“Whatever talent a person has should be dedicated to the rest of humanity – indeed to all living beings. Therein lies fulfillment. All men are kin. They are of the same likeness, the same build, molded out of the same material, with the same divine essence in each. Service to man will help your divinity to blossom, for it will gladden your heart and make you feel that life has been worthwhile. Service to man is service to God, for He is in every man, and every living being, in every stone and stump. Offer your talents at the feet of God. Let every act be a flower, free from the creeping worms of envy and egoism and full of the fragrance of love and sacrifice.”  Sathya Sai Baba

Although change brings vast improvement, most people prefer to live their lives in the same old habits. Once they let some cultural patterns ingrain their system with a false belief, they are reluctant to release them. Since time immemorial, infectious diseases have occurred and spread across the world. In many ancient societies, people believed that spirits and gods inflicted disease and destruction upon those that deserved their wrath. Today again, the pandemic of COVID-19, albeit occurred in modern society, hasn’t changed their beliefs. Many churchgoers still consider prayers as the best alternative for healing. Some of them even ignore the required barrier measurements. 

Although whoever gives themselves up to God’s will indeed gain illimited power, but giving oneself doesn’t mean reciting prayers. If you wish to let God’s will rule your soul, you must be able to make the following divine sacrifices:

Release doubt, fear, anxiety, stress, and negativity from your mind; they can slow your evolution process down.

Align yourself inwardly with the present moment to open your consciousness and be divinely connected.

Let go of your ego energy, and let love and compassion enter your heart. When you open your heart to love, you do actions that serve the wellness of humanity.

Create peace around you and let its vibration flow into the universe. Hostility, anger, and resentment toward others keep you in the old emotional pattern. Avoid blaming or judging others. Instead, always be ready to forgive. With forgiveness, you cleanse your mind and empower God’s presence.

When you come to the manifestation of God’s presence, you become unshakable.

When you develop the habit of making love the nourishment for your soul, you will attract others and share unconditional love. You will become unshakable.

The pandemic of COVID-19 is neither the first nor is it the last one we will face. We should instead awaken our consciousness and see God as the quintessence of everything. As long as human beings consider God as an anthropomorphic figure, they will be stuck in their false belief and limit the inner power.

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It is a natural law that ebb and flow occur to complete the cycle of life. Human beings are reluctant to leave old habits behind. We always have the option to let go of any behavior that harms others, but some of us choose to stuck in long-term unhealthy habits. Sometimes things happen to compel us to release negative thoughts. Before the occurrence of the COVID 19 pandemic, we could enjoy along with friends the fruit of socialization. Instead of transforming social time into constructive meetings, many people used it to criticize and judge others.

Never take for granted what Mother Nature gives you a chance to enjoy. Social distancing is a lesson against social misbehavior. Now is an excellent time to go within, let go of negativities, and move on to a healthier way of thinking.

“The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our day to day lives.” Dalai Lama

Amid the crisis and fear due to the COVID-19, stay safe, poised, calm, and tranquil. Here is the kind of behavior Deepak Chopra and Rudolph Tanzi recommend in similar situations: “We just urge you to quit being part of the majority who live in confusion and conflict. Join the minority that sees a clear path out of darkness – that never submits to fear and despair- and that does its part to lead everyone out of crisis into a future full of light.”

Ignorance is the source of all problems. We let our senses drive us and end up to a thorny shrub challenging to escape. That is the fact in almost all situations that occurred in our life. Our thoughts regularly discharge negativities into the planet. We let our speech go unguarded with a tendency to criticize others. Many of us consider themselves as the salt of the earth. They never meditate on who they are, what the world is, and what they can do to better the world.

Today the planet is suffering for lack of love and compassion. We misuse our time in criticizing others instead of applauding their success. The earth provides us with possibilities to develop our potentials, but we must be conscious of our fraternal relationship and show love and compassion to one another. Most of us focus their attention on material needs, ignoring that the earth needs some attention for its wellness as well.

I hope the COVID 19 issues serve as a wake-up call for humanity to change their attitudes. The earth is the Providing Mother, the Nurturer, and Caregiver. We must change our attitudes towards the caregiver to receive better care from her. From now on, remember to send positive vibrations daily to the earth.

We live on a beautiful planet, which provides us with possibilities to develop our potentials and play our role effectively. But we need to be conscious of our mission and play it properly without being jealous of others. Best is to accept the reality at face value. If each individual decides to better themselves,  the collective consciousness will automatically change positively. If we ensconce ourselves within the security of our wealth and believe that everything goes smoothly, we are sailing through all sorts of illusions. When a virus invades a part of the world, it spreads all over. That is a good reason to look at the world with eyes filled with love. To fulfill our service as a human being, we must create possibilities for others to be happy regardless of our function. “With the realization of one’s potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world,” says the Dalai Lama.

Whenever a mistaken belief about others takes root in your thought, unroot it immediately. If you fail to dislodge it, you will become judgmental. With this attitude in your subconscious mind, your life may slow to a standstill. Always do your best to develop qualities that transform you into a positive force within and without. Be patient, accommodating, conciliatory, tolerant, and adaptable.

Let happiness fill your heart every second, every minute, every hour, and every day. Each time you have the opportunity to breathe; it is God’s blessing; don’t take it for granted. January 1st is indeed the first day of the year, per the Gregorian calendar, but every day is a new day that deserves gratitude. Every morning, you need to thank God for a new beautiful day. Don’t wait until January 1st to ask Him for all kinds of materials.
You may consider the end of the year as the right occasion to assess your spiritual achievements. If you have contributed to the wellness of humanity, you are on a good path. Keep this standard up. Your mission on Earth is to share love and compassion. If your contribution to these values was not enough, make an effort to add more during the upcoming year. You must turn your minds into a fortress; therefore, you need to create the right conditions to make it so. The management of your thoughts is a prerequisite. Plant the seeds of love and compassion daily, not occasionally.

Thoughts are both constructors and destroyers. Anytime they deviate from love, compassion, altruism, peace, tolerance, and understanding, remind yourself those are the values you are here to apply.

When your thoughts give rise to the ego, you focus all your attention on yourself and are ready to destroy all around you to satisfy your needs. You must subdue your ego and empower Christ Consciousness. The best way to do so is through meditation. The daily meditation turns your mind into a fortress, blocking malicious thoughts.

May the divine light enlighten your life and warm your heart this holiday season and every day!
Spiritual Conscience Awakeness wishes everyone a New Year in peace, love, and harmony.

Dr. Serge Valcourt, Msc.D.

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” Buddha

You do not become broke by sharing joy and happiness with others. Happiness is a healing therapeutics, as sorrow is life destructor. Each time you make others happy with your words, thoughts, or actions, you take the sword of sorrow off their hands. When you save others’ life, you create the inner conditions for good karma.