The Essence of Spirit: Embracing Our True Nature
Finding our True Self is about harmonizing our human experience with the deeper, eternal presence of Spirit within us. We are both physical and spiritual beings, walking the delicate balance between earthly existence and divine connection. Our Spirit—the essence of who we are—is not something separate or distant but is the very force that unites us with all things, all people, and all of existence itself.
The real challenge is not in understanding that we are Spirit; deep down, we already know this truth. Instead, our greatest task is to fully connect with the infinite source of that Spirit—to awaken to our divine nature and recognize our role in the greater web of life. The age-old questions, Where do we come from? and Why are we here? are not just philosophical musings; they are signposts guiding us back to our Source.
Our Role as Spiritual Beings
When we embrace our role as spiritual beings—an inseparable part of the “Ultimate Energy That Is”—we unlock the potential for a life of joy, purpose, and fulfillment. This awareness brings with it a profound realization: we do not exist in isolation. Our lives are intertwined with those around us, and our choices ripple outward, shaping both our personal journeys and the collective experience of humanity.
At first, this responsibility can feel overwhelming. What is my purpose? How do I honor my spiritual path? What am I meant to contribute to the world? While our individual expressions of spirituality may differ, at the core, we share a universal truth—we are all connected.
“There is no beginning or end to anything.”
Pause and let that sink in. Every moment, every action, every thought is part of a continuous flow of energy, shaped by the past and influencing the future. Everything we do reflects who we are, and everything we are has been shaped by all that came before us. When we recognize this, we stop seeing life as a series of isolated events and instead begin to understand the deeper, sacred interconnectedness of all things.
We come from the same Source, and we will return to it. But in this brief, beautiful human experience, we are given the gift of choice—to embrace our divinity, to live with purpose, and to honor our connection with the universe and each other. The more we align with this truth, the more we awaken to the infinite possibilities of Spirit in our lives.
Who and what is important to you? What needs more attention?
GOD The Father Sky
The sky of blue, part of you.
Direction to the things to do.
Inside and out, around and about.
Who and what, removes all doubt,
Where all comes and will return.
Filled lessons for all to learn.
Where prayers go and answers come.
Forever one as all and all as one.
Power that bind, beyond our mind.
Strength holding, true self we find.
Good and bad in every thing.
Inspiration and songs we sing.
Love we feel that makes us whole.
Relief from all that takes it toll.
Guiding hope there for the asking.
Showing when we stop searching.
Helping us be the best we can.
Beyond the help of any man.
Holding lessons of the past.
For the future on to the last.
Forever, on and on this shall go.
All and you, it’s all to know.
Mother
We are born to our human form from our mothers into a world that of itself is cold and unforgiving. At the time of our birth we are the closest to the spirit we will ever be. Our mothers comfort and care for us as we learn how to be human and how we relate to this world. We become part our earthly existence and the environments that are of our mother. Mother Earth provides us many things that of themselves sustain life, The water we drink, the food we eat and the clothes we wear. The material things we use to make our lives easier and more comfortable are of this earth and we enjoy them and how they make us feel. Our desires are of the mother and are good when kept in check. Our feelings and emotions are are human and help determine our actions based on our experience the way they will make us feel or have made us feel in the past. Caring for the Mother deepens our relationship with her by giving back that which is abundantly given to us. It has been said,”We are born of love, love is our mother.” “ Behind every great man is a great woman.” and “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” all show the power and respect we give or should give the Mother knowing as the butter lady said,” It’s not nice to fool with Mother Nature.”. Read more on Mother Earth Here
All paths led to God!
“My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.” Albert Einstein
If you want to see God, stop desiring to see God
We have Spirit, Yes we do! We have Spirit! How about you?
“No one was ever great without some portion of divine inspiration” Marcus Cicero
Inspiration—In Spirit Action
The fire within, that drives us and makes us dig deeper to do what is right, is another of those things that is different from person to person. What is it that inspires you? Is it another person, or values you try to live by, or just doing what you have to do to be the person you want to be? Just how do we ignite that fire in us and when we are fired up, being truly inspired, is there anyone who can stop us?
Inspiration is spirituality at its best, for when we are doing what we feel deep down is right and know that in our spirit, it leads us to action. When we know that action is directed by what is right for our spirit and that fire inside is burning bright we are finding true and meaningful inspiration.
When we are having trouble finding true in-spir-ation and are troubled in our meditation or it is not bringing us closer to finding the right direction, we may need to look deeper at our motives behind the need for inspiration and change or adjust the desired results to find the best “In Spirit Action” for us to follow. Scott Henning
“Slow down life just happens”
I will look for inspiration from everyone and everything I come in contact with today. I will have a higher sense of good in all things, people and situations.
I watched a blade of grass swaying in the breeze and found inspiration to bend as I am taken, then to stand tall where I am.
Living a spiritual life takes me to higher levels of inspiration in both what I try to give and that I receive.
We have the capacity to open the door to miracles for one another. When you cannot believe for yourself, let someone else believe for you.
You don’t stop laughing because you grow old . . . you grow old because you stop laughing . . . live . . . laugh . . . love!!
Find inner peace that shines to bring peace to others.
“The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it’s the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him as his friend.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
DUALITY
Good- Bad, Right- Wrong, Black- White. What do they all have in common? They are opposites you might say, opposing forces, two sides of a story or maybe thy are what lies on each side or the door or on other sides of the fence. Knowing that the world is filled with these kind of complete opposites we tend to try to find a way to be one or the other. While we understand the difference between two differences we are better off finding a place where we embrace and understand the neither exists without the other. In doing this we can become neutral in the battles that ensue and find peace in the balance of two opposites. This is a place that makes us not just have a place to stand in the opposites but leads us to solutions to find a compromise in the two. Understand that the TRUTH lies in the middle and while we are able to find the choice that best serves ourselves and the world as a whole, we are less likely to fight to get the best outcome in any situation. Give and take, negotiation and winning a battle is the answer to winning the war. To understand that a position is dependent on an opposing position bring us closer to a truth that is in line with the truth of how things are meant to be. Take a minute and look at the different sides of any situation and work to a place in the middle to find peace. The truth comes when we let the little things add up to the winning of the war, an illusion that is created in the need to be right. The middle way is the answer to releasing the need to win now or to not bend like the growing branch of a tree. When we are rigid and do not bend we break and that may bring us to a point where we cannot repair damage done. Duality is and has always been, finding a place in the middle is the position that is in line with the universe and with all that is.
Balance in the Masculine and Feminine
When we understand that we are both human and spirit coming from father and mother as children and we will always be the children of the mother earth and the father of all. Being of both masculine and feminine we can find balance between the the two and use them to help us relate in the world and with others. We learn that God is of the masculine and the Earth the mother is of the feminine. Finding balance in being of both s not about being equal in each. Men and women are not equal as a whole and are quite different in so many ways. The balance is found by relating to and embracing the other sex by understanding and adopting traits that help us relate with each other and make us whole.