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| A Reflection of Ourselves
By: Linda Reichert We criticize other faiths, but we say we want acceptance of our own. Many left the ways of Christianity because we weren't happy and we call them hypocrites, but what do we do now to make our new found faith any better? Are we as individuals any better than where we came from? We say we are women of the Goddess, so what sets us apart from others? A priestess is a mirror, she reflects back to the world the Goddess she serves. What kind of Goddess are you reflecting? We complain about our society and what it is doing to us, but what do you do to make a difference? Do you live your life in a way to make our society better? How do you live your life any different? We complain about other people and how they are; are you a reflection of that very person you so despise? Have you come from a place where that person is now? Are we too busy looking at everyone else to see our own self? How are you different from anyone else? We go around and claim we don't want to be judged, but do we judge? We teach, "be true to yourself, be who you are," but when people do, do we make fun of them and criticize them because they are different? If so, what makes us different from anyone else? In anger, we want revenge. Sometimes we shut people off for making a mistake, and yes, our own hurt is very valid, but do we hold that in our hearts with a grudge? If so what makes us different from anyone else? We claim our paths are better, we claim we want to be spiritual, we claim we know the Goddess who is wise and is all things, but when we are spiritual only one day a week, what makes us any different? You want to receive blessings of abundance, but what do you give and when you give, is it freely from the heart? When we join together I hear the echoes, "there is no spirit," but what have you done to bring spirit to the sacred space? Do you live like everyone else or do you truly seek enlightenment? Do you look beyond yourself and know other people are struggling with their own shadows, seeking their own path? So many times, I hear blame placed on our parents for how we are, how we have been hurt, but they, too, did not have all the answers. Our parents as well, had their own shadows and were seeking their own paths. They may not have been as fortunate to find a place that taught about self responsibility, wisdom and enlightenment. When you are at your job proudly proclaiming your faith, do you show them that it has made a difference in your life? Do you show them, you are a caretaker of the earth, that you're a happier person with unconditional love. Are you understanding and caring? As we so harshly, at times, criticize others do we really believe that we are better, that we are above? We are all equal and we are all valuable. Some just find their path and wisdom quicker than others, some have their own lessons they must learn, some have been here many life times and those that have, are here to share with those who have not. In no way does any of this mean you're supposed to be weak or a doormat for anyone. But you are the artist of your own life, you have the choice to paint it any way you desire. Every moment of the day and every situation is yours to choose what you will do and how you will react. Will you react like everyone else or will you draw from the ancient source of wisdom that we proclaim to follow? We teach by example!! The only way to change the world we live in, is to change ourselves. Even though at times it seems like an endless worthless battle, it is not. You may never know that one person's life you may touch one day, because you're not like everyone else. Everyone in the world creates their own truth. For truth is an individual thing. This is the most ideal situation. For if others had to create your truth you would be a slave of their creativity. Please be aware that your truth is worth more than the stories in a million books. Remember....you are the Goddess and creator celebrating your individuality in physical form. LIFE IS A DO-IT-YOURSELF JOB!! "I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do something that I can do." Helen Keller |