Todays Meditation: Part of the reason that we dont devote ourselves to others is that we fear that if we dont devote ourselves to ourselves, then we wont be taken care of. Weve learned that life isnt to be trusted, that we have to make things happen ourselves if were to have anything beneficial occur to us or for us. But the universe is not indifferent. Call it God, call it the Universe, call it the Force, call it what you will--but life is not indifferent. We get from life what we give to life, and if we spend our time giving--even emotionally and spiritually, not just materially--we will be given back to. The trick is not to give just in order to get back--the trick is to give fully and unconditionally, without any expectation of return. Only then will the return be just what we need in life--perhaps not a load of riches, but enough for who we are, where we are, and what we need. Ive had enough experiences in which what I need shows up just when I need it that Im starting to realize (it takes me a while) that my needs will be met. I dont need to focus all my time and energy on meeting my needs, for when I do that I find that I end up creating more needs for myself! Rather, I can spend time and energy working for others and finding plenty of fulfillment, all the while seeing my needs lessen even as theyre met! Im convinced that if I sincerely trust life and God and the Universe, if I end up having a million-dollar need (such as a medical bill), that million dollars would be there. As I grow older, though, five or ten bucks here and there will take care of most of my personal needs. Add to that the needs of the kids and other people in my life, and the price adds up, but not by that much. And if I keep my focus on others, my own needs are met, whether I notice that fact at the time or not.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 04:17:35 +0000
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