FREEDOM

Many years ago while meditating I received thirteen words that I have never forgotten.
They are: “You must release yourself from the bondage you have created in your mind.”
Knowing that the word bondage was not in my current vocabulary and the idea that I created my mess was both startling and strangely comforting. If I created it, perhaps I could change it. Of course, there was a part of me that didn’t like this one bit. I had been ill for years, and suddenly…in my mind…it became my fault and my responsibility.

I came to understand that first quote at a deeper level from another thirteen words I received two years later. “You have the power to choose. This is your only power. Choose wisely!” I realized that blaming me for everything that happened to me was my choice. If I continued to blame myself, I would never be able to move forward. I would stay stuck in my old ways.

Those twenty six words have been powerful for me. When something arises in my life that requires a choice, I realize that before taking action I must remember to ask “who is doing the choosing?” Do I allow my heart to guide me in making choices? I would love to say “Yes always,” but I can’t. My sneaky little ego loves to control my thoughts, words and actions. It wants this and that. It tells me that I can’t possibly live without the next best trinket on the market. Oh yes…forget about the cost. That new one will surely make you happy.

Over the years I have seen how my ego can concoct the grandest dreams and hold me in bondage by pulling me down a road that my heart would never choose. That is certainly not choosing wisely. The saving grace is the awareness of what is happening and being willing to set the intention to change course. Even with the awareness, I sometimes fall into the ego trap. You probably do too.

Life however is a journey, and when I am aware that ego is pulling at me I don’t see it as “bad.” I see it as a challenge, a way to the remembrance of Who I am. As I find my Self in that remembrance, I take a deep breath and smile. Yes…I have the Power to choose freedom or bondage. In this exquisite moment, I choose Freedom.


Written with Love,
Barbara Rasp


Freedom comes from knowing, not doing. Freedom comes from being at the moment of awareness. As you seek answers, your mind begins working to control your thoughts of right or wrong, good or bad. When you are in harmony, there is no agenda, no plan, or no thought of yes or no.

Freedom is not an elusive thing. Freedom is a state of mind…The path to freedom is a path that leads only to this moment, this instant. Remember who you are. Remember that the path is but a thought, an instant of awakening and the moment of awareness that you need do nothing but be. Be with the Spirit that guides you. Be, my child, and you are free.

Wisdom’s Voice

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