Buddha shares there are three impediments to enlightenment: Lust, fear, and duty. Jesus told the parable of a wealthy man who went through a town inviting the important people to a great feast. Everyone he asked could not come because they had something to do. Finally, the man invited all the poor people in town, and they accepted because they had nothing else more pressing. Jesus likened the banquet to heaven, which we miss if we are caught up in worldly activities. Time and again Jesus affirmed that the heaven is ours for the taking… we just have to show up!
WDYD? (What Do You Do?) Life today includes many time consuming activities: Internet, texting, social media, movies, work, games, entertainment, friends, family, honey do list, more work, volunteerism, school… What do you do that allows you time, space, and freedom to focus on your beliefs? Examine your scheduled, and ask yourself where and how you make time to give thanks, to further your belief systems, to explore your faith. Do you postpone joy because you believe you are too busy? Or did you just forget to?
Activities are valuable only if they bring us closer to peace, being or enlightenment. Relationships are healthy only as much as they reflect real love. Careers are important only for the aliveness they bring us and the service they render to others. To follow any creed that does not proceed from your heart is hypocrisy and psychic self-abuse. Begin to sincerely question your motives for social activities, and let go of anything that does not reflect a truth you believe from the inside out. Your life is too important to live for others.
Bless you with the strength to live your spiritual truth and ideals.
Walk the path you believe in and let all else go.
Remember you are beautiful, loved and worthy, just the way you are.
You are not alone.
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