AS WE AWAKEN

It is cloudy again today. The Sun peeked out a few minutes, shortly after dawn, and then, as if to say, "that's enough", it retreated back behind the clouds. We haven't had much Sunshine these last few days. I have a project that requires dry weather, it keeps getting suspended. I was hoping to finish it this weekend. It was rainy all day yesterday. It turned out to be a three nap afternoon. I guess that is not something to complain about.

I do have a complaint. I am not sure about what, or at least, what all the aspects are. I am not good at waiting. I have been talking about how the old world is coming down for a long time. It has never looked more decrepit, and despite the maniacs running the government, and there pretense of omnipotence, I think they are really weak and scared and don't know what is happening. The world is collapsing around them and hurricane Harvey could prove to be the last straw. It is questionable if our financial system can take the hit.

I know how to be happy. I can find happiness most times. I know it doesn't originate outside myself. Yet, I do pay attention to what goes on outside myself, and the world, at least, from the perspective of the news media, is so dreadful. I know that is not really true. I see a beautiful, loving world, with my own eyes, in my community.

But the last week or so has been a struggle. I can't wait for the old world to collapse. Well I can and I am. But as we awaken, is there more we can do? I know from what I read that folks are awakening in droves; is there a way our energy could be better used? Maybe not. I think we need to avoid causes like the plague.

As I am writing this, I am realizing, the greatest gift I can give to the world, is my happiness. When we are happy, we invite every heart we meet to share our joy. When we are joyful we radiate love. The world needs our love. The world needs our forgiveness.

Perhaps, that is why I have been struggling. In the last week or so, I have been more judgmental than forgiving. Ahhhh....yes, I can forgive the world.

I know if there is any action to take, it needs to arise out of a peaceful state, and carry with it love and joy.

Okay, I see my problem. I need to be in touch with the center of my being. There is vastness. There is quiet. There is peace. I feel happiness. I know whatever action ensues will be right action.

I don't have to wait for paradise when I can create it around me.

Thanks for your help.

Love and Peace, Gregg