Demonstration Celebration

Galatians 6:9 says, "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." When one has been working on positive practice for some time-- excavating negative thought patterns; mental and physical housecleaning; repeating affirmations; and reading and studying spiritual material; there may come a time when one reaches a plateau where the coincidences that were so amazing and inspiring in the beginning seem to taper off. Indeed, there is also a much noted time when the spirit is challenged by the ‘dark night of the soul,’ when the outmoded patterns and beliefs of the old existence seem to fight to maintain their hold over the mind with even more negativity.

It seems as if the old cliche rings true, though, because things are always darkest right before the dawn. Many people notice that had they given up on their hard work when it looked the worst, they would have missed the rewards which were only moments in arriving. It seems to be the way of The Universe that just when one feels the most fatigued, just when one feels as if one more step will be too much, it is then that the door opens and sustenance is offered.

Believe that you will be able to demonstrate your desires in the face of any obstacles, because it is then that you will reap your reward in the form of greater abundance, greater love and awareness, and a greater sense of well being. Ignore the voices of opposition, for just as Mara tried relentlessly to distract the Buddha under the Bodhi tree, our culture’s belief in lack and the many ways it manifests itself will challenge the student of manifestation at every turn.

You might be amazed when it is your turn to reap. One woman had been visualizing and affirming a total life change which included several ‘big ticket items’ that came to her all in the span of a month. One she had the money to pay for, one was given to her by a friend, and one was donated by an acquaintance to whom she had previously been of service. She could only grin and bask in the feelings of well being as years of toil seemed to pay off at once.

Don’t give up, for you may be having a demonstration celebration before you know it.