"Evolution is the awakening of the soul to a recognition of its unity with the Whole." Ernest Holmes - The Science of Mind
This weekend marks several different events, Juneteenth or Freedom Day is June 19. June 20th is Father's Day and Summer Solstice aka the start of Summer! What better time to learn about our nations history, celebrate the people in our lives who nurture and love us and get out for a bit of summer fun and joy.
Our world is made up of diverse cultures, beautiful traditions, amazing landscapes and people who express life in a variety of ways. Our Evolutionary Vision is to see a world in which every person lives in alignment with his/her/their highest spiritual principle, emphasizing unity with God and connection with each other.
We have within us, the ability to create a world of acceptance, harmony and selfless love. It requires us to drop our ideas of "other" and to realize our shared humanity and oneness with all Life.
"Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts. Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth." Marianne Williamson
Everyone deserves to feel and experience love for who they are. It is also important for us to learn to express and experience self love too. You are a unique, individualized expression of the Divine ~ the Universal ~ Great Spirit. Repeat that sentence above, then change the word you to "I am"... and "We are"... say them out loud and feel the truth of the words resonate in your being. When we embody and celebrate the truth of who we are through our own patterns of joyful self expression, we become a beacon of light for others to do the same.
Have you ever heard of your Spiritual Bank Account? We all have one. We make deposits in it and withdrawals from it all the time. Love is the currency, and it comes in many forms such as kindness, compassion, friendship, caring, sharing and generosity. When we stand up for our friends, pick up and recycle our trash, care for each other (including our pets and the animal kingdom), share our resources, practice peaceful living and bring our joy into the world, we are making deposits into our Spiritual bank account. There are other ways too ~ a prayer, a meditation, an act of kindness, speaking kind words. What other loving acts can you think of?
When we bump into difficulties that may cause sadness, disappointment or pain, we can draw upon our Spiritual bank account by giving ourselves quiet moments of mindfulness or self reflection. Remembering we are a part of a vast Universe that is for us that supports us and knows our highest good, even when we can't see it for ourselves. Or spending quiet time in nature or doing something that brings us joy.
Then there are acts of being that drain our spiritual bank account. They are things like passing judgment or shaming others for being different than you, saying unkind things or thinking unking things about yourself. Not only do these acts deplete your spiritual bank account, they drain your personal energy too.
Which would you rather do, make deposits or drain your account? Ultimately the choice is yours.
"Love is the currency that I share with others and it returns to me in many different forms, filling every part of my life with joyful abundance." Adrienne Cherry
Here are a few questions to discuss, explore or contemplate.
What are some of your favorite ways to express yourself? What are some of the things you enjoy doing in the summer months. What brings you joy? How do you express and experience Love? What is your Love language? (check out 5lovelanguages.com) What is something you like doing for others? What is something you enjoy doing for yourself? What is something that makes you feel loved? What is one way you can stretch yourself to evolve in a more loving way?
Affirmations:
I happily give and receive love each day.
I attract loving and caring people into my life.
I am worthy of love and deserve to receive love in abundance.
Happiness begins with me and me alone. I have the power to create my own happiness.
Meditations:
Loving Kindness Meditation for Kids (approx. 4 minutes
5 Minute Self Love Meditation
Music and Videos
Can't stop the Feeling - From GoNoodle - Trolls and Justin Timberlake
Old movie stars dance to Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars)
Owl City - Not all Heroes wear capes (Lyrics video) about dad
What about me makes you proud. A Father's day video
Sesame Street - Will.I.am sings What I am
Books and Short Movies
My Heart fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith - Art: Julie Flett
I like myself - by Karen Beaumont
Hair Love - Oscar Winning Short from Matthew A Cherry
Sony Pictures 6:47 minutes
Tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughters hair for the first time.
Enjoy your week and have fun making deposits into your spiritual bank account!
Susan
(Photo Credit to: Greg Rakozy, Clay Banks and Vitolda Klien - on Unsplash.com)
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