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It is the Journey, Beloved Ones!
January 1, 2001
My dearly beloved sisters and brothers,
I find it hard to believe but less than thirty years ago, I walked the Earth just as each of you do now. How well I remember the gentle breezes which often caressed my face as I walked along the beach, smelled the wonderful fragrances of the flowers, plants and trees which surrounded me, and especially the coolness of the ocean water as I took my daily swim in Long Island Sound. This is where I found the greatest peace and joy in my life, beloved ones. I also remember well the chelas of this Activity of Light, most of whom have transcended life on the physical plane since my own release. Each and every one was truly a unique individual, with many great gifts and blessings to share with this world and a few shortcomings to over come, for otherwise, they would have left this Earth long ago. Even though it was not my honor and privilege to serve on Earth with those of you sitting before me, I feel I know each and every one of you very well. I have often observed your progress and either anonymously or known to you, served as one of your many spiritual guides and teachers throughout the years, especially since you consciously chose to become a chela of the Ascended Masters and participate in the many activities of The Bridge to Spiritual Freedom.
Unfortunate, was the fact that it was not part of my divine plan to enjoy the physical focus of Shamballa while in embodiment. However, I have often silently walked the halls of the temples and sanctuaries in my finer bodies and participated in the various activities held here over the years. Few of you would know this, as your time within this organization has been relatively short but much has changed over the years. Structures have been torn down and others have been built or expanded. Many sacred foci have been created and dedicated to various beings of great light. And, of course, the sacred ceremonies have changed many times to honor the consciousness of the students and more perfectly fulfill the needs of the hour. Also, too many people to count, have come and gone.
Have you ever wondered why it is that most people began by coming through the doors of Shamballa with open arms and open hearts, hoping to serve God and be illuminated by the sacred teachings The Bridge to Spiritual Freedom offers?
Happily they came with many expectations and preconceived notions that the divine gifts and qualities they were so desperately seeking in their lives could be found in a specific place or from a particular person. They also believed, because they needed to believe, that the specific place they were looking for was the physical focus of Shamballa.
Upon their arrival they did feel better for a time. They enjoyed reading the messages from the many Masters of Wisdom, participating in various sacred ceremonies, decreeing for themselves and others and being around those who shared similar ideas. However, rather quickly this began to change. They came to believe their spiritual needs were not being met and, since they were looking outside of themselves, decided something had to be wrong with the teachings or the leadership of the organization, as it was too painful to think otherwise―that the real problem was actually deep within.
Over time, many grew disillusioned and angry, leaving their negativity on our doorstep to transmute as they continue their search for wisdom and peace elsewhere, not realizing that what they experienced during their time here was nothing more than an opportunity to learn a very necessary lesson each person must learn as they walk the spiritual path.
The vast majority of students continued to look outside of themselves so there was no way they could understand that their lack of peace and harmony was due to a lack of peace and harmony within themselves. However, there were a few, who, instead of looking for someone or something else to blame for their questions and unresolved difficulties, went within for their answers. Eventually, they realized where their problems truly lay and consciously chose to do something about it, using the many tools The Bridge to Spiritual Freedom lovingly, freely and constantly offers humanity and the process of healing began as did your higher education.
Do any of my words sound familiar, beloved ones? Just as it was for you and for everyone who contacts this Activity of Light it was so for me and it did not have to happen here at Shamballa for we all know that Shamballa is not a physical place on Earth but a level of consciousness deep within our hearts.
During my last embodiment on Earth there came a time in my life when everything of a physical manifestation I had previously looked to for guidance and direction was stripped from me. I, too, was disillusioned but, just as you, I chose to go within and nurture my own true connection with the Universal Presence of God. I was no longer allowed the reassurance of outward human signs and support. I had to develop and rely solely on the creation and maintenance of my pure and humble connection with the greater divine directions.
Just as the tiny bird emerging from its shell, the butterfly from its cocoon or a new blade of grass unfolding from its seed, I too had to break through the seemingly chaotic novelty of the physical world surrounding me and dare to move forward seemingly alone to fulfill my divine purpose. We would all like to believe that we can remain in the so called safe, familiar and perfect setting of our current life experience and way of being. However, beloved ones, as you well know, this is nothing but an illusion for we can no more remain where we are than the seedling, caterpillar or baby bird. To attempt to do this is to stand still in your spiritual progress is impossible in your evolution.
My beloved friends and co-servers, a brilliant new, and yes, unfamiliar and unknown future awaits you now. Know it will take great courage and ever increasing energy to move forward, yet I assure you that this truly is the only course of action to follow if you are to ultimately fulfill the individual and collective divine plans our Mother-Father God has set before you.
You must have great patience and you must take time to become silent, constantly listening for the clear and perfect tone that draws you ever onward through the void of human creation. You have all been brought together with a specific purpose to fulfill and each of you also has the gift of free will choice. So will you remain on the arduous and seemingly convoluted course determined to do the Will of God or will you be lured by the lesser forces to follow the illusions of a distorted 'easier path'? Whatever your decision, be assured that all roads eventually return you to the same divine place. It is only the degree of difficulty and length of time it takes to complete your journey that is yours to choose beloved ones.
When you have truly committed yourself fully to this bold new step, the biggest struggle may yet lay before you. As I moved forward in life there were constant, unexpected and surprising challenges set before me to keep me from firmly remaining on my divine path. There was often also very little human or earthly support for my mission and far too many human demands and distractions were made upon my time and energy. Most of all, my greatest temptation may have been the misguided understanding that ' the ends always justify the means' because I thought I 'heard and knew' the Will of God.
Beloved ones, do not allow spiritual arrogance or your human ego to confuse or sway you from the path of righteousness! Do not assume that you alone can discern the best route which will lead to the fulfillment and completion of God's Divine Plan! It is the journey itself and the many experiences received along the way which is the real catalyst which will allow the precise coalescing of events to take place and the perfect manifestation God's Holy Will to unfold!
It has been an honor and a privilege to obey the Will of God in the various capacities I have been offered throughout many lifetimes of service. I look forward with great joy and happiness to communicating with you many times during the coming twelve month period as I, Lady Liberty and Mighty Victory serve as the Sponsors for the year of 2001, the true beginning of the New Millennium. And who better and more qualified then beloved Lord Sirius to serve as the Enfolding Spirit for this year? I believe this will be quite a memorable time for each of you as you more fully become aware of why God has brought us all together at this place and at this time in Earth's evolution.
Lady Miriam