Child, today's message is one of courage and grace to face that which cannot be changed. Indeed we have been speaking about running up against the edges or boundaries in life and the ways in which freedom can be cultivated in these situations. For it seems paradoxical:
How can Freedom be attained within the confines of this life?
Your incarnation is particular, unique and be assured ... It is also precise. Precise in its splendor and also in its boundaries. For the box you live within contains you. You can learn to think outside this box, in other words, grow your perspective but the box itself cannot be shattered.
You are you,
You can grow and change, but ultimately you must work within the parameters of your own life. So how then within the confines of this life does one find Freedom?
The answer begins with choice and ends with perspective.
What you choose to do, to believe, to engage with, will effectively change your perception of the confines you live within. You see, choosing to breathe or not breathe, defines life or death. Choosing to wallow in anger or sadness makes these emotions grander, more imposing, they can become larger than life itself, have more of an affect on you. When you choose gratitude and joy the same is true. And so, knowing that this is true, one must learn to engage in surrender. Oh and child, we do not mean to give up or to run away for this is not a kin to true surrender. Rather one must learn to relinquish an experience, to actively choose alternate courses that bring a different feeling. You see: The art of surrender is about activating your power to choose with every breath... You choose... this ability to choose lurks in every moment of your life. It is your greatest weapon and your greatest gift.
Within choice lies freedom
The two concepts are symbiotic: one cannot exist without the other. At every turn you have freedom. So when you find yourself confined by the rules, the government, sickness or even death remember you can choose to step away from the edge. You can choose love where others dwell in fear, you can choose an alternate perspective. This ultimately brings a greater freedom to your life. It builds one choice at a time and as you do this, the confines of life will shrink. You will no longer notice them, you will not be bothered by their existence, for your clear path through any obstacle you encounter, can never be taken from you. So as you grow and move through the world you become aware that you are the master of your own domain. You choose always and in all ways. The trouble is, oh so many people feel crippled with fear and never really harness the power of choice. They feel small or unworthy, they have lost sight of this power and as a result, feel jailed by the confines of their life. The best way through this is to speak about choice, for the energy will grow on the spoken word. Articulate your choices to the world! Say things like, “ I choose cereal today” or “I choose this beautiful dress”. Start small and watch your perspective start to shift. Your life with its confines, limitations and boundaries is also your own kingdom. Create it as you wish and choose your way to Freedom.
