I was just skimming through an inspirational book that I have which was written by a dear friend of mine’s husband, Richard Hooper. It’s called, The Common Teachings of Four World Religions  Jesus  Buddha   Krishna   Laotza   The Parallel Sayings. What struck me today was a comment he made about Jesus and Buddha. He wrote, “Their teachings carried the weight of authority because they came from the source of Being itself. Their personal wisdom was not the result of religious belief or faith, but came from a place of gnosis- knowledge.”

I started thinking about what I have faith in vs what I KNOW to be true. Faith in and belief in something can change. I take what he writes to mean that direct KNOWING is something steady and true and doesn’t waver with challenges, feelings and circumstances.

I used to believe that if I believed in something it was true. I think sometimes unconscious beliefs still run me and others. Do you believe that the universe supports you on the outside but on the inside believe that the carpet will always be pulled out from under you? I have clients who feel that they better not be too happy, enjoy themselves too much or else the other shoe is going to drop and it won’t be pretty. It’s so important to surface up the unconscious negative beliefs so you can change them and begin co-creating the life you know you deserve.

When I get attuned to what’s really true I always feel an inner sense of peace. My breath expands and everything seems to slow down.

The book is just wonderful, filled with insights and comparisons. He asks, “Could it be that their teachings represent four slightly different paths to the same destination?”

Have a beautiful day.

Brenda