PAINT is a magical, miraculous substance capable of changing the color of an object. A vast variety of pigments and tints can be added to this liquid substance to create a coating of the desired color and hue. Easily changed or even removed in its liquid state, PAINT becomes fixed when it dries. Metaphysically, PAINT represents the thoughts and energy we project into our world and our experiences. We can PAINT our thoughts or experiences in the color or hue of our choosing. We can choose a color that vibrates with joy and harmony. Or, we can choose a color that constricts or vibrates with fear or anger. Thoughts and energies held for long periods of time become fixed and require one or more coats of a new color, or new thoughts. If I have been holding thoughts of fear or anger for a long period of time, it may require numerous affirmative thoughts to change the picture I have allowed to become fixed in my mind. Today, I paint a miracle. I paint the world with shades of Love, Healing, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Faith and Joy and they become fixed in my mind and in my life.
© 2016. Reverend Eileen DeRosia Patra
Rev. Eileen is an ordained Unity minister currently serving at Unity of Livonia in Livonia, Michigan.
TRANSFORMATION is the miracle of changing form. One might think this is something magical or something reserved for the few, those who have chosen a monastic life. But change is occurring all the time. Cells die, cells are born. The body changes form. The physical image I see in the mirror today is not the same as the one I saw yesterday or 20 years ago. Everything changes. Everything transforms. The mystical TRANSFORMATION is the one that is not seen yet known and felt in awareness. This TRANSFORMATION occurs when we have a deep change in mind. When we release a long-held belief or fear something magical is born; a new thought. A new thought born in mind has a physical effect on our appearance, our stature, and most importantly in our awareness. A change in mind forms something grand and new in our lives. The miracle is more than just the change. The true miracle is our power to choose it. TRANSFORMATION the miracle that allows us to choose a new way of being. Whatever that thought is that is frightening you right now, change it. Let it fall away and choose a new thought, an affirming, life-giving thought. Choose a thought that affirms the power of God in you as bigger than what your mind has been focusing on and be TRANSFORMED.
Eileen Patra 