So, what is Spiritual Right Action?
In The Four Sacred Secrets, Spiritual Right Action “is performed when we’re no
longer desperately trying to control the flow of life but, instead, are responding to
life as it arises from a powerful state of consciousness.”
That, in and of itself, is a powerful spiritual practice.
Speaking for myself, the real question becomes: Can I give up my doubts, my
fears, my monkey mind, and step into the absolute knowingness that I am always
connected to that which created all, is all, sees all, and knows all?
I’m good at this when life is going well. But when I’m thrown a curveball, I
sometimes forget. I want to start controlling people, places, and things — because
in that moment, I evidently think I know more than, as Ernest Holmes so lovingly
called it, The Thing Itself.
When Life Throws a Curveball
Recently, as many of you know, our bank account was hacked. By the time I
caught it, the hackers had taken over $7,000.
I’ll be honest — I got caught up in the fear, the anger, and the guilt. Yes, guilt.
Because as smart as I like to think I am about scammers and hackers, I had let
them into my account.
It took three long days and a mountain of frustration to finally get fraud tickets
issued with my bank. Once that happened, I went from feeling like a victim to just
feeling… numb.
On the fourth day, I was pulled out of my funk by an amazing community of
people whose energy helped lift me. Then, on the fifth day, I wrote a letter to God.
I said:
“I know my money that was removed from my account is put back easily and
effortlessly, and it is done quickly.”
I dissolved my inner conflict and let it go.
On day six, all the money was returned to our account.
What I Learned
What I realized — finally — was that not only had the hackers stolen our money, I
had let them steal my peace of mind. I had let them pull me away from my faith
and fill me with doubt, fear, and self-recrimination.
The truth is, my emotions and my responses to what life throws at me are my
responsibility.
I’m not suggesting we avoid our emotions. I’m suggesting we become acutely
aware of them — and then consciously decide whether we’re willing to change how
we feel about something.
How I Return to My Sense of Self
Here are the steps I use to move through stuck emotions and return to the
knowingness of my innate perfection:
* I let myself feel what I feel. I don’t cover it up or mask it. My human self
is allowed to express its hurt and pain. But I don’t build a house there and
hang pictures on the wall, becoming a permanent victim of the experience.
* When I’m ready, I choose to heal the feeling. Holding on to emotions
that don’t serve me keeps me out of the present moment — and can
eventually manifest physically.
* I journal. Getting the story out of my head and onto paper gives it shape
and space, rather than letting it run on an endless loop inside me.
* I reach out for support. Sometimes that means a therapist, sometimes a
prayer practitioner, sometimes a trusted friend.
* I talk to God. I may write a letter or simply speak out loud, but I always
bring it to that Higher Intelligence.
* I let it go. This can be the hardest part. And yet, at some point, I must
decide: Is my happiness worth more than staying stuck? So far, the answer
has always been YES.
Why It Matters
We can’t create — or be truly creative — when we’re in a state of inner conflict.
Finding our Sense of Self isn’t just a gift we give ourselves (though that is reason
enough). It’s also a gift to the people around us. Our energy matters. The
vibration we put into the world makes a difference.
So I ask you:
What impact are you having on your own well-being?
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