Hello dear friends--
How can we trust that there is a light of Divine Wisdom and purpose underlying everything that happens in this life? There are times when trusting that light comes easily, maybe on days when I haven't scanned the headlines on my computer, when I'm not worrying about anything, and when I feel like who I am in the world is enough to manage whatever comes.
It's much harder to hold on to trust when our open hearts close down, shaken by the reality of a world that can feel entirely broken and unacceptable. The loud voices of fear override the quiet voice of the soul. This happens most noticeably in the middle of the night, when my defenses are down.
I've realized that fear will always be here. It's part of our curriculum in these physical bodies that are the perfect vehicles for our souls' evolution. Fear is a difficult part of our experience, to be sure, but it always exists within and as a part of the light. Fear serves a holy purpose, which is another important topic I'd like to explore in a future post.
The very first spiritual book I read was Emmanuel's Book by Pat Rodegast, which very generously set me on my path over three decades ago. I remember Emmanuel suggesting that "the challenge is to sit in the darkness and believe in the light." Yes and yes!
When I'm reeling from life's painful things and the fear is loud, I remind myself that I can believe in the light, I can trust the light, even when it feels far away. I remember that I can stay right here where I know light is, even though I can't touch the light right now. That choice to own the light, the Divine Wisdom underlying everything, while in the midst of fear is probably the most creative, powerful choice that we can ever make.
I would love to hear about the strategies you turn to for connecting with Divine Wisdom and your soul's truth. Thanks for being here.
Many blessings,
Sherry
