Conversation – 15

When Our World Falls Apart

When external factors shift we have an opportunity to rediscover our core which is the only truly safe place to call home.

There are times when our whole world seems to be falling apart around us, and we are not sure what to hold onto anymore. Sometimes our relationships crumble and sometimes it’s our physical environment. At other times, we can’t put our finger on it, but we feel as if all the walls have fallen down around us and we are standing with nothing to lean on, exposed and vulnerable. These are the times in our lives when we are given an opportunity to see where we have established our sense of identity, safety, and well-being. And while it is perfectly natural and part of our process to locate our sense of self in externals, any time those external factors shift, we have an opportunity to rediscover and move closer to our core, which is the only truly safe place to call home.

The core of our being is not affected by the shifting winds of circumstance or subject to the cycles of change that govern physical reality. It is as steady and consistent as the sun, which is why the great mystics and mystical poets often reference the sun in their odes to the self. Like the sun, there are times when our core seems to be inaccessible to us, but this is just a misperception. We know that when the sun goes behind a cloud or sets for the night, it has not disappeared but is simply temporarily out of sight. In the same way, we can trust that our inner core is always shining brightly, even when we cannot quite see it.

We can cling to this core when things around us are falling apart, knowing that an inexhaustible light shines from within ourselves. Times of external darkness can be a great gift in that they provide an opportunity to remember this inner light that shines regardless of the circumstances of our lives. When our external lives begin to come back together, we are able to lean a bit more lightly on the structures we used to call home, knowing more clearly than ever that our true home is that bright sun shining in our core.

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That prayer is for N. Cali. God be with you. ♥

Holy One, you are our comfort and strength
in times of sudden disaster, crisis, or chaos.
Surround us now with your grace and peace
through storm or earthquake, fire or flood.

By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen,
sustain those who work to rescue or rebuild,
and fill us with the hope of your new creation;
through You, our rock and redeemer.

Cherie drive safe.

My mom say’s it’s cold in Colorado and they will be chilly tonight.

Here’s to you mom. ♥ I am only 8 hours from Colorado and I still have the A/C
on and my mom has her heat on. Go figure.

Enjoy the fall. ♥

Shout Out to HSN _Krissy your pic is hot! ♥

HSN_Dave and HSN_Briana Thanks. ♥

“The Edge Of Heaven” Wham

I would lock you up
But I could not bear to hear you
Screaming to be set free
I would chain you up
If I’d thought you’d swear
The only one that mattered was me, me, me
I would strap you up
But don’t worry baby
You know I wouldn’t hurt you ‘less you wanted me to

It’s too late to stop
Won’t the heavens save me?
My daddy said the devil looks a lot like you

You take me to the edge of heaven
Tell me that my soul’s forgiven
Hide you baby’s eyes and we can…
You take me to the edge of heaven
One last time might be forever
When the passion dies –
It’s just a matter of time before my heart is
Looking for a home

I’m like a maniac, at the end of the day
I’m like a doggie barking at your door
So come take me back to the place you stay
And maybe we can do it once more

You say I’m dangerous
But don’t worry baby
I get excited at the things that you do
And there’s a place for us in a funny movie
‘Cos no-one does it better than me and you

You take me to the edge of heaven
Tell me that my soul’s forgiven
Hide your baby’s eyes and we can…
You take me to the edge of heaven
One last time might be forever
Please don’t tell me lies
It’s just a matter of time before my heart is
Looking for a home

I ain’t got no more worries
I’m gonna spend some times with you
Loving you takes such courage
And don’t you think that I know it

You take me to the edge of heaven
You tell me that my soul’s forgiven
Hide your baby’s eyes and we can…
You take me to the edge of heaven
One last time might be forever
Don’t you tell me lies, because believe me baby
One day you’ll wake up on your own.

I ain’t got no more worries
I ain’t got no more time for you
Loving you takes such courage
Everyone’s got their eyes on you
I ain’t got no more worries
I ain’t got no more time for you
Loving you takes such courage
And don’t you think that I know it