If we build our house on sand, it might last for a while. But eventually things will start to crumble and collapse. We may even have forgotten we decided long ago to build on sand. That doesn’t change the reality of the situation though.
Over time, anything not built on a solid foundation of truth is bound to eventually collapse. It must. So it can be rebuilt the right way.
The era that’s now arriving is going to further shake whatever is not sound, whatever has been built on sand. We must collectively come to realize that the only way to get to the other side of our challenges is by waking up and stepping through the doorway of self-responsibility. And that’s exactly what the Pathwork Guide is showing us how to do in this collection of 33 spiritual essays.
This final piece shifts from ideas into something more personal and direct: intention. Instead of explaining the path, it offers a way to step onto it—through a deeply honest, no-shortcuts kind of prayer.
At its core, this is about commitment. Not just wanting a better life, but being willing to face whatever stands in the way of it, especially within ourselves.
The prayer moves through a series of clear, grounded intentions: to see the truth about ourselves, to take responsibility for our experiences, and to stop avoiding discomfort. It names the usual suspects—pride, fear, self-will, avoidance—and asks for the strength to face them without hiding or softening the edges.
What stands out is the balance between effort and trust. There’s a willingness to do the work, paired with a recognition that guidance and support are also needed.
It also reframes pain in a practical way—not as something to escape, but as something that leads somewhere meaningful when we’re willing to feel it honestly. The tone isn’t heavy; it’s steady and sincere.
The takeaway feels simple: real change starts with a clear, wholehearted “yes” to the process.
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18 Sept 2023
33 So, how’s your little boat doing?
About: The symbolism of the sea
The sea of life is always alternating between storms and sunny skies. Until one day, we reach our destination. And what is our destination? Firm land. It sounds backwards, but that’s what God’s Spirit World actually is. The firm ground of the divine is our true home. And getting there all depends on how we direct our little boat. How good are we at navigating life?
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We Can Heal | After the Ego • Blinded by Fear
Real. Clear. series | Holy Moly • Finding Gold • Bible Me This • The Pull • Pearls • Gems • Bones • Nutshells
Self. Care. series | Spilling the Script • Healing the Hurt • Doing the Work
More | Walker • Word for Word • Living Light • Spiritual Laws
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17 Sept 2023
32 Untangling the twisted threads of friction
About: The tools of the dark forces
These tangles and knots create an actual spiritual form that surrounds groups of people. As mentioned, everyone contributes their share to these tangles, which the dark forces so masterfully tempt us to create. And yes, there is usually one person who adds more to the confusion than most. But what if someone decides to take the spiritual high road? If they begin to gradually loosen one knot, and then another. Eventually, when there are no more knots, everything becomes clear. The beauty of making such an effort toward true clarity is that it helps even the weaker people to stop deceiving themselves.
All essays | Get a Better Boat
We Can Heal | After the Ego • Blinded by Fear
Real. Clear. series | Holy Moly • Finding Gold • Bible Me This • The Pull • Pearls • Gems • Bones • Nutshells
Self. Care. series | Spilling the Script • Healing the Hurt • Doing the Work
More | Walker • Word for Word • Living Light • Spiritual Laws
Read Keys, a collection of Jill Loree's favorite Pathwork Questions & Answers, on The Guide Speaks
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