Correction

 Some of the recent blog posts were somehow being published under the wrong names. Sorry about that. Technology! Anyway, that problem should be fixed now. Please do let me know if you experience anymore problems. Also, some posts were mistakenly deleted, but I don't know how to get them back, so they are gone wherever disappearing posts go. Post heaven maybe.

A practical path

I like today's daily message, thank you, Indira. "A truly spiritual path ought to be a practical path. If your path does not help you have better relationships and function better in the world, of what use is it? Because this is where you live your life. At the same time you must recognize that you are in the world and you are not of the world."

Yes, it is so important to recognize that a spiritual path is not some airy fairy blissful thing. It is hard work. It is applying the teachings in day to day life. It is practicing awareness exercises. It is practicing being present. It is being actually kind to other people. It is going against so many of the ways we have learned to be, which have not taken us to happiness.

It is following the teachings, not just reading them, to see what happens, what changes. It is staying open and committed to the lessons of our school as well as the lessons of daily life. It is not hiding from the pain, but allowing myself to see how much pain there really is inside of me. And remembering that all negativity is pain. I am grateful for our school and all I am receiving.

Being Breathed

Hello Classmates,
I've just read the comment "Being Breathed.  At least concerning myself I came over time to the conclusion that it all lies in the breath. As said you start life with a first breath and you end life with a last breath.
Personally I have to work with my breath, especially with the issue of not holding it. Allowing it to let go and breath deeply.
Best regards, Monika

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The hard way or the soft way

Just dropping in to say hello to everyone. I do stop by often, everyday when I can, to visit. I have been reading older posts and finding them rewarding and good reminders of the Truth within. I am so in gratitude to have this place, the open classroom, that is always here. When i am going through some difficulty, I especially like to stop by. I have been choosing a post at random from the archives, and I find it somehow answer whatever question I have and always gives me encouragement and increases understanding.

I have been experiencing for myself that I have to show up and do the work. Sometimes it is not easy for me to keep my eye on the inner work, but it is always rewarding when I do. There is so much in each lesson, I can hardly take it all in. I find when I go back and read an old lesson again, that it is always new. I always see how much I missed. It is like reading a new lesson. So thanks, Indira, thanks classmates, thanks angels. I am overflowing with gratitude today. This school was my first big step into spirituality and it has changed my life. 

I am realizing that this person I call "me" is not the center of the universe. Something ELSE is. Something called Truth or God or Energy. This Energy is directing my life. The more I get out of the way, the more the Energy can show me the Way. It is clear and simple, but not for the ego. The ego always chooses the hard way. The ego is the hard way! The heart is the soft way, the clear and simple way. My ego likes the hard way--it likes to fight and struggle, compete, and come out on top--to win. But the winning of the ego is temporary. And I am beginning to see that it is always painful. When the ego wins, what is it really sitting on top of? A garbage heap. As I have read in my lessons -- when the ego wins, I lose. 

So my recent prayer is that the ego loses. And the heart wins.

I liked the recent lesson on Money. It was very helpful in practical as well as spiritual ways.

Thank you! And here is a starry night, a universe of love, for all of you.

Hi classmates
It is so cool, with my new laptop I can see the whole side. I can even see the posted fotos and it is easy again for me to post. May be those of you who do not have posted their foto jet do not know how to do this ? I would like to get to  know you also by picture. And also by words sometimes .... or often. I am glad. that the classroom is always open. And I would enjoy it if I saw you there. not only feel, 
Have a good day or night ....
Monika

POSTING AND COMMENTING INFORMATION

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Posting and Commenting Tips

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If you are having trouble posting/commenting, please check your browser. Update it. Clear the cache. Or try downloading a new browser, from the list above. Make sure you are properly logged in, with the same email address where you receive notification of your new lessons. Or create a google email address--if you do this, let me know, and I will delete your old email address and re-invite you  to your open classroom and schoolroom with your new e-mail.

I hope this helps.
Love, your practical teacher

Welcome to your Classroom!

 Come in! Find a seat. This is YOUR school! It's not like a regular school. It's a spiritual tea party, You can come barefoot. Drink coffee! Laugh right out loud. Wear your pajamas. Share secrets. And you don't have to raise your hand! If you are shy you don't have to introduce yourself (we love it when you do) you can sit way in the back, where no one will ever see you, and just show up to see what your classmates are writing on the chalkboard.

You are welcome to become a "follower" and add your beautiful picture along with your friendly classmates. Use your real name or give yourself a new name. I have more than one name, myself, as you will see, my given name, Judith (Judy or Judi for short) and my "spiritual name" Indira.

Ask questions! Create your own "posts." Comment on posts. Sign up to receive email notifications when new posts and comments are added! Share your spiritual journey!

Writing is healing for mind and body, especially when you write here in the presence of angels. Your Open Classroom is always open! So stay open. Visit often! Write often. The more you show up for yourself, the more Truth will show up for you. This is a spiritual law.