I crave peace in my soul the way my head craves chocolate. I’m not a multitasker no matter how often I try to convince myself to the contrary. Spending time in places like Costco or a mall, wears me out. And big cities can be fun for a visit, but ultimately I’m unable to handle all the stimulation that comes with them. Growing up without an understanding of my needs as a highly sensitive person found me always trying to cram myself into situations that overwhelmed me, all the while telling myself I should be able to handle it.
Todays video from Mother is a great reminder of what I need to do each day to stay sane and serene. Moving to a quiet place or avoiding large crowds isn’t convenient or attractive to many of us and Mother tells us we don’t have to. If we follow Her suggestion, we can feel at peace no matter where we live or what our life holds.
I would love to hear about your experience with this in the comments below.
Love,
Danielle
Mother,
Thank you so much for addressing the issue of vulnerability. Today’s video reminds me of the wisdom you share in the chapter on living the Spiritual Life in your book with Danielle. I know that I withhold time and effort in my relationship with the Divine. I figure it will all work itself out. There is always so much to do. I always think I need to relax. But maybe the central issue for me is that I don’t want to trust Spirit, I don’t want to have a relationship – an i n t i m a t e relationship with the Divine. What we’re really talking about is an intimate relationship with myself!
I never think of myself as a spiritual seeker because I have experienced Oneness and connection, but I realize now that I am. I always felt that I had found connection and was trying to live spiritually, but my commitment to that needs the support you talk about. I don’t feel safe a lot. I am human in a confusing world. But who I am inside, the spark of the Divine that has initiated and illuminates this life is patient, loving, and wise, like you, Mother.
Peace is very important and the times that I do spend being intimate with myself through meditation, prayer, journal writing, my ministry work, these are safe, peaceful and nurturing times. It would be unwise for me to take them for granted or to limit the depth of that relationship. Maybe just thinking that my spiritual path has plateaued is what keeps me at arm’s length from lasting and deep peace.
Thank you, Mother. I love you too. Namaste,
Elizabeth