I must caulk around the lintels
patch the roof
paint the walls
shim the doors
fix the leaky faucet
confront the pack rats.
I hold my breath
the geyser of impatience
ready to spew.
I must get it done
so I can have peace.
The Beloved draws me up
into His arms,
whispers in my ear,
“Sit on the porch, dear one.
Drink tea and eat cherries.
Gaze out at the purple storm clouds.
Love Me,
while I fix the house.”
We live in the “in house”.
Who cannot relate to that! On the Inner and the Outer 🙂 Really loved this, Thank You
Brings tears to my eyes.
So beautiful.
And useful in the speedy anxiety I’m experiencing at present around a task with a deadline.
Thanks so much
Beautiful, Leslie! I so appreciate the reminder that it is the Master who fixes the house. Very timely!
The intimacy and value of *recognition*…sublime pricelessness!
I simply love this! I’m ready to sit on the porch and let The Beloved fix my sad house.
Lesley what a beautiful contemplation, I was kind of feeling just like you were in this post when I sat down to begin to try and complete everything I had to do today! Yes, I was a bit stressed and then I saw your post and said to myself I need to see what Lesley has channeled to us all and as I read this a peace entered my being and your love and the Divines message channeled through to me and reminded me that I don’t have to do it all! I will do it in the name of the Master with the Master always at my side.On my own I have realized I can do nothing but with The Masters’s Love, Power and Wisdom, I can do anything. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful writing!
Thank you all for you comments and for the insight you bring to this topic. I spent the day yesterday doing many tasks. Whenever I remembered the Beloved they became as easy as sitting on the porch eating cherries. It was as though my body were moving around while I stayed in a state of blissful calm. For me this teaching goes very deep, as I know that I don’t have to fix anything, especially myself. Blessings to you all.
Simply beautiful! We all try to fix our houses ourselves. Surrender, and let the Master do His job. Thank you for the reminder!!
I was recently blessed by a messed up insurance claim situation I thought I had to give a lot of attention to in order to resolve, but I’d forget to or think, “tomorrow.” Then it miraculously resolved itself without me doing anything.
I rejoiced and accepted it as an “as above so below” experience.
Even procrastination can be from the Master! joy, joy, joy!
And like you Lesley, when I do put my hands to the plow, it is with so much more ease of late. Effortless effort when the attention is fixed on The Beloved.
Doesn’t mean we don’t need to keep taking the inventory of what still needs repairs/purification, but so wonderful that all we have to do is be willing to be shown truth and be open to the healing.
Beautifully said, Sheila. When we are surrendered we can truly dance through our days with the Beloved, moving to the music and letting It take the lead, guiding us Home.
A funny thing happened this week at work. I was to give a presentation on a topic I knew little about and had no interest in. I thought this weekend would be a blow out in just trying to understand the material and be able to present in a few days. I didn’t want to do my usual tendency of biting the bullet and getting through it no matter how miserable I felt. I then relaxed, knowing my Beloved would take care of it as long as I did my part in getting behind it, trusting and knowing it is all for my spiritual growth. I read the material when I had a chance, feeling I was being responsible in preparing. Then, at a work meeting it was decided the presentation should go to someone else! I was so grateful and knew I was being taking care of because I did my part and let go…Thank you Lesley, for allowing your gift of writing to be used to channel His grace and mercy.