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If at any point you find yourself questioning, "Why...?", you must remain steadfast in your willingness to move forward, even without a satisfactory answer. Our ego actually does perform useful and important work, and one of the things it does best is navigate from point A to point B in response to reason and logic. Sometimes in our human experience of life there is no reason or logic. Requiring ourselves to make sense of something that makes no sense is simply surrendering to yet another form of victimhood. Whatever happened, happened. You cannot change the past. You can, however, change the future by how you choose - from this moment forward - to view the past.
It is always good to claim Light. Whatever this dark thing is, it cannot remain dark if you are willing to allow in the Light. You have believed yourself to be a victim. The Bible story of the now-successful and powerful Joseph encountering his very fearful brothers (who had earlier sold him into slavery after contemplating murdering him) is useful: rather than extracting revenge, he simply told his brothers, "You may have meant to harm me, but God [aka Truth] allows me to know that your actions benefitted me." Having been willing to proceed, you have claimed the power of Light over the illusion of darkness, and you have now made the choice to claim Good from this experience. Be thankful for your willingness, strength, faith, and wisdom!
Claiming Good from the circumstances that previously represented our victimhood does not mean that we "chose" those circumstances, or that "God had a plan" which required us to be hurt. Once again- whatever happened, happened, and it is your choice in this moment how to proceed. One blessing that we can claim from any type of hurtful experience is compassion. All around the world, throughout the history of humankind, others have shared this pain. You can choose to be a Light that lessens that pain. You have experienced it, you know how much it hurts, you have declared your willingness to move beyond it, and you can claim the intention to move forward in peace. You can know the vision of peace for all who have known that pain. You can be one who transforms that source of suffering. When you live in peace, others benefit. When you let go of anger, human consciousness is less angry. When you release blame, human consciousness is less weighed down by blame. When you allow Light to replace darkness, humankind is Lighter. When you give this Good in exchange for the pain you suffered, you have done the work of True forgiveness. Once again, be thankful.
 This is important work. On behalf of the Oneness That We Are, I thank you and appreciate you for your willingness to show up and participate in the work of transformation. If you'd like to really dig into Truth principles and how to implement them into your life, consider attending one of the
SEE classes I'm currently facilitating. Details are below.
Namaskar (the Divinity within me salutes the Divinity within you)
 CURRENT SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT EDUCATION CLASSES
Unity Institute SEE classes are offered on a love-offering basis at Unity Church of Peace. No preregistration is necessary. If you've got questions, simply reply to this email.
LIFE OF PRAYER Wednesdays, 7/11 - 8/8 10:30AM - 12:30PM OR 6:30 - 8:30PM This course introduces the Unity way of affirmative prayer and Charles Fillmore's teachings regarding prayer. Explore your understanding of Divine Nature and your Divine Identity. Enhance or begin a daily practice that includes the Silence, journaling, and upholding intentions. Learn to develop your own rich inner Life of Prayer. (REQUIRED TEXT: How to Pray Without Talking to God, by Linda Martella-Whitsett) THE CREATIVE PROCESS Saturdays, 7/14 - 8/11 10:00am - 12:00noon An introduction and exploration of the creation stories found in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles and the guidance they contain for us through metaphysical interpretation. We'll focus on understanding the seven days of creation, as related in the Bible, and the seven steps of the Creative Process, as interpreted by Charles Fillmore. Each of us is growing in consciousness toward the outer expression of our spiritual selves, the Christ. This class will help you to understand the Creative Process as it relates to the universe, individual creation and consciousness. (TEXT: Let There Be Light, by Elizabeth Sand Turner) ------------------------------------- COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE An update from our Outreach Director, Susan Smith During the month of July the Community Outreach Committee is sponsoring a donation drive for Casa de los Ninos. Casa de los Niņos is best-known as a crisis shelter, and their Tucson on-site residence for abused and neglected children is the heartbeat of the organization. On any given day, 25 to 45 kids will wake up at Casa de los Niņos. It is more than a warm and loving home. Children in the shelter also receive physicals, around-the-clock medical care, and assessments that will help Case Managers develop an appropriate case plan for every child. While the shelter is at the core of their program, they also offer a variety of programs designed to prevent child abuse and to care for kids who have already been abused. Their most-needed items at this time are: summer clothing, sizes 2t through 6, summer toys, and craft supplies. Please bring donations in by 7/29/2012. Thank you! For more information about this wonderful organization and the services they provide to our community please visit their website. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Are you or someone you know looking for some help? Do you know about the Information and Referral Helpline, a program of Our Family Services? The Information and Referral Helpline is a simple phone number, 2-1-1, that you can call for information about the numerous community resources available in Pima County. We live in a truly prosperous community in regards to organizations staffed with talented and trained personnel offering services to those experiencing challenging life circumstances. You may either call 211 or search the database on their website for assistance locating the community support needed. -------------------------------------------------- YOUR INPUT IS REQUESTED: Some of the things we're looking at offering soon are movie nights, evening meditation, and family activities. There will be a survey available at church on Sunday, and you'll likely receive one via your in-box as well. If you fill one out at church, please do not also complete the online version. Thanks! CHILD CARE AND SUNDAY SCHOOL IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR KIDS Our Sunday School teachers look forward to sharing Unity principles with your children aged 4-12. If you've got questions, please speak to our YOU teachers: Cindy Cawthorne, LUT, Barbara Richman, LUT, Judyth Willis, and Sunni Adams. Our nursery is available for the very young ones, as well. | 
