HANG IN THERE

Imagine paradise has always been here; right alongside the illusion we see. Perhaps the illusion is like a film or screen over the reality which is paradise. Perhaps our investment in the illusion is so great, we just can't see anything else.

Awakening is seeing. Seeing through the illusion. As we awaken and come closer to seeing what really is, all our old doubts and fears rise to the surface. One day we might think, "We are finally getting it" and the next day be thrown into our version of negativity.

Yes, we are awakening collectively and individually, but as we get closer old anxieties arise. Am I worthy? Is it really true? Can I really stop judging? Reservations we have built up over lifetimes.

Some of us may be far enough along that we hold onto love fairly well, but a family member or friend is suddenly prone to tantrums and spats of negativity. They may sorely tempt us to judge. We know if we do, we will be getting in the boat with them. We can hold them in our minds lovingly and imagine healing lights surrounding them. There are times when we need to be strong for each other.

The closer we get to breaking through the veil, the stronger the resistance might be. Pause frequently during the day and do a mini-meditation. Whether we are in line at the grocery store, in the middle of doing dishes, sorting clothes, working on the computer, we can pause for a few seconds, let our attention go to the pool of peace and love that resides inside us. A few seconds of that peace is very helpful in dealing with the illusion.

If one hasn't experienced that peace through meditation then seek a group, a mediation teacher, a book or some vehicle to find that quiet place inside. It is the center of all of us. It is our being. Once we find this place, it is easy to train ourselves to find it when needed. My first experience was learning self-hypnosis from a book and later I found the same place with meditation.

Although, we are very close to a breakthrough, these may be very trying times both for individuals and society. If we can meditate twice a day, we should take advantage of it. And we can do a mini-meditation every time we think of it.

We need to be very, very kind to ourselves. We will lapse. We need to be ready with forgiveness for ourselves and others. We can't lose! The power of Love is too great. We will break through the veil. At times it will feel like we are taking two steps backward for every step forward; that itself is part of the illusion; we can only go forward.

The upheaval in the world will continue for a few more weeks. It could look scary at times. We can resist the invitation to be afraid. We know the dark must play out their drama for all to see. It will help us see who the dark forces are and help us see how we have been  used for others agenda. This time will quickly pass. Love beckons.

Keep remembering to love. Feel the beam of light, that originates in the center of the universe, and is beaming on us right now.

Love and Peace,  Gregg