SPIRITUAL MESSAGE FOR June

We’ve been taught that experiences such as pain, suffering, confrontations with difficult people, depression, and hard times are bad. But when perceived as allies rather than enemies, these experiences strengthen us to see the gold in the bottom of the murky crucible. And when someone rejects us for not being who they want us to be, they are actually offering us the prospect of loving ourselves unconditionally and releasing dependence upon others’ models for us.

The pain of not fitting in can create a scaffolding for unique creativity and selfexpression. Frustration can be a tool for freedom like the tension created when a bowstring is pulled in order to send the arrow in the intended direction - without the tension, the arrow never reaches its target. Depression can be a barometer that guides us toward manifesting our purpose in life. Adversity winnows us and leads us to authenticity by showing us our strengths. Dark, hidden parts of us are gateways to the Soul when brought skillfully to conscious awareness.

Feelings of inadequacy and not fitting in can actually initiate us into how the inadequacy may be a tempering factor for our power until we are able to fully embody that power. Until this embodiment, we may compensate for the believed inadequacies by developing subconscious counterbalances, such as an ego-driven quest for power and control over others as well as over the feelings within us that cause us discomfort. This was my life challenge until my teacher, Brugh Joy, helped me become aware of it. I could then begin the process of reconsidering the acceptability of my feelings and allowing them to lead me into further authenticity. As my awareness and this practice of embracing, instead of rejecting, my true feelings increased, I saw how effective a tool it was and one that could be used over and over with any situation. Unconditional self-acceptance is the key.

I hope you will take a look at the two e-books now available on this website. One is a novel based upon my personal and professional experience of the various processes we go through in our spiritual transformation. The other is a self-help book that addresses many of the challenges we face as we grow spiritually. In addition to basic information about these books, you will also find an excerpt from each, as well as a discount if you buy both. Many blessings on your pathway.

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