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Stillness|
Embracing
Wisdom, Knowledge,
and
Direction in Our Lives
By
Hara Glen
In
today's world the daily challenges
for women are enormous. The stresses
mount and who has time for self-care,
reflection, and sorting out what needs
to be changed? Much of present day society
seems to encourage “fast pace”
living. We have lost the ability to
be still and listen to the small voice
within that knows what we need and can
instill wisdom, knowledge, and direction
in our lives.
While
men most certainly are not exempt from
these inner experiences, we find it
more common in women. I believe women
must be the example for “man”
and assist him in his own spiritual
journey, if that is his desire. I encourage
the men who might be reading this article
to continue on and accept what is meaningful
to them. I'm sure that deep within
all of us is the yearning to be with
the Divine.
We
think we know what is best for us, but
you only have to look at how relationships
are failing, especially the relationship
with our spirits. It's time to set
new priorities in our lives by giving
ourselves the precious gift of 15-20
minutes each day for being still. I
can almost hear a resounding voice saying,
“But you don't understand.”
My answer is, “Oh, do I ever understand!”
I've been there, and I have used every
excuse available for not taking the
journey within. It wasn't until
I could glaringly see that my life simply
was not in accord with my spiritual
calling that I took the following steps:
•
I slowed down so I could get in touch
with what I was feeling. Giving myself
15-20 minutes each day to be with the
Divine opened my mind and my heart to
what I needed.
•
I made a commitment to make at least
one positive change in my daily activities,
however small it might be. The small
changes became big changes. Now there
was ample time for going within.
•
I asked myself why I chose to treat
myself in hurtful ways. Where did I
learn the beliefs that said I was not
worthy of a
meaningful and joyful life? Then, I
prayed for the strength to change that
belief.
•
I fervently worked on trusting the loving
universe for everything. I struggled
with my strong self-will and asked that
Divine Will take over. My fears began
to disappear and a sense of well-being
took hold.
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