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Relinquishment

A Lesson in the Silence

Just prior to my daily activity of entering the Silence, something disturbing occurred between myself and a loved one, which threw me totally off center. Afterwards I sat down, closed my eyes, and began to breathe deeply. I tried to enter the Silence. For whatever the reason, I was not having much success at becoming still, so I called upon the Christ within me for assistance. In response to my request, I immediately felt the Light of my Christ expand and fill my entire being and I finally began to relax.

The Christ spoke first to my emotional self: "I fill you with the freedom of Forgiveness and Love. You are free. Peace! Be still!" Then to my mind: "I bless you with the Light of Understanding, born of the Flame of Reverence for all Life. Take My Faith, and be at peace." To my etheric body: "I redeem your past with the Flame of My Life. Look, and you shall discern the necessity of all experience―for your path has led to My Door! Accept My gratitude, and be still." And to my physical body: "I love and bless you for your selfless service in reflecting the fullness of consciousness within. Lift your eyes now to Me, and allow Me to be your pattern of perfection. I bless you, and I love you."

I became still! I was at peace! Slowly, however, negative thoughts and concern began to intrude once more. The Christ said, "Give your loved one to Me!" Gladly, I stretched forth my arms, and He took my loved one from them. They sat down facing each other on a seat in a small grotto and began to confer in low tones. I stood and watched for a time, and Christ said to me, "Do you trust Me?" I said "Yes, of course." He said, "Then leave this one in My, care, and be about our Father's business."

I wandered in circles for a time, feeling aimless. I could not seem to let go of the situation. I took a peek into the grotto and my loved one was gone. Christ was still there, and He said, "Give me your anger." I handed him a small box, which was very heavy, despite its size. He said, "Give Me your thoughts and opinions." I began to empty my pockets, finding many different thoughts and opinions that I didn't even know I had.

When my pockets seemed to finally be empty, Christ said, "Now give Me your desires." This was a very large sack, which I carried over my shoulder. I felt some reluctance as I handed the bag to Christ, for it held all of my hopes and dreams for myself and my loved ones. Then, from deep within I heard a reassuring voice that told me―only in the Hands of the Christ, could these desires blossom into fulfillment.

Then the Christ looked into my eyes and said, "Give Me your love." I knew He wanted all of my love―even that which I kept aside in hidden rooms of my heart. I gently reached into my chest and lovingly handed my beating heart, my very life substance, to Him. "Now, your fears." This bag was smaller, and I gave it forth gladly, for I knew that―without love―Christ was my only hope against fear. "Your curiosity!" was His next request. I handed Him my need for answers. I found a desire hidden in my bag of curiosity. It was my desire to know the outcome of all situations in my life experience. I gave it to the Christ.

"Now, my child, give me your will." My will? My ability to choose and decide for myself? I wore my will upon a chain around my neck. As I removed it and handed it to the Christ, I saw that it was tarnished and without luster. I was grateful to hand it over. Having given the Christ all of my possessions, I felt very light and small―like a child. The process of relinquishment was complete, and I thought, "I AM FREE!" And so I AM.

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Beloved Micah, Angel of Unity, wishes to remind us that He is the Guardian Presence for The Bridge to Spiritual Freedom. He is constantly intensifying the Quality of Unity, especially during the Conferences, when all chelas are attuned in consciousness to this Activity of the Ascended Masters.