Grace

The topic for August is GRACE. I think of Grace as a blessing or presence that is received as a gift to humankind from Source, whatever you choose Source to be. I also experience Grace as a state of being. For me it is the ability to attune myself to the natural rhythms of the universe with a presence of peace. This state comes from within me, yet it is directly connected to my higher power and the Divine. The state of Grace is an internal experience, more like a presence, unaltered by the external conditions that may be unfolding outside of ourselves. In other words, regardless of the metaphorical tornadoes, hurricanes and change that is going on outside of myself, when I am in a state of Grace, I am at peace, connected to a higher intelligence that encompasess my being. When I am in this state of Grace, I am not thinking, analyzing, or processing. I am simply present - acutely in the moment. Often times, this state happens to me, rather than inspite of me.

When I think of the gift of Grace, I also think of Deeksha, known as the Oneness Blessing. I was fortunate to be introduced to Deeksha by a serious of synchronistic events in 2006. Simply put, receiving Deeksha (a.k.a. The Oneness Blessing and the "gift of grace") results in growth in consciousness. It is an act of energy transfer by touch or by the power of intent. Each time I receive Deeksha, I experience a profound silencing of my monkey mind with an increasing ability to be present and connected. To learn more about what the Oneness Movement is and how it is sweeping the world, visit: http://www.onenessuniversity.org/oneness/cms/home/onenessblessing/index.html.

What does Grace mean to you? How can you welcome Grace into your life this month?