Dear Friends,
“Recognizing Our Spiritual Identities”
On the ACT website the following words are to be found: “ACT is a touchstone for all those seeking a deeper meaning to life.” Here the word touchstone is of vital importance, as it indicates that individuals are not expected to swear “allegiance” to ACT, or be held accountable in any way, except to themselves and their own soul-growth. There is a sense of “freedom,” if you like in not being bound in any way. As a Centre for Spiritual Awareness, a sense of achievement arises, when it is perceived that those who have connected with us, or come through the classes, are using the Principles of Truth, that ultimately are available to all.
Divine Science has given us a wonderful platform from which to work and teach, understanding that it is A WAY to understanding Truth, acknowledging that Universal Consciousness, the One, operates via many avenues in Life. These Truth Principles, taught and shared through the consciousness of mystics throughout the ages, remain; yet we, specially in the world today, need constant reminders.
Life at the moment is full of challenges and real uncertainty – and that could be considered to be an understatement. Are we paying heed to what is going on at the world level? Not denying it, yet perhaps giving it all our attention, and thus forgetting these Principles that we have learned and ultimately do know? When Life is changing as rapidly as it has and is, do we still remember?
You see, it depends on whether we are viewing life from a spiritual knowing, or from a merely human perspective. This knowing takes practice – it takes work – an inner knowing and trust. Our work is to access that which IS, and has been, from the beginning and always will be.
One of the points that has always been stressed, is that TRUTH CANNOT BE WATERED DOWN, to fit in with mass consciousness and understanding. Our only true need in fact, is to become aware of Spirit. And when we awaken to the One – One Source of all Being; all creation; from this consciousness of deep realization will come the solution to any problems or challenges; because what we are doing then is allowing that which is, the All in All, to manifest through us in every aspect of Life as it is destined to do and be.
Our purpose in Life is to KNOW God. To Be Still, and Know. It is not a forced knowing – we do not have to TRY. It is the most important thing we can do for ourselves; and when the knowing arises and is recognized, it is followed by a deep sense of gratitude. More than ever it is time to embrace the truth of our being, accept our spiritual identities, embrace the teaching of many who have gone before us, and prove it for ourselves.
In Closing…….
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, and he leadeth beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
PSALM 23
Bountiful blessings,
Mallory
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