A New Day, a New Life and a New World

I believe that one of the collective goals of humanity is and has always been to seek the sanctuary of love, support, guidance and wisdom within us that is the birthright and true heart’s desire of every human being.

If the promises of many of the world religions are correct, then oneness with the eternal and sublime energy – which is called by many names, including God, is the most normal condition one human being could have. Science has already proven that this energy is in us and everything in the universe.

And if our destiny is to grow into far more conscious and aware creatures than we are—which the world desperately needs now—this definitely means we must continue to grow spiritually. It has long been assumed by many people that this will happen automatically by belonging to a specific belief system and showing up on prescribed days. I do not believe that.

From my own experience and from observing the world at large it obviously takes more than following rote rituals and penances. It is also more than obvious that the bulk of humanity is still at odds with itself and with the spiritual side of our natures.

However, the people in today’s world who have made this connection with their inner selves have deemed it the most important event of their lives, and they have shared it with others through the spoken and written word. When something so wonderful occurs, it is surely the responsibility of any individual to let the rest of the world know about it. In this way, we are reminded that communion with God did not end in ancient times and it is not the property of any one religion or philosophy, but is meant to be part of the natural maturation process of humanity.

I know that this is truly the birthright of every human being and awaits only that flash of inspiration or desperation that moves us to make a conscious decision to open to the most incredible experience of our lives.

What I discovered in my seeking is very simple. I learned that it takes a true heart’s desire and an unwavering intention to connect with this energy-intelligence-love-wisdom within us. It requires discipline and the willingness to go within each day; to wait in the stillness, to listen—and to be willing to do this for as long as it takes.

In my journey I was led to open my mind and heart to the tender love and liberating wisdom that is everyone’s birthright. I discovered the sanctuary within each of us where in spite of the mental, emotional and physical events and traumas of our lives there is the unconditional love we all seek, as well as peace, guidance, joy, wisdom and trust in life.

In surrendering to this love, we connect with the truth of who we really are, touch the eternal and sublime something called God—and are born into a new day, a new life and a new world of possibilities.
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Copyright 2008 by Fern Stewart Welch

The author’s book THE HEART KNOWS THE WAY—How to Follow Your Heart to a Conscious Connection with the Divine Spirit Within is available at Amazon.com and other online booksellers, as well as through major bookstores such as Barnes & Noble and Borders.