Have You Been Working Out?

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With the New Year upon us, we are reminded again of resolutions to make regarding diet, exercise -- the usual fare of small talk heard on buses, at the watercooler, on cell phones regarding how much more we intend to "work out." Gym memberships increase with the currency of intent. By spring, we can't remember where we put that membership card.

In 2008 let us move forward with the realization, that whatever we are asking of God, He will allow us to have only after preparing us for it. If we ask for patience, God will put us in situations where patience is required. So when we find ourselves tested by certain events, in reality, it is God's way of giving our Souls a "workout." Just as we condition our physical bodies -- tone muscles, maintain a good heartrate, etc., our spiritual selves require the same conditioning to stay in top shape.

When we make sacrifices, it is our spiritual workout. It is our way of telling the Universe that we are ready to receive the miracle. And the Universe will respond, it is assured.

Enlightenment is the only answer.

What Sacrifice Will You Make

As we reflect on God and our relationship to the Universe, What is our contribution? It is very easy to consider financial or some other tangible item as legitimate contributions, but what of Spirit?

Moving closer to God -- the Ultimate and Supreme Source of Energy and Light -- requires more than just offering tangible pieces. It is the offering of oneself that strengthens our character. It is strength (and balance) of character that shapes our destiny. Character-building sacrifices are the most difficult and the most miraculous. Those that have created miracles in my life are (in no particular order):

Patience
Composure
Peace
Truth
Wisdom
Knowledge
Caution

Know when to have PATIENCE when it is required and know when it is required
Maintain COMPOSURE in social exchanges
Keep PEACE in your heart and be at PEACE with others
Always strive to be TRUTHful and be on the side of TRUTH
Seek WISDOM for it is the base of power
Seek KNOWLEDGE for it is the source of power
Exercise CAUTION in your words and actions and in the words and actions of others

What sacrifice will you make?

Be Enlightened...