No-one can blow out your flame, hold you back, destroy you, cancel you, hurt you, or touch your inner peace: Because who you think you are is not who you truly are. You are a soul, unaffected by the lovelessness of this dysfunctional world.
Aristotle said that “Philosophy is the science of Truth.” Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as BEing, knowing, identity, time, and space. Metaphysics deals with the Truth of who you are.
Gangaji wrote ”Under the anger, under the fear, under the despair, under the broken-heartedness. there is a radiance that has never been harmed. that has never been lost, that is the Truth of who you are."
What you know in your heart to be True will never fail you. The Truth, your Truth, is constant and dependable, no matter what changes or upheavals you face in life. Tough challenges may, at times, cause you to question what you believe, but the Truth will always prevail when your beliefs are genuine. Have Faith and trust the process. Surrender to your Higher Power. As Vivian Greene said ""Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to
dance in the rain."
A positive and firmly held belief is like a loyal friend, a comforter in times of discomfort, and a calm voice of support in times of difficulty. Stand firm in what you believe, and you will always find your truth to be steadfast and unchangeable in an ever changeable world. Knowing what truly matters is a constant comfort. Being true to yourself at all times helps to clear away the clouds and let the sunshine through.
Lao Tzu wrote “If you search everywhere, yet cannot find what you are secking, it is because what you seek is already in your possession.” In the Bible in Romans 8:28 it says "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." What is your greater purpose?
Viktor E. Frankl, the psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, wrote “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
Albert Camus wrote:
“My dear,
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
I realised, through it all, that…In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.
Truly yours,
Albert Camus”
The reason for this is that you are not who you think you are – that is simply your ego. In reality, your essence is spiritual – your soul, also called your true Self or Higher Power. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin wrote “We are not physical beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a physical experience.” He also said that “Matter is spirit moving slowly enough to be seen.”
The Truth for you is that what matters most and is different for each individual. Your Truth is what you believe in. Truth is a feeling. It’s never a text-book. This is why your guide is someone who is on the return journey, never just a book-reader. You need an Enlightened Witness to guide you. Knowing what matters most can help you to make choices in even the toughest of times and situations based on love instead of fear.
Knowing what making the loving choice truly means can help you to push aside any vain thoughts or selfish acts (ego and fear), and in being your best and doing your best in all you do, you can find peace, joy, and serenity in your heart.
Selfish delusions prevent you from seeing the Truth and making the loving choice.
Socrates said "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on the fighting the old, but on building the new."
The stronger your beliefs and conviction, the greater your serenity and the greater stability in your life. Leave the chaos, conflict, illusory drama, and the wreckage behind. You have suffered enough. My gift is to be your guide...
Namaste.
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