JUNE NEWSLETTER 2020
HUMAN PROGRESSION
Written by Allan Kardec
“Man cannot remain perpetually in ignorance, because he must
reach the goal marked out for him by Providence; he is gradually enlightened by
the force of things. Moral revolutions, like social revolutions, are prepared,
little by little, in the ideas of a people; they go on germinating for
centuries, and at length suddenly burst forth, overthrowing the crumbling
edifice of the past, which is no longer in harmony with the new wants and new
aspirations of the day.
“Man, often perceives, in these public commotions, only the
momentary disorder and confusion that affect him in his material interests; but
he who raises his thoughts above his own personality admires the providential
working which brings good out of evil. Such commotions are the tempest and the
storm that purify the atmosphere after having disturbed it.”
(The Spirits’ Book, Kardec’s
comment regarding item 783)
SOCIETAL CHANGE
Written by Yvonne Crespo Limoges
We are ALL spirits incarnated as human beings that no
matter our appearance, qualities, beliefs or whatever our characteristics, want
to be treated with respect, dignity, compassion, fairly, without prejudice and we
all want our civil rights equally respected, and to be able to exercise our natural
human’s rights for the freedom and fair opportunity to reach our fullest
potential in life.
When certain groups of us face discrimination, intimidation,
fear, abuse, injustice and outright violence for years, how can there not be outrage?
The following movements are examples:
The #MeToo movement started more than 10 years ago
and has spread to help girls/women to speak out with courage, who were victims
of sexual harassment, abuse and violence, and know they are not alone. The TV, Hollywood,
and sports industries were rocked. Some major corporations made changes. Some
laws were implemented in different cities. Our social culture has definitely felt
this movement’s impact.
Black Lives Matter protests started in around 2013 and
has spread from the US, to across the globe: all over Europe, India, Brazil, Australia
and others. People are protesting in solidarity because they see racial
injustice in all its aspects as a worldwide problem. Cell phones have recorded egregious
acts of violence and murder by authority figures that hitherto would have remained
hidden. The sports industry, some corporations and workplaces, and other
entities are now showing solidarity, making changes to promote racial fairness and
end racial stereotypes. Legislation is needed to address criminal justice
reform, and problems of socioeconomic unfairness among people of color in employment,
housing, healthcare, education and more.
Societal Change - continued
The Gay Civil Rights movement in the LGBTQ Community has
been actively protesting since the late 1960s and have gained various legal rights
over many, many years. Out of hiding, now there exists Gay Pride Month celebrated
in June throughout the country. Just this month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gays/transgenders against discrimination.
All social movements come with backlash, anger, misunderstandings,
confusion and sadly violence. Since we are all imperfect, any changes will be
imperfect, also hearts and minds will need to change. Yet, we must try to better
ourselves and to treat others as we would want to be treated.
Our country has been through a Revolution, a Civil War, the
Great Depression, WWI & WWII, the 60s protests, Civil Rights movements, various
wars, many moral and violent conflicts, through sicknesses and disease, and we have
suffered much, but our country survived.
We will (although painfully) endure and get through these current
times of social protests, the pandemic, unemployment and this recession too…
because we must. We chose to be born during these times and the strength of our
spiritual potential is limitless!
Material Life is a school where we all learn and are put to
the test. Adversity forces us to give our all, to push us to our limits intellectually,
morally and spiritually in order to adapt, make any changes, find solutions; and,
in our difficulties, the process forces our spirits to grow more resilient, stronger
and wiser. Pain and suffering, is what purifies the soul!
Our spirit guides and the superior spirits that watch over us
and this planet provide inspiration, guidance and protection, as permitted, to
us along the way. Have faith in the CREATOR-All LOVE and in the Divine Laws which
are PERFECT.
THE CREATOR and PRAYER
Spirit communication
received
by Yvonne Crespo Limoges
Have you forgotten that there is a Supreme Intelligence that
influences all within this entire Cosmos? Do you think this Great Wisdom does
not influence those on your planet? …
You go about your business in life and think you are the
sole arbiters of your destiny…but prayers can also influence your destiny and
the Supreme Will can concede to a request that does not break or disrupt the
immutable Laws of the Universe. How prideful mankind is! Prayer is the
instrument to your salvation!
In everything you do and in all that you propose, prayer to
that Invincible and Almighty Power that exists, can provide you with what you
need to sustain yourselves, to succeed in the courses of action if they are for
the good of yourselves and others. If you also have the strongest faith in that
Power, then even more so will come that unwavering assistance which ever awaits,
for mankind to raise their eyes to God, instead of looking below for answers to
those just as imperfect as yourselves…
Prayer is the Religion of your Creator! There are no human
conditions set to it. Prayer is a simple powerful and sacred communion…when
said with conviction, belief and from the heart… The merits of the action of
prayer are always rewarded. You may not understand the results (for they may
not be answered in the way you wanted) but it is always answered nevertheless,
in many ways not yet understood by your imperfect intellect.
So wake up in your material world with a prayer upon your
lips and with strong fervor in your heart that if your intentions are for good
your requests will be heard, but trust the Creator to answer them with the
Wisdom of the Ages and Knowing more than you, to do what is in your best
interests. May God Bless all of you and pray!
A COLLECTIVE LOVE
Written by Fermín Hernández Hernández
Love, as a source of life, of feelings and emotions, is an
unstoppable force, it is a much stronger and a broader emotion than we can
imagine. It has no borders. It is in continuous expansion. It grows and grows
without limit. When it awakens in the individual in a clean and spontaneous way
it is like a fast-flowing river that looks for its channel to grow and reach
the sea. It is the divine spark growing in search of its Creator.
Our love is clothed in countless clothes that prevent it
from manifesting fully, it is limited by our own imperfections and by the
selfishness that has accompanied us since time immemorial.
Fortunately, little by little, we become aware of our own
spiritual nature and, with faith, work and enthusiasm, we progress slowly, detaching
ourselves from that uncomfortable burden and, in each new life, we improve our
ability to manifest authentic love, that which was taught by the greatest Teacher,
Jesus.
We have been evolving imperceptibly, always thanks to the
tests and expiations that we are receiving...due to the Law of Cause and effect…
But there comes a time in the life of every individual when
something inside arises. It is the divine spark that impels us to search for
truth, freedom and happiness, both personally and collectively.
We evolve individually and collectively, everything around us
is transmuted, times and perceptions change; [with] new tests, new needs and
new lessons to learn. This is the only way of progress and the path that
Humanity needs. …
It is the Law of Progress that impels us to constant renewal…
We are also becoming aware that to coexist and maintain good
relationships in society, we need to maintain a permanent state of Peace and
Harmony…we all share the same home and destiny. That which affects the part
influences the whole…This is the message that we bring to the fore and is
entitled: Universal Solidarity.
It is not a trivial matter, it is the beginning of a new era
in which we will learn that we are all equal, all brothers [sisters],
regardless of color, race, religion [gender, etc., etc.] or country from which
we come.
We have fully entered the Age of the Spirit, and the
Spirit, has no color or distinctions, we are all fellow spirits. We share the same
origin; we are children of the same Universal Father. The Law of Solidarity
requires us to respect ourselves, tolerate each other and something more transcendent
... treat each other fraternally, as children of the same Creator that we are…
Let's wake up at once, stop thinking as isolated individuals!
Let us begin to perceive the Humanity of our Planet as an Entity... This planet
is the home of each…and belongs to all of us equally. We must focus our
thinking towards protecting life, people and this habitat that gives us shelter…
We are living in a time of great and constant change that is
not accidental, we are being tested in matters of universal solidarity,
fraternity, the ability to differentiate between matter and spirit, between
love and selfishness, between union and division, war and peace.
We come to progress… with a spirit of struggle and love, the
trials that Divine Providence puts in our path.
So, let us know how to take advantage of them.
(Excerpts from as article
from Association of Spiritual Studies of Group Villena in Alicante, Spain.
Website www.amorpazycaridad.es translated by Y. Limoges)
HOW CAN I STRENGTHEN MY BELIEF?
Spirit
communication received
by Yvonne Crespo Limoges
You must open your heart, sincerely and honestly, by
starting a conversation through fervent prayer with God and His protector
spirits. The fluidic link that this will establish, if you take the effort to
do it, will allow the spiritual fluids [energies] to penetrate and surround you,
this will inspire feelings you will have never felt before. These inspirations
will lead you to believe in yourself and in All Powerful God. You will gain a
spiritual strength of which you never realized possible!
Talk more consistently to God and your protector spirit. Ask
for help and this belief you want, because you know it is good and will make
you strong. God loves you and waits so patiently for all His children to reach
out to Him. You will never be disappointed!
What can you say to Him? Start with…that you love Him for
creating you and giving to you all those around you who love you. Thank Him for
creating the beauty of Nature and the wondrous Universe. Thank Him for the many
blessings you have, for there are always those worse off than you. Ask for the
spiritual help you know you need.
A long time ago, Jesus said, “Seek and ye shall find” and
this still holds true. You must make the first move. Ask for God’s help in
understanding Him and in understanding yourself.
Prayer is the key to strong belief and strong faith. Only
you, yourself, can start the process. But, when you do it with firm
determination, you will be amazed on how strong you will inwardly feel…. Oh,
how powerful and sure you will feel about what is right and wrong to guide your
actions. You will be without fear! You will have no doubt that God is with you,
and with that inner spiritual power, you can be and do anything if it’s for
your own good and the good of others.
May God Bless you all and be strong! You all can do this!
We, who are your spirit guides are with you and are waiting. Call on us!
SUMMERTIME
Inspirational by Alysia Mikesell
Summertime is a time for the kids and family.
Yes, even in a pandemic!
So, take some time to spend with your family and children,
make memories with them that you can think back on for a lifetime or to tell
stories about on holidays.
Everyone needs breaks in life from school and work, to rest
the mind and body, or perhaps get the mind and body in motion. Think of some
things that you did with your parents, or come up with new ideas.
Even if major things, like vacations out-of-town, cannot be
done due to certain health condition(s) or circumstance(s). If we put our
creative minds to work, there is always something fun that can be done!
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PRAYER: Dear God, I feel the need to
ask You for the necessary strength so
as to support the test that You have sent me…I submit myself with resignation, but
I am so weak I fear I will succumb if You do not uphold me. Do not abandon me,
Lord, because without You I am nothing. AMEN
(Excerpt from Kardec’s The
Gospel according to Spiritism, Ch. 28 and translated by Janet Duncan)
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Edited
by Yvonne Crespo Limoges, Director
E-mail: ylimoges@aol.com
Spiritist Society of Florida
5042 22 Avenue
North,
St. Petersburg,
Florida 33710
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