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Know Thyself

Friday, June 1st, 2007 by Rev. Sheila

Know Thyself
 

I will be healed as I let Him teach me to heal
-A Course in Miracles
 

I’ve been thinking about this sacred space.  Although I have every intention of posting something in this space every month, I have to be truthful and honor my spirit.
 
The truth is I’ve been afraid to enter this space.  My feelings and emotions have been extremely raw lately.  I was afraid of being judged about what I posted.  I also felt as if I didn’t have anything to offer anyone, let alone myself.   I have been disappointed in myself. 
 

…our spiritual progress is not to be measured by how many lessons we receive or even by how many we learned, but by our willingness to look in the mirror when it is handed to us.    
–  Paul Ferrini
 

I have learned that I no longer wish to treat my spirituality and my ministry like a race.  In doing so, I will not be overly concerned with updating this space each month.
 

I am flexible and will use Spirit’s compass as I travel on this journey.  I will continue to enjoy my ride.
 

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.
 - Shunryo Suzuki-Roshi
 

I love the idea of the beginner’s mind.  I embrace this sacred space with a beginner’s mind.  It is free and open to endless possibilities. I will not allow my mind to be overcome with fear of failure or of making mistakes.


This month I invite you to release all your fears and fearlessly live.  I encourage you, as I encourage myself, to continue discovering and uncovering the core of who you really are and living your authentic life.  Enjoy your journey! 

Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality.
- Les Brown

 

Thank you for sharing this sacred space with  me.

Peace & Blessings,

Rev. Sheila