Keeping the Faith
As I write, the fires rage in the Los Angeles area. Many of my closest friends are being affected by the pain and the loss of homes and life.
Pacific Palisades is one of the most beautiful spots in the oceanside communities in southern California. It will never be the same – not to mention the extreme losses for other communities as the wind continues to blow and the fire is uncontained.
Having lived in California for many years, I grew used to fire danger and warnings. In the last many years, I have experienced fear and trauma as well as the necessity to evacuate. It is a time of terror and confusion as well as danger for wildlife and pets.
How do we face such loss and continued moments of uncertainty. It sounds almost trite to consider having faith at a time like this and faith in exactly what. I have written so many times of this, it may seem a bit boring as well as tiresome.
The Universe is a friendly place with benevolence as its calling card. It gives and receives according to the laws of physics but within a structure of divine purpose and happiness for all. Even in the worst of times, there is the opportunity to belong to life. To deepen your trust that all things have the seed of greater good within them.
As I watch the reports and keep close tabs on friends, I hold them in the highest and offer prayers of comfort and places of safety. I know for sure, that hope rules and all hands-on deck, will bring about compassion and solutions.
So I keep the faith on their behalf as they struggle with the losses and the changes their lives make which are permanent and daunting.
Without faith we are left to the devices of fear and tragedy – with faith we face each circumstance and each person with Love and Understanding.
Now that I am far away, my gifts must be to keep the faith – to know that goodness is ever present and joy is in each moment.
Join me and join our family in Los Angeles – the family of man, in their hour of need.
With Faith all things are possible.
