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Self Value

Self Value

I am reviewing writings from years ago and I am updating them with NEW awareness.

Take in this wonderful video from Maya Angelou, The Best Advice Dr. Maya Angelou Has Ever Given—and Received:

That inner space she speaks of is our sacred charge to remember our own value and to live it fully.

All that I have written reflects the ongoing work I was doing on myself and that continues to be.

The person I must hold in the highest regard is myself, not from my ego persona but on the deepest level of my soul! My ego is about presenting myself to others for validation and approval. My soul is seeking to express the origin of my being – and bring forth the uniqueness and authenticity of why I am here!

Writing 20 years ago the following statement: “I have sought validation, approval, acceptance, and love from others. This can be discouraging and exhausting, because everyone may have their view of what I should be living,” and that statement is particularly true of being a minister.

I continued to be on the treadmill of living to please others! The stark reality I know on deeper levels – If I measure my worth by the world and material standards, there is always rejection and disappointment.

I am always living what I am believing – about myself and others! I have written great statements of insight and awareness, and it takes full commitment to clear those patterns of condemnation, denial, and self-depreciation that continue.

I am in the hour living the words I have written with deeper regard for myself from the essence of my soul.

The seeds of genuine change occur when I realize that no person, place, or thing can make me whole. However, I have had individuals, and sacred moments in nature, and events that have reflected to me the remembrance of wholeness – which is my origin.

I do have purpose and accountability in my living, above all to make those heart-prints I have experienced that have stirred the memory wholeness, and the unconditionally loving soul that I am here to be and express.

My best friend is myself, and when I look in the mirror and say, “You have made significant progress – well done,” it indicates genuine self-worth.

Isn’t it wonderful life is not about a destination – but a realization my journey is ever deepening and expanding?

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Every month, we take the Key Principles of MYOB and put them into practice in our lives. Looking at the deeper call before us — What are we each to “Be” to bring about societal change through our soul evolution in ways that establish justice, love, and care for all – without exception. Please join us weekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. EDT for our virtual program.

A Dog Named Light – Knowing Her Soul Intention

Collie

My Pets and Their Soul-Prints Upon me

Light was a collie I had in my mid-twenties. I was in a relationship with my first great love, David. We had a cottage house in Tujunga, California, and a beautiful backyard. From early on Light was Royalty and so easily trained. She was a gracious host to all – always shaking hands with new friends and greeting them with deep love and acceptance.

The pure joy of Light and the soul connection we had was sacred. We could sense each other’s thoughts. Our walks, our play, time just sitting together and the feeling we communicated soul-to-soul was an ever-present reality.

Reference this article: Bonding with Your Pet

Light did have an aura around her that would bring anyone to feel there was a Divine Presence before them. I was with David for 5 years. He introduced me to the works of Ernest Holmes, and the Science of Mind – New Thought Teachings. I studied for 4 years to prepare to enter the ministry. In 1971 I was still in my 4th year of study and the opportunity to speak at the Tucson Church of Religious Science opened. I flew there and that very first Sunday they asked if I would be their minister. My studies would not be complete until the fall, and this was early spring. They agreed to fly me back monthly and, in the summer, I went there to spend two weeks and present a class. My decision to accept the offer was emotional and life changing. It would be the end of my relationship with David as we had discussed as he felt it was not possible for him to join me.

A Harrowing Trip

That summer, I drove to Tucson, with Light. Light was her usual Royal Being and when people came to the class I presented, she would be at the door waiting to shake hands with everyone who entered. She melted hearts as they entered. She would remain in the class, and she was a blessed Presence.

On our return trip – crossing the Salton Sea desert area, we came into a horrific thunder, lightning, and rainstorm. The rain was so strong that you could not see. It was a terrifying trip for both of us. I tried to calm Light, pulling over to the side of the road, but it was an emotional and frightening journey home.

My time returning and into the early fall was not easy. I would be leaving all my family around me, my mom, my sister who had remarried, and all my nieces, and David.

I was taking Light with me. However, weeks before I was to leave, Light disappeared. We searched and put ads in the paper and posters – but there was no response. I was devastated and I knew it had to do with the frightening trip home we had experienced that summer – Light had made her decision – it was not to be for her.

A Prophetic Dream

During that time of searching, I had a dream – Light came to me and conveyed she was fine and had found a family with children and this was where she needed to be. She would forever love me and cherish me as her Master and soul friend. I knew that dream was the truth.

Later that fall, it turned out to be. David called me to let me know he had found Light – and spoke with the family that had found her.

It’s so important to realize – animals have deep feelings, and their senses are keen. They do read us and respond with the energy and vibration we project. Light is an example of that, coming to me in that dream to let me know as I was answering a new “Call” – so was she. Another companion pet – forever in my memory.

Again – think of all the “Transcendental Moments” and depth of Love your pets have brought you.

Monthly Theme and Weekly Speakers.

Every month, we take the Key Principles of MYOB and put them into practice in our lives. Looking at the deeper call before us — What are we each to “Be” to bring about societal change through our soul evolution in ways that establish justice, love, and care for all – without exception. Please join us weekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. EDT for our virtual program.

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