Be Careful What You Wish For

"You will turn over many a futile new leaf until you learn we must all write on scratched out pages." 
~ Mignon McLaughlin

Each year as winter approaches, I consider the experiences of the past months and based upon these lessons I set goals and make plans to release my wishes into the coming new year. As usual my general list includes divine health, deeper wisdom, and increased prosperity. 

Over the years, I have discovered that though many of my desires are very personal ones, the wants of my ego self should never be permitted to take priority. All I wish for must intend to serve the greater good in Universal Love and Healing. 

"Sir my concern is not whether God is on our side. My great concern is to be on God's side." 
~ Abraham Lincoln

In her book, Beyond the Secret, Dr. Lisa Love suggests, 'before you start wishing for something, invite Spirit into the process to guide you to desire only what Spirit also desires for you.' This advice involves releasing your attachment to the outcomes of your wishes. The key to our peace is trusting that what God desires is divinely ordered and far exceeds any plans we could ever devise on our own behalf.

Shifting away from the controlling "must know" frequency of the ego self to the surrendered "need to know" frequency of Spirit does not have to be a challenge. Release your desire for guarantees that things work out as you hope and commit to the possibilities of all that God has in store. 

Better to be led by the grace of the Creator's love than dragged by the warped intention of the ego self. The finer art of peace filled living rests in the wisdom of letting go. When we choose to submit our plans to God we enter the peace that surpasses understanding. 

As a result of my decision to continue my quest to slay the ego dragon and be led by Spirit, my meditation practice has unveiled a new mantra. Your will. Your way. I'm still working out my wish list, but I am setting my ego self aside and allowing Spirit to take the lead. My ultimate desire is to let go and trust in the best Spirit has to offer. In the long term, negating my ego, will support my becoming a better mom, writer, teacher, and friend. 

"Your Will. Your Way."

Are you oriented toward Spirit or the ravenous desires of the ego self? 
Can you surrender your wishes to the ultimate intention of Spirit?
What is preventing you from trusting in the best your Creator has to offer?

"So often our greatest triumph is a willing surrender." 
~ Robert Brault

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