Consciousness. Integrity. Love.
Excited!
This is my third Lent that I have spent with the Centers of Light. The previous two were definitely a challenge for me emotionally and I always looked forward to Easter when Lent would be over.
Not this time, however, because this year Lent has been a very inspiring experience! It has been emotionally challenging, yes, but more significantly this Lent has been very healing, cleansing and purifying to my heart and soul.
I have experienced the transformative powers of Jesus and Mary pulsing through me. The hard shell around my heart that has been protecting me for years (or at least I thought it was protecting me) has softened and cracked. I’m 48 years old, have been a student for 2 years and a Novice for the last eight months, and I finally was able to let go of my fear and the unconscious desire to keep people at arm’s length. For the first time in my life I am connecting to my heart, connecting to my feelings, and really deepening in my connection with the Divine. I now make room for God’s love, light and peace to flow through me out into the world….what a joy!
With the help of Jesus and Mary I have been able to let go of several negative patterns that have been pulling me down into the muck my whole life. I feel their forgiveness washing me clean of much of my fear, anger and meanness. I had to become simple, provide an opening, and make some space to allow God to come into my heart and gently guide me through this amazing healing process. It may sound easy, but I couldn’t do it on my own.
I feel so much lighter in my spirit and stronger in my faith than I ever have before. I feel my heart is so much more peaceful and pure. I feel my life is so blessed. I am in love with God, Jesus, Mary, and with life in all its splendors. I am excited to continue the process of simplifying my life. I am excited for what lies ahead as I continue to deepen in my love and connection with God. Most of all, I am excited to discover how I can become stronger and more committed in a life of service.
By Christopher, Novice, Milwaukee
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