Unity’s first premise is: “There is only One Presence and One Power in the Universe, and in my life, God, the Good, Omnipotent.” The spiritual practice related to that is the lesson title this week: “Finding the Blessing.” We look for the blessing, the good in all things.
During this challenging time in our country and our world, along with the stress of everyday life, it can help to deepen this practice. Instead of immersing oneself in worries or stress, focus on finding the blessing! And when you move beyond one or two blessings that might remedy an immediate concern, you can also start thinking about all of your many blessings. Once you start doing this, the list can go on and on, from loved ones, to all of the functions of your body, to your home, your work, the beauty around you, and all the amazing species of life on the planet, not to mention the rest of the universe. One could spend hours.
The next time you feel burdened by your troubles, stop the worry and begin to count all the blessings you can think of. It can change your attitude completely. And if you have trouble sleeping at night, count every blessing of the day and it will make a difference. This idea of blessing, however, is not only about counting and appreciating all that we have received. It really comes down to the essence of our life on the planet, particularly in this culture. We are, in fact, born in “original blessing,” blessed by the Universe for billions of years before church fathers created the concept of “original sin.” And that means that each of us is a blessing ourselves.
That can take you into a deeper experience of finding the blessing by asking, “How have I been a blessing in my life? How am I a blessing now?”
We are born in “original blessing,” and the more we count our blessings in gratitude, the more we become awestruck by life, by the universe. We come to realize the sacredness of all.
Here is a handout to help you Find the Blessing: Practicing the Presence
Love and blessings,
Rev. Kathy