I feel affirmed by the post of Neale Walsch displayed along with this essay. Dr Page had a similar statement long ago.

It is my belief that Source equipped me with everything I would need in this journey. I was not banished to this valley of tears; I don’t consider this life as an exile to the valley of tears.

I can’t understand why religion still teaches that we have to look up to the heavens to solve our problems.
Instead I believe I must work to open my eyes and see all the blessing available for me. I must awaken to the abundance; I must awaken to tame my fears, I must awaken to defy negative thoughts of unworthiness.

God does not need to be worshiped. God is complete and does not need anything nor anybody. I must change what I learned that God has to be appeased. (How pagan!)

I don’t need to be like the pagans offering sacrifices, even human sacrifices???!!!! to merit God’s love and blessings.

What I need is to be selfish not selfless as religion taught me. The airline rule of taking care of self first is practical. It empowers me to do good and love others.