The Fields Are Already White for Harvest
Look around, the fields are white for harvest. Life is ripe with possibilities, ready to be embraced. This isn't just a whimsical thought.
It's a call to action, a reminder that abundance surrounds us. We just have to open our eyes to see it. But, we have to believe it to receive it.
Think of a farmer, patient and diligent, tending to their crops. They know that a bountiful harvest awaits due to their dedication and the natural rhythm of life. Our lives are the same.
We plant seeds of intention and nurture them with effort and trust in the growth process. The universe, my friends, is incredibly generous. It wants to shower us with blessings, with joy, with love.
However, there's a catch: we must be receptive. We need to release our doubts, fears, and limiting beliefs.
Think of it like this. You can't hold on to a fistful of sand and expect to catch a precious gem, right? You have to open your hand, be receptive, and have faith that the gem will find its way to you. Life isn't something that happens to us.
It's happening for us. It's happening through us. It's happening in every single moment, in every breath we take, in every beat of our hearts.
Recognize this truth. Life is omnipresent. It's a constant flow of energy, a vibrant dance of creation and renewal.
Now, what does this mean for you and me? It means that we are never separate from this life force. We are never alone, never forsaken. We are always connected to the source of all that is.
Think of a wave in the ocean. It might crash on the shore, seemingly disappearing. But the water is always there, always a part of the vast ocean.
We are like those waves, individual expressions of this incredible interconnected web of life. The universe is constantly conspiring in our favor, orchestrating events, and aligning circumstances to guide us toward our highest good. All we have to do is trust the process.
All we have to do is surrender to the flow. Our minds, my friends, can be our biggest allies and our fiercest adversaries. We get so caught up in our thoughts, our worries, and our endless to-do lists, we forget to simply be.
We forget to trust the wisdom of the universe, letting go of our human reasoning, our need to control, and our desire to figure everything out. That's where the magic happens. It's a leap of faith, a surrender to something bigger than ourselves.
Think about it. Have you ever noticed that when you release the tight grip of control, when you surrender to the unknown, things tend to work out better than you could have planned? That's the universe doing its thing. That's the power of letting go.
It's like trying to hold on to water. The more tightly you squeeze, the more it slips through your fingers. But when you open your hand, and relax your grip, the water rests effortlessly in your palm. Life is like that too.
We live in a world obsessed with doing. Demonstrate your worth. Prove your value. Hustle,
Grind, Repeat. But what if I told you there's another way? A way of being rather than doing.
A way of embodying rather than demonstrating. It's about moving from a place of trying to be to a state of simply being. It's about recognizing that our true essence, our inherent worth, is not dependent on external validation or achievement from anyone.
Think of a seed. It doesn't strive to become a flower. It doesn't read self-help books on how to blossom.
It exists as a seed, holding the blueprint for its full potential. When conditions align, it unfolds, blossoms, and reveals its inherent beauty. We are capable of this as well, my friends.
We don't have to try to be worthy, to be loved, to be successful. We simply are. We are already whole, complete, perfect, just as we are.
Let us learn to find our joy in the stillness within. Amid the chaos and noise of everyday life, there's a sanctuary within you. A place of peace, of quiet joy, of deep connection to something much greater than yourself.
This is the wellspring of your being, the source of your true power. And it's available to you in each and every moment. How do you access this inner sanctuary? Through the practice of stillness.
Through the cultivation of silence. Through the simple act of turning your attention inward. Think of a lake. When the surface is still, you can see deep down, and observe the intricate details of the lake bed. But when the surface is agitated by waves, all you see is a blurry reflection. Your mind is like that lake.
When you find moments of stillness in your day, even if it's just for a few breaths, you calm the waves of your mind. You create space for clarity, for insight, for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
You are living on holy ground. You don't need to travel to distant lands or climb sacred mountains to find holiness. The truth is, my friends, you are standing on holy ground right here, right now. Your life, in all its messy, beautiful complexity, is sacred.
The essential part is acknowledging it. Consider each encounter, experience, and moment as a chance for growth, connection, and love. Visualize your life as a tapestry, crafted from the threads of your experiences.
The joys and sorrows, the triumphs and failures, all contribute to the richness and beauty of the final masterpiece. So embrace the fullness of your life. Live with intention.
Love with abandon. And remember, you are not separate from the divine. You are not separate from the source of all creation.
You are a part of it. You are it. And that, my friends, is the most beautiful truth of all.
May we open our hearts to receive this gift and find peace.
Here’s to love and light.
Rev.Leslie C.Bonner
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