True Freedom

We are one-hundred percent, totally, and unequivocally free.  

How can I say that in a world where freedoms are denied on a moment-to-moment basis?  How can I say that when many feel caught in a web of chaos, trauma, and slavery?

If we define freedom as something that is either granted or denied in our human world, then the idea of total freedom is hard to conceive.  We birth our true freedom from within, when we recognize and cultivate an intimate relationship with our inner realm, our light, our divinity.  

I use the word ‘divinity’ to name the mysterious and foundational aspect of our existence. You might call it consciousness, energy, God, oneness, light, Divine Mother or some other name.  Actually, to name it gives it form and definition when it is undefinable.  The experience of this aspect of our being is unique to each of us and is beyond any construct or teaching in the human world.  It must be personally explored and sensed.

Holocaust survivor, Viktor Frankl, observed that one characteristic of survivors of their horrific circumstances was a rich inner life.  They were able to retreat into a space of peace, safety, imagination, beauty, and love within.  Further, he observed that Holocaust survivors recognized that they had choice in how to inwardly respond to their situation, to persevere or give up, to maintain their human dignity.  

This is the essence of true freedom. Our inner life cannot be withheld, trapped, or imprisoned.  We are inherently free…always.  To know the Mystery, our Divinity – to sense it, to lean into it, to love it —breaks open the gates of freedom and widens our eyes to see that we are creators of each moment of our life.  

How do you get there? 

Close your eyes with the intention to know a rich inner life.

Acknowledge your divinity/the mystery of your true nature.

Soften your body.

Breathe.

Ask to be shown true freedom. 

Wait. 

Repeat daily until it is undeniable. 

Our Sacred Meditation Spring Series: Freedom in underway. You may join at any time via Zoom or using session recordings.  Click here to learn more and join in. 

Feel free to comment below or reach out to me directly at linda@sacredtrailshome.com