TRUST AND HOPE
by Alethea Howard
From the Dictionary: (Trust is-belief in and reliance on the integrity, strength, ability of a person or thing. Hope is- the feeling that what is desired is also possible.) Let’s trust in the guidance that we may gain more strength in life.
Trust is a form of transformation, transitioning the mind to focus on a higher power within the Self. Finding stillness and listening, attuning with nature, helps in this process of trusting.
Most of us may have heard the words, “Hope in all things possible.” Hope is staying positive in all things hoped for. Training ourselves to be hopeful at all times is work in action. It lightens our minds and brings us slowly out of the dark clouds we choose to hang on to.
When we go deeper into Self and feel the peace in the body flowing, staying attuned with the Spirit within, watching our thoughts, what are we telling ourselves? What are we thinking about others? Are they healing thoughts and feelings of unconditional love? Isn’t this what we want for ourselves, a loving heart and kindness of Spirit?
MOON CHILD
I am a moon child, shining bright
In the shape of a crescent delight.
Moon within and without shining on all in sight.
Glowing like a candlelight in the night,
With mighty healing power to those without doubt.
Oh, moon, pierce your light within my body sphere.
To lighten my soul, so I may behold the Christ in all…
Where we all stand tall, together in oneness until we hear the call.
To go forward and blend with all life and beauty in this place
We feel is our home.
Until we see we are not alone.
Trust and Hope are feelings of walking hand in hand with one another, feeling free and joyful in this worldly place that we so trust and sometimes do not understand. On August 17th of this year, upon waking, these words came to me, “Where there is peace, life flows. Search for nothing, let it come to you. Be as good as you can be at all times.” So I practice and try to live by these words each day.
So let’s heal, let’s settle down-because we want to. Let’s heal, let’s spread it around- because we want to. Let’s heal, let’s love one another-because we want to. Let’s heal, let’s be of Great Spirits-because we want to…
Life’s Ups and Downs
Life has its ups and downs.
We can get through them without a sound.
Especially when there are people who love us,
Even when we frown.
When things seem so hard to bear,
Know that God is always there.
When life seems it’s not worth living,
Know that God is holding you dearly.
Take time to think of God,
He will guide and comfort you.
Feel his warm, tender hand
Touching and healing you, rejoice in Him.
Life can be beautiful when we can look
Beyond our pain and sorrows.
Move beyond the past, do what it takes
To make you happy today.
This very day!
Trust and Hope are a process. It takes focus on trust, Hope, peace, love, kindness, and goodness to attain it in this life and beyond. So, let us believe, trust, and hope for all things possible.
“Divine power is yours if you make the determined effort to use it to attain health, happiness, and peace. As you encompass these goals, you will travel on the path of Self Realization to your true home in God.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
Let’s trust, trust, trust! Let’s hope, hope, hope! Be still, practice the Presence, see with open eyes what’s of good and kindness, hoping, trusting ever in all that is Divine.
Ever Presence
When we are moving too fast to think clearly,
Keep us in your Presence ever so nearly.
As we walk the earth each day,
Protect us along the way.
As life goes on, keep our hands on the throne.
While our bodies continue to live,
Keep us healthy as we give.
When our shoulders are tensed and tight,
Touch us with all your might.
Rock us in your arms gently.
As sleep falls upon us,
Keep us forever in Thy sight.
