Miracles are performed by those who temporarily have more for those who temporarily have less. (A Course in Miracles)
So, my friend and housemate Cindy is planning on opening a yarn and associated items store in Portland's downtown Pearl District. The store will be called "Urban Fibre Arts" and it will be in one of the snazziest buildings in town, the Gregory. Of course, being a tony, ritzy kind of place - rent ain't cheap. But, after going back and forth (repeat back and forth a couple of more times) it seems they have come to some kind of agreement and so now it's on to formulating the lease.
There are a few more details to work out, but you get the picture. Cindy is excited about this, but at the same time, being a little bit of a cautious person, anxious about the large commitment entailed, especially in terms of finances.
A long time ago, a friend who was a pastor of a very large Portland Church (one no longer in existence) told me the story of when she wanted to expand her church, her friend asked her, "Would you allow me to believe for you?" He was offering an invitation to extend enough faith to allow the dream to come through through a mind that temporarily envisioned greater possibilities than were immediately visible.
So, sometimes when we are feeling anxious about something that we love, and our passionate about - and we know that it really is a calling of our Highest Self, we can ask other to believe for us.
A Course in Miracles tells us that a little willingness is all that is required to set a miracle in motion. When you declare that you are willing to have your dream come true, no matter by whose hand it is manifested, we signify that willingness. We have the capacity to open the door to miracles for one another. I invite you to try this out with our friend Cindy - and her GRAND PLAND for the new store. Think big.
The Etymological Dictionary defines an iconoclast is a “breaker or destroyer of images” from the Late Greek word eikonoklastes. Later, an iconoclast was viewed as “one who attacks orthodox beliefs or institutions.” Today, iconoclasts like perceive things differently than other people - or maybe we just like to be annoying. Either way. This difference in perception plays out in our ideas, worldview and metaphysics - and in how we manage our fears and shadow self. It works well for me.
Okay, Scotty, I haven't seen you since this morning. How did you know that I spent most of today worrying about how to make this all work out? Seriously.
ReplyDeleteThis evening, I spent time with my Wednesday night knitting group and they are all so supportive and so positive that I can make it work that my fears have been pushed back. I am totally on board with how you've framed it here.
Thank you for your ongoing support! I am going for this. It's exciting and scary and thrilling and I can't think of anything I'd rather do. :) It's nice to know that when I do find myself worrying, I can turn to my friends and regain my footing on positive turf.