Spirit Energy

I consider myself Christian, and so, so, so much more! I have recently completed a well check on my spirituality, a routine evaluation of who I am, what do I believe and what I want to express in the world. We are unique humans, so much so that labels just don’t fit. I have heard several other people, dear to me, also share their discomfort with the current mainstream understanding of Christianity. I am willing to share my current self-examination with the hope it may benefit someone else who may be going through a similar inquiry.

“Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.” Martina Navratilova

I am an evolving human, loving all my global neighbors, and expanding my sense of family to include all aspects of Nature. I am a stand for equality, it’s in my design as a human; I can’t escape it. I find God, in people, in Nature, in mySelf. I am currently on a quest for building communities of people who network together to promote justice, who collaborate to become more humane, and who are committed to protecting and healing Mother Earth. I am clear it begins with me being the best me possible moment by moment by precious moment.

I try to model certain aspects of my life on the way Jesus lived. I do my best to be kind, generous, thoughtful, caring, and inclusive. That is my understanding of Christ’s way. I want to spend my time with and my money on people who act with integrity and equality who are true to themselves and their missions and who are interested in collaboration and cooperation. I don’t subscribe to the “I only do business with Christians” train of thought. I consider myself close friends with people who don’t call themselves Christians but who act respectfully, responsibly, and who are rigorous with self-examination and behavior modification to become more humane. I believe Christ’s teachings include a love so strong that no one is left out. That is my foundational base, provided to me by my father, R.C., and my mother, my namesake, Dorothy I. It has served me well. I am exceedingly grateful to my heritage.

I am now ready to welcome The New Earth that we are stepping into, which goes far deeper into an understanding of our energy field and our connection with Nature and each other. I believe we are ready to receive an overflowing stream of Spirit Energy binding us together, honoring our diversity, blending us into one family.

I honor Nature as vitally important to my sustenance. I respect people who courageously chose who they love, regardless of gender. I believe women have a right to sovereignty and freedom over their bodies. I give reverence to the people who work for a just society, restoration and protection of the environment, and who are in the trenches with the marginalized, being the voice for those who are unable to be heard. Most importantly I don’t think we need to agree or have the same opinions to love one another. I have room for you in my heart and make space for the way you live your life. I trust we can live in reciprocity – with one another and with Nature.

I love to be in conversation with people who think like I do. I also enjoy sharing thoughts and opinions with people who respectfully share opposing ideas. I want to dive deeper into my own beliefs, and I think that is best accomplished by exposing myself to a wide variety of other possibilities. I have seasons of great expansion and seasons of integration and seasons of rest.

I am open to listening to anyone as long as they don’t feel superior to me or have the objective of converting me to their way of thinking. Let’s open ourselves and our hearts to one another and share with each other as we remember who we are and what we’ve come here to be.

As a human, I can occasionally be cruel and frequently self-centered. It’s not intentional, I don’t want to hurt anyone, but I know it happens. I also am painfully aware that I judge others, and I desperately want not to. I don’t see myself as a sinner, however I know I mess up. Yet I know I am safe and whole, beautifully, and wonderfully made in God’s image. For me that means several things, one of which is that I have embodied the Christ (Life Force) in me.

Embodiment provides an instant and ever-present guidance in my body, is with me all the time, goes wherever I go. When I listen to the direction provided by that Great Spirit, that Divine Light, within my body, magical things result. I am privy to thoughts, inspiration, and action steps that I could never in a million years come up with on my own. Embodiment of the Christ consciousness (I prefer to refer to this as Nature – it seems more inclusive to me) means I am never alone, and I am called to act with Love.

I believe that if I harm someone its more important to go to that person and ask forgiveness. I want to personally apologize to anyone I have harmed, not a blanket apology. If I have not personally apologized to you, I hope you are willing to come to me so I may. Rather than a sinner, I see myself as a ‘perfectly flawed human being’ who is trying her best to be consistently humane. I wish others to respect that I am trying; I too look to others and assume they are doing their very best. I am in no way intending to be critical of the way anyone believes – only trying to declare a position for myself that is far more complicated than a label.

I think there is a balance between speaking out and speaking up. I am committed to not interfere where my opinion is not welcomed, mind my own business. (I haven’t mastered this, I still occasionally step in uninvited, but it seems to me as though these occurrences are becoming less frequent.) However, when asked, I am willing to reach down within myself to reply kindly and with the most respective self-expression I am able to muster, truthfully share my opinion. (This is an ongoing practice as well; one I am committed to courageously conquer.)

Jesus spoke in parables, metaphoric stories. I don’t think he ‘told’ people how to behave. I think the stories were intended to help followers look within themselves for the truth, designed to inspire us to act with kindness, generosity, and inclusiveness. I aspire to be a storyteller such as that. Often Jesus waited until someone asked him before he told a parable. I think this is a lovely practice - not only for me to wait to be asked but also for me to ask when I need something or to begin an inquiry.

I am secure in my current belief system. And I honor others. As long as your belief gives you comfort and calls you to act with kindness, I support you. I have zero desire to convert anyone to my way of thinking. We’re all on our own journey, and I believe there is benefit in lovingly sharing.

For me, that means I love you regardless of how you believe or behave. I trust there is not One Correct religion or belief system. Yes, in taking this position, I agree to respect all belief systems, as long as they don’t harm other humans, (my family,) or plants and animals (also my family) or my Nature Parents. I commit myself to living as open-heartly as I can remember to be in each moment. I commit to practice acting consistently true to my beliefs.