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Everyday Wisdom: Spiritual Guidance for Daily Life
by Paul Ferrini A Journey Toward Light The light of truth lives even in the darkest of places. There is no such thing as total absence of light. Darkness cannot exist except in reference to the light. No matter how great your pain, it is measured in the degree to which you feel love's absence or loss. All darkness is a journey toward light. All pain is a journey toward love without conditions. Messages from Spirit Don't be surprised if Spirit addresses you when you get quiet. It would be more surprising if you were not addressed. Since Spirit doesn't usually get many opportunities to get our attention, it usually takes advantage of the opportunities it gets. Messages from the Spirit are uplifting, inspiring, centering, encouraging. They do not complicate or confuse us, but simplify our lives and make straight our path. They make it easier for us to love others and ourselves. Coming Face to Face The truth is that you can be only as happy with another person as you can be with yourself. If you like who you are, being with another person can be an extension of your happiness. But, if you do not like yourself, being with someone else can only exacerbate your unhappiness. Your decision to enter into partnership should not be based on a desire to avoid looking at yourself, but on a willingness to intensify that process. When you live with other people, you are likely to trigger their unhealed wounds and they are likely to trigger yours. Becoming aware of the unhealed parts of you is neither pleasant nor easy. However, it is a necessary part of the journey to psychic wholeness. Relationship is like a giant backhoe. It digs down through the superficial layers of consciousness and exposes your deepest fears and insecurities. If you aren't willing to look this deeply, you might want to question your desire to be in an intimate relationship. You can't get close to another person without coming face to face with yourself. Paul Ferrini is the author of 28 books on practical spirituality. His work goes beyond self-help and recovery into the heart of healing and has helped thousands of people deepen their practice of forgiveness and open their hearts to divine presence in themselves and other. You can contact him through Heartways Press, 1-888-HARTWAY, heartway@crocker.com or visit his website www.paulferrini.com. |
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