A Good Foundation

Good Morning DearHearts,™

For many years I had a floor lamp in my office.  It has always had a “leaning” problem from the moment it was assembled it has leaned to one side.  Many times I have tried to tighten screws or adjust it, but it never helped.

A few months ago, when I moved it during cleaning, a chunk of the base fell out. Now it seemed to have a reason to lean, so I simply propped it up against the printer table. Not the best solution in retrospect.  Last week the rest of the base disintegrated. No amount of propping was going to suffice now.

A new lamp was purchased and during the assembly process I noticed it also has a cement type of base underneath.  This lamp has no issue with leaning and it stands solidly to illuminate the room.

What does any of this have to do with a spiritual practice? 

It has occurred to me the necessity of a good foundation.  Whether I’m trying to support a lamp or a belief system there needs to be something substantial at the base.

Without a solid anchor the lamp runs the risk of falling over.  Without a good understanding about the spiritual practice the devotee can be swayed by any good talker who challenges the path.

Discovering the necessity of a solid base to build upon is actually learned and not inherent.  I have witnessed this while playing Legos™ with my grandchildren.  I witnessed that having a good base to build upon is not within the scope of interest in a toddler’s mind.  The main focus is more about how big will it be and nothing about support or longevity. Not surprisingly the building projects all collapse without a solid base of support.

Interestingly the ego also has the same interests as a three year old.  There is never any regard or thought about how an idea is supported so it might thrive.   Every plan the ego convinces me to follow always topples over in failure. This outcome is of no regard to the ego mind because it will simply move to the next scheme and convince the unwitting self to follow to another unsuccessful conclusion.  As long as I follow the smoke and mirror tricks of the ego my hopes and dreams will tumble down just like the three year olds block tower.  The other commonality between the toddler and ego is neither care to understand why their plan didn’t work.

In contrast, when I follow a guidance system that has the ability to foresee the outcome of each decision I will decide a good foundation is truly the way to go or at least to start.  In this case the foundation is a thought system that encompasses all reality and eliminates everything ephemeral or temporary. I am only interested in what will support truth because only truth will support me.

Now, getting back to those amazing interlocking building blocks, that are so beloved by young and old builders; they will also benefit from a well thought out support system.  Once there’s a broad base and plan for the building project there’s a much better chance the structure won’t just fall over when it continues to grow and expand. 

A solid, well planned foundation is a good assurance towards a desired and achievable goal.

“Without foundation nothing is secure”[1]

Now, as a quick update- both of my ACIM classes continue weekly on Zoom.  You can visit my website www.JanetWeissman.com for meeting information. Or you can email me at Jstarmiracle@gmail.com

My first book “Good Morning DearHearts “ is also available on my website and of course on the various online sellers.

I’m starting to work on a second book and on a deck of daily affirmation cards.

I am also scheduling individual guidance sessions for those who wish to accelerate their ACIM understanding or deal with an ego challenge.  Please use my email for contacting me.

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Please remember you are a Perfect Child of God and Loved Dearly.

In Love, Light & Peace

Janet Weissman

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[1] ACIM Text Chap 24III 4:1