Divine Justice - What Is Divine Justice?




A New Day
by Marie C. Dimino

Belief in Divine Justice can open the door to a new reality. It takes courage and blind faith to succeed on a spiritual journey with Truth.

 

 

 

Divine Justice is the practice and belief that a Higher Power reigns over all, delivering fairness in its due course. When a favorable outcome does not prevail in a situation expected, the universe can seem unfair and unjust. It often leaves a feeling of defeat and distress. By the very force and nature of human emotion, it is almost inconceivable to not want to fight back, and gainfully insure what is thought to be rightfully owed or owned.

It is hard to believe that atonement from others will always come forth and be righteous in the end. Since there is no way of predicting the future, trusting in Truth is somewhat difficult unless it is practiced over time with wisdom and faith. Being willing to step back and let go of past beliefs makes it possible to experience the phenomena. Courage is needed to forgive and move forward.

On Forgiving Others

Dr. Emmet Fox was an ordained minister in Divine Science, a branch of New Thought in 1931. His sermons are considered to be one of the first remarkable ministries in America. His Sunday morning lectures drew more than 5,000 people. The meditations and sermons never lasted more than twenty minutes. He was an author, teacher and mystic favored by many faiths and churches including Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, and many others. In his book, Sermon on the Mount, he states: "You must forgive everyone who has ever hurt you if you want to be forgiven yourself; that is the long and short of it." He goes on to say: "If we do not forgive, we will be tied to the very thing we hate."

Emotional immaturity and a false belief in the power of self dictate the belief of revenge and control. Forcefully trying to manipulate the present and the outcome of things is usually doomed to failure. It might seem to work for a while, but the satisfaction that is needed and craved will not be complete. Retaliation feels good at first and may give temporary relief of accomplishment, but later delivers emotions of emptiness and is void of feeling.

Trusting in the Divine

Trusting in Divine Justice makes it possible to move on, leading to a higher purpose in life and a belief that good things will come in time. As life continues to unfold, there will be a moment of reflection and realization that all things happen for a reason. It takes the future to understand the past, and the past is necessary to create an effective future.

During a dispute, opinions can vary. It is only fair to honor another's point of view. What might seem true to you may appear unconvincing or even implausible to the opposing side. Other times a hint of denial might interfere with the ability to understand a situation. It is not always possible to know or understand the actions or life of another. Different paths and realities that exist makes it impossible to know the nature of all things. Releasing past judgments empowers the journey by unburdening the weight of others' shortcomings. It is better to travel lighthearted and pure of conviction than be victorious in all matters.

A Course In Miracles states: "Justice is the divine correction for injustice." By doing what is right and trusting the outcome to rest in the hands of Divine Justice, a new life will come to pass. Co-creating with the Divine results in the opportunity to continue life toward a higher level of existence and a chance to find spiritual happiness in all things.

See:   What Is Spiritual Happiness?

Nurturing Your Child

Spending quiet quality time -
by Marie C. Dimino





Helping to understand feelings and explaining private time     keeps peace in the family. Playrooms can inspire imagination. Avoiding a bully builds confidence.

Children are born with their own needs, feelings and emotions. Allowance for the development of their natural individuality is important. Parents often force their own feelings on their children unintentionally. What you are feeling in the moment should not be inflicted on them.

This means that when nurturing children, anger and personal situations should be put aside. If this is not done, the child will only see that mommy and daddy are angry or too busy for them. Discipline has a greater effect and produces better results when moods and desires are removed from the lesson being applied.

Helping Your Child to Understand Feelings

Children are very sensitive to fear and anger. If they sense these feelings from their parents, the lesson taught will not be absorbed. They will easily grasp and comprehend a learning experience when relaxed and not afraid. The reward of teaching this way will produce a happy, well-rounded and healthy child.

Children are amazing beings. When fear is removed, young minds have the ability to comprehend and absorb information at enormous speeds. Parenting is a responsibility. Children are not possessions. They are gifts and must be treated with the same respect that adults expect from others. Remember to honor every child for the individual and perfect soul he or she was meant to be.

A child needs to express thoughts and feelings. This allowance will help a child understand right from wrong. In order for a child to understand feelings, the lesson being learned must be taught with loving intentions. Personal anger should not be inflicted upon children. This will cause confusion in their emotional growth.

Take a few moments to relax before discipline is enforced. Keeping the lines of communication open is important in a family. The natural flow of energy will greatly improve when all involved are given the opportunity to express feelings.

Explaining your Private Time to Children and Its Importance

Private time is necessary for our well-being. This is a basic human need. People of all ages need their special time to wind down and meditate. This will help refocus emotional thinking.

Private time is playtime for adults. Taking a few moments throughout the day to detach from daily life will refresh the mind. Meditation will incorporate new ideas when the mind is relaxed.

Children must be taught this. It can be explained as the time mommy or daddy needs to play. The results will be noticed. A child will begin to understand and come to respect this private time. They will grasp the idea and learn to use it in their own lives.

What Your Child Needs in the Playroom

Creating a playroom for your child does not require a lot of money. Children can learn and become cultivators with limited funds.

By cutting milk containers in half and punching a few holes on the bottom, you can make several planting pots. With a large bag of soil and common foods from the kitchen, a child can be taught how to grow plants. Seeds can be taken from fruits such as watermelon and cantaloupe. Children can water their plants and sprouts usually appear within three to four days. Potatoes and onions yield interesting results. It doesn’t matter what is used. The idea is to experiment and have fun.

Inexpensive soap can be used to create sculptures. Simple boats and cars can be whittled with a dull butter knife. Plaster of Paris mixed with water can be used to frame a favorite photo or picture. Different sized plates can be used as a mold. The kitchen cabinet is filled with many things that can be improvised with imagination.

Food coloring can be mixed with water and used as paint. It is non-toxic and fun. Learn to relax with your child. Go on a "things to do hunt" around the house. You will be surprised with what you might discover.

Expensive toys will always be around but the true learning experience is when a child’s imagination is activated under close supervision.

Walking Away From the Bully

Bullies are here to stay. Teaching your child to walk away before steamy pressure erupts will build courage. A bully stands alone when the object of torture turns his back on him. Gentle training should be practiced and feelings of fear should be discussed before your child enters school.

A child must learn the tactics needed to stand up against a bully. Occasional fights should be expected. If your child comes home feeling defeated by a bully, it is not necessary for your own emotions to mix in with the incident. Do not scold or criticize behavior. Have the child explain very calmly the event and results. Understanding both sides of the story will help teach a child how it might have been handled differently.

Always reassure children of their own self-esteem and worth. When lessons are applied with wisdom and confidence, the child will gradually learn how to avoid a bully.

Didgeridoo - What Do You Do with a Didgeridoo?

Didgeridoo
by Marie C. Dimino

A Didgeridoo is a wind instrument with its origin dating back over 20,000 years. It can be used in drum circles, trance dance and meditation sessions.

The didgeridoo is a long, wooden wind instrument used traditionally by the Aboriginal people of Northern Australia. You can also find them made of PVC pipe. The mouthpiece is made of beeswax.

History of the Didgeridoo

The history of the didgeridoo dates back at least 20,000 years and is the world’s oldest and very first wind instrument. It has the form of a long tube which can be made into various lengths anywhere from three to ten feet. They are usually painted with Aborginal designs tracing Australia back to its roots.

Sounds and pitches may vary depending on the length, width and material it is made of. They can be constructed of either hard of soft wood, with hard wood being the best sounding and most expensive.  Some didgeridoos are even made from a PVC pipe, which can be store bought or homemade using a long plastic tube.  

Authentic didgeridoos from Australia are made by termites hollowing out the center or by using hot coals. The native artist must first harvest an appropriate piece of wood, either the trunk of a tree or a branch, then carefully blow out the termites. This is a tedious and sometimes dangerous task. It then must be cleaned up and shaped into an instrument. Designs are painted on or hand-carved by the artist.

Many years ago women were prohibited from playing didgeridoos in public and in ceremonies. It is considered sacred and traditional in Aborginal spiritual beliefs. Though this has changed over the century, there are still some societies that hold true to this restriction.

A didgeridoo player must first learn the basic drone. Once understanding the technique and sound produced, the player can go on to learn the skill of circular breathing.

Circular breathing involves squeezing the air out of the cheeks and using the tongue and throat while taking very short breaths through the nose. The need to gasp for air is what makes the didgeridoo a challenge. It takes a while and a lot of practice to make the correct sound.

Didgeridoo in Culture

The didgeridoo is starting to catch on and can be seen at Drum Circles which is fast becoming a popular way to meet people in a social gathering. Drum Circles are usually held in neighborhood parks, local schools, music stores and art galleries. Djembes and other types of African drums are played in unison or sounds are improvised by those in the group. The larger the Drum Circle, the deeper and more interesting vibration is produced.

Some Circles include Trance Dance, where people will dance to the beat and become enchanted by using yogic techniques. This hypnotic beat is also used as a form of meditation. Adding didgeridoos to a Drum Circle increases the potential of magnetic sound and rhythm to the music.

Doctors are now recommending playing the didgridoo for people who suffer from sleep apnea.

It is helpful to take a didgeridoo class, if you can. There are also instructional didgeridoo DVDs and CDs available to help you learn the proper, essential technique. Do your homework and explore the many types of didgeridoos on the market before deciding which one will work best for you. Have fun and don’t be discouraged with your new instrument. Practice makes perfect and whatever you do, just keep playing your didgeridoo.