Beyond Words

Note from Suzanne: I heard the first three lines of a poem, then the fourth one didn’t come. After a short pause, I heard the following:

Do you see how words limit you? There is not an appropriate phrase to end this verse in a manner which is pleasing. The very same challenge exists with your description of the Self. By choosing a particular word you either limit your concept of who you are, or you expand it, but never can a limited word—no matter how expressive—express the beauty, glory, and grandeur of the True Self.

Because you rely so much on words instead of feelings—instead of sheer experience—you limit your experience of Spirit. Sit in a quiet space and allow the words which pass through your mind to drift away. Ask to be filled with the Presence of Love. Breathe deeply and simply be that Presence. Tune in to your heart. Repeat this process day after day and there will come a day when you will have an experience far beyond words. Then you will know what true Love is, and what you have always been, and will always be … beyond words.

Soldier On

You look upon the covers of your magazines in a store and feel discouragement. So many are drawn to pictures of weapons or to improving exterior appearances. So few seem drawn to things of the Spirit. “Where are the magazines touting love and charity?” The consciousness of humanity as a whole has not risen sufficiently to create a reality in which interest in Truth supersedes the gifts of instant gratification of the flesh and mortal mind.

Does this mean that you should surrender your efforts to help to raise the consciousness of those around you? Far from it. Soldier on. Radiate love at all times, even to those who seem most closed off from their Spirit-nature. You do not realize the full impact of your love at this time, but that does not mean that you should stop loving. Work only on raising your own consciousness. In so doing, you are building up the whole, for all is One.

Poem #401 - Bearing Fruit

Berries on a branch
Hang heavy and low.
The fruit of the tree
So abundant does it grow.

You reach up and pluck it.
It’s there for you to take.
With all of this sweetness,
Just what will you make?

All the world is yours,
Just like the tree that’s filled with fruit.
Yet so many wander blindly
And fail to see this Truth.

See the branches full,
Or see the tree stripped bare.
What you see is your experience
What you think, it appears there.

Will your cup be empty?
Or will you choose to see it full?
The world is as you make it:
A gentle push or mighty pull.

Make the choice to see all goodness,
For Goodness is your Source.
Demonstrate That which you are
And never more will you need force.

There is power in surrender.
There is might in being still.
All the fruits of Life await you
When you surrender to God’s will.

There is Only Now to Love

Forget the past. It was a moment of the present that is no longer present and no longer affects you unless you hold onto it so tightly that you fail to see the beauty in the present moment. Yes, certainly you can learn from those past moments, but not by dwelling there. Take the lessons of how you could have reacted to those now-passed-moments and apply that learning in the present-now-moment. If you were not loving, be loving now. If you were loving, be ever more so. Do you get the picture?

The only thing that matters is love, for Love is what you are—pure Spirit in human form. It is your mission now to express your True Self. You do not do that in the past. You do not do that in moments not yet here. You do that now, followed by now, followed by now. There is only now to be the Presence of Love. It is quite simple, especially when not bogged down by thoughts of now-moments-passed. Begin anew in each now-moment to express your Self, and there will be no need to look back, for your only reality will be one of perfecting Love and Loving Perfection.

The Depths of Your Soul

Just as a pebble sinks to the bottom of a lake, your conscious mind sinks into the depths of the Pure Consciousness of which it is a part. Deeper and deeper you go as you relax the body and allow the thoughts to drift away on the surface. There in the depths will you find peace—away from the vagaries of the winds and currents. There in the depths will you find silence. It may seem dark, but in actuality, it is filled with Light … not a brightness such as that radiated by your sun, but a brightness within your very soul that has been there all along, waiting for you to leave the surface with its constant changes and rest a while in the peaceful depths.

While there you may ask, “Fill me with your light,” and when this request is answered, then you will know what true brightness is, and why—in your limited language—you do equate love and light. Words are, indeed, limited, for no artifice of man can describe that which is limitless. It can only be known through experience. Visit the depths of your soul, leaving the surface of your physical world for a while on a regular basis, and words will no longer be necessary.

Poem #400

Frost on the window
Obscures the view
So thick at times
No light can get through.

But take a finger
And wipe a small hole
Peer inside
And lo! There's the soul!

What icy exterior
Does obscure what's inside?
Why so much
From your True Self do you hide?

Take a large cloth
And clear the whole pane.
Never more hide the Light
Not from frost, fog, or rain.

The Light that's inside
Is just waiting to shine...
To show the whole world
That what's there is Divine.

So with your heart and your mind
Clear away what obscures.
The Light inside--yes, your spirit ...
The part of you that endures.

Poem #399 - Of the Whole

Wish upon a falling star …
Guess the number in a jar …
All seems haphazard, nothing sure.
Is nothing certain evermore?

Yes, one truth stands o’er the rest.
Of time and doubt it passes the test:
You come from Spirit – know this now.
Into your heart this Truth allow.

The stars you see come from this Source.
All does arise from this sacred Force.
The birds, the trees, the glistening dew …
The plants and animals, yes, and you.

There’s nothing out there you do see
That does not come from Energy.
Inseparable, then, are you from All.
From all God made, both big and small.

Know this as you walk today.
See your world in a new way.
Feel how important is your role
As part and parcel of The Whole.

The Seed of All Things

Scattered thoughts run about the mind as if at random. Pay them no heed. The brain wants to chatter incessantly, but beyond the brain lies your connection with All That Is—with the very Source of those thoughts which run here and there. Do not eschew those thoughts, for they, like all things, which all arise from the Source, are holy. Simply let them run their course and place your focus on nothingness, knowing that where seemingly there is nothing, there is, in fact, contained the Seed of All.

Spend time in this sea of “nothingness,” for it contains the greatest creative potential. Out of it arise those thoughts which run about. Out of it arose you. Float in this sea for a while each day and give thanks. Your gratitude is much appreciated, for in giving thanks you acknowledge the Source of your ability to give thanks.

Saviors

Saviors come in many forms. Yes, some walk in a human body and teach lessons which last for millennia, but saviors need not take on monumental importance for millions to have an effect. A savior is one who opens your eyes to the Truth of Who You Are. In this way, a savior could be one with whom you live, a friend, or even a passing stranger who makes a comment or perhaps glows in such a way that you see an Essence there that is unmistakable. You recognize in that one a part of yourself. You finally realize that that glow—that Essence—is Who You Are as well. And why are these mirrors of yourself your saviors? Because, dear ones, they save you from spending yet another moment living with the false belief that you are not connected to every other soul by your very essence—by your light. Shine brightly today and save someone yourself.

The One Eternal Truth

Truth is an elusive thing, for in your reality all is based upon perception, and perception is different from every angle. What is blue to you may not be the same as blue to your brother, yet how would you know? So often you do insist that your truth is the only one, but again we ask you: how would you know?

There is one Truth which never changes, no matter what the angle of perception. That Truth is, “I AM.” Truth does not lie in “You are,” for how do you know what “you” is? You cannot. “I” never changes. The “I” of “I AM” is eternal and unchanging, and what is the greatest Truth of all, then … worthy of celebration and veneration? … that you ARE that “I AM.”

How can we know this with certainty? “We” cannot, but the I AM can and does, and all that recognize I AM within themselves recognize this fundamental Truth. Celebrate your I-Amness today by seeing the I AM in all that is.

The Grand Strategy

Strategy is a word you use for a detailed plan. Do you not realize that your Creator has a strategy for you? You are to awaken however slowly to the Truth that you are not merely a human being, but a being far more powerful—a spirit-being … a child of God temporarily clothed in a human body with arms and legs and a brain so as to formulate and carry out strategies of your own.

It is part of the Grand Strategy that many do not realize who and what they are. This makes the Adventure all the more grand as the children of God help each other to awaken by leading by example. Those who have awakened exude such love and compassion that it is impossible not to see and feel Spirit as their very being.

An interesting strategy, is it not? Where do you fit in the Plan? Will you awaken fully or remain deluded? This is part of the Grand Strategy … you are given the choice. How will you choose?

Bask in the Freedom

Bury your resentments. They do you only harm, keeping you from expressing your true nature. So many of you hold onto negative emotions as if they were your friends—as if you could not survive without them. Hear us now: You would literally THRIVE without them.

It is only the survival instinct of the ego which has convinced you that you must maintain your separation and supposed superiority over others. This is primitive, instinctual behavior. Rise above resentment to the level of love and unity. Should the ego feel threatened, so be it. Love is all that matters.

The more you nurture the spirit, acknowledging your True Self through Self-expression—by loving instead of judging—the ego’s strong grip begins to loosen. Bid it farewell. You have paid the price for its dominance; now bask in the freedom of letting your spirit soar.

A Fresh Start

Each day is a fresh start. As you open your eyes, think not back upon what has gone before, but rejoice in yet another opportunity to create anew. If you find yourself filled with worry, then you are holding onto false illusions of yourself and the situations around you. Surrender! You, as a limited self (as the ego would have you believe you are), are not in charge. As you open your eyes each day, give thanks that your eyes have been opened, and give this day to your Highest Self.

There is a power with infinite intelligence and infinite love which has chosen you to express Itself. Use this power to create a beautiful day for yourself.

No worries, my friend.

Poem #398 - What You Do Best

Note from Suzanne: This poem came to me as have all the others—non-stop, in less than five minutes, with eyes closed as I simply listened. For the first 369 poems, visit www.MessagesOfHopePoems.org. You can search by topic by using the search block under my picture.

Share your talents with the world
In this way you do heal
The pain that others suffer
As God’s gifts you do reveal.

Each one is given gifts
Which they are meant to share
And they can help to heal the world
If share them they do dare.

What talents were you given?
What is it you do best?
In what way can you thus serve well
By sharing with the rest?

It’s where you find your passion
That true service you can give.
For in this way you blossom
And help others best to live.

So search inside for your true skills
The ones that make you sing.
If used then to enhance your world
True peace and love you’ll bring.

Watching Beauty Unfold

Beauty abounds, if you would only open your eyes. Beauty is, indeed, in the eye of the beholder. What is beauty to one person—and yes, even to one culture—may not be considered beauty to another. All of life is like this—subject to perceptions and beliefs. Each individual focus of consciousness sees their current reality from a different perspective based solely on their state of consciousness. The higher the state, the more beautiful the perceptions.

Believe us when we tell you that it is possible to look upon all creations and see beauty. If you do not yet perceive this, then you have yet still work to do … lessons to learn. But fret not, for what could be more beautiful than watching beauty unfold as you work to unfold your own consciousness bit by loving bit? Blessings be upon you in this beautiful journey you call Life.

Vast and Unlimited

There are many fish in the ocean—creatures of many sizes and shapes. Some are dangerous, some benign. These fish are analogous with your thoughts. They swim through your mind –some dangerous, in that they can cause harm to self and to others; some benign, in that they can do good in your world. But just as the fish in the sea are not part of the sea, your thoughts are not you. They are merely visitors, passing through.

You ARE the sea, vast and unlimited … Consciousness flowing without end. With the Mind you gather together the fish into little schools and send them on their way to affect other waves in the ocean, but again: these fish are not the ocean. Your thoughts are not you. You are Pure Consciousness … Pure Love.

What will you do with this knowledge?

Aftershocks

From Suzanne: As happens quite often, I heard the opening lines of Sanaya’s message today and couldn’t help but think, “Where is this going?” And as always happens, the words continued and I ended up shaking my head in wonder at this process—the process of attunement and communication with such loving wisdom. Today Sanaya says …

The earth shakes and trembles in the aftermath of an even larger quake. “Aftershocks” you do call these, and while they frighten, they are not as shocking as the initial force, for eyes have been opened to the possibility of “more to come.” You have a shocking experience in your life, and this in your mind creates the idea that more of the same is possible. Until your eyes were opened, you did not see what could manifest. Once opened, Potential expresses itself again and again.

We use an earthquake as an example, but understand that you have a powerful Force inside of you at your disposal. The very Power of Creation rests within your mind. This Power is fueled by love, and since there is nothing more powerful than that which arises from your Creator, do you see how very powerful you are?

Awaken to the power of Love and to your creative potential. Once awakened, go forth and create aftershocks of love within your world. Be a loving, healing force among those who have not yet awakened.

A note on the post "One Body" (from March 12th)

Note from Suzanne: This evening on ABC News, Diane Sawyer presented a special feature about the way the Japanese people are handling the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. She expressed amazement that there has not been a single case of looting in the affected areas, and how beautifully the people are working together as a community. She attributed these and other laudable acts to a Japanese proverb that is summarized with a single Japanese word: "Ee-Tai." What does "ee-tai" translate to? "One body"! I had never heard this proverb/word before, and was stunned when I went back to Sanaya's message to see these very words--One Body--as the title and in the text of Sanaya's message about the tragedy in Japan (March 12th entry) This--yet another seeming "coincidence"--ties in perfectly with today's (March 14) message from Sanaya ... "You are all so very connected ..."

One True Self

All of you are so very interconnected. You breathe the very air that has circulated through billions of bodies, yet it is with the spirit that you are even more closely entwined. Where do you draw the boundary between two focuses of Consciousness? Is it at the perimeter which you call skin and bone? This is an artificial border. Just as the borders of your nations are naught but arbitrary lines drawn by governments, the physical body is an artifice.

You are not the body. The physical body cannot contain the Real You. As a spirit-being, you extend into infinity, you live into eternity. And so, we ask you, where is your border? Where do you end, and where does your neighbor begin? You flow into each other. Your every thought affects each other. So love thy neighbor as yourself, for there is only one True Self.

At Your Very Core

Carry on your tasks of the day as if nothing were wrong. “But how can I do this?” you ask, “when around me my world is falling apart?” Do you see the angst you create with this very thought? It is there you place your focus, and in this way do you perpetuate the crumbling of your circumstances.

Realize that thoughts create things. Shift your focus to the Perfection inside you. This is where peace begins. Radiate that peace outward, knowing that you cannot experience peace without, until peace reigns in your thoughts. So rein in your thoughts. They do not control you—although this fallacy you may have accepted. Throw out such lunacy and take control of your life.

You are Perfection at your very core. See this, believe this, and then begin to create this around you. Banish your fears. Know that all things are possible when you tap into the limitless potential of the mind. Mind not what others may have told you throughout your life. Mind not what falsehoods you have believed. Know now that a loving God governs all things … is all things … and when you tap into that Love which lies at your very core, all things are possible—even peace in the midst of seeming chaos. Chaos does not exist at the level of the spirit. Go there to find Peace. Go there to find Love. Go there to find your Self.