Mary: I really appreciated both Myron’s story about the rabbit hole and Mary Ellen’s comments about it. How I am applying this in my life is that recently we found on the Internet what seems to be the perfect location for Pathways of Light in Florida.
The property is just 30 minutes south of Orlando and has 10 acres of land with a building that has room for all our printing equipment, computers, booklet maker, bookstore, chapel, guest rooms, etc. The residence is set way back on the property, so there is plenty of parking for when we have group activities. There are plenty of hotels close by for people to stay during our weekend events. The property is listed as a short sale and the price seems within reach.
Where I have jumped down into the rabbit hole are my concerns that we have not finished the renovation of the residence here in Wisconsin and the Florida property may not be available when we are ready for it. I really love the property and fears come up that we might not get it. Like Myron said, my job is to observe those thoughts and then hand them over to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit guides me to take care of the present moment and not be concerned about the past or the future.
Yesterday while I was printing envelopes, those thoughts about the property in Florida came up again. I had the Course next to me so I asked Spirit to guide me to a page that would help me clear my mind. I opened to Lesson 47, “God is the strength in which I trust.” I smiled as I read the first paragraph: “If you are trusting in your own strength you have every reason to be apprehensive, anxious and fearful. What can you predict or control? What is there in you that can be counted on? What would give you the ability to be aware of all the facets of any problem, and to resolve them in such a way that only good can come of it? What is there in you that gives you the recognition of the right solution, and the guarantee that it will be accomplished?”
It goes on to say, “God is your safety in every circumstance. His Voice speaks for Him in all situations and in every aspect of all situations, telling you exactly what to do to call upon His strength and His protection.” Reading this helped me let go of thinking that I know anything. This location may or may not be where Holy Spirit wants us to go. Right now I am guided to stay in the present moment and do what is right before me. At that moment it was to print envelopes for mailing the Miracles News magazine.
I think a big part of my lesson in this process of moving to Florida is for me to strengthen my vigilance to stay in the present moment and remember that God is the strength in which I trust. In my right mind I remember that if that property is truly right for Pathways, the way will be made with ease and peace. I need only focus on following Guidance in the present moment and the future will take care of itself. God’s plan is the only plan I want. In Holy Spirit’s hands it will unfold in a way that is perfect for the good of everyone.
Robert: Like Mary, I too am working with staying in the present moment and doing what I am guided to do now. Thoughts of the past or the future simply fragment my attention and bring confusion because they divide my thoughts.
In the renovation many things needed to be taken apart or moved to make way for painting and putting in new carpeting. Now that areas are being completed, some of those things are ready to be put back in place. Right now I cannot find one of those pieces. In the ego mind that upsets me. If I were to follow the ego, I would turn the house upside down and shake it by its feet until that part fell out. That is not a peaceful approach and obviously not Holy Spirit’s guidance.
When I step back I am reminded to follow Guidance in the present moment and do that only. I do not need that part now. Turning the house upside down to find it is not necessary. Following Holy Spirit in the present, I will get done what needs to get done in perfect time. When the part is needed, it will either show up or an easy way to replace it will be presented. It is not for me to be concerned about now.
These “little” lessons in letting go are great training and practice in remembering I know nothing and in following Holy Spirit’s lead in every moment. So I am grateful for the wonderful lesson offered by the “missing” part.
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