Filtered Through Consciousness

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like steaming water seeps through the openings in the bottom of a colander
the wisdom of ages past is filtered by my conscious mind
leaving all but a few bits and pieces caught in the process

I am ashamed to only share the remnants of the astounding truth that came to me
giving only the morsels that manage to slide through my self-imposed filter
to myself and to others that so desperately need a deeper awareness

surely the unfiltered surge of the power of a great truth would be beyond my mental capacity
if not insulated by the Creator of all intelligence
only then could such truth pass through me to others as I humbly submitted to the source of truth

the harshness of my misconception and the pollution of pure truth haunt me
as I struggle to stop the manipulation and allow truth to freely flow through me
I call upon you the great Creator of all that is asking your acceptance of my earnest offer

take back the choice so freely given and let thy wisdom and truth manifest through me
I gladly give my freedom of choice back to you and patiently await your will for my life
then without my filter your Truth will dispel the illusion leaving us only true reality

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/26/2025 8:40:00 PM

I love this, Bill. Your willingness to bare your soul is unusual in any day and age... and your humble submission to the One Above is inspiring and a credit to the veracity of your journey. Bravo, Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2025 10:04:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon, for your kind words. I assure you I have the upmost respect for you and those like you that are God's chosen people. Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend, Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/26/2025 7:05:00 PM

Very profound, Bill; I agree, man has truth at his ready acquisition, and to enjoy all we need do is surrender the lesser ego. God does not keep love and truth from us -- we are double-minded...half of self working against the other half. God does not force us to believe, or accept, a certain lifestyle...however, He is law -- and defying law has consequences. Quite a stirring write my friend. Thank you for sharing. When the Lesser-ego is subdued, surfaces our true personalities, pure Sons and daughters of God. As I see it, anyway.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2025 10:06:00 AM

Thank you for your thoughtful words, Joe. We are, indeed, Sons and Daughters of God in the Spirit. Blessings my friend, Bill