From One Source Flows Life

As I mentioned in my last post, I'll be sharing what I am learning about detachment. I met with my priest last week to discuss this very subject. Father explained to me that I need to try to look at the world, life and my surroundings in more simplistic terms. He recommended that I try to think about the fact that all things flow from One Source, our Creator. He explained that things really are not as complicated as they seem. If we can look at our lives from the standpoint that no matter what... God loves us, we will then have the inner peace to live our lives with joy. Out of inner peace and simplicity will flow exterior peace. Our surroundings may tell us a lot about our interior lives. Do we have areas in our homes that are not quite as organized as they should be? Have we accumulated so much that we don't have time to enjoy any of it? Do we own things, or do they own us? What importance have we "attached" to the physical things in our lives? Do we make things more important than people? Are our things negatively impacting those in our life? God has very clearly said to me over the past few years Sell all that you have and give it to the poor. When I asked Him if He wanted me to sell my house and everything in it, He said No. Sell every excess that is evil. He wasn't saying to me that the "things" are evil. I don't have to get rid of everything. What He was saying was get rid of the "excess". "Evil" is anything that keeps our hearts and minds cluttered in such a way that we cannot fully experience God's Presence in our lives. It is the excesses that add no value to our lives... that are a distraction and keep our lives stagnant instead of flowing. It's important to note that it is perfectly fine to own possessions. What's important to ask ourselves is whether the possessions own us. I am currently working to clear out the excesses in my own life. Father also made it very clear that perfection should not be our goal. A little messy is good! Take some time today to reflect about the deep Love that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have for each and every one of us. Are there any excesses in your physical world that are holding you back from really enjoying your life? What is your attitude toward those things? Is there someone who may benefit from these things to whom you can give them? May you have peace in your hearts and minds today and always.