The Highest Good

Another Lent is over and Easter upon us. Having worked in a traditional church for 26 years, I find myself recalling the special Holy Week services and the changes that had to be made each day in the decor and set-up of the sanctuary. What a job that was! One day the sanctuary would be sparsely decorated and the next it would be overrun with flower arrangements and colorful banners. The week featured palms, recreations of the 'Washing of the Feet', dramatic retellings of the final days of Jesus, and big choirs.

I don't miss those things too much as I have never been big on the external display. Please understand, I'm not knocking it; I understand the value of it for those who take part in it. I just find greater value for myself in a less distracting space. Watching the Last Supper acted out will never come close to the sacred silent communion I experience in meditation.

I like my spirituality pared down to the basics.

I remember friends and family 'giving up' things for Lent. "What are you giving up?" was the big question. Most likely for those in my life, whether child or adult, it was their favorite food, drink, or activity. It always seemed to involve sacrificing something they enjoyed. Yet, giving up for a few weeks something that brought me joy did little to transform my heart and mind as letting go of the bad habits, negative thoughts and emotions, and materialistic desires that kept me from attending to Spirit within.

For me, the story of the death of Jesus and the resurrection of the Christ is about the victory of the Higher Self, the Christ Consciousness, over the ego. It's a remembering of Who I Am. It is the discovery that 'the Father and I are One'. It is the realization that "I can do all things through Christ (the Divine within) who strengthens me." I can let go of the fear of failure and rejection and know that I Am Loved and that all is in Divine Order. As the Desiderata says, "no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should." There is a deep Peace in that.

I wish you and your Loved Ones a Blessed Easter. If you can, find some quiet time alone today and sit in silent communion with the God of your being. Let go and remember.

breathe peace -

Rev. Rebecca

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