Remove the filters that obstruct your grace

A programmer brainstormed for hours to solve an issue on his laptop. His expectations were high and frustration growing. He felt he should know the answer, but resisted believing in himself. As he watched a t.v. show on crab fishing, the ship's anchor triggered a revelation. He realized another kind of anchor would enable his code to work. Was it a heavenly sign or a subconscious plea to remove his own mental filters?

An aging grandfather began to get meaner. People who thought they knew him wondered if he really knew himself. He deliberately stopped his meds, realizing the nature of control triggered hallucinations. Suddenly, he began to utter words with no conscience. He shocked and offended. Could this have been an unconscious way he was choosing to remove his own censorship filters? Would years of repressing how you truly think and feel redefine freedom and the role of divine grace?

An alternative healer created traditional roles in society. This person wanted other people to know and appreciate the kinds of ideas she stood for inside, but fear has been known to trigger feelings of anxiety. As her perspective enlarged, she sent out energy vibrations to invite people into her life who empowered her to validate what she was. Could an essential part of true listening require us to detach from our prejudices, frames of reference and ingrained desires? Is the act of consciously removing filters the ultimate gesture of love?

Divine grace is something freely given from an indescribable source. Its a force you cannot touch or measure, but you evolve to believe its real. You slowly discover you create filters or blocks that obstruct answers you already have, things you already know. Some of them you acknowledge. Many you disregard. You cannot know how many signs slip by.

You may think you are dreaming. You may assume grace resides in the depths of your mind or, emanates from something beyond you. Regardless, events unfold to tickle you awareness, to invite you to awaken. If you recall nothing else from this post, remember three things;

1) Distracting some layers of your awareness stimulates other layers to think more creatively.

2) As you grow to value your true self, you do things of immeasurable value.

3) Genuine love requires courage and self-discipline.

Comments

[leafless]

Are you a psychologist? Good stuff.

[Daphne]

Hi Liara,

Thanks for the story about the programmer and the grandfather. Very interesting. I've known about different levels of consciousness for a while, and am learning from your site about how to activate and manage these layers. I have to start observing what filters I am using on myself. Good stuff, thanks.

[rummuser]

I would add spontaneity to the last item on your list. I believe that it is to be in a state of grace.

[Liara Covert]

leafless, part of my background has involved academic research and practical fieldwork in areas of psychology and psychoanalysis. As a dream analyst, and in other healing capacities, I empower others to learn more about themselves. Life experience gives me opportunities to explore diverse mysteries. Those who assist me to build on what I have learned offer insight that stretches me further. My life gains meaning as I inspire others to develop their own courage to explore their true selves.

Daphne, as you gain insight into yourself, begin like an eager beaver. Work toward becoming like a shepard who brings his flock home. Evolution itself teaches those who choose to open their minds. You know if you are ready.

rummuser, your point is well-taken. To sense you are in a state of grace can certainly include additional sensations. It is personal journey to put thoughts into words. This post referred to three examples. Others could be added.