Posts Tagged ‘Universe’

I’ve been reading a book, “A Course In Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever” by Marianne Williamson, that has been really speaking to my soul.  It’s not an easy book to get through because each chapter is a different lesson on  reconnecting yourself to the Divine and letting go of all the emotional pain that has caused you to gain weight.  So although I’ve been reading the book for a few weeks, I’m barely into the 3 chapter.  This is a true WORK book.  The part of chapter 3 that I’m in right now, talks about letting go and giving to God (or whatever you want to call your higher power) all the things that are too much for you to handle.  I found it very fortuitous (maybe even coincidental) that I”m reading that part of the chapter the night before “Thankful Thursday”.  Because now I have what I’m thankful for!  I am very thankful for the Divine in my life.

I don’t fit into any one “textbook” style of Religion.  I don’t totally discount or dislike all things Christian, so most Pagans have a hard time agreeing with me.  I think that the bible has so much to teach us humans and I find it just as easy to believe in Jesus as it is to believe in Kali, Brigid, or any other God or Goddess.  I’ve always believed that there is more to the Divine than any one religion could ever possibly define.

That’s one of the reasons I love this book though.  It doesn’t try to define Divinity, it only recognizes it as whatever you feel comfortable with.  Personally, I feel comfortable with all names and none.  More often than not I call my higher power “The Universe” or “The Source” because both of those definitions seem as limitless as the Divine.

So today I am thankful for The Universe.  For being there for me throughout my life to take what I can not handle.  To hold my hand as I walk this path.  To take away the pain that is too much for me to bear alone.  I am grateful for this blessing, this gift, this knowledge that I don’t have to worry or struggle but can “Let Go and Let God”.  I cannot, but God Can!

Dearest Universe

Thank you for this blessed gift of knowing that no matter how heavy the weight of my pain becomes on my shoulders, that you are there to take away the burden.  That you are there to carry me through the obstacles that I have created for myself.  That I need not wonder if I am alone in this battle, that you are always there with me, helping me when I need it, and taking that which I can not carry.

Forever your faithful daughter

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Then Coach Honorée is the one you’re looking for!

I met Honorée a couple of years ago.  I was asking the Universe to send me a coach because I knew that was what I needed to get myself in gear to start my own business. We had been talking about starting for a little while, but I just couldn’t make that final leap.  Then one day, on an email list I was on at the time, someone sent out an email saying “Are you a single mom, needing a coach?  Fill out this questionaire and maybe get picked for a free coaching program!”.  Well the Universe didn’t have to hit me over the head with a 2×4!  LOL!

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