Chasing Your Dreams

I just read an awesome book called The Alchemist by author Paulo Coelho. It is one of those fables. full of allegory, that are both ageless and timeless. The story, set in medieval Spain, tells of a young shepherd boy who heeds his dreams and is guided on an exotic journey by becoming conscious of omens and signs. His destination is ultimately reached where it is revealed that the treasure, for which he had been seeking, was . . . but I can't say more! The book is tremendously inspiring and reminds me that whatever our path has been it is not too late to follow our hearts and seek fulfillment of our deepest dreams.

That is the journey that I am on. I have a deep sense that life, as I know it, will not remain as comfortable and easy as it may seem today, and that I am being awakened to heed the warnings and to respond to the signs that are being shown to me. I must remain alert and awake and most of all conscious of the present moment, preparing myself for what I might be called to do.

Throughout history spiritual leaders have taught the ways of meditation and prayer in order to allow ordinary people a chance to connect directly and personally with God. That modern day religious folk are more inclined to let the pastor tell them what to think and how to act, is a clear sign that spiritual revival is in order. For our faith and hope to be authentic it has to resonate deeply within our hearts. Like with the dreams of the shepherd boy, people around the globe are being awakened to a new sense of connection to Spirit. True connection is like cable service, but for most of us it is more like rabbit ears! The signal comes and goes, and in order for us to tune in and prove the source we must seek it out again and again. It is not enough to merely espouse a religion, one's faith can only can help, when our world as we know it crumbles, when it is hardwired and grounded in the love that can not only comfort, but lead and guide on the mystical journey toward the treasure!

Our 'Spirit Cafe' group has recently been considering the fruit that is born in a life that is rooted and grounded in the Spirit of Love. The resulting experiences provide hard evidence of the reality of an authentic connection that goes far beyond the surface of things normally known.

Love’s tender fruit grows, making whole
A life that’s grounded, deep in Thee.
Love, Joy, Peace, Gentleness of soul,
Brings Kindness, Goodness, Self Control,
While Faith flowers Patiently!

These are the depths that I must pursue, for today is the day, and now is the time, when longings are to become reality!

Love and Peace - Geoff