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The Heart of the Matter is Always Love
There is no question that we live in interesting times. With the ever-increasing advances in technology, you can keep on top of things live, up-close and personal -- even from your cell phone! I am beginning to wonder if this is really as helpful as the techno-geeks would have us believe. I find as I plug into the current of the world, my blood pressure tends to climb...
As technology continues to move ahead with lightning speed (what is blue tooth anyway??), what arrives in our living rooms or car or computer or blackberry are the images and sounds of a world in great conflict. It is apparent that humans don't seem to be evolving as quickly as technology. Every day we watch as incredible scenes of violence, cruelty and injustice play out in scenario after scenario across the world. Many humans, it would seem, have never learned how to play nice. And, much of it erupts in the name of religion. All of it disturbs us in a deep place.
It is complicated. And much of what is reported is filtered through newsreporters with a certain slant or agenda. It hard to know what is true, or why people behave the way they do. In this information age we are bombarded and overloaded and increasingly more fearful.
Someone wise once observed that the opposite of Love isn't hate, but fear. Think about that for a minute and you'll see how true this is. Hate isn't pleasant as emotions go, but fear... well, fear can paralyze even the most hateful person!
When we are fearful, we shut down. We don't ask questions. We go into survival mode. And on small scales and grand arenas those who are creating the fears have all the power. Think about that! It is like the world is in the hands of bullies who take our lunch money or threaten our security or the things that are important to us if we say anything -- and we feel ever more helpless and depressed.
Ok. It doesn't take much thought to identify who the bullies are in our personal lives and in the greater world. The good news is that you can do something right now to make a difference -- and you don't even have to leave your chair.
If you are feeling fearful, then the key is to connect to Love. The creative power of Love is greater than any other thing. You may call Love "God", "Yahweh", "Allah", "Jesus","Higher Power", "Goddess", "Divinity" --it matters not. Aligning with this infinite source of all goodness and positive energy is to know power in the most potent form. From this place of Love, you will discover, there is NO judgement or condemnation.
This is a challenge, because people we know and respect say they have the answers and the knowledge that are crucial to our well-being. Religious leaders of all denominations tell us that by following certain rules, we are assured of pardon and God's love. Political leaders tell us that by following their plan of action we will be free of terror and war.
Um... how is it working for them?
The one true thing that I have come to understand is that what we put our attention on magnifies. If we think, "let's end terror" we draw more terrorists. If we think, "let's not sin or break rules" you get the breaking news of some powerful evangelist in the arms of a prostitute, or our lives are fraught with temptations...
When we focus on Love in all its fullness, there is no room for fear, or what-ifs, or the threats of bullies. And the real power of our lives is revealed -- joy, healing, insights and the realization of our gifts. When we turn away from the fearful thoughts, then we are free to focus on what is really important -- our connection to one another in loving and positive ways.
What affects one person on this planet affects us all. When one person is afraid or hungry or in pain, then there is truly a ripple in the force. It is time that we all took responsibility to do what we can to beam love and light to all. This is more effective than we can measure with human understanding.
Prayer is an intention connected with Love. When we pray, we are sending out into the ethers thoughts that trigger an action. So, we pray for peace. We visualize everyone on the planet smiling and having enough. We see the animals and plant worlds thriving. We send the whole world our blessings.
If enough people held this image in their minds a few times a day, we would see a transformation taking place before our eyes. Fear would diminish and we would see how empty the bullies really are. With the increase of joy and peace, there would be no need to send more troops here and there.
This is not a pie-in-the-sky theory. Thoughts have energy and can be measured. Thoughts have a frequency and a vibration. Thoughts are creative. And when they are teamed up with others and connected to Love, the World will change.
What will you create with your thoughts?
More on this next month.
Deborah Vaughan is an author, speaker and a Spiritual Visionary. Visit her website at http://www.holyangelsministries.com