Light...

Light--The understanding principle in mind. In divine order it always comes
first into consciousness. Light is a symbol of wisdom. When Jesus said, "I am
the light of the world" (John 8:12), He meant that He was the expresser of Truth
in all its aspects.

Light, inner--The illumination of Spirit resident in the center of every man's
being.

Can you allow yourself to bask in the light of Self-Love and Self-Acceptance?
Can you see and accept both your strengths and your flaws? Can you find a way to
break from being a "victim" of your challenges and your lessons?

Life would be easy if the answers to these questions were "Yes." For most of us,
we are in the struggle called "living" and can not find the time and energy to
even ask these questions, let alone, develop the answers. These are questions
that people have asked and struggled to answer since the first humans had enough
consciousness to realize that they were more than just animals attempting to
survive in a difficult, dangerous world. The lessons of consciousness that we
historically struggle with are often ones like: What is my purpose? or Why am I
alive? or Is there a God? or What happens when I die? or How can I find Love? or
How can I keep the faith even as the storm of humiliation and disappointment
surround me? There are no easy answers... but for each of us the process of
discovery along the path to finding these answers is what our lives are all
about.

I believe that each one of us is connected to a higher consciousness and our
goal in life is to learn from our flaws/challenges so we can get a less filtered
view of this pure consciousness. We are trying to connect with the God within us
and to bask in the light of unconditional love and consciousness.

At some point, we must acknowledge our imperfections and find a way to accept
these challenges as the lessons we have to learn. By accepting these flaws and
giving up the "fight against them," we can free our energy to find a better way
to our life's purpose and our goals. By giving up being a victim to our
weaknesses or imperfections, we can invest our time and energy in moving more
freely to the light of higher consciousness. Why is it easier to accept other
people and their imperfections, than it is to accept our own? Accept and
celebrate your flaws, especially if you wish to find a way to move in more
positive directions.

Along the way, find and celebrate the God within you. You may be surprised to
find how surprisingly familiar this supreme consciousness really is. (For me,
God is not a religious term. It is a word that symbolizes unconditional love in
the purest form and the highest consciousness that connects all living things.)

The light of God surrounds me;
The love of God enfolds me;
The power of God protects me;
The presence of God watches over me.
Wherever I am, God is.

prayer for protection - james dillet freeman - 1941