A: Evolved people give thanks for what
most people take for granted. In today’s
economy, we’re seeing an escalation
in gratitude, because people are reflect-
ing more deeply on what happens in a
society that is based on consumerism.
Being increasingly grateful for the simple
things in life is a wealthy way
to live.
Evolved people give without an
agenda, simply for the joy of being
generous beings, because they see them-
selves in others. They have an awareness
of their oneness with all beings.
Forgiveness of self and others is
another hallmark of an evolved person.
Rather than seeing life as a problem to be
solved, evolved people see life, including
all of its challenges, as a celebration of
our precious human birthright.
Q. What basic understanding
do we need in order to grow into
spiritual adulthood?
A: Immaturity’s mantra is: “He who dies
with the most toys, wins.” When we shift
that to: “I want to know more of who
and what I really am; I want to express
my true nature of love, joy, creativity,
abundance, compassion, self-giving and
generosity; and this same good, which
I desire for myself, I also desire for all
others,” we embrace the personal law of
life. We align with the laws governing
the Universe and begin to grow up and
show up.
When we quit demanding that
others make us happy, stop believing
that the outside world and outer accom-
plishments determine our self-worth and
drop the notion that the world owes us
something, then we are on the road to
spiritual maturity. We grow out of our
childhood fantasies that there is a “Great
Something,” outside of us, manipulating
the environment and running the affairs
of the Universe by a reward-punishment
system. We realize that we, ourselves,
are responsible for our own life. Being a
spiritual grownup is a liberating way to
live.
For more information on Michael
Beckwith’s global ministry, visit
AgapeLive.com.

June 2009
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