Women – Page 8 – Spirituality & Healing

Finding companionship spiritually

Published on January 31, 2011February 2, 2011 by lindseybiggs2 Comments

Recently, in my prayers, I ask “What would make me feel better?”

There are many ways to pray but this is an interesting idea that has come to me.

When I respond to the question “what would make me feel better”, the answer is generally spiritual things.

For instance, if you’re having relationship troubles, you might think, “what would make me feel better”, and the answer may be: companionship, a more harmonious relationship, feeling loved, or more patience and affection. The wonderful thing is that all of these are attained spiritually. They are inherent in our relationship with God. Which means they are already present within us.

The Bible says, “For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel;” (KJV Isa. 54:5) So really it is God, our Best Friend, Husband, Redeemer, who is supporting us, never leaves us and always sees the best in us.

St. John says that God is Love itself. (John 4:8) This implies that God is the one and only Source.

And elsewhere in the Bible it says, “…in him we live, and move, and have our being” (Acts 17:28). So can we ever be separated from Love or outside the realm of it?

No.

“…Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God” (Rom 8:35).

So where does this feeling of loss or a lack of love come from? The carnal mind, which Paul says is hostile or resistant to God.

“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law – indeed it cannot…” (NRSV Rom 8:5-8)

We discover this “mind” is an enemy to us – to our happiness and health. Our inherent spiritual nature is childlike, innocent, free, totally fulfilled and content each moment. Spirit supplies all that It’s offspring needs, and this reflection has to be as satisfied and complete as the Source is.

So let’s put away any sense of lack, loss, confusion or impatience with the help of the law of Love, the nature of Spirit, which says that all is happy and complete and free today.

Getting Beyond Ourselves

Published on January 21, 2011January 21, 2011 by lindseybiggsLeave a comment

It is very helpful to pray for ourselves. And it is also helpful to realize that every negative thing going on in your experience is actually just a negative suggestion about the spiritual truth of God, man, and woman.

Lately I’ve been thinking that some bad school memories probably have some residual effect on me right now. But actually when I zip back and rewind, I see all there ever has been and is — is God’s perfect child. I have never been vulnerable or lacking stability or confidence. There has never been a moment when I haven’t had all that I need because God is always fulfilling my needs.

Has God ever not been present? (This is a rhetorical question…) Therefore all the spiritual qualities which He/She include, such as poise, grace, love, confidence, wisdom, and inspiration, have always been present. God is and has been expressing these qualities in me, His reflection, all the time.

Has there ever been a child different than the child of God? No. This means that a school-bully is simply an illusion or suggestion. No child has ever been separated from God’s love. No Beloved child is insecure or aggressive. Each one is wrapped up in God’s love and we can simply remove the mask, in thought, of an unloved, unwanted school-bully.

When these instances come to thought, it’s an opportunity when I can pray for each child and parent, and know the only influence that can go on is good, loving, and pure, the influence of Divinity.

I confront other issues in this same way. When something comes to thought such as personal comparison, jealousy or envy, fear about supply – is this something I’m really dealing with? No. This is just the impersonal opposite of God, good. With a realization that man and woman are created equally — beautiful, balanced, intelligent and complete — I can see (again, in thought) that there can’t be any competition or limited resources; there is only gentleness, kindness, brotherhood and sisterhood between men and women.

This sure makes me feel better! And when I “see” — with my spiritual consciousness — the view is alot clearer and my experience, and the experience of those around me, improves.

Jesus’ teachings are so spiritual, practical and tender, full of grace and compassion. If you haven’t checked them out recently I highly recommend a refresher – especially the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-8). It speaks about seeing from this spiritual viewpoint, and beholding God’s perfect men and women as the only Creation.

Love and Blessings

Stressful relationships?

Published on December 17, 2010 by lindseybiggs2 Comments

Sometimes the holidays add stress to relationships. I made a diagram or metaphor for some ideas that help me think about my relationships (and what holds them together) in a new way.

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