Friday, September 16, 2011

A Virtual Vision and Manifestation

Since the last 10-day meditation retreat I will confess that I have been blissfully productive.  However, over the past week something wonderful has been manifesting in my life.  But before I explain the specifics I feel compelled to write about what led to this point.

About a year ago I had an idea.  As you may know I lead 1 hour meditations each morning and evening through Second Life and on Skype.  The idea I had was to buy a virtual plot of land in Second Life and build a virtual spiritual retreat that would serve as a permanent home for these gatherings.  My vision at the time was to create a haven for meditation, spiritual practices and teachings. 

After some investigation I determined that it would cost about $1,000 to buy a sim (Second Life's term for a virtual plot of land).  But more importantly, I'd need help.  Creating things in Second Life really does require time and talent.  And realizing that I did not have the talent I could not help but think that it was not the right time.  However, I did some visioning and came up with an outline of what I would like to create.  I surrendered the idea and gave it to God.

Well, fast forward to last week.  A friend of mine in Second Life sent me a message indicating that she was retiring from the virtual land ownership business and wondered if I would accept the gift of full ownership of sim.  After the next meditation I let those gathered know about this offer.  The response was very encouraging.  When I spoke about my lack of experience with building things in Second Life a number of members said they'd be delighted to help.

The whole event struck me as effortless.  I couldn't shake the feeling of it being right and realized that I could undertake the financial commitment to maintain the monthly maintenance fee through my business.  With a feeling of peace and joy I accepted the gift.  But what followed has truly humbled me.

Once the sim transfer was complete members from the Community for Spiritual Living (a group I founded in Second Life) began asking how they could help.  I set to writing up a vision, my initial ideas and sent them out to the group.  Since then I've been touched by the many gifts and the time already given through the first week. 

The vision that is flourishing will result in a virtual home for those seeking spiritual teaching and community.  I will save the details of this vision until its finished.  But suffice to say the whole project is not only breathlessly effortless but is feeling like an amazing undertaking.

And perhaps what has struck me the most - when the time is right and you are ready all will proceed effortlessly.  A year ago I wasn't ready for this.  Now however, I'm struck by the conditions that are conspiring in my life. I'm about to start 3 years of Ministerial training with the Centres for Spiritual Living.  There is no doubt in my mind that this is the next stage in my virtual ministry; a calling that started with this blog over 2 years ago, leading meditation through Second Life for the past year and a half, as well as using Facebook and Twitter to compliment the sharing of ideas, to a virtual spiritual retreat where people from around the world can meet up with others of like-mind and grow in spiritual community.  Now is the time and my vision for inspiring and serving the revealing of Eternal Presence has clearly moved up a gear.  Something magnificent is indeed happening.