Independence

Since it is Independence Day in the United States today, it seems appropriate to write about freedom and liberty. True independence and freedom can come only as we begin to recognize the spirit of God that is around us at all times. True independence and freedom can only come as we recognize that we are truly spiritual beings and all the things around us are going to pass away and turn to dust once again. True independence and freedom comes only as we live full in each moment realizing that is all we have. True independence and freedom comes only as we connect our spirit with God's spirit and become one with our Creator. True freedom comes when we are free from the worries of others opinions, having to accumulate stuff, and we are no longer trying to write the story of our lives the way we think it should go. Independence comes when our ego is but to death.

Whenever, though, they turn to face God as Moses did, God removes the veil and there they are—face-to-face! They suddenly recognize that God is a living, personal presence, not a piece of chiseled stone. And when God is personally present, a living Spirit, that old, constricting legislation is recognized as obsolete. We're free of it! All of us! Nothing between us and God, our faces shining with the brightness of his face. And so we are transfigured much like the Messiah, our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like him.

2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (The Message)

Our ego is the veil that keeps God hidden. We think that if we can get others to like us, just get that thing or this thing to happen, if we can just have that, if enough people could know us, we would be happy and free. This kind of thinking is a human condition that came because of the fall. We all believe that this is the life that will lead to freedom, but it does not. When we can let go of ego and self - that old constricting legislation - and just accept that God loves us we are free. There is nothing else to prove and nothing else to do, but live in the moment you are in. Everyday that you can do this you feel more free, the face of God shines and you shine more. We are more and more beautiful as God we lift the veil of ego and allow God to shine in and on us. Begin today to have real freedom. Live in each moment. Allow God to care for you. Stop living in the next moment telling yourself "if only........." You are constricting yourself.

Namaste'