The result is a very profound state of oneness. People experience a connection with each other and with life that is beyond words. Upsets and problems disappear. All that exists is a deep state of love, freedom, and peace.

Then we look at the nature of this state. People discover that in this state, the circumstances of life have no power. Fear and upset cannot exist. Judgment disappears and the past has no relevance. Even the ego and the concept "me" disappear. All that exists is love.

To the extent that you live in this state of love, you are happy, alive, and free. You can flow with whatever happens. You are confident, creative and very effective. Great things happen.

You also experience a profound connection with God. You feel guided and taken care of. The Bible refers to this state as "of the spirit". When you are in this state of oneness, you are living in the light and life works effortlessly. This is the domain of love, joy, and peace.

Living in this state is the essence of spirituality.

The opposite of this state is the domain of circumstances. When you are in this state, you are just a thing that has to be protected from other things. All the focus is on trying to get the circumstances of life to be a certain way so that you will finally be happy instead of upset.

When you are in this state, you are living in the darkness. You are in the realm of fear, upset, and suffering. The Bible refers to this state as "of the world."

Although both states are always present, you have a choice as to which one you live in. You can either live in the light or you can live in the darkness. Obviously, the opportunity of life is to learn to live in the light.

Unfortunately, we live in a world that makes this very difficult. All the focus in our culture is on the circumstances. We then get caught up with the circumstances and lose the experience of who we are. We don't even notice that the light exists.

Fortunately, the light does exist and it is available for everyone. You just have to want it.

The first step in experiencing your spirituality is to discover, very profoundly, that there is a state of oneness. Once this happens, your life will never be the same. You will always know that joy is available, regardless of your circumstances.

You may still get caught up in the circumstances, but they will never have the same power. Even when you are in a state of fear and upset, you will know that the oneness is always there waiting for you.

There are many ways to gain this awakening. Our weekend workshop, Return To The Heart is a quick and easy way to get grounded in this state.

Other people discover this state through profound spiritual experiences. The key to gaining this experience and to want it.

For years, I had a prayer. "Take me God, I'm yours. Take me God, I'm yours." I would say this over and over, always adding at the end, "If you are there." I didn't know if there was a God, but if there was, I wanted God to take me. Eventually, my prayers were answered.

Give your life to God and ask for a relationship. Your prayers will be answered and the relationship will come.

Once you have experienced the light, the next step is to discover ways to keep the experience alive and to have it grow. This is important because the world of circumstances will pull you out of the light. When you have ways to get back in the light, you can stay connected.

Some people get back in the light by listening to certain music, reading, or being in nature. Some get restored by participating in religious services. Others make the connection by praying and meditating.

I reconnect by going to a small Catholic mass during the week. During the mass, I go into a meditative state and experience the presence of God. I also listen to certain types of music. This restores my love and inner peace.

What are some ways that you can reconnect? Find what they are and write them down. Then look for more.

Making this connection is like recharging the batteries to your soul. The more you make this connection, the more your life works. Make this connection as often as you can.

The next step in your spiritual evolution is to create a personal relationship with God and to allow yourself to be guided.

You hear the voice of God most clearly when you are still and at peace. When your mind is racing, you can't hear the voice from within.

There are several ways to still the mind. One way is to let go. When you are resisting, your mind goes ninety miles per hour. When you stop resisting, your mind becomes still.

Another way to still the mind is to meditate. Get in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Create the feelings of joy, then bask in the love and the presence of God. Allow your thoughts to have their say and then be still. Move toward the silence.

In the silence, you can communicate with God. Speak, ask your questions, and listen for the response. Listen for your guidance.

One day my brother was meditating and had an experience that changed his life. While he was praying, he felt something take his hand and lead him to his desk. He then wrote a letter, but he wasn't the author.

Here is the letter.

"Trust me. I will guide you. You don't know and I do. I love you more than you know. I am the source of all you desire. You can only succeed by surrendering to my will. You think you know the way, but you don't. Learn to listen to me. Only I am the source of joy and fulfillment. You will never truly get what you want on your own. I am what your heart yearns for. Serve me. -- God."

Here is a message that I received in a form of meditation:

"I wait upon you. For I know within your heart is the desire to know me. And I am always here. When the desire to know me becomes stronger than the desire to produce a better way from the self, then you will know me. But as long as you decide the better way, I will wait."

More messages.

These messages speak a profound truth. We think we know the way, but we don't. Believing that we know keeps us stuck. By letting go, giving your life to God, and listening to God's guidance, you can be led to a life of joy and fulfillment.

Learn to live in the experience of love and give your life to God. Everything else will take care of itself.

Thank you for taking the time to read this site.

I love you.

Bill Ferguson

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