This past year I have been in the process of deep growth and discernment. One of the time-proven methods of discernment comes to us through Ignation Spirituality which highlights the concepts of "consolation vs. desolation." In other words--as we go through our lives and decision making, we should overall experience "consolation," that is, a sense of peace and surety, even amidst trials vs. "desolation" or an increase in confusion and distress. Jesus himself promises us that He came that we might "have life and have it to the full." (John 10:10). This does not mean that we do not experience any difficulty in life--but it DOES mean the general trajectory should be one of increased joy, peace, contentment, and service to others. I learned many things this past year--but overall I was experiencing a great deal of anxiety as I was trying to discern. What is interesting, is that as I "reset" my course and recentered my relationship to God--an incredible amount of energy has re-surged in me--abundant LIFE! I have found myself journaling more, writing more (hence this post), and even painting more:
"California Poppies" (P. Trice 6/6/2015)
Honestly, whenever my relationship with God is squared away, everything else seems to fall into place. So the adventure continues...One of my favorite musicians, Snatam Kaur has written these lyrics:
Take Me In (Snatam Kaur from CD: The Light of the Naam)
(See: You Tube: Take me in )
In the grace of thy heart,
In the flow of this crazy, crazy life,
I meditate on Thy Name
Burning inside
Like a warm, warm flame,
Reprise:
Take me in, take me in
To Where I end and You begin
To the place where I don't know
Exactly how the story will go
In Your love, In Your love
I can finally breathe
I can finally be me.
As the sun rises in the sky
My soul has already taken flight
Nothing more can I say
I serve Thy Light
Each and every day
(Reprise).
Wahe Guru (trans: the ecstatic experience of God)
May you all find your path to a deeper connection/centering in God--and the resultant peace, joy and life more abundant.
