Journey to Enlightenment Part 01

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Chetana Catherine Florida, Nirmala Hanke, Raksha Penni Helsene
Publisher: Create Space

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December 1999: Resolutions for the New Millennium
Dear Students and Friends of the Lighthouse,
May many Blessings of Love, Light, and Divine Order be manifested with all of you as we begin the new millennium.
As the last year of the century is ending, let us be mindful to let go of the feelings and thoughts that have not been healthy for us. Look over the past year to see what you have learned, and give thanks for the blessings of growth you experienced in each challenge or each lesson learned. Look at what you are still holding onto and ask yourself, "do I really need this as I go into the year 2000?" We hold on to emotions, ideas, things and people sometimes out of habit. We need to look at what we are consciously holding onto and decide if it is something we need or not.
Towards the end of the year, take time to make your resolutions for the new year. Before we can do that, let us see what we are carrying into the new year from our past, and see if we want to carry it with us. Then think about your new year's resolutions without all of the old mental, emotional or physical baggage getting in the way. For instance, one cannot say for the new year, I make a resolution to love everyone" while still being angry with a current or ex-lover, husband/wife, boss, friend, child, etc. The new year's resolution cannot work with old baggage. So look at your baggage, and make a resolution to release the baggage. Then make your other resolutions.
As I myself think about the year 2000, my greatest desire is that all people would live in love and peace, by focusing on how we are all alike, in needing love and respect, understanding and forgiveness, rather than focusing on how different we may be in our personal beliefs and lifestyles. By focusing on the differences it is too easy to fall into judgments and lose understanding, leaving no room for acceptance of those who are different from ourselves. Violence begins when we lose respect for each other. Love gives respect and reverence for all life. This is my most cherished desire and will be on of my personal resolutions for the new year, the new millennium.
In Love and Light,
Namaste,
Chetana
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