Everything that functions properly moves or operates according to order,
Corresponding to a specific relative principle and relevant pattern.
The image that first comes to mind with the word alignment is a straight line.
When a material thing is out of line,
Alignment is an adjustment bringing the thing into a line.
Alignment is an arrangement of components or component parts in a straight line for coordinated functioning.
Alignment is also order,
Harmony,
State of agreement or cooperation among persons,
Groups,
Nations,
And so forth,
With a common cause,
Viewpoint,
Or agenda.
Alignment is mirrored all over the universe.
Planets are in alignment,
Though not in a straight line,
But moving in alignment according to the laws that govern gravity and rotation.
Some groups of birds fly in formation.
Though not in a straight,
Single-line formation,
They are actually in alignment with the internal navigational pattern to their destination.
Baby chicks follow in alignment behind the mother duck.
The tires of a car must be kept in alignment for the car to steer properly,
Avoid uneven wear and problems to other related mechanisms.
Now let's consider our spiritual life.
We are pulled in so many directions meeting the demands of the urgency of the moment that there is no wonder we wake up to a life out of alignment.
Everything in the universe operates at peak performance and responds positively only when the universe within ourselves is in alignment with Spirit,
With God,
With Source,
Or however you refer to God.
That is to say,
When our thinking,
Intentions,
Mindset,
Attitude,
Desires,
The heart of who we are,
Are in alignment with the attributes of that which is God.
Love,
Power,
Goodness,
Joy,
Peace,
Kindness,
Gentleness,
Abundance,
Balance,
Creativity,
Grace,
Unity,
Infinite intelligence,
Order,
Harmony,
And on and on.
We are that which God is.
But it isn't enough just to say that.
It's taking time to regularly adjust and readjust ourselves to be in alignment with that which God is.
Like attracts like.
Therefore,
If we want love in our lives,
God is love,
So we must be love and express love.
For our prayers to be in alignment with God,
We must recognize the attribute of God that aligns with the purpose of our prayer.
The desire must be in alignment with the attribute of God.
Misalignment in areas of our life unrelated to one's immediate concern can indirectly affect your priority concern.
The notion of getting into alignment with Spirit can feel overwhelming,
But you have to do the work in order for the magic to happen.
Alignment isn't something you can make happen,
Then put it on autopilot.
It's ongoing,
Checking day by day,
Thought by thought,
Prayer by prayer.
It is work indeed,
But it is work that has the rare quality of joy because it's your life.
It's what allows you to flow in unity with God.
Alignment is more than about aligning with the goal.
It's about aligning with God.
Aligning with Spirit.
I'm Carol,
And I'm just thinking.
Thank you for listening to my thoughts.
