What now? What's next?

In my lesson this past Sunday (watch it here), I talked about how many of us are asking the questions, “What now?” or “What’s next?” as we face the uncertainty of life in this current pandemic crisis. We have been thrust out of our comfort zones and displaced from our routines. We wonder how life will look once businesses are reopened and the shelter-at-home orders are lifted. Some are hoping for life to return to normal, while others are anticipating the promise of change. Perhaps the only thing any of us can know for certain is that we don’t know.

What can we do in this time of uncertainty? We can remember that we have always lived in a constant state of uncertainty. True, that may be more evident for most of us now, but the truth is that we can never be certain of what tomorrow will bring. We can’t even be certain of what the next moment will bring. This current situation has given us hard evidence that things change and that we are not in control.

Thankfully, there is a Higher Mind, a Universal Mind that does know, and we can tap into that Mind when we are willing to cease our busyness, be quiet and listen. I am not suggesting that we can all become soothsayers and begin prognosticating the future. I am, however, asserting that each of us has the ability to connect with Universal Consciousness, receive the information we need in every moment and be guided to the next right thing.

Further, Love is the Law of this Higher Mind. This Mind knows the highest evolutionary trajectory for humanity, indeed for all creation. Each of us is here at this time and in this place to play our part in the manifestation of a world that is grounded in Love and reflective of Love.

Our opportunity in every moment is to enter into conscious communion with Higher Mind, listen for the still, small voice that speaks to us in the silence, discern what is ours to contribute, and take the inspired action. For most of us it will not be a monumental task. It may be as simple as to hold the world in the energy of Love for 10 minutes every day or every hour. For others, it may be something bigger. It will be unique for each of us.

Know that you know what you need to know when you need to know it. There is a Higher Mind within you and which you are within that knows what will move us all toward the manifestation of the New Jerusalem written about in Revelation 21: 1-7.

The next time you find yourself asking, “What now?” or “What’s next?”

• Stop.
• Breath.
• Drop your attention from your head into your heart.
• Invite communion in the Universal Mind that speaks to you of Love.
• Listen to the still, small voice.
• Receive your guidance.
• Take the inspired action.

We may not be able to predict the future, but we can rest assured that when we earnestly ask the question, “What now?” or “What’s next?” and focus in our hearts we will receive the answer that is appropriate for the moment. 

Moments add up to days; days to weeks; weeks to months; months to years; and years to a lifetime of being present to Higher Mind and following where It leads. Trust that It will lead us to our greatest good.