Note: For me there are infinite names for the Divine. So, you will see me use many of them interchangeably (God, Divine, Infinite, Source).
Over the years, I have watched spiritually powerful helpers support hundreds of people Yet, they lived in almost abject poverty. Whenever I saw this pattern, I felt both angered and sad. Not believing that this was God’s Plan, I was unwilling to walk the spiritual path if there was no possibility of a solution where helpers could thrive in abundance. This was the catalyst for asking questions that almost no one else was willing to ask, i.e., “How does not charging for spiritual help support the helper?” “Does God care whether you earn money helping?”
My Myth Buster series is designed to interrupt the traditional thoughts that stop people from manifesting as the sovereign co-creators that they truly are. Once these myths are addressed, then it’s easier to remember who we are and why we are here. From this foundation, we are free to create a life where we flourish, regardless of circumstances. This goodness then permeates everything around us. Just like throwing a pebble in a stream creates ripples, your co-creations will effect your environment and the people who connect with you.
Traditional Thought: Who Is God?
There are many ways to attribute human characteristics to God. Many of them are codified in religious texts, oral traditions, and cultural and societal norms. This conditioning is passed down from one generation to the next. So, many people live by these rules with little conscious awareness, never realizing that adopting this code eliminates their choices. This locks them into the same relationship their ancestors had with Divine. Then, as they mature, they make a choice to either accept or reject the God of their fathers/mothers.
As a true Gemini, my relationship with God was a dichotomy. On the one hand, the God of my parents was a perfectionist, watching every little thing I did to make sure that I was performing to the highest standards, and willing to punish me for every deviation from this perfection. Yet, alone late at night in my bed, crying out for someone to understand and love me despite my faults, I would feel surrounded by warmth and hear a still small voice telling me that I was okay. This is the God I took with me when I started my conscious spiritual journey.
Is the God of Your Ancestors Preventing
Your Connection with Divine?
Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:2
I remember our Pastor talking about this Bible verse and how some people worship the famous: actors, actresses, politicians, the wealthy. But, he never talked about how hard it is to carry the God of your Ancestors around when you are trying to have a deeper connection with Divine.
This came home to me the first time when my mentor, Arzella Kay, asked me to meditate on God’s unconditional love for me. I looked at her like she was insane. The God of my Ancestors was a punitive perfectionist and couldn’t love a person like me. I had learned that any value I had was based on my last performance. This is the God I carried around with me for almost 40 years. In fact this relationship was so painful that I had walked away and been estranged from God completely for years before I received my Calling.
When I explained this to Arzella and again asked her if there was any way to return my Calling, she asked me, “Is the God of Your Ancestors preventing you connecting with Divine?” I said, “Yes, He is.” She said, “Let go of that God and just ask for Divine to show up as unconditional love in your life.” Since I trusted Arzella, I agreed to follow her guidance.
And Then?
I asked for Divine to demonstrate God’s unconditional love for me whenever I thought of it. After several weeks of asking, I was blessed when I experienced unconditional love with my first rescue cat. In fact, I told Arzella, “I now know there is a God because I saw Divine in Cleopatra’s eyes when I rescued her.”
Since that time, I have released many versions of God in favor of a framework that is even more expansive. This evolution has enriched my life and helped me become a more authentic person who makes better choices. I’m more conscious in those times when I judge and punish myself. I can stop that conditioned pattern if I choose to do so. I’m more aware of how I want to express myself. I also understand at deeper levels that it is okay to be handsomely rewarded for adding value in a situation.
In my next blog, I will be talking about the God of my current understanding and how having a more flexible definition helps me understand how to be, do, and have more.
If you recognize yourself in these words and need encouragement or support to redefine your relationship with Divine, I’d love to hear from you.