Dear Friends,

“Conscious Alignment”

On many occasions we light a candle—maybe to remember someone, to celebrate a special event. The candles themselves do nothing but serve as a focus and remind us of the Light that is.  Within each of us is the Light, waiting to be recognized.  The potential of waking up to our Truth is within each soul.

Years ago I came across a statement on a company website which indicated their intention as: the ultimate alignment—between investor and the investment.  Who or what, is the actual Investor of all life? God—the originating Creator of all.  And each of us; all creation in fact, is the investment. Generally in life today, we are invested in “getting;” getting paid each month for example. Do we perhaps invest in the body and not the mind? Each has come forth from the One Investor  in all the universe. IT is invested in each soul—it is up to us to align with IT.

Interestingly, we are always aligned but usually with our own human thinking, our worries, hurts and fears and then we reap accordingly in our daily experience…..and we wonder why?  Two aspects of life need to be noted: Firstly, Perception; and  secondly, Reality.
Perception—the human aspect constantly changes due to our circumstances, age, and other reasons on the human level.
Reality/Truth, is fixed. It is only our viewpoint of it that changes. We have a choice—which do we trust?  Humanity focuses on a problem, talks about it, and it grows right before our eyes; the very thing we do not want. Why is this? Well we all know that where attention goes, energy flows.  In Spirit there is no excuse. How can there be? In 1 John 4:17, we read: “As he is, so are we in the world.”

If we do not know, or realize  who we are in Spirit, then how can we have real purpose? Our purpose is rooted in the truth of our being. As he is, so are we in the world. This truth needs to be embraced by each one, and only then can we realize in consciousness, that right where I am is Everything and it is ready to manifest in my experience.

Often we try too hard to make things come about; like putting our human shoulders to the wheel, and in this way we are actually honoring, though through our effort and focus, the very situation or experience that we are trying to avoid.  Our practice requires that we remain focused on being aligned and when we do this we are receptive to the solution, the way forward to all possibility, and ready for the unfolding of Spirit’s work in and through us.

At times on the human level, we try to be fixed; physically and mentally; but there is only one true path to wholeness of spirit, and that is when we turn back to our Source.  That is when we experience the ultimate alignment between Investor and  investment.  We need to remember  that the Investor, (God) is always aligned with IT’s created investment; therefore it is up to us to know and embrace this Truth..

This is our contribution to life; and through being mindful of our true heritage, and living accordingly, we are trusting Life. We are trusting the unchanging REALITY, and by letting go of our human perceptions, we are able to realize and experience our true value—knowing and seeing the same for all.  Let us drop our human perceptions now. They do not serve us. Our true and only purpose follows when we are able to BE STILL AND KNOW…. From a place of deep, and inner gratitude.

In Closing…….  Jesus, the master teacher and not a ruler,  experienced  great animosity, great negativity, and the ultimate in man’s inhumanity to man.  But did he ever accept these things as the Truth of his being?  Absolutely not.  In every adversity, in every experience he found new channels for growth in his awareness of the One Presence, the One Power, the I Am Presence in the universe.  He accepted the experiences as guides and chances to move forward in understanding and development.  He recognized his temptations for what they were: experiences to demonstrate, through recognizing the God within, that he could overcome all.   Dr. Jack Holland

Bountiful blessings,

 Mallory

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Dear Friends,

“The Experience of True Realization.”

God, Truth, Life, can only be known through experience.  However, once experienced, that experience, having found a niche in our consciousness, remains with us.  And even in our seeming forgetting, it is still there and accessible at any time when we choose to be still.

In his book, God Believes In You, Francois du Toit states the following:  “Nothing makes you more vulnerable than to be driven by a sense of need or lack.  Nothing makes you more beautiful than a sense of total fulfilment.  The awareness of who we really are and considering the greatness that dwells in us is out of all proportion to the lie of lack and need.”  This ties in so well with the well-known words which we have heard often from Genesis 1:31: “God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.”

Very often we hear folk question why God is allowing all the strife, the starvation, the difficulties of life on earth.  Well, the response is: What is happening on earth amongst humans is not what God created.  We teach in Divine Science that like begets like, so it follows that what is happening on earth among the inhabitants of our beautiful planet, has nothing to do with God.  What God created out of Spiritual Substance (ITSELF) is still that.

All in creation has come forth from the One Invisible Source – First Cause – God.  In our humanness, we are inclined to focus on what we see (with our human eyes) and relate that, which is seen, to be either good or bad. What idea is uppermost in our minds?  The Truth of all Creation, or the doubts and fears that we are faced with on a daily basis, here in world?  Joseph Murphy stated:  Your subconscious mind accepts the dominant of two ideas, this is the law.  So we might need to check out what we are holding to be true, not only for ourselves, but for the world and life in general.

We are told over and over to: seek first the kingdom—the kingdom in consciousness—not a place to be reached physically—rather an understanding of truth in consciousness.  And of course we may try, with expectation, to be aware of this kingdom within; we may anticipate how and where we will find it.  It occurs when we are alone; when we least expect it; when there is no human expectation.  When, perhaps without realizing it, we are aligned totally without effort or human thought, to the truth of our being.  And suddenly we will know, as did Jacob: “The Lord is in this place, and I knew it not!”

The words Jacob spoke, proclaiming God’s Omnipresence forms the basis of  our Teaching in Divine Science—the practice of the Presence of God.  In this way we turn away from the physical and mental aspects of life and lift our consciousness to embrace Spiritual Truth.  It really does not matter which path or tradition we follow or resonate with as after all, we are One in Spirit anyway.  This brings us back to what was mentioned earlier—the awareness of who we really are.  This awareness already indwells each of us.  We do  not have to strive or try.  Yet in order to experience this truth, all our human thoughts, fears, needs, must be set aside and understanding will evolve when we least expect it.

We are part of a beautiful, unfolding purpose.  Let us be aware and embrace it. And as we do so, in an easy and accepting way, we are giving way to an experience of true realization.  God saw all that he had made and it was good.  Let us see with the eyes of Spirit!

In Closing…….  This principle applies to the solving of a problem whether for ourselves or for another.  The solution of a  problem is accomplished in proportion to the amount of effort we can bring to relaxing from effort.
In other words, it is very much like waiting out a storm instead of going into it head on.  It is a constant remembrance that “this too shall pass,” and then sitting quietly, or moving about carrying on one’s affairs in the realization that whatever the name or nature of the “this,” it will pass, not by any concerted efforts of our own, directed toward the achievement of some specific purpose, nor by human will or  supernatural powers, but by virtue of the nothingness of this “it” which we have been honoring by fighting.
“The battle is not yours, but God’s…..stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord.”  this can only be described as the effort of effortlessness, the effort which is necessary to be quiet in the face of a storm or in the face of the discords of human experience so that these, too, may pass.
– Joel S. Goldsmith

Bountiful blessings,

 Mallory

Dear Friends,

“Are We Living in States of Perpetual Anxiety?”

Truth is the common denominator in all of Creation.  The I Am of each one of us; the I Am of each individual on the planet is the SAME TRUTH, realized as per the understanding of each.  Having just stated this, and when we look around at the seeming chaos in most facets of life, we might ask: “how can this be?”  The same truth residing within each soul……?  Well, it would seem from the evidence all around us, that we still have to wake up to the truth of our being.

Life in our day-to-day earthly experience is filled with challenge; filled with issues, or lessons to be learned.  Essentially these are opportunities.  We might then ask: “opportunities for what?” Generally, we seem to be living life in a state of constant anxiety. More seems to be  unknown than known; and there are no guarantees about anything anymore. It seems the earth is currently peopled by individuals who are part of a common anxiety.  So what is the stabilizing factor; where is the balance; and how do we deal with the issues of life as they seem constantly to appear before us?

We teach the Bible stories, understanding that these are our stories too. We face many of the same challenges of the various characters portrayed. And it came to me that at this time, on this planet, are we not all in the same boat (so to speak) as the Prodigal Son, when it seemed he had hit bottom—taking care of pigs in a pigsty? It appeared he had lost all.

Right now, if we consider each country; every continent, and all the people living today, have we not fallen into that same place of despair, having “used up” all on the material level of life?  As participators in mass consciousness—forming part of the make-up of general belief and focus, can we continue to “go along” with the way things are in the world, or are we beginning to be aware?  Are we ready to wake up to who we are in Truth, knowing that this is the reality of each soul on the planet?

In the story (found in Luke Chapter 15) there is a break-through when the young man hits rock-bottom—where we read: “He came to himself..” And once we truly realize an aspect of Truth, we cannot un-know it.  We are told in the story what happened to the young man when he denied his truth and sought satisfaction and happiness outside of himself.  And are we not seeing evidence of this all around us in the world today?

There is a consequence, which is inevitable, when we try “going it alone,” and move away from the truth which is the common denominator in life. We can never actually move away from the Omnipresent Presence.  The truth of who we are, spiritually, can never change, but we move away from it in consciousness.

We are told in the story what happened to the young man when he denied his truth and tried finding satisfaction and happiness outside of himself. Well are we not seeing evidence of this all around us in the world today? There is a consequence, which is inevitable, when we try “going it alone,” and move away from our spiritual heritage.

There are many souls throughout the planet, who, through awareness are knowing and living Truth. We are united in moving forward in uplifted consciousness—this is our purpose.   Why live in perpetual states of anxiety when instead we have the opportunity each day to:  BE STILL, KNOW, AND TRUST!

In Closing…….
 “Various impulses, not all of them meritorious, impel to the search for God.  These impulses are as diverse and contrary as the convictions of the disciples about the ministry of Jesus.  Some believe that spiritual achievement will bestow temporal authority; others, that it will compensate for weakness of character; and still others, that it will make available to them the material objects of their desires.  While ulterior motives are present, true faith is not possible.  The heart which is established in righteousness seeks nothing for itself, requires nothing, and demands nothing.  When we attain to a sufficient faith, all things that are needful are added.  Miracles are wrought, not as the result of faith, but by the very fact of faith.
 Manly P. Hall – The Mystical Christ

Bountiful blessings,
 Mallory

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Dear Friends,

“Are We Living in States of Perpetual Anxiety?”

Dear Friends,

“The Heartbeat of the Universe.”

We do not have to travel to a particular place, or wait for a special time of the day or year to enter into holy communion with Life.  It seems (generally speaking) that fewer people are attending churches and membership appears to be on the decline. Recently in class there was mention that when googling the word, “church” the first definition that came up was: church is a building where Christian worship is held.
 It seems that understanding is evolving to the degree that no longer is God being confined to a particular space, but being recognized and acknowledged in all of IT’s creation. And this is where Omnipresence comes in; and the realization is dawning that there is no separation.  Wherever God is, I am.
Church is not a building – but perhaps we should ask ourselves what the purpose of church is.  We have known it as a meeting place for those who wish to connect in spirit and maybe to learn more about how to live life.  Yet Truth, no matter if given from a pulpit or not, is available to all.  And whether an individual attends a formal church gathering or not, does not change the truth of who he or she is.
Despite the seeming decrease in church attendance, many more seem to be turning to a spiritual way of living.  A way that does not box one in to certain dogma or creeds – a way that perhaps opens wider avenues that lead to deeper understanding.
With any shift in life, a draught is felt somewhere, yet we seem to be moving rapidly toward Oneness in Spirit.  And when boundaries blur, as they seem to be, we may tend to hold on for dear life, to what is familiar now.  Change is constant, yet many times challenging.  This is when we need to turn to what is constant and unchanging – the promise of God’s eternal Presence.  Whether we know this Presence as God, or by another name, is not important.  When our intention is to know God; to know Truth; we find it.
There is no separation in Truth, in Spirit, and Oneness of Being is emerging.  Boundaries are blurring, yet how we hold onto some of them.  God is now – Life is now – Love, Trust, Peace, all now!!
God is the heartbeat of the universe – IT is what makes seeds germinate; new birth, the tides, the seasons; all these things over which we have no control.  Each of us is being “breathed,” right now, and our hearts are beating. And, when intentional, we are One with the Creative Source and Intelligence of all life.  This is something that can only be discerned when we rest from our reasoning minds that are most often concerned with issues in the world; this is something that can only be EXPERIENCED when we drop all thought and come into the Silence.
We do not need a building for this experience. It is of course wonderful to have a place where one can be in the company of others who, like us, are intentional in our quest for that which is beyond the material experience of living.  So, coming together in person is also valuable.
In 1 Corinthians 13 we read that love is the greatest gift.  We need to be reminded that it is God’s love, using us, expressing through us.  This love that is the absolute attribute with no opposite.
We know that what we hold in consciousness, we do get back in our experience of life. Are we holding on to the way we feel life should be, and thereby resisting change, when, if we take a moment and BE in the Presence, we will ultimately assist in bringing about trust, faith and peace.
It is all about intentionally tuning in to Life—aligning with the Heartbeat of the Universe—the very Life of God, living each one of us now.
We can be in nature, in the garden, looking up at the heavens at night, the clouds during the day, feeling the wind, and in one moment of stillness, of deep realization, know: all is governed by the Isness of God—present in, as, and through, all creation.

In Closing…….
 “When the realization of the omnipresence of God is attained, there is freedom from worry, fear, lack and limitation.  If a need appears, we retire within and tabernacle with this Presence, and in due time, It will appear outwardly as the very form necessary to our experience.
As we come to this place in consciousness where we are able to relinquish human might and power, human opinion and judgment, a divine Grace, invisible, yet perfectly tangible to the person experiencing it, takes over. 
We cannot see this transcendental Spirit, hear It, taste It, touch It, or smell It, yet It is here and It is now – we feel It, and we know It.  When we let go of our human rights or human will or desires – even the good desires – and absolutely resign ourselves to God’s will, It rushes in as if there were a vacuum, and when It takes over, we can feel Its every movement coursing throughout our body, right through the muscles and vein down to the nails.  We are one with the rhythm of the universe, and all is well.  All that the Father has is now flowing through us out into this world as a divine Grace, bringing us to all that is ours and bringing us to all those to whom we belong.”
-Joel Goldsmith-

Bountiful blessings,
 Mallory

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Dear Friends,

“Resurrection Through Inner Peace”

We recently celebrated Easter – it is an annual “event” or “occurrence” on our calendars, and we observe it according to our respective traditions.  Is it not time to realize though that this is NOT JUST A ONCE A YEAR HAPPENING?  It is a continuous process of our very lives; our very evolvement to remembering; our evolvement to finally understanding what we are doing here – our very purpose, if you like, for being here now. And what is called for is our trust in the quantum leap that is expected of us.  Trust of course comes from understanding.

And I believe that the quantum leap is to really take on board; embrace in consciousness, that not only each individual, but the whole planet, is going through a resurrection process. To word it another way would be to state: the timing is right and the opportunity is offered now for the ultimate resurrection in consciousness.

We hear folk say, (and probably have said it ourselves): “One day when…………”,or, “as soon as…..” or, “before this happens or that happens,” and so on.  Always projecting into the future;  hopes, dreams and intentions; which is delaying accepting the value of now.  Often it is a case of: “things will be better – when,” or “wait until a new party is voted in,” or even, “once I start my new job,” and so on.

The language Jesus spoke was Aramaic – spoken in the present tense.  Example: “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” And we might say, “yes, I have heard all this before and what has it done for me?”  It is no good just hearing it and carrying on as before.  This truth needs to be embraced! The Presence, the Kingdom in consciousness, needs to be experienced, until we just know it deep within, realizing that the promise of this kingdom is now, in consciousness.  In our Divine Science classes, we teach: First in mind, then in manifestation.  As a man thinketh, so is he. Life expresses from the inner to the outer.

In Genesis 1:31 we read:  And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.   We need to remind ourselves of this; and that it still is very good – yet remember at the same time that we are talking about creation at the spiritual level.  That spiritual perfection in all creation, that remains. That same spiritual creation of which each of us is a part and being so makes each soul infinite and eternal.

Alan Cohen states in his book: Lifestyles of the Rich in Spirit:  “Remember that the real healer is Spirit, and that Spirit will work through you if you are willing to listen with a quiet mind and a receptive heart.  Like you, the world already has what it needs to be perfect.  Some have feared the healing of our world because they have equated healing with ending.  But this could not be so.  All healing is a beginning.  The resurrection of life will come not through destruction, but through transformation.  The caterpillar does not die; it becomes something new and wonderful.  The world does not need your manipulation, but is desperate for your awakening.  With your arising to the truth within you, you will carry all who have slumbered, to their healing as well.  Jesus said that “the gates of hell shall not prevail against the son of God,” and we join him in his identity as a peaceful warrior.  He came as a harbinger of what we we have come to accomplish.”

We are ready to assist in the resurrection of Truth and Peace in consciousness and as always, it begins with you and me!

In Closing…….
 Fear of lack, fear of public opinion, fear of weakness, of illness and of death, fear of competition and of injustice, fear of the very living of life—these are the general aspects of fear that become imbedded in man’s consciousness and then cause individual difficutly as well as world inharmonies resulting in wars and cruelties.

 We must begin with the individual consciousness.  Feel that it is not an insurmountable task but a goal that is attainable, here and now.  When we give our attention to things of the Spirit, we are replacing the false fears with Truth.  Then all conditions adjust.  The method consists of persistent practice of the principles of Truth.  Recall to mind the basic roots of each human being.  This is a big step along the way.  It gives assurance that the outer can change, that miracles can happen, that there is nothing to fear for the Divine Presence is all, and is everywhere equally present.  Our awareness of this truth makes the difference to each of us.   Helen Zagat—Faith and Works

Bountiful blessings,

 Mallory

Dear Friends,

“Rising Above…Means, Letting Go!”

Humanity keeps trying to fix the world, be it at government level, through trying to earn more money, or in some cases even “keeping the peace” no matter what the personal cost.
There is a passage from Chronicles 20:17, that, according to John Randolph Price in his book, “The Angels Within Us,” is a coded message.  Let me quote the words found in Chronicles:
“You will not need to fight in this battle; take your position, stand still, and see the victory of the Lord on your behalf.”

Price indicates that the coded message, when really understood, can be of the utmost help in lives that are stressed through relationship breakdowns, or financial issues, time shortages, aches, problems and insufficiencies.  We hold onto situations, and we do so with our constant attention to whatever it is. We all know – right from our Basic Principle classes: where attention goes, energy flows.  It when we let go of our human perceptions that we rise above them.

Let us now go through the coded message in Chronicles to better understand:-  There is a process, and the first step is: TAKE YOUR POSITION.  In this context it would mean assuming an attitude in consciousness. Awareness is key – and when it comes to assuming an attitude in consciousness, through awareness, we are brought to a point of choice where we do not say: “Yes, but…..!”  We put a lot of intense focus on our problems and now we need to turn that focus into awareness of Truth.  It means turning within to that which already is, and always is eternal!  The eternal Presence within.

That brings us to the next step / the next instruction: STAND STILL.  Now this standing still means to enter into a state of serenity and trust through complete surrender to the Presence within.  Through the STANDING STILL, and surrendering to Truth,  inevitable victory is the outcome.  It is not victory over anyone or anything – it is the victory of Spiritual Realization – that there is only God and ultimately God is in charge.  Where we fall short at times is that we may agree that God is the only Power, that God is in charge, yet we try to maintain control, sometimes at all costs.

God means to some people – an entity to be used, to bring about health, provide abundance and harmony and peace.  Yet we are told in scripture that it is useless to see a power with which to overcome enemies or difficulties, and we are to live life… “not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.”  Going back to the example of Jesus where he declared: It is not I, but the Father within who doeth the work,” we again have the perfect instruction or method to rise above the issues of the world by letting go to that which IS, and eternally, IS.

If we go to God with a need, then we are seeing only the need.  When we pay heed to the steps (instruction) in Chronicles we see that by taking position, making the choice to stand still, (freezing the frame if you will, so it is no longer active) – this very BEING STILL – in the Presence, is our RISING ABOVE, or changing our perception, as we mindfully align with the Truth of our Being.  And the outcome is inevitable. Yet…. not always according to the way we want it, rather according to what we need, to grow in understanding. AND  SEE THE VICTORY OF THE LORD ON YOUR BEHALF.

In Closing….
What need one do that he may see and say the Truth, and nothing but the single Truth?  He need only turn to God direct.  Here, he cannot see two; the One will absorb his complete attention.  Here  he shall know and say, I am Spirit, I am the one Being now, and my Consciousness of this Truth is my spiritual World or Universe.  Reader, this is what is urged upon you to accept, the Truth of the One as our present Reality, rather than place our Reality in a distant future.
 Until one knows the innate Power and Glory abiding within every heart which seeks Truth from God direct, he may believe that Revelation has come to an end.  Through his willingness to discard teachings which do not measure up to the Absolute Truth of one Being and one Universe, and identify himself now as this one Mind and Being without a second, he is bound to see and feel the Glory of the Light, and experience it as his own present spiritual Consciousness.
Lilian DeWaters :The Voice of Revelation

Bountiful blessings,

 Mallory

Dear Friends,

“We Are Spiritually Equipped”

In “Divine Science, It’s Principle and Practice“ we read the following:  “Heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ, men may, through ignorance of the truth, be slaves of misery, doubt, and  poverty.  It is  knowing the truth that makes man free.  Man gives a sense of reality and power to evil when he fails to recognize that his Source, his life, his very existence through time and eternity is God the Good.  Truth must be recognized in order to be realized and to become a power in the lives of men.”

The basis of Divine Science Teaching is that God, Originating Source or Substance, is Omnipresent.  God, present in all It’s creation. And as Eric Butterworth states: “There is no place in all the universe where Substance (God) is any more present or any less present than right where you are.”  And within this God-Substance is all the love, wisdom, peace and understanding.  Each of us is like a drop in the ocean of Substance – one with It – having by Divine Right, all the love, wisdom, peace and understanding that is absolute (with no opposite) thatwe can conceive of in consciousness.  Yes!! It is ours right now!! Where love on the human plane is temporary; God’s love is eternal!

In his book: The Greatest Thing In The World, Henry Drummond refers to 1 Cor. 13., the well-known letter from Paul to the Corinthians regarding love.  I am sure you are all familiar with the words which have been, over the years, used extensively during wedding ceremonies.  Drummond states the following in his book:  “Every one has asked himself the great question of antiquity as of the modern world: What is the supreme good?  You have life before you. Only once can you live it. What is the noblest object of desire, the supreme gift to covet? We have been accustomed to be told that the greatest thing in the religious world is Faith.”

He, Drummond, explains that Paul concludes his letter with the words: “Now abideth Faith, Hope, Love,”  and without a moment’s hesitation the decision falls, “The greatest of these is Love.”  It is also brought to our attention that Peter states: “Above all things have fervent love among yourselves.”  John goes further when he says: “God is love.”  And then we are  reminded that Paul also indicated that:  “Love is the fulfilling of the law.”

When we surrender, let go of fear, resentment or anything else we are holding onto, then we are open and receptive to God’s Presence, Love, and Guidance.  And ultimately, we become the transparencies, for God’s Love to shine through.

I believe that we are being shown the way to greater service and it is through remembering that indeed we are heirs, joint heirs with Christ, that we will fulfil our purpose, spiritually equipped, to work through our lessons in Life, knowing that Love is the answer.  Every time we remember; remember who we are in Truth; every time we are mindful, we are making a difference in, to, and for the world.

Joel Goldsmith stated:  “When one person attains spiritual freedom, he attains it for the entire world, even though it may take a century for the demonstration on earth of the fullness and fulfilment of this freedom.  It should be the goal of every individual who has been turned by the grace of God to the spiritual path, therefore, to seek and to search until he arrives, because if only one of us accomplishes this, it will set in motion that which will free the entire world.”

In Closing…. 
(Luke 12:22-32 – taken from George M. Lamsa translation)
And he said to his disciples, Therefore I say to you, Do not worry for your life, what you will eat; nor for your body, what you will wear.
For life is much more important than food, and the body than clothing.
Observe the ravens; for they do not sow or reap, and they have no storerooms and barns; and yet God feeds them; how much more important are you than the birds?
Who among you by worrying can add to his stature one cubit?
So if you are not able to do the smaller thing, why do you worry about the rest?
Observe the flowers, how they grow; for they do not toil nor do they spin; but I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed like one of these.
And if God clothes in such fashion the grass of the field, which today is and tomorrow falls into the fireplace; how much more is he to you, O you of little faith?
So do not be anxious about what you will eat or what you will drink, and let not your mind be disturbed by these things.
For worldly people seek after all these things; and your Father knows that these things are also necessary for you.
But seek the kingdom of God, and all of these things shall be added to you.
Do not be afraid, O little flock; for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Bountiful blessings,
 Mallory

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Dear Friends,

“Truth, the Mainstay of Life.”

There is a part of each one of us that thrives on excitement and distraction.  I believe that is due to the fact that then we do not have to look too closely at ourselves in an honest way. There are many ways and means for escaping: through books, movies, music, sport and more; but ultimately, we end up – somewhere along the line – of needing to go within in the Silence to really discover the treasure that already exists.

This “going within to that still place” often may seem to elude us – perhaps we even find all the excuses we can to avoid having, or making, the time to BE STILL AND KNOW.  We do not seem to realize that this is the very way we find the “buried treasure,” always there; available to each one in equal measure.

But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.  We read this in Habakkuk 2:20.  The interpretation I share with you is that the PRESENCE (whatever name we know it by) is within our very own consciousness.  Life is consciousness and we are being lived and breathed; IT, the PRESENCE is experienced, sensed if you like, when we have those moments of stillness.  Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? We find these words in 1 Corinthians 3:16, which again confirms that ALL is within.

Truth is the “mainstay” in Life. Truth is the mainstay we deny ourselves when we do not align with it.  Why do we find it so difficult to believe that we issue forth from the One originating Source of All Creation, and as part of that, we automatically inherit It’s nature and all that is?  We might say: Truth is, Truth is, Truth is – everything else sometimes is, and sometimes isn’t.  Sometimes we are happy and other times not.  Are we happy to remain on the treadmill of duality?  Healthy at times and other times not?  Sometimes having, and other times not…… and so on. So where does the excitement come in? Big question and “big” answer.

It is something we have to discover for ourselves – no one else will do it for us.   Understanding dawns; how can anything be given to us, when we already have it?  Knowing who we are and what we do have are beyond the reasoning mind. All answers to any situation will arise spiritually when we take time to BE Still.

Jesus said: “I have overcome the world.” According to world view he did not appear to have much  yet from his centered place of inner knowing and aligning with his Source, he was a dynamic teacher and channel through which Truth was expressed.   It was from his conscious knowing of truth and an awareness that his needs would always be met, (needs not wants) that they were.

You see one of the exciting things about Truth is that it is fulfilling; fulfilling in a way that nothing else is!  Many times we just get glimpses of this, or a sense of it.  And this is our true yearning – this is really all we are seeking, and our disgruntlement means we have not discovered it yet!

Truth is our mainstay in life. As each individual comes to realize this, we will be part of a great upliftment in consciousness. And as we stand in this truth in the face of every appearance, we remember that always…… the Lord is in his holy temple and that the Spirit of God dwells within the consciousness of each and every soul.

In Closing……
 Jesus emphasizes one supreme principle; there is just one thing that can make us whole. We must realize our power as sons of God. Our power is not of ourselves, but of an Infinite Father. Jesus has shown us the supreme thing—the Royal Way to Wholeness.  It is Love.  This is the way that Jesus trod.  His was a love so great that it included every one.

Jesus especially emphasized the including of all people and nations.  Every grade of society was included in his realization of the oneness of God and man.  The woman who was brought to him in sin was to him the child of God just as truly as was the most virtuous one. Jesus looked down upon the sin, but not upon the sinner. He could touch a life wherever it was in its development with a vital force because he loved as God loves.  He loved the unlovable and those doing wrong; he never withheld himself from one who needed him. Jesus has left us with two commandments: we must love God and we must love our fellow man.  Jesus also told us that in these two commandments all the law and all the prophets were fulfilled.
 In The Light Of Healing—Nona Brooks

Bountiful blessings,

 Mallory