Who or What is God?

I’ve been re-reading a book by Wayne Dyer titled “Wishes Fulfilled”, this time paying much more attention to the words. The last time through it was more as another notch on a belt so I could say I read another book and that maybe I am focused enough to finish something. At the time, it may have been useful to create an exception to what appeared to be an absolute truth at the time. That so-called truth was, “I am unfocused.” It is a belief I still hold to a certain extent and one that is quite common. I’m not the first, nor will I be the last to say that about themselves.

Back to “Wishes Fulfilled”. My sudden brainstorm, flash-of-inspiration, for the summary of this book is that it helps you discover for yourself your concept of God and, thus, yourself.

Do you believe that God (among other things) is:

• Unfocused,
• Not creative,
• Will-full, capricious and mean, and
• Doubting and doubtful.

Or do you believe that God (among other things) is:

• Infinite,
• Loving,
• Focused, and
• Creative.

What you believe of God is what you believe of yourself. What you believe of yourself is what the universe shows you.

Through a variety of sources, whose authority and authenticity you can debate, Wayne Dyer draws the connection of your I am statements to those of God. In essence, what you say and think is what you are. You have a choice to say “I am unfocused and dumb.” or you can say “I am focused and smart.” The trick is to periodically and randomly choose the higher energy thoughts such as those in the second list.

I am, this time around, being more mindful of my “I am”s.  A big one for me is, “I am healthy mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.” This is an attempt to reverse my thinking that I am generally not all that emotional without going too far the other way. On health my contention is that ebbs and flows, most of the time without me being very aware of it. A prolonged energy discharge, similar to your car’s alternator gauge showing negative, results in noticeable issues. This is my attempt to regain equilibrium.

Another important one is, “I am a courageous creator.” This one is intended to bring about more open creativity. I write a lot and draw often, too. What I’m trying to achieve is more confidence and openness in my creativity. I’d never say that God is a tentative creator so why should I say or believe the same of myself.

There are plenty of times when I do feel little shifts in my energy upwards. Who knows? With enough persistence maybe my book ideas will be coming to a website and bookstore near you?

What do You Stand For?

A question is asked today by MindValley, “What do you stand for?” This happens to be a topic I have spent some time thinking about recently because a more external focus is coming, gradual like the early morning dawn. But come it will. A great portion of the first three years of this journey have been about what some may call healing but I call discovering and connecting to my light. While there has been some shining of this light it is now becoming more important to make an impact on the world. What do I stand for? I stand for sharing my light.

While watching the short video on the webpage linked above I was reminded of a line from a particular song.

“Got to kick at the darkness ’til it bleeds daylight” – lyric from Lovers in a Dangerous Time by Bruce Cockburn

There could be a certain level of violence inherent in that quote in the suggestion to kick something until it bleeds. Any such suggestion I reject. Instead it speaks to me of persistence, in focusing on the task of uncovering what I call god’s light that most assuredly exists in every single person. For some it may be deeply buried by their past experiences and pains. But it does exist and this light, which some call the soul, longs to be uncovered and allowed to shine for the world’s benefit.

One important thing I have learned through a wonderful book titled, “A Course in Miracles” is my own little sound bite which is:

“None are more or less holy than you.”

This book contains three sections, titled “Text”, Workbook” and “Manual for Teachers”, and in some circles it is certainly controversial. For those steeped in Christianity (and/or Catholicism, depending on your point of view) the book is often considered dangerous and a menace because it dares suggest there is no distinction between creator and created. In some circles this book is categorically called demonic and in others dismissed as “Woo, Woo!” New Age philosophy. In other circles something that is deemed subversive has a certain appeal. I note this so anybody who investigates this book does so knowing that it is controversial. Personally, I see this as being consistent with the New Thought movement which has given rise to Napoleon Hill, Wallace Wattles and their current heirs in thought.  My experience is that the lessons gently ask for your best effort and that they gradually build on previous daily lessons.

My short quote above is now an important part of my thinking. When driven primarily by ego we tend to do one of two things, and often both:

• Believe we are less than others and that perhaps they are harshly and negatively judging us, or
• Believe others are less than us and then perhaps judge them negatively and harshly.

Through the workbook lessons I have gradually learned that none are more or less than holy than me. I have also learned that only I can do the work of uncovering my light and I cannot do another’s work. What I can do is be a beacon for others just as I’ve had my own sources of inspiration. All I can do is inspire and perhaps teach but I cannot do another’s work.

Again, I stand for sharing my light.