It could be that some of us feel as though we can’t exist without constantly measuring ourselves against others. It might be old patterns we acquired from our upbringing or detrimental habits we started ourselves; nonetheless, it’s unnecessary drama and it encumbers our growth toward truth and freedom.

There are those who argue that obstacles and incessant striving are the only paths toward enlightenment, but humility and surrender enables us to receive the graced capacity to identify with what Love thinks about us (e.g. we are loved, valuable and powerful). When we see ourselves with the eyes of Love and cooperate with that authority, we become confident of our transformation, and this frees us to live more fully alive!

Even if we feel our faith is the size of a speck, it is all that’s needed for another simple step forward. And one more step forward draws us deeper into the resolve of being our unique magnificence instead of striving to bring it about.