So here we have it. Father's Way of a Mystical and Magical Life. Who would have thought a Spiritual Journey lived in Truth, Excellence, Harmony, and Peace could actually be fun and enjoyable?
From the perspective of the western mind this is quite a realization to make. I know I was indoctrinated to believe people that live close to nature are boring. In the western mind, fun is what you have when you are not in church performing your Sunday duty as a "Catholic / Christian / your religion here" and enduring the weekly reminder of your sinful, weak nature.
What can I say? When you compare the religious version of a "good life" which is all about repressing your needs, sacrificing yourself, and giving it all away to others with the enticement of the world - "gadgets", money, nightclubs, alcohol, sex, disrespect, theatre and operas, concerts, movies, and drugs. Is it any surprise most get engulfed by the false promises of the world? Yet neither is the answer.
By the time most recognize the deception (midlife crises anyone?), most of the damage has already been done. And the worst part is that even when we recognize this, there has not been any real answers. Some go to therapy to get over their mistakes, some try to relive their teenage years by divorcing and hooking up with someone younger, others just sink their sorrows in drugs and alcohol, others get the save the world complex and go out as good Samaritans, and others try a simpler more meaningful life by returning to the land.
Granted, returning to the land for a simpler more meaningful life is by far the wisest choice, but even then, for most people, we speak of a life based on the principle that hard work earns the day and puts food on your table.
Where is there room in this way of life for the Mystical and Magical which indicates all it takes to Live in Abundance, Joy, Self as Love, and Peace is simply holding the proper posture or attitude - that is to say FEELING?
All this is to say, that there is a need to recognize the need to do things differently. There is a need to change the approach we take on life. To embrace Father's Way and begin this Mystical and Magical experience of Life, we need to begin with our feelings. As Linda pondered in her post "Daily Tone":
"What if my experience of this day is formed by what I say as I begin the day? Perhaps this is why The Father has suggested to begin each day with prayer, choosing my feelings, and thanksgiving.
An interesting thing about choosing my feelings is that this is to bring the feeling forward and experience it. Love--feel it. Joy--feel it. Peace--feel it. To do this upon awaking is the easiest time of day, before events come crowding in and when proper prayer to your guardian angel for protection and direction in your dreams has made arising the most opportune moment of the day.
Make the most of this day. Choose your Way.
On a SunShiny day of abundant resources !"