Thanksgiving/Gratitude Message

(Written: November 24, 2019)

My Friend, in a few days we will be approaching Thanksgiving. Let me ask you this, do you really take into an account of the true meaning of this holiday? For myself, especially this time, I really sit back and contemplate on the many, many things I am very grateful for. As you and I gather around with those we love, family and friends. I feel an intense sense of being blessed. There is something I like to do as we gather around the table with the vast abundance of nourishment set before us. I initiate from each person, why they are thankful. Although as I have expressed before, it is not just important to be in gratitude on this one day as it is to always be as such each and every moment of our existence.

This season offers you a precious opportunity to draw closer to The One, The Universal Mind, The Great Spirit, The Divine, God or any other name that connects you to the source of who created you, as you unite in reflecting upon the blessings that flow into your life from this space. It is this creator who sustains the body, who has given you the capacity to appreciate the beauty of this world at this time and to feel for others, who helps you through the kindness of those around you. Connecting, Heart to Heart. Amidst your daily activities, do not take for granted these precious gifts both great and small. A renewed sense of wonder and gratitude awakens in you when you look for the hand of the Divine Giver behind all the good you now will receive. Begin to see how deeply you are cherished, and your heart now opens to feel Spirits presence and supporting love.

So as your relationships with your fellow human beings are nurtured and sweetened through attentiveness and expressions of appreciation, so it is in your relationship with The Mother/Father Spirit. Think of how much it means to you when someone warmly acknowledges your friendship or reaches out to you with kindness. Through that ex-change, the mutual bond is strengthened. This is truly God/Spirit in action. Likewise, when you turn to the Divine and say simply and sincerely “Thank you,” who is Love itself deeply responding to that heartfelt thought. It is a most natural way to relate to The Divine and make this a part of your life - whether during times of silent communion or while fulfilling the responsibilities given to you each day. If you establish the habit of expressing your gratitude to your Divine Benefactor from day to day and moment to moment, your consciousness changes. You become more receptive to the Power that can draw to you whatever you truly need. This is what is called manifestation of pure heart. At the same time also recognize that the ultimate treasure, surpassing any material blessing, is your eternal connection with your Heavenly Mother/Father-Friend. Gurudeva Paramahansa Yogananda told us, “God is in everything. When you have Him, you have everything.” As you realize that truth, begin to see that Spirits blessings come in many guises. Some you may easily identify as such; others require you to look beyond your human preferences to understand the life-transforming lessons being offered to you if you put your trust in the Universal Mind of God.

One of the greatest ways to acknowledge the Divine Source’s limitless generosity is to give your unconditional love in return, for that is the gift that most touches all hearts, in as such touches the Great Masters, Guides, Angels, Beings of Light everywhere and God. Let me suggest to you today my dear friend, in your meditations, let that love be expressed in giving your best efforts rather than expecting a specific response. Remember it’s not supplication, but appreciation. Similarly when relating to others, let your focus be upon offering that appreciation and encouragement rather than waiting to receive, upon serving rather than wanting to be served. By striving to express that spirit of unconditional, outreaching love, may you find your own needs also being met and feel the joy of growing attunement with the Supreme Giver of All. Think of your gratitude and share it! Today and every day I personally am grateful to be a part of this magnificent presence with you.

Treatment/Prayer

“The majesty of the Almighty is inherent in my being today. I am filled with thanks as I truly understand who and what I really am. The greatness and grandeur of the infinite possibility is established in my consciousness. My divinity is innate. I look with reverence upon the Mother / Father within me. I accept the ease with which all things are done, the dignity with which Spirit maintains me in all situations. Universal mind is the Lord of my life. Spirit is my sovereign, and it works through me now. I thrill to the immensity of life, and I am loved and warmed as I realize the infinite personness of God in me now. And so it is and so it shall be, Amen.”

Happy Thanksgiving. Peace, Abundance and Grateful Blessings always.