I'VE CHANGED.WHY?

I've Changed. WHY?


My spiritual life has changed in the last few years.
--James Casey
As we make a decision to surrender and begin a journey to a better life, a life that is far more abundant; we often fear change. What is it I will become? What is it I will have to do that is against my grain?
For me, and dozens of others I know, mention of a "spiritual" way of living and the "God" word were not what I wanted to hear. Karen Casey, in an article I read today has a tremendous way of looking at things and I share this today. Must admit, every time I see the word God I have to move from biblical to Good Orderly Direction. That is what my spiritual life gives me today.
"Most of us have expanded our understanding of "the spiritual life." We may have grown up in religious homes. That wouldn't be unusual. But now we realize that didn't necessarily mean we were encouraged to be spiritual. The idea of "spirituality" might have been suspect, even. To our parents it may have sounded like the occult rather than a church affiliation.
What spirituality meant to Jim, and perhaps means to many of us, is having a relationship we nurture with the Creator, however we define that. It means believing we have an inner voice that is eager to offer us guidance whenever we are at a loss about what to do. Practicing a spiritual life also relieves us of the burden of worrying about the future. We know it will take care of itself, in the same way we'll be taken care of.
As we move through life, we continue to be confronted by conflict and problems over which we have no control. That's the learning curve, nothing more. We'll always be on this path. The good news is that our response to the struggle will change in proportion to our willingness to seek God's help.
How I see God and my life should keep changing.
Will I do my part to open my eyes wider today?"
Today, as the sun rose, I had the opportunity to listen to that still, quiet voice within. Over the years, as I've learned to listen to it and not ignore as I did in the past, things seem to get better within my head! Funny how that works. We're redoing www.hopeserenity.ca and hope you join and suggest how to make it better!