"Precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little and there a little." Isaiah 28:10
"Precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little and there a little." Isaiah 28:10
What a truly wonderful year. I am so grateful for Love and Life! But especially Love....
I am grateful for Mind, which has directed me to the people, books & ideas which have helped me to fulfil my long held desire to love myself unreservedly. As I learn to think more deeply for myself, pondering questions and searching for answers, I have a more expansive view of God and Christian Science. With this has come freedom and increasing grace. And a lovely sense of the universality of Love.
I am grateful for Love, which has given me the capacity to take these ideas and live them. I can feel the transformation that is taking place in my thought as I learn to love, and live, in a whole new way. I really had no idea just how little I valued myself (it's so subtle!!), & how many false concepts of womanhood I had subconsciously taken on and was living out as if they were my own thoughts/ my identity. What a revelation : ) And a transformation. Just a simple 'Aha' moment - no self-condemnation or trauma! But a gentle uncovering and free- ing. It's deeper, stronger, more secure and beautiful than anything I have experienced in the past. And I have felt the impact in the peace I feel with myself, and the strengthening of relationships with others.
I am grateful for Life. With this increased love comes more joy, and less fear. In fact, I have uncovered & lost a fear I didn't even realise I had... that 'good' periods in life are bound to be followed by 'bad' periods. Goodbye superstition => goodbye roller-coaster :-)
I am grateful for Principle. For the example of Mary Baker Eddy, who lived her life with such a beautiful authority. I love the fact that I too am learning to be strong and sure, while also humble, & without human 'ego'. I have enjoyed practising this at home, in business, and at Church.
I still have many question! But quiet deep ones that stay with me moment by moment, and I find answers & thoughts moment by moment. It's a peaceful searching. No need to defend (CS), or be right, or have all the answers now. Which gives me a greater sense of freedom, a better quality of thinking.