You Can Be Both

As I sit here and take in the silence, I practiced a noticing in my own space. It’s not like I did not bring everything in here and place it exactly where I wanted it, but this noticing I’m experiencing is different! Because I am different!

Once I accepted that the old “Me” needed some reconstruction in my thoughts, in my deeds, and in my prayers , I begin to feel a full body release! I love the emancipation of a Pen or Pencil , set with intention on paper! I’ve always kept a journal and I crafted short stories as a child!! So I return to the most stable practice I know…writing!

Writing has always been an escape, or better yet a Retreat. It has been my faithful companion when there was no one else, and served as my guide, moral compass and best friend. It is a Lantern, illuminating my soul, as I receive visual downloads!

So I received this message…”the gift of kindness and generosity of my time and energy is priceless!” I have worn many hats, and held many titles, but the one that drew me to this writing, is how I learned to live and incorporate spiritual principles in my everyday life! It has no ill will placement of my Catholic School upbringing or my Muslim Beginnings. It is my Truth!

I tried a few more avenues on my way to finding the God in me! I took a myriad of avenues trying externally to build a spiritual connection. I thought that I had to be pious, because it was drilled into me and I didn’t feel like I was delivering on those investments! What I know now is, I can be both, Spiritual and Religious! It is not an either/or, it is an Integration! I have Crystals, Gems, Plants, and little Buddha’s Statue’s all around my house and I also have a Variety of Bibles, and I always have a pocket full of scriptures on the ready!

The Revelation is it is universal, I can be both, you can be both, we can be both! Neither is wrong or right. I am duplicitous and I find peace in this knowledge!!

I also know I am not terminally unique and so it is, my resolve, I am Human at Best!