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Awakening is not a one-time event—it is a daily unfolding. Through consistent spiritual practice, we return again and again to the truth of who we are. In the stillness, we remember. In devotion, we realign. This is the sacred rhythm of living from our Divine Identity.

“The kingdom of God is within you.” — Luke 17:21

Metaphysically interpreted, this verse isn’t referring to a distant paradise or far-off realm. It is pointing to a spiritual reality that already exists within us—the eternal Presence of God, always accessible, always whole. Spiritual practice is how we open the door to that inner kingdom and live from its wisdom and peace.

Spiritual teacher Joel Goldsmith expressed this beautifully: “We are not set free by man whose breath is in his nostrils, nor by organization, nor by system. We are set free only through the realization of the presence of God within us.”

This “realization” is not an intellectual idea—it is an experience cultivated in silence, contemplation, and trust. The more we turn inward, the more we awaken to the Presence that has never left us.

You don’t need hours a day or a mountaintop to awaken. It starts right where you are—with willingness, intention, and a few sacred minutes.

Simple, powerful spiritual practices:

  • Begin the day in silence. Even five minutes of stillness can shift your inner landscape.
  • Use denials and affirmations. Gently release what no longer serves you and affirm divine Truth.
  • Read sacred texts not for information, but for illumination. Let the words speak to your soul.
  • Journal your insights. Spiritual wisdom often comes in whispers—write them down.
  • Practice present-moment awareness throughout the day. Your breath can become a prayer.

These small practices create space for grace. They help us move through the world from our spiritual center, rather than our reactive ego. And in doing so, they change everything—not because the world changes first, but because we do.

This week, reflect:

  • What spiritual practice most helps you remember who you are?
  • Where in your day can you create sacred space for stillness?
  • What might become possible if you prioritized your inner life?

Affirm:
“I awaken to the Presence within me. I am guided, sustained, and inspired by the Spirit of God.”

 

Cynthia Heyn

 

Cynthia Heyn is a longtime Truth student, congregant and current board member of Unity of Dallas.