Now Is The Time For Love, Joy And Serenity

We have been given a unique opportunity by the Covid-19 pandemic: we have free time. Many people are feeling frustrated or anxious right now, but the sages of the ages gave us unique tools to deal with such things.

The great teachers, prophets, gurus, avatars and ascended masters taught us that the experience of love, joy, and serenity can only truly come from within. They encouraged us to take time each day for prayer and meditation. But many of us did not listen. We have the time now, so don’t waste it!

Before Covid-19, most of us were frantically running around in search of these intrinsic qualities of inner peace, love, joy, and serenity. We attempted to control everything in our lives, so we could feel a sense of stability and security. And we were searching for a sense of fulfillment.

Now, as we are forced to settle down, some of us are beginning to realize that these ‘fillers’ we had been chasing in life, have not really provided an authentic sense of security or fulfillment. The truth is that the answers were never outside of ourselves.

In my career as a professional psychic, I have talked to countless people over the years who were on a crusade to find love, joy, and serenity outside of themselves. I have heard so many people blame their circumstances, or other people, for their many woes. But their misery is usually a product of searching for something that is not there. You see, we cannot find love, joy, and serenity. We can only be it.

Let us accept the invitation, ever-open, from the Stillness, taste its exquisite sweetness, and heed its silent instruction ~ Paul Brunton

Now, as the economy and the markets begin to become more and more unpredictable, grocery store shelves are barely stocked, and our leaders scramble to manage the effects of our current dilemma, we can suddenly see these external things for what they truly are: idols of the human consciousness that have replaced our trust in a Higher Power.

Some people in states of panic have been stockpiling, and acting violent or hysterical in supermarkets, in fear that there will not be enough for everyone. But the evidence is showing that there is no major supply issue. Empty shelves are actually result of a demand issue, and people are spending ten times more than they would normally purchase. Yet, many of the things they are buying will not necessarily keep them healthy or safe. Be at peace, peach trees will still produce peaches.

Yes, the economic system is being challenged right now, but that may not be a bad thing. Gandhi said, “The idea that economics is a verifiable science is one of the greatest evils ever foisted upon the human mind.” Our current systems have created a major disparity, and much heartache. We are being given a unique opportunity now to pay attention to the real effects of this current system. But do not worry, peach trees will still produce peaches, my dear friend.

I am not a religious man, but I have spent my entire life studying religion and spirituality. I have come to believe that dogmatic religion is not the answer. If religion was the answer to the challenges our world faces, we would have already solved all the problems of our generation. There has never been a lack of religion, but there is a lack of peace, love, joy and serenity in our world. Religions do, however, hold some of the keys to solving the many challenges of our world.

The answer from the sages of the ages is to go within, to access the God-light. Growing up in Christianity I was taught that there is an inner presence called the Holy Spirit, and the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.

Love and peace of mind do protect us. They allow us to overcome the problems that life hands us. They teach us to survive… to live now… to have the courage to confront each day ~ Bernie Siegel

As I grew up, I saw this ‘inner God-light’ was a spiritual concept expressed in many other ways. It is called inner wisdom, eternal-self, impersonal-self, life-essence, Tao, Buddha-nature, inner child, Atman, Divine presence, higher self, and many other names. It really doesn’t matter what you call it, as it says in the Tao Te Ching, “The Tao that can be named is not the real Tao.”

Many times, dogmatic and organized religion is more focused on using the ‘right words’ than on cultivating the experience. I believe that we are now being given the opportunity to cultivate the true experience that these words represent. Within this inner space there is infinite wisdom, peace that passes all understand, joy overflowing, and a presence of love that is unending.  In this place lies all the answers to all the questions you will ever have. Once you have gained access to this place you will not be moved by external circumstances.

Jesus talked about building our ‘house upon the rock’ rather than the sand. The rock represents the qualities of life that cannot be shaken or moved. The unchangeable Truths. The externals that many have relied on for years are like the shifting sands.

Consider for a moment how a microscopic virus can so quickly shake up the world systems and threaten our way of life? Maybe it’s time to start building your sense of security and stability on the everlasting things that cannot be changed.

If you don’t know where to begin, start asking yourself if you believe in a power greater than yourself that always supports you. If not, then of course you will be frightened. If I thought that I was in charge of the whole world, I would be frightened too. However, if you truly believe in a power that always supports you, then there is no need to be frightened. You can be assured that everything you need will be provided.

Some will say that this is just ‘wishful thinking,’ but when Jesus healed, he often said, “It has been done unto you according to what you believe.” It is time to recognize that God is limitless in Her ability to provide for all our needs.

You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass ~ Timber Hawkeye

Limitation is a product of fear, but where there is perfect unconditional love, there is no fear. In God there are no limitations, so there can be no fear. I can assure you; Heaven is not panicking. When we allow ourselves to align with the limitless possibilities, then we can also trust that the answers to our current challenges will reveal themselves.

I encourage you to speak this truth with me today:

Out of this situation only good will come. I release all belief in fear and limitation, and I trust that I am supported by Limitless Potential and Power.

I know that this Limitless Potential and Power is always available to me. I trust that Life will bring me my highest good.

I now choose to trust in God as my Source of strength and stability. I now choose to look within to find solutions. 

I give myself to feel whatever I am feeling right now. I no longer try to control the uncontrollable. 

I will build my house on the rock rather than the sand. I trust that as I allow myself to surrender, my fear will be replaced with love. My sadness with joy. My panic with peace.

Everything I need to know will be revealed to me at the perfect time and in the perfect place. All is well in my world.

And so it is. Amen.