Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Day 2 of Freedom

The 2nd way on the 2nd day of Freedom. Be a Joyful Contributor. Wherever you go, give for the purpose of experiencing joy. Have you ever been through the experience where giving to others is painful, depreciating, energy draining, and time consuming? I call this giving from a state of obligation rather than Inspiration. Others, might tell you that it is our obligation to give back, and I would say that we can’t give from obligation alone. We cannot give from a state of rules that are applied to a society as whole, but we can give from an awakening of our inner self. When did giving become a responsibility rather than a natural gesture of the human spirit. Giving is effortless, it does not require responsibility and it does not require effort. It just requires a heightened state of awareness. We have lost our ability to hear the inner voice of spirit. We are the heroes of our own quest and when we discover that quest, giving allows us to complete the journey. All of us were born to reach freedom and fulfillment. We are held captive by obligation. And if we were free from obligation, we would break free from this very law that prevents the true nature of giving. Awareness itself is the source of all wisdom. This awareness is everywhere, an invisible bridge to all else that exists. Dive into the universal ocean of giving today, but give from a place of inspiration, rather than obligation. Your gift may not be a physical gift, but may be an emotional gift to someone you feel awakened to inspire.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Giving is truly effortless when you make a contribution to someone you love or to a cause that you care deeply about. Giving wisdom to my kids and friends whom I respect, is a complete joy for me because I feel it's the pay back for the relationship that they've given me. I realize that this is a simple process, and I know that it will have a far-reaching impact. Just think of the last time someone gave you an idea or a piece of wisdom, how happy did you feel?

Anonymous said...

Spirit is in a state of grace forever
Your reality is only spirit
Therefore you are in a state of grace forever

-From "A course in Miracles"