That There Might Be Equality

Lessons in Divine Abundance from My Backyard Birds

Outside my office window, I hang multiple bird feeders. I sometimes get distracted by what happens as birds of all shapes and sizes stop by.

I enjoy the incredibly close look at the visiting birds, who seem undisturbed by my presence just a few feet away.

Daily, I'm struck by their partnership and cooperation.

They often arrive in pairs—while one feeds, the other stands guard. Both remain vigilant, but the feeding bird has a companion watching over it. After some time, they switch roles.

Provision Is Effortless

They also naturally provide for their community without apparent effort.

The woodpeckers of various species that visit are notably messy eaters. For every bit of suet they consume, at least two bits fall to the ground. Below, towhees and bluebirds gather these fallen morsels, nourished simply because woodpeckers are being woodpeckers.

Sometimes, I notice the ground-feeding birds waiting in nearby trees, anticipating the feast that will drop from above. When I'm late filling the feeders, birds perch in the trees waiting for me, chirping joyfully to announce that provisions have arrived.

This natural cycle perfectly illustrates the biblical wisdom: "But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality." (II Corinthians 8:14)

This divine design of abundance reveals itself when we step back from our constant striving and enter the quiet space within.

There, we discover life's natural rhythm—the ever-giving presence we call God, the Infinite, or the Divine.

The Infinite Principle Of Good

By any other name, the Principle of Good provides continuous and eternal giving.

This truth differs from what's commonly portrayed, but we can verify it through our experiences rather than accepting false narratives.

As we witness this provision in action, we become advocates for Truth rather than reporters of illusion.

When we express our unique spiritual gifts, we naturally provide for others while they provide for us in perfect balance.

Competition and greed dissolve as we live authentically, transforming life into an effortless exchange of mutual sharing.

In today's world, this sharing often takes the form of money exchanges.

Eventually, this medium may no longer be necessary (imagine how silly a bird would look carrying a purse!) For now, though, this mutual exchange, called money, flows naturally and abundantly when approached without fear or greed, eliminating hoarding.

There Is No One Like You

As we embrace our unique spiritual blessing, remember that no one else can fulfill your purpose.

If you don't express it, it remains unexpressed in the world. Someone, maybe many people, are waiting for you to “fill the feeders” with your unique expression.

Unlock Gratitude

Practicing gratitude is an excellent way to witness this law of abundance.

Besides keeping us from focusing on lack, gratitude helps dissolve the illusions of scarcity and reveals what's truly happening—constant care and provision.

This is the nature of infinite Love, and as expressions of Love, it's our nature, too.

Being authentic requires no effort. The real work is releasing what isn't ours to be or do.

Though challenging, this process is worthwhile, as each step reveals more evidence of the Infinite provider we call God.

Wake Up To Continuous Supply

May all those who suffer from the disillusion that greed and power are something to be proud of and instead awaken to their true spiritual nature.

We can assist in this awakening by not falling into this trap ourselves.

Take a lesson from the birds and become aware of the infinite provision always present—each of us supplying what is needed and receiving what is needed, that there might be equality.

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