Consciousness. Integrity. Love.
Definitely Worth the Effort
I am so thankful for the Center of Light. This past Sunday, I was so happy and felt so much joy about going to the Center for our conclusion to our seminar weekend with Mother Clare. I just wanted to be surrounded and filled with the love of my teachers and community. Even though I had some unflattering things to grasp about myself this weekend – such as my pride – I have learned if I truly want to let this go and become more humble my teachers will show me how. They will help me to recognize and then work on overcoming my pride and other obstacles that keep me from moving closer to Jesus and Mary. It won’t be easy, and it will definitely be ongoing, but it will definitely be worth the effort!
I was reflecting over where I was when I came to the center a year and a half ago, and where I am now. I see how much I have calmed down and found more peace in my life. I tend to bounce off the walls and have a huge amount of Gemini energy, so it was good to learn that everyone doesn’t appreciate my intensity.
When I arrived at the Center I had just been through some of the biggest trials and experiences in my life and I was at my wits end! I was trying to figure out what really is the purpose of all this hell in my life. I knew I had made many prayers to God to help me just get through it and God did. And when God showed me that real life is living for God, it changed me forever! I wondered where I could go to learn more about being a true servant to God, not just on the outside but a real transformed servant. I am very thankful God has brought me to my Center. It has not been easy, and a few times I almost gave up. I’m sure my struggles aren’t over, but are just beginning. I pray that with God’s grace and with my teachers I can become more like God each day and hopefully a light to this world.
I also have experienced a much deeper understanding and love for Jesus and Mary through the teachings and services. Sometimes it just feels like my heart will burst with their love. I have found true purpose in being here on this earth. It would be truly amazing and beautiful to be even a little like the Master Teachers and the ministers. What a HUGE blessing it is to be able to be here and be part of this truly transforming spiritual path.
By Rachel, Student, Philadelphia
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Thanks for sharing, Rachel! It has been such a joy growing together with you and seeing how much you’ve transformed since the first day you arrived at the Center. Blessings on your continual journey!