Question: Holy Spirit, I seem to have come to some clarity that a specific issue I seem to be working through right now is an issue of “perceived integrity.†I don’t want to do anything that may cause others to question integrity and lead them to stumble or delay on their path. I only want to be helpful, and it seems that in a world of perception, perceived integrity is important to being truly helpful.
What would you share with me regarding perceived integrity?
Answer: Perceived integrity is not about how others perceive you or your actions. Perceived integrity is about your perception of yourself. You still believe in guilt, and you believe that you can take actions that will cause you to have to face and admit to your guilt, a guilt that is real to you. You also believe there are actions you can take to be “true to yourself,†but these actions are merely your attempt at avoiding facing your own perceived guilt.
In this situation, you are projecting in two directions. You are projecting the perceived judgment of your guilt or innocence onto the “general public.†But the one who judges you is always you. You are also projecting blame for this situation onto your brother, but this only serves to let you feel like a victim and keep you within your own ego trap.
All of the choices are yours. Do not project any responsibility for perceived guilt or innocence onto anyone. If you feel guilty, or if you fear feeling guilty, that guilt is within your own mind. You must focus first on realizing the depth of your own belief in guilt and be willing to let it go as you realize it.
Question: I need more help. I see what you are saying, but I still feel as if I do not know what to do. What can you share to help bring me to clarity?
Answer: This is important for you. You cannot avoid looking at what is denied, unless you are willing to hold onto it. You have an opportunity to look at your own perceived guilt and let it go. This is a wonderful opportunity. This is an opportunity to rejoice. Go forward as you have been asked to go, and be alert to any perceptions of guilt no matter where you may see them. Let go of each one, whether it seems to be guilt that others project onto you, guilt you project onto others, guilt you perceive others are projecting onto others or [that] you are projecting onto yourself. Be alert to all of it and focus only on letting it go. This will be a great clearing for you, and it is important to our next steps. For you will need greater clarity with Me . . . more consistent clarity . . . as we continue on this path together.