As individuals growing on the path of enlightenment, we sometimes struggle with consideration for the next person, as it relates to our fulfillment of selfish desires. In other words the term, “wanting what we want, now;” in other words, “immediate gratification.”

I was pondering this when it came to the subject of food. A while ago, Carmellita made a tray of flax seed crackers. Earlier that day, she made a delectable salad filled with tomatoes, avocado, and bean sprouts. In the meantime I was attempting a fast. I say attempting because my mind wasn’t completely ready for one that day. When I looked at Carmellita’s salad, well all my attempts at fasting went out the window. I said to myself, “Well, maybe tomorrow.” Well, Carmellita was kind enough to share her dish with me, but I ended up eating about ¾ of her crackers. She stared at her nearly disseminated tray of crackers, let out a slight sigh, and proceeded to finish her meal.

Well in that moment it really hit me—“oops,” I cried, feeling slightly embarrassed. Now, I did not and I repeat I did not intentionally set out to devour my best friend’s flax seed crackers. I did feel really bad about it – after it was done. I know some of you are thinking, “It’s no big deal. You got carried away. You weren’t paying attention.” But allow me to stress how bad I felt after it was done.

Allow me to submit that those of you who feel that it was no big deal have never been on the opposite side of the offense or are probably the ones who have taken advantage of a person’s kindness. Now, I’m not saying this to pass judgment or to condemn, but I cannot say that during the process, as I was breaking large pieces of her crackers over the salad that she was nice enough to share with me, a little voice didn’t sweep through my mind saying, “not so much. Maybe Carm will want more.” You know why I can’t say that I didn’t hear that “little voice,” because I was busying arguing with it. “She’s fine. She’s through.” Yea right I didn’t know. That was my little voice; and can I tell you that when the voice of your Source speaks, it doesn’t argue with the selfishness of the Ego. Our intuition says what it has to say and that’s that.

So why did I not stop or why had I chosen to ignore this voice—because my wanting of what I wanted ignored and overrode the voice of pure consciousness. That’s when I later began to think about how we must be and show consideration and generosity at all times. A lack of consideration shows spiritual immaturity. Spiritual immaturity blocks our spiritual growth and development. As co-creators, we create everything. The point wasn’t what it was—flax seed crackers. It was the energy behind it. And believe me; no one wants to invite negative and low vibrational energy into their lives.

Family in all your actions be aware of the energy of your intentions behind it. Remember that inspired action is right action. I was “inspired” to slow down. If that inner voice says, “stop,” “wait,” “no,” or whatever it may be—Don’t argue. Just follow.

Until next time, Live Well, Live Wise, Live Wealthy, and let the Creative Spirit move you.

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