Before I get rolling, let me disclose that what follows is my own personal perception and knowing of God, and if yours differs, that is the uniqueness that we all are. The title is a hook, lifted from Joan Osborne, yet it opens up an interesting discussion. God is not just one of us, God is all of us, individually and collectively. God is infinite in nature, so is everywhere. It would be rather strange if the omnipotent and omniscient thing that God is had to skip some place or other as he/she/it could not be everywhere all the time (yikes, starting to sound like what my Mum used to say!). So God must indeed be everywhere. That leads to the fact that God is then in everything and everyone. Again, would God be selective in choosing where to be and not be? No, God is the presence that simply is, the presence that being infinite fills all things with itself. And yes, I would rather not label God with a gender, as God is not a person, God is all persons! We are made in the image and likeness of God, and we have been trying to return the favour ever since (Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith). Now, this also means that God is everyone we know, including ourselves. Think about that for a moment. How should we act knowing we are God?Not gods, but God. Also, and this is a purely personal observation, it seems that it is an easy way out to retire to a monastery or similar venue to contemplate God. It is much more challenging and committed to seek that understanding and knowing, while driving in LA traffic, or dealing with the in-laws, or the boss. Yes, all of them, including the other driver cutting you up, are God, just like you! Hmmm. Food for thought. So what does that mean to you and me? A few ideas come to mind: 1. It is our responsibility to take care of this vehicle we call a body, since it houses God. 2. It is our opportunity to create more peace in the world, as any warlike activities against another, are simply attacks on ourselves. Think about that for a week! 3. Others that treat us less than loving, are simply forgetting who they are. It is not our job to remind them. However, it is our work to see them as they truly are, even when they are not acting like it. This is becoming the foundation of a workshop series that may appear later in the year. Let me know if you are interested. PB&J
Barry.

That voice is not necessarily loud, not particularly ornate, and not usually backed up by a heavenly chorus.

In fact, the easiest way to tell if the Voice of God is talking is to check if your lips are moving! Sound trite? Well, not so much. We are one with Spirit, God is closer than our breath, closer than our very heart beat. God is who and what we are, which makes everything we say, the word of God. Now, that means when we pray, we speak with the voice of God, and when we curse, we speak with the self-same voice.

This is the good news. We have choice every moment. How we talk to ourselves and how we talk to others can and does change how we succeed in life.

Which leads me to invite you to my upcoming workshop at the end of this month:

The Voice of God . . . . .Is Closer Than You Think!
Facilitated by Barry Selby, M.A., RScP

A workshop over two evenings
January 27 and February 3
7pm-10pm

We are one with Spirit, every word we utter is the Word of God. Do you listen to the words you say? Come explore how we can be more aligned with ourselves, at the same time being more successful in the world, more effective in our relationships, and more in integrity in who we are.

Improve your self-confidence, self-esteem and self-support.
Improve your relationships with others.
Increase your experience of success and inner peace.
Learn how to take care of yourself in simple steps.

Barry Selby is a licensed Practitioner at Agape, and a Lead Facilitator with the University of Transformational Studies and Leadership. He holds a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology, and has over 20 years experience in the personal development field. His consultancy is about living and using Spiritual Principles into the business world.

Fee $75 pre-registered, $90 on the door

For information: (310) 399-6674 or barry@inspirationatwork.net

Please feel free to post this at your office, gym or apartment building. Drop me a line, and I will email you the flyer.

What can I say, when Spirit calls, my only choice is to answer! That still small voice will not be denied, and I know I am doing the right thing by listening.

PB&J
Barry.

Barry S. Selby, M.A.
Consultant/Facilitator
INSPIRATION@WORK
Facilitating Conscious Change
With Spiritual Principles
in the Workplace
Barry@InspirationatWork.net