We all work so hard. We are taught to pull our weight and try our best. In this post we are exposed to a different approach: one where we allow more ease in our lives. To begin let’s read this passage from Emmet Fox, a spiritual teacher from first half of the twentieth century.
Words from Emmet Fox
“We do not have to create good. We do not have to persuade God to be Love or Life or Truth or Intelligence. We do not have to ask him to remember us. We could not ask for any good. Fundamentally evil is a false belief about power and the availability of good.
If we draw down the shade in every room in a house, that house will be in the darkness and is likely to become damp and unhealthy as well, no matter how brightly the sun may be shining outside. Salvation consists in raising the shades and opening the windows—then He does the rest.”[1]
Striking
We might be stopped in our tracks by the punchline of that quotation—just raise the shades and open the windows—that’s all? Good does the rest? How would that go?
One Person’s Experience
As Danica grew in personal power, she found herself more able to live in the present. This dear woman identifies issues as they arise, trusting Source to show her how to handle each.
Last month D needed to close out a private office, move the contents on a deadline. Inside the heroine she had been intimidated by such an effort, a few moving parts, many physical tasks requiring strength and skill and more. In this post we learn examples of what the Universe can produce when we stay relaxed, patient and aligned with Good.
Example 1
A friend, Nancy, offered our star seedling plants. While D visited, the two shared the dramatic events of each’s last year of news. In the course of the conversation Nancy got this win-win idea: Nancy volunteered to assist with the project in trade for some JSJ sessions.
Danica loved that suggestion, she had prayed for that kind of help!
Example 2
Another girlfriend with whom D shared art excursions, folk dancing, and more stepped up to assist with the project, too.
At first Nancy’s husband offered to hang a heavy piece of art on D’s wall. As the deadline grew near, that man further volunteered to be a key helper on move day.
Example 3
In the course of the project preparations, Danica and Nancy discovered that an important piece of art was badly damaged. D thought, “Oh my what shall I do about that?”
At a monthly body work trade, this protagonist received a referral to a woman who has a framing business. This led to Danica’s receiving just the assistance she required and at a reasonable price! It just showed up!
Example 4
Last week an associate informed D that her healing room air needed freshening.
She pulled out an infuser, could not get it functioning, laid it aside and succeeded renewing the air with alternative approaches. A few days later after teaching a class, our heroine stood with the students and mentioned that she needed an infuser. One in the circle chirped, “Oh I have one you can have!” Wow easily delivered.
Summation
If we feel so moved, we could read the passage above again and see if and how we are inspired to shift our habits—as always bit by bit.
Harmony and Flow
As you experiment with letting life be easier, please share what people, places, events and things show up for you. Please regale us with your effortless successes!
About the Author
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-six year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.
[1] Fox, Emmet, Around the Year with Emmet Fox; Daily Readings (New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1952) p, 168