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40 Days of Lent – From Release to Embrace

Rule 27

“Whatever you speak, good or evil, will somehow come back to you. Therefore, if there is someone who harbors ill thoughts about you, saying similarly bad things about him will only make matters worse. You will be locked in a vicious circle of malevolent energy. Instead, for forty days and nights, say and think beautiful things about that person. Everything will be different at the end of 40 days because you will be different inside.”* 

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Today, we are releasing Overwhelm and embracing God’s Love for us. 

Our Lent Booklet reminds us today that when we allow ourselves to become overwhelmed life can feel like a pressure cooker. “It is difficult to know what to do next.” 

In such moments we are reminded to call upon Jesus. “Ask, and it will be given you” Jesus said. In the silence, we can ask for the next step. We maybe surprised at some unexpected situations bubbling up in response to our request. Start to move anyway, follow the guidance. Overwhelm will dissipate with every step we align ourselves with the Divine guidance.

Today, I invite you to contemplate on Rule No27 and the quote below. Let me know how practicing releasing overwhelm worked for you today. 

Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will and; knock, an the door will be opened for you. Matthew 7:7

Today we affirm: I relax and let go of feelings of overwhelm, knowing all will be well.

*Rules are from ’40 Rules of Love’ by Novel by Elif Shafak. See more about the book here (click)  

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“The universe is one being. Everything and everyone is interconnected through an invisible web of stories. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all in a silent conversation. Do no harm — practice compassion. And do not gossip behind anyone’s back — not even a seemingly innocent remark! The words that come out of our mouths do not vanish but are perpetually stored in infinite space and they will come back to us in due time. One man’s pain will hurt us all. One man’s joy will make everyone smile.“

Wisdom flows through me every day.

I am learning that I cannot protect people form themselves. People  sometimes make choices that are harmful for everyone include themselves. 

I am learning that I cannot control others’ choices.

I am learning to let people take responsibility for themselves and for their choices.

I am learning that my MAIN JOB is to be HAPPY: to live a life that maybe have a positive impact on my life and that of others. Hoping that in our interconnectedness, my happiness and joy lifts everyone.

“One man’s joy will make everyone smile.”

Read: DAY26,  40 Rules of Love, form Release to Embrace (click)

40 Days of Lent – From Release to Embrace

Rule 26

“The universe is one being. Everything and everyone is interconnected through an invisible web of stories. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all in a silent conversation. Do no harm — practice compassion. And do not gossip behind anyone’s back — not even a seemingly innocent remark! The words that come out of our mouths do not vanish but are perpetually stored in infinite space and they will come back to us in due time. One man’s pain will hurt us all. One man’s joy will make everyone smile.”* 

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Today, we are releasing Outdated Beliefs and embracing God’s Love for us. 

Our Lent Booklet reminds us today that old beliefs direct our lives and can hold us back from beautiful experiences. From time to time, we are encouraged to check our beliefs, evaluate them and make changes. Running on old beliefs is like being on autopilot. It is healthy to outgrow beliefs that do not serve us any more. Change is the creative flow of the universe.

Today, I invite you to contemplate on Rule No26 and the quote below. Let me know how practicing releasing outdated beliefs worked for you today. 

Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old.
I am about to do a new thing. Isaiah 43:18-19

Today we affirm: Wisdom flows through me every day.

*Rules are from ’40 Rules of Love’ by Novel by Elif Shafak. See more about the book here (click)  

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“Each reader comprehends the Holy Qur’an on a different level of tandem with the depth of his understanding. There are four levels of insight. The first level is the outer meaning, and it is the one that the majority of the people are content with. Next is the Batin — the inner level. Third, there is the innermost of the internal. And the fourth level is so deep it cannot be put into words and is, therefore, bound to remain indescribable.“

I am present here and now. I honor this beautiful moment of life.

Today’s Rule is about respect and acceptance for me. I spent much time trying to educate others about the way to God. Then I realized that there is no need to do that. We all read the Holy Text – whichever we chose – the way we are capable of perceiving it. And there is NOTHING WRONG with that! There is not better or worse way of understanding and experiencing God but our own unique way.

The journey into communion with God is personal. We move from one level to the next when we are ready. I also learnt to respect and accept there are as many ways to God, as many we are.

Read: DAY20,  40 Rules of Love, form Release to Embrace (click)

40 Days of Lent – From Release to Embrace

Rule 25

“Each reader comprehends the Holy Qur’an on a different level of tandem with the depth of his understanding. There are four levels of insight. The first level is the outer meaning, and it is the one that the majority of the people are content with. Next is the Batin — the inner level. Third, there is the innermost of the internal. And the fourth level is so deep it cannot be put into words and is, therefore, bound to remain indescribable.”* 

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Today, we are releasing Obligation and embracing God’s Love for us. 

Our Lent Booklet reminds us today that we often allow our obligations to run our lives. As a result we lose ourselves in the lists of obligations and lose touch with the Flow of Life in the present moment. “Life unfolds like a beautiful flower.” As we allow ourselves to pause we become part of the unfolding.

Today, I invite you to contemplate on Rule No25 and the quote below. Let me know how practicing releasing obligation worked for you today. 

It is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Today we affirm: I am present here and now. I honor this beautiful moment of life.

*Rules are from ’40 Rules of Love’ by Novel by Elif Shafak. See more about the book here (click)  

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“Hell is in the here and now. So is heaven. Quit worrying about hell or dreaming about heaven, as they are both presents inside this very moment. Every time we fall in Love, we ascend to heaven. Every time we hate, envy, or fight someone, we tumble straight into the fires of hell.”

I release habitual negativity and embrace infinite possibility.

My mum used to be a beautiful lady. Every time she looks into the mirror, she shivers and says “It still shocks me to see how old I have become!” Then sadly turns her face away from her reflection.

She is in hell every time she looks at herself in the mirror because she cannot accept and embrace the natural process of getting old and the body’s change with it. She looks for a beautiful woman looking back at her and she turns away disappointed.

I wish she could see the wonderful and wise woman she has become under the wrinkled skin. She could as well be in heaven!

Read: DAY24,  40 Rules of Love, form Release to Embrace (click)

40 Days of Lent – From Release to Embrace

Rule 24

“Hell is in the here and now. So is heaven. Quit worrying about hell or dreaming about heaven, as they are both presents inside this very moment. Every time we fall in Love, we ascend to heaven. Every time we hate, envy, or fight someone, we tumble straight into the fires of hell.”* 

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Today, we are releasing Negative thinking and embracing God’s Love for us. 

Our Lent Booklet reminds us today that “becoming aware of and releasing our negativity is essential to our growth”.  It is often easier to spot negativity in others, however, we are asked to remember that negative thinking is habitual. Positivity is more than just the absence of negativity; it is a practice of remembering our divine nature and all our attributes in God.

Today, I invite you to contemplate on Rule No24 and the quote below. Let me know how practicing releasing negative thinking worked for you today. 

For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible. Matthew 19:2

Today we affirm: I release habitual negativity and embrace infinite possibility.

*Rules are from ’40 Rules of Love’ by Novel by Elif Shafak. See more about the book here (click)  

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“The human being has a unique place among God’s creation. “I breathed into him of My Spirit,” God says. Each one of us without exception is designed to be God’s delegate on earth. Ask yourself, just how often do you behave like a delegate, if you ever do so? Remember, it falls upon each of us to discover the divine spirit inside and live by it.“

I am free; I am unlimited!

Oh, well. One of my ‘bones’. Today was a challenging day. I got up on the wrong side of the bed. I have been impatient and frustrated most of the day. I have ran into numerous mishaps created by humans whom I perceived to be from some different species and not of God. 

I am grateful to be reminded – once again – that regardless of the way I perceive others’ actions or words, they are just as much of God as I am. They may not be as aware of their Godlike nature as I am. They may behave in a way that I do not agree with. Still, in their essence, they are as much of God as I am. 

I step back. I look into my own frustration and anger – being reflected back at me at every turn. I close my eyes. I breathe. I allow awareness to surface. I look at my own inner turmoil, my fears, my tiredness or else. I embrace myself and release my limited view of myself and others. I have moved back to peace and freedom of being.

Read: DAY23,  40 Rules of Love, form Release to Embrace (click)

40 Days of Lent – From Release to Embrace

Rule 23

“The human being has a unique place among God’s creation. “I breathed into him of My Spirit,” God says. Each one of us without exception is designed to be God’s delegate on earth. Ask yourself, just how often do you behave like a delegate, if you ever do so? Remember, it falls upon each of us to discover the divine spirit inside and live by it.”* 

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Today, we are releasing Limitation and embracing God’s Love for us. 

Our Lent Booklet reminds us today that limitations can get in the way of what we want or who we want to become. As we let go of perceived limitations, we can move into creating what we always wanted. 

The Truth is that we are unlimited because we are of God.

Today, I invite you to contemplate on Rule No23 and the quote below. Let me know how practicing releasing limitations worked for you today. 

The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in his hands. John 3:35

Today we affirm:  I am free; I am unlimited!

*Rules are from ’40 Rules of Love’ by Novel by Elif Shafak. See more about the book here (click)  

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