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Human beings are gifted with an intrinsic drive toward the divine. Whether staunchly religious or entrenched in the struggle with belief, this very human need is reflected in various philosophies and spiritual belief systems of the world across time.

There is a deep sense of longing in the hope that God hears us, answers us and holds us closely within the dance of the divine. Still we are unsure. Theologians and mystics continue to point the way in which we are able to fully participate in a divine relationship with ultimate Love. It is a path of the heart that seeks to live and love in this way.

The good news here is that the opportunity to develop our own personal relationship with God doesn’t require burning bushes, or forty nights in the desert, it does however require that we clearly see how we, ourselves, block the relationship so desperately sought through acceptance of fear and self-distain in its stead.

Confused feelings of unworthiness, self-doubt and fear of divine retribution all create a smoke screen in which we attempt to hide our hearts and vulnerability from our very Source. Fortunately, we can also choose not to put our faith in misperception rather, we can take tentative steps toward trusting the truth of divine Love, which is the birthright and heritage of every one of us.

The following pages incorporate some of the words written by theologians and mystics across time, a coordinating bible quote, a reflection and an opportunity for you as a seeker to experience the love of our creator through a guided meditation.

This path of the heart may bring surprises. It can reveal your self in relationship to God. It can help you to better understand how you use fear to turn away from the Love that you seek and it can assist you in experiencing the Ultimate Love that is the very source of your being.

Happy travelling!