Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: A Path to Spiritual Possibility

By: Edward Viljoen on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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Have you ever looked at what you have and felt it simply wasn’t enough? Too little money, too much weight, too little love, too much pain. These feelings can tempt us into frustration, even resentment. But what if those moments of "not enough" weren’t the end of the story? What if they were the beginning of possibility?

Sometimes, when faced with challenges, it’s tempting to adopt a mindset of lack or complaint. It’s easy to focus on what’s missing instead of what’s present. But shifting your perspective—choosing to see the potential in what’s there—can transform how you approach life’s challenges.

Count the Blessings You Already Hold

The practice of gratitude isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending everything is perfect. It’s about turning our attention to the good that is present, however small, and letting it multiply. Start simple:

• I have shoes on my feet.
• I ate food this morning.
• My temperature is normal.

Each small blessing builds on the next, shifting our mindset from scarcity to abundance. Try it now—think of one thing you’re grateful for. It might seem small, but in that moment, you’re tuning into the presence of spiritual potential.

Practice: The Bridge Between Moments

Gratitude and openness are powerful tools, but they aren’t one-time fixes. Like any skill, they require practice. Spiritual abundance flows when we regularly take time to reflect, whether through meditation, prayer, or simply a pause to refocus. Even a single moment of mindfulness can yield extraordinary clarity and courage.

Ask yourself:

• Am I open to the possibilities in this moment?
• Can I release my attachments to how things “should” be?
• What beauty or opportunity might I discover here?

Practicing these questions regularly helps us stay connected to the deeper truths of life, even when they feel messy or incomplete.

It’s Okay to Begin Again

We all falter. Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and we lose sight of our practices. But the beauty of spiritual work is that it’s always there, waiting for us to return. You can always start again whether it’s been days, months, or years. Each moment is an opportunity to reconnect, to see potential, and to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Tomorrow, we’ll gather to explore these ideas further, diving into the power of gratitude, openness, and possibility. Whether in person or online, we hope you’ll join us at 9 or 11 am at the Center for Spiritual Living or via YouTube. Together, let’s take a step toward living in spiritual abundance.