Spiritual GPS System For 'Misplaced' Emotions
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
by Dr. Carla Goddard
Have you ever had one of those days where you become "misplaced" in emotion? Where it feels like you are in white water rapids instead of the calm kayak you are use to floating down the river in?
I am having one of those days. Another interview for a regional paper, a friend shot and killed last evening, an invitation to represent a rather large non profit, reconnecting with a friend that probably saved my life 15 years ago, and I have not even finished my first coffee.
I read something this morning that really struck me. "To Hope is not to dream. It is more then wishful thinking or an optimistic attiude. Hope is a way of living. Bringing the Light of Hope to those that sit in Darkness. To be a candle to rekindle the spark of Hope in those that have lost theirs. Your Gift of Hope will ripple out and touch others." It was part of an email sent to me. I am not sure of the author but the words fill my thoughts as I take a break from the many phone calls this morning.
I was hopeless at one time. I was the one who sat in the dark. I had someone be a candle. I had some bring light into my world. Hope truly is an action word. A way to live your life. I believe that hope is not something that is a learned behavior; but rather something something that is a gift we are born with. However, I also believe that practicing Hope by being the beacon, the candle, or even just a flicker to those who are sitting in a dark corner, a gray mist, or simply 'misplaced' at the moment, one can cultivate Hope. What blossoms from cultivating hope? Love - an overflowing, never ending, unconditional love.
Recently, I had to call a friend for directions. I shared with them that I am simply misplaced. I was not really lost but have to admit, I am terrible with directions. I can't read a map nor can I ever figure out which way is north, south, east, or west while driving. They suggested that I get one of those techy instruments for GPS. I laughed trying to be patient while waiting for them to stop making fun of my "misplaced" location.
Later that afternoon, a friend called me for directions. Not driving directions, but spiritual directions. They were feeling "lost". I shared with them that they were not really lost, but rather "misplaced" for the moment.
Ironically, the thought crossed mind that what we all really needed was an internal GPS to guide our directions inwardly. Wouldn't that be grand? A little techy gadget that I could simply input where I wanted to go and have specific step-by-step directions to get there. Manifestation of my desired reality would be so much simplier.
When you get "misplaced" energetically or spiritually, it is possible to activate your inward GPS system. An Eckhart Tolle quote immediately comes to mind,“Where ever you are, be there totally." This activation is your connection with a Divine Source. When you are connected to the Divine (regardless of what name you use for the Divine Source), you have your own personal Spiritual GPS system in your heart. But just like the GPS for your car, if it is not plugged in, it does not function. Sometimes I tend to believe I can figure out the directions of how to get there all by myself, I can not get from home to Gulfport without getting "misplaced". I was at a dinner recently with a group of Light workers, a friend (out of love) said to me "you know that is sort of like playing God" when you unplug your Spiritual GPS system. Ouch!
My friend that was shot was in the darkness, my friend that I reconnected with was my candle, and now it is my responsibility to be the beacon. A beacon that is a light bearing torch, unafraid to go into the Darkest of places to shine the the light of Love. Not just in words in some newspaper article or magazine, but in the actions of every step I take on my journey. So I have my Spiritual GPS system turned on, the location for my next stop input, and where are the directions to get there? They are highlighted in neon yellow with a little voice in my head ensuring even if I can't follow the map, I can certainly 'hear' when to turn right or stay straight.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)I am so sorry about the loss of your friend Carla. I love this analogy to Lightness and Dark and being a Beacon and a spiritual GPS!Where can I get one? :)Smiles,GraceGraceThank you. Some times the walk in the darkness never allows a person to find even a flicker to follow out.mwah
Probably these internal GPS are our angels. They give us directions, tell us when to stop, proceed, Once I heard a priest say that the cross is like a traffic light. When we approach it, we are made to stop and look around and examine things for a moment. Whats important is to here ones inner voice.AcepinoyI like the analogy of the cross like a traffic light.mwah
I knew this would be a great article just by the catch phrase GPS for emotions. I want to hear the voice and follow the map too.JamesIs glad that it resonated with you. Thank you for your kind words.mwah
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