Faiths review and expectation.
William Wilberforce was a driving force in the abolishment of slavery.
His mentor was a young man called John Newton. John Newton was a 23yr old sea captain, who whilst taking slaves from Africa to America became awakened to grace. He realized that, that which had been his occupation, was contrary to his innate nature. He turned his life around and in this enlightened moment, wrote, `Awakened Grace`. I know this as the hymn, `Amazing Grace` and it is one of those songs that will often bring tears flowing from me.
When I sing it, from the perspective that I am both the slaver and the enslaved!
I try and fight every day to be free from the bondage of both the ego and possessiveness to material things. Sometimes people want to give it all up when its too late. As illustrated in the story of an English king who when knocked from His steed in battle, cried out, ` A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse.` (Of course he was still seeking to hold on to that material thing which meant more to him, than his kingdom. His life in a temporary body!
Emerson said that the ancestor to every action is a thought. So let us think of the freedom of minds and souls today. Freedom from the negative aspects of this world. Concentrate our hearts and minds on feeling love and freedom for all.
Abundance for all and forgiveness for all. Remember we who are all here and who ever have been and ever will be, are an intrinsic part of all that there is!
Also here there is of course for you some more photos of my art for you to share, with my love and blessings on this sunny winters day.
We only obtain self-fulfillment through self divestment. This is not, as so many people seeking enlightenment think, giving up worldly goods. Its the giving up of our selves. Our lives become a blessing going out, instead of a seeking for possessions coming in.
When we can still our mind and thoughts and just be love, then the greater power which is in us and also in all things will make life unfold supernaturally. We will see that it is good. So, go love. Your bro, Peter.
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