The Light of Love
Awakening to our Inner Light
This is the seventh in a series of inspired articles which were channelled in the days following the attack by Hamas on Israel in October and the response by the IDF in the weeks that followed.
I have set up this publication just for the purpose of sharing this perspective. I make no claims as to its Source and I refrain from editing it, over and above making it readable.
I, like the majority of the world, am reliant on news stories for information. In that sense the starting point for this inspiration is what I read and see around me, and that will inevitably shape at least part of the response.
Equally, any reader will be influenced by their life experience and personal beliefs, and that is how it should be. I believe that by sharing our perspectives, hopes, fears, and dreams we will come to know each other better and our humanity will shine through. Surely, this is the road to peace?
‘Beloved one, the world is shuddering at the moment, sensitive hearts are shuddering and uncertainty is rife within individuals and within the diverse collectives which mankind gravitate towards, be that country boundaries, faith, or politics. It matters not, it is all in search of belonging and meaning.
‘Meaning something to others and bringing meaning to life. Groups come and go, politicians rise and fall, and with them the expectations of their supporters. Faith groups disappoint others, country boundaries become too suffocating, and so people venture to new lands.
‘But the search for belonging and meaning continues because it is a memory within the soul that there is a place where you belong, where you mean something and bring something unique to others.
‘In truth, your soul does not leave that place while in life, but these days the majority of people don’t find a way to reconnect to that place. They search in so many places, imbibe so many substances as a shortcut, but rarely turn within.
‘I understand why, it is difficult to turn within when the outside world is so demanding and judgemental. Often people find that to express their uniqueness, they need the safety of a group of like-minded individuals, and so co-opt that quiet internal impulse into meeting their belonging needs. Inevitability that compromises their individuality in some way.
‘It is the same within inspired speakers, or writers, does the Light still penetrate this world if no one reads the text? Rather like the koan about the one hand clapping.
‘Well, in a way you know the answer in that the Light that is distilled into words is greater than those words and fulfils a purpose within its transmission.
‘As I try to explain, I see a shaft of light separating the dust motes in your room, they shudder gently as they part and the trajectory of the light remains as a misty outline after the light has passed.
‘This brings me back to the shuddering of your world. Each missile that lands disturbs the equanimity of the world as a whole, each soul as it is removed from life leaves, you might say, a misty outline which represents the purpose and meaning of that life.
‘That outline may be compact because in passing they fulfilled their purpose, that outline may be much greater as their purpose was inadvertently curtailed. But fear not, Spirit and soul purpose is ever flexible and if it cannot be fulfilled one way, it will be fulfilled another.
‘I digress slightly. What I want to say is that within the misty outlines of the shuddering after effects of war, an aura of Light remains. An aura of peace and Love that comforts the living and accompanies those that have passed.
‘A Light that can ignite the inner Light within those that mourn and those that watch on with open hearts, for it gently whispers, ‘Let this be the turning point. Turn to me and I will wipe your tears and soothe your aching heart so that you can see the Light in others and come to know it in yourself.
‘A Light that knows you, Loves you, and bears the meaning and purpose of your life with dignity and pride. A Light that values your uniqueness and which will accompany you throughout your life, if you let it.’
‘Now this might seem counterintuitive to you, but the phrase ‘Bringing Light to life,’ is as relevant during warfare as it is during meditation. That is not to say the two are comparable, but the Light that shimmers in the aftermath of war is the same Light as shimmers in the heart of the Creator.
‘It is the Light of Love and whether it reaches you through inner peace or outer distress, Its purpose is the same, and that is to Love you, so you can know and share love in life. Peace be with you.’
© ZD Finn 2023
The full set of articles by ZD Finn on ‘Above the Clamour’ are now available as a free download on zdfinn.com.
These inspirations will eventually form part of ‘The Library of Lives,’ a series of inspired journals published by ZD Finn.
More information can be found on zdfinn.com and some of the terms and my use of capitals are explained in the Lexicon created by @zdfinn on Medium.
Finn runs a healing and meditation practice in London, and offers mentoring to those seeking to strengthen their own soul connection.
