Reaching For The Light ... p. 133

“…  I will make 

all of my goodness

    pass before thee …”

— Exodus 33:19

King James Version of the Bible

GOD-GIVEN 

GOODNESS … p. 133

It’s true, there is a little bit of heaven in all of us, that which is Life itself: our immortal soul. Herein lies our True essence, our God-given Goodness.

Though seldom allowed to bloom to its fullest, to suffuse our very being in its divinely spiritual Light, the soul’s life-giving power is ever at hand. We have but to believe, nay, to know that God lives in us and we in Him. He alone will lead us to firm ground, to peace within and to the love of our fellow-man.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Reaching For The Light ... p. 132

“… let every man, …

     abide with God.”

— I Corinthians 7:24

King James Version of the Bible

CARE of the SOUL … p. 132

There are, to be sure, many things that need attending to in life, if we are to have a life. The human condition being what it is, we tend to overlook the one thing essential to “having a life” — the care of the soul; that which is Life itself. Were we to rectify this neglect of the soul, we have ever at hand the necessary tool: our God-given Goodness, the embodiment of every human virtue.

Goodness manifests itself through selfless behaviour; that which allows us to want and do for others as we judge best for ourself. It means loving ourself and others, all the while working for the common good.

Goodness liberates the soul, putting us on a path of inner peace.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Reaching For The Light ... p. 131

“… I will go with you.

And I will give you rest.”

— Exodus 33:14

New International Reader’s Version

In SEARCH 

of TRUTH … p. 131

The human ability to reason is a form of mental introspection, its efficacy confirmed by experience. Through experience we acquire both knowledge and understanding. Alone or in concert, these basic human faculties serve as essential guidelines for our well-being.

Reasoning, whereby we both question and reflect on life’s many vicissitudes, ever in search of the Truth, heightens our presence of mind and helps to keep us centered. It should be an ever-present companion.

The act of reasoning demands that we be scrupulously honest with ourself. In the doing we have the opportunity to go within, to transcend reason and to get in touch with our intuitive sixth sense, that which enlightens the soul and gives access to truth.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Reaching For The Light ... p. 130

“… go out with joy, and be

      led forth with peace …”

— Isaiah 55:12

King James Version of the Bible

The SOUL KNOWS 

NO SEASON … p. 130

Throughout man’s evolution on earth we have, without fail, and at our own peril, denied our place in the universe.

We learn from the Scriptures that man is made in the image of God, nature’s Supreme architect: Ipso facto, we are part of the universal condition. Like all else, we are subject to the laws of nature in that mortal man too has his season.

Being the inheritor of God’s image, man’s immortal soul, which in turn gives rise to our divine spirituality, knows no season but is forever one with God.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Reaching For The Light ... p. 129

“   The LORD possessed me

in the beginning of his way …”

— Proverbs 8:22

King James Version of the Bible

The DIVINE PATH … p. 129

Compassion, understanding and love are human traits common to all. No less than all of this must we bestow upon those who, for reasons perhaps unknown even to themselves, are unable to honour their true inner self.

Pretending to be something we are not is a dichotomy not easily resolved. Neither, to be sure, is our ever-present sense of hopelessness. That we are at a loss of how to cope with the problem serves only to deepen our despair.

Relief, no less salvation, from this seemingly hopeless plight is to be found, as always, within ourself. In all reverence and humility, we turn our inner demons over to God, at once freeing ourself of worldly ego and awakening our spirituality. Our soul is likewise awakened from its childhood slumber; its Light long obscured. Giving thanks, we again find ourself on God’s divine path of Goodness and Love.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Reaching For The Light ... p. 128

“… the fruit of the Spirit 

         is in all goodness …”

— Ephesians 5:9

King James Version of the Bible

VULNERABILITY … p. 128

Taking responsibility for our own conduct is itself an expression of character. In the doing, we as well reveal our vulnerability, an unintentional though equally beneficial factor.

Exposing our vulnerability, that is to say, our true self, demands trust in ourself and in others such that others recognize our state and respond in kind. Seldom, if ever, are we let down.

A necessary corollary of our being true to ourself is that of allowing others to be themselves. Again it becomes a matter of trust: that which we ourselves revere is no less deserving of others.

In simply being ourself — the person God meant us to be — we are at peace. Only thus may we share with others our manifold blessings.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Reaching For The Light ... p. 127

“…    there is 

a spirit in man …”

— Job 32:8

King James Version of the Bible

GIVING FREELY 

of OURSELF … p 127

Our time is well spent when we take a moment to consider the two separate, though co-dependent, aspects of our being: spirituality and mortality.

Our mortal being we know. It is this, our physical demeanour, which at first blush identifies us to others. That which is so readily seen, however, ofttimes fails to reveal the whole.

The body is but the temple of our soul, the essence of our being; that which gives rise to our spirituality whereby we are enabled to become one with God.

Bringing balance into our life, whereby we achieve spiritual and mortal harmony, reveals our purpose: giving freely of ourself to others.

— Garry D. Kilbourn