks like an old grey stone, apparently useless, but this is crash and burn territory, i.e., sacred. This is where my consciousness is raised up to whisper to my Soul, I'm home.
My reasoning self questions not, a miracle on its own...my higher self is peaced.
There will be more less-than happenings in my life, but in God's care, I can, do and will continue to live in an attitude of gratitude (the majority of the time).
Thank you.
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