When a Spiritual Consult Turns Out Differently Than Expected

Thank you for coming to me with your concerns and seeking guidance. It is a testament to your sincerity and desire to make things right. I understand that the tools and remedies I offered you may not have met your expectations. I want you to know that it is entirely your right to feel that way. Your feelings and opinions are valid, and I respect them.

The tools I offered are not sacred in themselves, but they can be used in sacred ways. In many instances, they have brought about miraculous results—sometimes, they may not. Each person’s journey is unique, and what resonates deeply with one may not do so for another.

I can assure you that we are all doing the best we can with the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding we have. I, too, am on this journey, striving to offer the best of what I can offer. But I recognize that sometimes what I offer may not be what you need, and that’s okay.

Here, in this space, there is no judgment. There is only love and forgiveness, for that is what God has given to us, and in turn, we offer the same to each other. Judgment is not mine to give; it belongs to the Lord alone. My role is to offer you support, to walk alongside you in your time of need, and to provide the tools that I believe may help.

If what I have offered does not resonate with you, I encourage you to explore other paths that may. There are many ways to find healing, peace, and guidance, and I believe the right path will reveal itself to you in time.

If you feel that you have sinned against someone, you may choose to engage in acts of contrition, pay penance, or make reparation. These actions can indeed be beneficial—they help heal relationships, demonstrate your commitment to doing good, and reflect the love and justice that many believe our Creator desires for us. However, it is essential to remember that you are under no obligation to undertake these actions. They are personal choices that you may make based on your own understanding and conviction.

You have been blessed with free will—the remarkable gift to believe, do, and say as you choose. This freedom is fundamental to our experience as human beings, and with it comes a great responsibility. Each of us is accountable for how we use this gift. This is not to say that our actions are without consequences; indeed, there is a reaction to every action. This is the nature of our existence.

In His infinite wisdom, God has granted us free will and the capacity to shape our world through our choices. It is essential to recognize that God is not to blame for the outcomes of our free will. We are each responsible for the results of our actions, whether they lead to positive or negative consequences. The conflicts and challenges we face in the world are not the fault of God but are the result of how we, as individuals, exercise our freedom.

Free will is both a blessing and a challenge. It allows us to build, love, and create, but it can also lead to harm if wielded thoughtlessly. Each choice we make—whether to curse or bless, to tear down or build up, to hate or love—carries an energetic charge that affects ourselves and others. Thoughts, words, and actions are not inherently good or bad; their value comes from how we use them and their impact.

In this way, we understand a person by the fruits of their actions—by observing how their thoughts and choices manifest in the world. Every material and immaterial thing is neutral until it is engaged by our will and intention. It is up to each of us to use our free will in the best possible way, striving to contribute positively and rectify any harm we may cause along the way.

Remember that you have the power to shape your path. You can choose to act with kindness, to mend relationships, and to contribute to the well-being of others. This is your responsibility; through these choices, you express your values and intentions. God’s role is not to condone or condemn specific uses of free will but to offer us the freedom to choose and the capacity to learn and grow from our experiences.

As we reflect on the nature of our existence and our place within it, it’s helpful to remember that our planet functions as a closed system. Life continues, with or without our direct involvement, and the natural world, in its intricate ways, constantly forms combinations of elements that lead to various outcomes. Whether or not we participate, this process exemplifies the concept of natural consequence.

The universe operates based on natural laws and consequences. Just as nature continuously evolves and impacts the world without our interference, our actions also create ripples that influence the environment and the people around us. Through our engagement, we have the potential to intervene and possibly alter these natural consequences. However, the outcomes of these interventions are ultimately our responsibility.

With the gift of free will, you hold a unique position in your own life’s universe. This freedom allows you to think, speak, and act in ways that shape your experiences and those of others. It’s essential to recognize that while you have the power to influence your own universe, you also significantly impact the universes of others. Each person’s universe is as valid as your own, and interacting with another’s universe carries a profound responsibility.

Our collective existence can be viewed as a multiverse, a vast and interconnected matrix of individual universes. The harmony and survival of this multiverse are crucial, yet often, due to the exercise of free will, we see instances where this interconnectedness is disregarded or neglected, leading to widespread consequences. In recognizing this, it becomes evident that our primary charge is to navigate our free will with respect for the collective.

As you continue your journey, I pray that you seek and discover the things you are searching for while minimizing the suffering of others. You are endowed with a remarkable mind and body, capable of incredible feats and choices. I hope that you use these gifts with mindfulness and consideration.

Please remember that if you ever need assistance or guidance, my door is always open to you. I am here to support you however I can, provided we mutually respect one another’s resources and intentions. Your approach to seeking help should reflect the same respect and consideration you wish to receive.

May you find wisdom and grace as you navigate your path, and may your choices contribute positively to both your universe and the multiverse we all share.

 

Take Your Shoes Off

I am still that little child that found security in having his feet bound by a warm pair of socks and tight-fitting shoes. That little kid had the occasion to see the feet of older individuals who preferred the barefoot life, and to him, this visual impact of seeing those feet was tragic. So unlike the beautiful feet, he had seen in advertising and on the television. He vowed his feet would never look like that.

The appearance of a well-disciplined and cared for, perfect foot, he decided at this early age, would be the feet he would sport for life. This is a commitment to his feet he would maintain throughout his adult life.

Later, in his late teens, he adopted a preference for the ministerial sciences from a Christian perspective and heard stories about Jesus and His feet. In loose-fitting sandals, he walked over 21 thousand miles. His feet must’ve… ee-yeww… what a sight they must’ve been.

Then, there’s the documentation of the washing of Jesus’ feet. This story has a different effect depending on the recipient of the data (if you know what I mean) but for me it was icky. Then there’s the whole foot-washing fest with the disciples… Really?

By some act of God, I made it to the ministry with my feet safely and securely bound tightly in my socks and shoes, even safe in the house always with my feet hidden in slippers or at the very least fully socked.

I continued my journey, evolved and expanded, all without having my bare feet ever touching terra firma. I have been through many different spiritual trainings and disciplines since then, and it has been quite a journey, all with my feet covered (except for baptism, one foot-washing escapade, and a firewalk, which I pulled off successfully, and no one knew how truly traumatic these episodes were for me). There is no courage without fear.

I have been living in what might be considered the wilderness, surrounded by acres of magnificent forest in the Pacific Northwest, and three weeks ago, my bare feet wandered outside, and now I am having glimpses of something that was missing from my past.

Yes, this was the first time my feet ever actually touched the earth that I can remember. And since then, I can barely keep my shoes on.

Now, mind you, I still care about my feet and I have no intentions of going off the rails, like some kind of wild Mick Dodge, but I get it now.

I share this story with you, because there is hope for you.

It is highly unlikely that you have issues with your feet and shoes, like me, but there is something that you have resisted along your journey, that for whatever reason, due to social programming, or some other personal blockage, has been keeping you from moving forward in something that continues to call your name.

You do what you can to avoid it, but keep moving forward, thinking this is unnecessary, even ridiculous. Nonetheless, it harkens to you.

I took my shoes and socks off, on my own terms, knowing it would not kill me. I tried it, and it was lovely.

I am smart and take precautions in my bare feet, for I must have the tenderest of all feet, yet here I am taking bare baby steps to “earthing,” connecting to the energy of our planet intimately, in a way I had previously been unable to experience.

I have heard and known about this for many years, and I have literally danced all around it, until this time in my life when I feel like the time has come for me to engage in Mother Earth’s mambo.

So, what is your barefoot moment?

Is now time for you to

Take your shoes off

And try something new?

Spiritual Awakening

It’s happening all around us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, people are waking up from a spiritual slumber that has plagued our planet and stunted our evolution for thousands of years.

And guess what? God doesn’t care who you are, what stature you occupy in society, how educated you are, where you’ve come from or where you think you’re going, and He’s got your back one hundred percent.

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What do you have to do to be part of this spiritual enlightenment?

A hundred different spiritual leaders will tell you 100 different answers to “What is spirituality? or how to grow spiritually breaking through to the next level of spiritual growth.

The truth of the matter is this:

It’s not that complicated.

All you have to do is to embrace the spiritual science that surrounds each and every one of us, acknowledging the spiritual energy that flows through every cell of our body and every living (and non-living, if there is such a thing) thing on this planet and throughout our universe. This includes the space (that we think is empty) is completely populated with this spiritual energy.

Spiritual Energy

If God is energy, then all you have to do is to plug in to the energy. Once you’ve established a spiritual connection with God, the source of everything, you immediately have access and can begin your personal spiritual journey.

Spiritual Journey

Your spiritual journey will look much different from the journey that you had previously found yourself on. As your spiritual awareness begins to become more adept at piquing your interest and ramping up your spiritual intuition, you will begin to notice the things of this world begin to appear very different to you. As your awareness of the spirit world continues to increase your sense of truth, as you peel back the layers of ambiguity that surrounds those lost in the darkness, a calm sense of spiritual intelligence begins to emerge.

Once you have decided to travel your own individual path to your unique spiritual enlightenment, you will begin to attract spiritual leaders, with their own individual spiritual systems that have helped them get to where they are along their spiritual journey.

Spiritual Guidance

Your spiritual calling is not to follow some other spiritual leader’s footsteps. Your spiritual journey has not mirrored anyone else’s journey step-for-step, why should you start now. No, God has placed these individuals to give you clues. Clues about where you are going, and understand how someone else on their path has achieved their own individual spiritual empowerment can be very helpful in your navigating your own spiritual journey.

Your spiritual guidance system is a part of you, who you are. You are hardwired to be a part of the spiritual evolution that is visiting the peoples of our planet and you are perfectly on track, in the right place at the right time as you find peace in the realization that everything is perfect and connected.

Spiritual Power

Your new spiritual life will not be without conflict. As you begin your spiritual metamorphosis, you will attract both earthly and spiritual forces intent on thwarting your spiritual progress. This is a challenge of spiritual warfare that faces each and every spiritual traveler, paving their own way.

This process includes imbuing your personal nervous system, mind, body and soul with an unparalleled spiritual power to assist you as you embark upon your new spiritual journey.

You may encounter various and sundry forms of spiritual attack and you will find that God has already provided you with ample resources back by His holy spirit gifting you with spiritual gifts and weapons far superior than any man, principality or power can devise to prevent your spiritual development. If called to engage in spiritual battle, you will win, victorious as a testament to your individual spiritual beliefs.

Spiritual Science

As you are further spiritually awakened you discover your enlightenment is constant and never-ending and your spiritual consciousness reveals the secrets of the science of spirituality which far exceeds the science of man. Yet there exists a correlation between science and spirituality that the less enlightened cannot understand.

Spiritual Tolerance

And you find your new spiritual self okay with that, allowing every individual to embrace their own journey in their own way. You are respectful of those who have not awakened, or are only newly awakening spiritually, never judging or measuring anyone, nor comparing to your spiritual experience or spiritual practices for you allow everyone to be their own individual spiritual person.

You respect other’s right to express their spirituality and applaud them as they exercise their rights in any way they choose, as long as it does not impinge on the rights of another spiritual being. You do not hold any judgment, nor differentiate between religion and spirituality, because everyone is a spiritual being on their own spiritual journey, and they are all doing the best they can with what they have.

Your journey is one of growth and spiritual balance as you evolve spiritually moment by moment and continue your awakening spiritually.

God bless your continued evolution.