10-31-2010, 11:19 PM
Here it is, October 31, 2010 and I am only now beginning to dig into the Law of One material that I discovered in 2006. At that time, I briefly skimmed the information and as I posted here, it resonated deeply within me.
Some may feel I've wasted the last 4 years but in all honesty, it has been an extraordinary time of self-awareness filled with incredible challenges. I've found the more difficult the challenge, the greater the opportunity for self awareness and Life Lessons.
Coming from a family filled with religious conflict (father Roman Catholic and mother from a Mormon family), I had no real grounding in any one spiritual approach. I remember feeling quite drawn to the liturgy and ritual of the Catholic faith, however.
When I was 10 or 11, I remember looking up at the night sky while we were camping at the beach and having this overwhelming feeling of connectedness.
At 16, I became involved with a Christian Youth group and after becoming a 'born again' Christian, I nearly drove everyone within 50 feet from me away with my passionate proselytizing.
Fortunately, my battalion of guardian angels were always with me and I have been blessed with wonderful spiritual teachers since then and have grown spiritually.
After a painful divorce at age 33, I knew it was time to really find out my Life's purpose. After toying with the idea of entering seminary for the Episcopal priesthood and spending quite a few years in spiritual direction with the most beautiful mystic woman I've met, I came to the conclusion that working within a religious institution was not in my future. Of most importance though, during this time I did unveil my Life's purpose - that is to reflect Love. Reflecting Love has been my focus ever since. Sometimes I've failed miserably; other times I've connected with other-selves in Love deeply.
I'm 56 years old as I write this. My sons are now grown, although my youngest still lives with me. For whatever reason, I'm now fairly isolated from others. I long to find a soul mate to share the rest of my life with, but am content if that isn't in my future.
I'm blessed to have a well-paying job at a time when many struggle. I know now I must find a way to focus on serving others more intensely with the time I have left.
I'm looking forward to learning from all of you.
Love always,
Shawnna
Some may feel I've wasted the last 4 years but in all honesty, it has been an extraordinary time of self-awareness filled with incredible challenges. I've found the more difficult the challenge, the greater the opportunity for self awareness and Life Lessons.
Coming from a family filled with religious conflict (father Roman Catholic and mother from a Mormon family), I had no real grounding in any one spiritual approach. I remember feeling quite drawn to the liturgy and ritual of the Catholic faith, however.
When I was 10 or 11, I remember looking up at the night sky while we were camping at the beach and having this overwhelming feeling of connectedness.
At 16, I became involved with a Christian Youth group and after becoming a 'born again' Christian, I nearly drove everyone within 50 feet from me away with my passionate proselytizing.
Fortunately, my battalion of guardian angels were always with me and I have been blessed with wonderful spiritual teachers since then and have grown spiritually.
After a painful divorce at age 33, I knew it was time to really find out my Life's purpose. After toying with the idea of entering seminary for the Episcopal priesthood and spending quite a few years in spiritual direction with the most beautiful mystic woman I've met, I came to the conclusion that working within a religious institution was not in my future. Of most importance though, during this time I did unveil my Life's purpose - that is to reflect Love. Reflecting Love has been my focus ever since. Sometimes I've failed miserably; other times I've connected with other-selves in Love deeply.
I'm 56 years old as I write this. My sons are now grown, although my youngest still lives with me. For whatever reason, I'm now fairly isolated from others. I long to find a soul mate to share the rest of my life with, but am content if that isn't in my future.
I'm blessed to have a well-paying job at a time when many struggle. I know now I must find a way to focus on serving others more intensely with the time I have left.
I'm looking forward to learning from all of you.
Love always,
Shawnna