2013-01-07. The Courage to Look at Yourself
Alabama, US of A, January 7, 2013.
Teacher: Thought Adjuster.
Subject: “The Courage to Look at Yourself.”
Message received by Oscar.
Thought Adjuster: “Imagine living the life you would wish to live. A life free of preoccupation with material things. A life where the main motivation would be spiritual growth. A life with the goal of understanding the will of the Father and consecrating your decisions to this will. This would be without a doubt an ideal life. Consider now, what is preventing you from living such a life?
“Those who are completely satisfied with themselves are not making any progress, because a mortal existence is meant to be an adventure of self-discovery and continuous improvement. If any of you were already perfect, you would not be here. It is when a human being has reached a certain level of maturity that they start feeling the desire to be better. It is then when they start to feel that ‘hunger for justice and thirst for righteousness’ inspires the desire in them to change some aspects of their selves.
“Few are those who have the courage to look at themselves and accept all those instances when their behavior leaves a lot to be desired. It is truly difficult to observe your own defects and to willingly accept the need to make some changes. However, those who see their lives, their attitudes, their decisions and their actions and find disappointment will be able to get the satisfaction in knowing that they are at the threshold of the gates that lead toward the long path of perfection.
“Only when you have reached that path, each of you must decide if you will invest all you have in the odyssey of traveling the myriad of miles to reach your destination, facing the great challenges that those who start at the lowest point of the evolutionary ladder must face. Yes, the path is long and hard, but the reward is real and eternal. Do not be disheartened when you see your multiple shortcomings and realize how far you are from your destination. Instead, rejoice because at the very least you already know where you are going and it is only a matter of time, dedication and patience to take every one of the steps that will lead you toward that goal.
“Finally, if you want to become what you dream of — a more patient person, filled with love for her peers and joyfully experiencing true freedom — make this a reality in your heart. Act today as if you already were in the kingdom of the children of God, because it is so, thanks to the unconditional love of your Father for all His creatures.”
