Sometimes, I run like Chicken Little, thinking it’s my job to keep the sky from falling. Other times, I get stuck over-intellectualizing, pontificating about the most recent book I’ve read or half-read, trying to convince myself and others I’ve discovered the key to life.

Sometimes, I bounce away on my Tigger tail—busy, busy, busy doing something, something, something to keep myself preoccupied.

The mindless chatter, the you can’t see me and I can’t hear you rants block out the Creator’s voice of love—the voice I hear but then don’t, or don’t want to. The voice that tells me, “Don’t believe the lies others try to project on you.”

I run from God when I act like Pigpen in my Charlie Brown world. I create a dust cloud of emotions and inner chaos that whirls within me, obscuring God’s loving presence.

And sometimes I run from God when I put on my holier-than-thou cloak, when I let my mind-made self become my ruler, expecting everyone, including the Creator, to bow to me on bended knee.

When I run from God, I don’t hear the Creator saying, “Come, sit with me. Let’s talk.” I’m not listening to my heart. I run faster, chasing the wind and the world, hoping the One who loves me won’t find me, but knowing and hoping down deep he still will.

Why do I run from God? I wonder. Why won’t I sip coffee with the Creator and listen to the voice of love in my heart that tells me, “I’m here to guide you. I’ll never abandon you.” 

When I admit I’m afraid to let you love me, God, I stop running from you. I realize you care for me with Divine Compassion and Unconditional Love as you do for all whom you’ve created.

I accept that you’re my Best Friend. I am freed to pour out my fears and anxieties to you. I let you walk alongside me on this healing path of life.
I accept myself because I see myself through your eyes of love. 

brian j plachta
brianplachta.com

PS—For a short 2-minute Guided Meditation click the link below:

Embraced-A Guided Meditation