So powerful Suzy. Perhaps finishing the marathon this year is a little symbolic of finishing your marathon to escape. I'm looking forward to reading part 2 and I hope that this feels like a release and a relief for you?
Thank you so, so much Emily for taking the time to read - it was a long one to be sure! 😵💫
Yeah, I love what you say and yes, huge relief. 🙏🏻 Thank you! And it really reminds me that wherever we’re at is exactly the right place, right?
For example, I was meant to run that marathon last year but postponed for 12 months on account of health. There is no way I’d have felt able to write in Substack last year. And running in April this year behooved me to get cracking with writing…which in turn has led me to greater clarity and a feeling of knowing it is time to turn the page onto a new chapter.
There’s so much I haven’t published and so much to do with marathon training too and the analogies contained therein but it feels freeing to just let it all go now.
Thank you oh so much for taking the time to listen Emma. I truly appreciate that.
Ahaa. Bless you. I may have the head knowledge but integrating into the body, and living from there, living from awareness, oof, well now, that sure is my journey. ✨ A life long journey. 🤓
Suzy, sincere blessings and concern in your direction. I am treading carefully here. I am assuming when you speak of "high control religions", you are speaking from your experience of being in Jehovah's Witness? While I have never been in Jehovah's Witness, I was in a Buddhist type of cult back in my youth, about four years. It derailed my college years, it drained my soul, it took over my life until I found the strength to depart. I will say as a woman of God and follower of Christ and a returned Prodigal, God does not seek slaves of any kind. Human beings may certainly fail at representing His love. He seeks sons and daughters and to have a relationship with God, not "religion". I walk day by day with Him, seeking His counsel, repenting quickly when I miss something, staying close to Him, as He is my Heavenly Father. His ways are not easy, especially in this chaotic world of self-demands and rebellion. I lived in strong rebellion for over three decades, fleeing God and anything "church". That is when I was caught in the cult trap. The Bible is an incredible book but not only intellectually understood, it must be discerned step by step, through direct experience with God. Sin remains sin but we are helped by His kindness and mercy. Blessings to you, Suzy. Wendy
It was interesting to read your comments and note my reactions within. It was a challenge to read your words and not pick up on a sense of judgment or Rightness.
And then, in turn, I noted my judgment. Haha. Do you see the cycle?
For me, if I’m in judgement of the other, whether that be someone chomping chips loudly on the train next to me, or judging someone’s lifestyle, what they wear or don’t wear or their religious preference, whatever it is, it can be literally anything, “Ooh I don’t like the way they’re wearing that hat.” It’s merely a reflection of something in my interior self I’m not loving or tending to. As within, so without, right?
The moment I judge, I’ve left Oneness, I’ve separated myself from Love. I’ve left peace for being with All That Is. Separation, for me personally, is the total antithesis of God-like energy.
I know atheists who are the most loving, caring souls and I know people who worship God who are hypocrites. And indeed, everything in between, every possible combination.
Everyone is on their own journey and I find utterly beautiful. The only constant is expansion.
It always makes me smile the verse where Jesus speaks of loving our neighbour as ourself. Maybe this why there is so much war… How many people do you know who truly love themselves, all of their parts, their past decisions and their shadow side? I can’t think of many who have deep, deep self compassion. That, for me, is the journey: going within and returning it all to love.
My desire is to have such deep love for myself that the ripple effect is incalculable. To love myself is to honour everyone exactly where they are at - without judgment of their choices or beliefs.
Suzy, blessings your way! This material realm is rough and tough and I find it very difficult. I certainly cannot meander through this place without the help of God and His Son. Judging is also very hard, as we all see things through our own lens of experience. I have stumbled on this tree root more times than I can count. I absolutely have to take life one single day at a time and talk to God and listen, a LOT. At least I have His mercy in my weakness. All on the path, keep walking, keep digging, Suzy, I will, too!! WEW
So powerful Suzy. Perhaps finishing the marathon this year is a little symbolic of finishing your marathon to escape. I'm looking forward to reading part 2 and I hope that this feels like a release and a relief for you?
Thank you so, so much Emily for taking the time to read - it was a long one to be sure! 😵💫
Yeah, I love what you say and yes, huge relief. 🙏🏻 Thank you! And it really reminds me that wherever we’re at is exactly the right place, right?
For example, I was meant to run that marathon last year but postponed for 12 months on account of health. There is no way I’d have felt able to write in Substack last year. And running in April this year behooved me to get cracking with writing…which in turn has led me to greater clarity and a feeling of knowing it is time to turn the page onto a new chapter.
There’s so much I haven’t published and so much to do with marathon training too and the analogies contained therein but it feels freeing to just let it all go now.
SO much love for you Emily. 🪄💫
So true Suzy, sending love 💛
An incredible read Suzy. You have so much knowledge I’m in awe!
I look forward to whatever you decide to write next xxx
Thank you oh so much for taking the time to listen Emma. I truly appreciate that.
Ahaa. Bless you. I may have the head knowledge but integrating into the body, and living from there, living from awareness, oof, well now, that sure is my journey. ✨ A life long journey. 🤓
Big love to you ✨
We’ve all got life long journeys of discovery but having you on my ride makes it even better!!
Ahhaaaa.
And Right.
Back.
At.
You! 🥹🪄♥️🤸🏼♀️
Thank you Suzy, you are the voice for so many people.
Suzy, sincere blessings and concern in your direction. I am treading carefully here. I am assuming when you speak of "high control religions", you are speaking from your experience of being in Jehovah's Witness? While I have never been in Jehovah's Witness, I was in a Buddhist type of cult back in my youth, about four years. It derailed my college years, it drained my soul, it took over my life until I found the strength to depart. I will say as a woman of God and follower of Christ and a returned Prodigal, God does not seek slaves of any kind. Human beings may certainly fail at representing His love. He seeks sons and daughters and to have a relationship with God, not "religion". I walk day by day with Him, seeking His counsel, repenting quickly when I miss something, staying close to Him, as He is my Heavenly Father. His ways are not easy, especially in this chaotic world of self-demands and rebellion. I lived in strong rebellion for over three decades, fleeing God and anything "church". That is when I was caught in the cult trap. The Bible is an incredible book but not only intellectually understood, it must be discerned step by step, through direct experience with God. Sin remains sin but we are helped by His kindness and mercy. Blessings to you, Suzy. Wendy
Bless you Wendy.🙏🏻
It was interesting to read your comments and note my reactions within. It was a challenge to read your words and not pick up on a sense of judgment or Rightness.
And then, in turn, I noted my judgment. Haha. Do you see the cycle?
For me, if I’m in judgement of the other, whether that be someone chomping chips loudly on the train next to me, or judging someone’s lifestyle, what they wear or don’t wear or their religious preference, whatever it is, it can be literally anything, “Ooh I don’t like the way they’re wearing that hat.” It’s merely a reflection of something in my interior self I’m not loving or tending to. As within, so without, right?
The moment I judge, I’ve left Oneness, I’ve separated myself from Love. I’ve left peace for being with All That Is. Separation, for me personally, is the total antithesis of God-like energy.
I know atheists who are the most loving, caring souls and I know people who worship God who are hypocrites. And indeed, everything in between, every possible combination.
Everyone is on their own journey and I find utterly beautiful. The only constant is expansion.
It always makes me smile the verse where Jesus speaks of loving our neighbour as ourself. Maybe this why there is so much war… How many people do you know who truly love themselves, all of their parts, their past decisions and their shadow side? I can’t think of many who have deep, deep self compassion. That, for me, is the journey: going within and returning it all to love.
My desire is to have such deep love for myself that the ripple effect is incalculable. To love myself is to honour everyone exactly where they are at - without judgment of their choices or beliefs.
That, for me, is true freedom.
Love to you, Wendy.
Suzy, blessings your way! This material realm is rough and tough and I find it very difficult. I certainly cannot meander through this place without the help of God and His Son. Judging is also very hard, as we all see things through our own lens of experience. I have stumbled on this tree root more times than I can count. I absolutely have to take life one single day at a time and talk to God and listen, a LOT. At least I have His mercy in my weakness. All on the path, keep walking, keep digging, Suzy, I will, too!! WEW