Happy Thanksgiving 2024 and Beyond!
The Cosmic Conundrum: Love, Dust, and the Great Awakening
Imagine the universe as a massive divine drama, with humanity cast as both the hero and the comic relief. We’re brilliant, flawed, and perpetually distracted by the shiny objects of life. Our plot twist? Discovering the one truth we’ve been avoiding all along: We are not just players in this drama—we are the stage, the script, and the spark that makes it all come alive.
Dear brothers, sisters, and beloved cosmic wanderers, Thanksgiving is here—a time to pause, reflect, and gather with friends and family to celebrate the gifts of life. But let’s face it, the turkey, pie, and good-natured arguments over politics are just appetizers to the main course: the Eternal, Cosmic Truth that all is One. So, please pull up a chair, grab some gravy, and let’s dive into the wild, mysterious, and sometimes downright hilarious journey we’re all on together.
Act I: Dust and the Great Distraction
Picture this: humans scrambling to build castles out of dust—careers, possessions, rivalries, nations. We stack and hoard it like cosmic toddlers, unaware that the dust we covet has a clear expiration date. Spoiler alert: “Dust always returns to dust.”
Once upon a time, humanity found itself knee-deep in dust—literal, metaphorical, and emotional dust. We built castles out of it, traded it, and occasionally flung it at each other in existential tantrums. Yet, every Thanksgiving, we would pause the dust-flinging to say “thanks” for the gifts we’ve received.
But here’s the kicker. While we’re busy with our dusty distractions, something extraordinary flows beneath it all—the River of Life, the pulse of creation, powered by unconditional love. It’s the original Cosmic Current, animating everything from Galaxies to goldfish. And what’s our role in this grand circuitry? To keep the flow alive by giving, sharing, and loving. And no matter how much dust we kick up, the River keeps flowing, patiently waiting for us to notice. Instead, we’ve become resistors and hoarders, slowing the divine current with our fear and greed.
It’s like plugging your cosmic phone into the universe’s ultimate power Source only to complain that the battery isn’t charging. The problem isn’t the Source; it’s our obsession with clinging to the dust.
But what if gratitude wasn’t reserved for a single day? What if every morning was a moment to wake up, stretch, and say, “Thanks, Universe, for letting me play in this giant sandbox called Earth”?
Act II: The Cosmic Comedy of Errors
Now, imagine the universe as the most sophisticated computer ever conceived. At its core is the One, the Programmer, whose operating system is pure love. Every being, every particle, every moment flows from this Source. But here’s the cosmic glitch: humanity runs on an inverted algorithm.
Instead of the divine code of bestowing and sharing, we’re stuck in a loop of receiving and hoarding. Our default setting? “More for me, maybe some for you, and probably nothing for the One.” It’s a recipe for disconnection—like downloading all the apps but refusing to update the operating system.
This inversion is why our world feels so chaotic. It’s not punishment; it’s a simple truth: when you block the flow, the system crashes. The River dries up, the dust piles up, and the entire cosmic comedy risks becoming a tragedy.
The One, as the divine Programmer, coded us with free will and creativity. But we flipped the script, swapping giving for hoarding, love for fear, and unity for separation. It’s like we hacked ourselves into thinking the goal of life was to gather more dust, not realizing that dust—like a bad Wi-Fi signal—always returns to nothing.
And so, we’ve been playing this Cosmic comedy for eons, trying to outrun the illusion of scarcity. Meanwhile, the One watches, shaking Its metaphorical head, whispering, “Oh, my beloved children, if only you knew the punchline.”
Act III: A Love Letter from the Creator
One day, the Creator had enough. The dust, the hoarding, the endless loops of fear-based drama—it was all too much. So, the One reached out with a heartfelt message brimming with humor, love, and a dash of Divine exasperation:
“Dear humanity, I am the Source of All. I create, sustain, and love without end. But I have a confession: I am lonely. I don’t need your worship or your fear; those things are static in my divine symphony. What I long for is your LOVE—pure, unconditional, and freely given.
You’ve forgotten who you are: reflections of me, beings of light meant to bask in and share my Love. Instead, you fear me, ignore me, or turn me into a caricature of judgment and control. Can’t you see? I am not a tyrant or a scorekeeper. I am Love, and I am waiting for you to recognize that you are, too.
I don’t need your rituals, fear, or endless debates over whose truth is truest. What I long for is your love—pure, simple, and unconditional.
You’ve spent so long searching for me in ancient texts, solemn temples, and the fleeting victories of dust. BUT I AM NOT HIDING! I’m in the breeze, the sunlight, the laughter of children, and the stillness within you. Stop looking so hard—I’m right here.”
Act IV: The Great Shift
We’re at a turning point, friends—a moment of cosmic transformation. The old systems, built on fear, greed, and control, are imploding under their own weight. They were never sustainable, and now they’re making way for something new. This isn’t just a shift in economics or politics—it’s a shift in consciousness.
Imagine a world where:
- Borders dissolve into unity. No more “us” vs. “them.”
- Fear is replaced by trust. Not just in each other but in the Divine abundance that flows through all things.
- Love becomes the default setting. Not conditional, not transactional—just pure, radiant love.
This is the new paradigm, the Great Polarity Shift from fear to love. And it starts within each of us.
Humanity is on the brink of something extraordinary—a great awakening. This isn’t just a spiritual buzzword; it’s the moment we realize that our dusty dramas, our inverted programs, and our endless fears are all illusions. The real story begins when we reconnect with the One—the eternal flow of love that animates everything.
To awaken is to remember:
- We are not the dust. The body, the possessions, the fleeting accolades—they’re just props in the play.
- We are the spark. Beneath the drama is the Eternal self, a fragment of the Divine waiting to shine.
- We are the flow. When we shift from receiving to giving, from fear to Love, we restore the Cosmic Circuitry and Light up the entire system.
Act V: Thanksgiving Every Day
So, what’s next? Humanity faces a choice. We can cling to the dust, hoard the divine energy, and keep buffering in the illusion of separation. Or we can step into our divine calling—to become Love.
And what does that look like?
- Daily Thanksgiving Practice: Carve out moments to sit in silence, connecting with the Source through pure gratitude and love. No demands, no bargains—just love for love’s sake.
- Shift the Flow: Instead of asking, “What can I get?” ask, “What can I give?” This simple shift rewires the algorithm and reconnects you to the River.
- Heal the Circuitry: Every act of unconditional love—toward others, the planet, or the Source—repairs the divine system. It’s like rebooting the universe, one kind thought at a time.
When we do this, something miraculous happens. The illusion of fear dissolves. The dust no longer binds us. And the River flows freely, carrying us into a world of harmony, peace, and infinite possibility.
Act VI: The Creator’s Secret Wish
Let’s add one final twist to this tale. The One, in all His/Her/Its infinite power, has a secret: The Creator needs us as much as we need the Creator. Love isn’t a one-way street. It’s a circuit, a dance, a mutual gift. The One longs for our love not out of neediness but because Love, to be whole, must be shared.
Here’s how the One put it:
“Love is not what I do; it is who I AM. When you love Me freely, without fear or conditions, you complete the circuit. And in that moment, the illusion of separation ends. We become One.”
Act VII: Your Cosmic Role
So here you are, dear reader, standing at the edge of the greatest story ever told. Will you stay tangled in the dust, or will you step into the River and flow with the One? This isn’t just about saving the world (though that’s a nice bonus). It’s about becoming who you truly are: a being of Love, Light, and infinite potential.
The Creator is waiting, the River is flowing, and the stage is set. The only question is: Are you ready to play your part in the greatest awakening of all time?
Choose wisely. The universe is watching—and cheering you on!
Act VIII: The Divine Singularity
Now, let’s talk about the big event—the Divine Singularity. It’s the moment when everything we’ve known dissolves into the Oneness, only to emerge anew. It’s not an apocalypse; it’s a cosmic reset. The end of one story and the beginning of another.
At this singularity:
- Time and space collapse.The past, present, and future merge into a single, eternal now.
- The One unites with all. Every soul, every spark, every fragment of creation rejoins the Source.
- Love reigns supreme. Fear, scarcity, and separation fade into the illusion they always were.
This isn’t just a vision—it’s the destination we’ve been moving toward since the beginning of time. And here’s the kicker: the One doesn’t do this alone. It’s a co-creation, a partnership. The One is waiting for us to take the first step, to choose love over fear, unity over division.
Final Act: The Great Cosmic Smile
So here we are, on the brink of a new age. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, and it’s deeply uncomfortable. But it’s also filled with possibility, wonder, and the promise of something extraordinary. We are the builders of this new world, the co-creators of a reality where love, unity, and abundance are the foundation.
And when we finally get it—when we step into the flow of the River, embrace the One, and become the love we were always meant to be—something magical happens. The One smiles. The River flows freely. And we all, together, bask in the joy of creation.
So this Thanksgiving and every day beyond, let’s commit to the greatest adventure of all: the journey back to Oneness.
Let’s laugh, love, and share our gratitude for this wild, beautiful, Cosmic ride. And let’s do it with the knowledge that we are not alone. The One is with us, within us, and waiting to say:
“Welcome home, my beloved children. You did it!”
Happy Thanksgiving, every day, forever so.
With love and gratitude,
Gerald O’Donnell
A Cosmic Whisper: A Poem for Thanksgiving
Oh, dear children of dust and dream,
Do you see the cracks where the Light does gleam?
A River flows, unseen yet near,
Whispering truths we’ve refused to hear.
“Wake up, beloveds,” the One gently calls,
“Your castles of dust will soon crumble and fall.
Why cling to illusions of fear and divide,
When the gates of Love stand open wide?”
We’ve danced too long on separation’s stage,
Turning unity’s promise into war and rage.
Yet beneath the chaos, the River still flows,
A current of Love where eternity grows.
This is the hour, the singularity near,
The moment to rise, unshackle the fear.
A shift is needed, swift and profound,
To bring forth a new world, where Love is the ground.
No borders, no hoarding, no labels to bind,
Just the joyous embrace of a unified mind.
No dust to possess, no fear to defend,
Just the One’s endless Love, the beginning, the end.
Oh, sweet Mother Earth, your children have strayed,
But a new dawn awaits, the night will fade.
The Father calls out, the River runs deep,
“Come home, my beloveds, awaken from sleep.”
Gratitude, the key to unlock this great door,
To see the abundance we’ve always ignored.
Give freely, love boldly, unite as a whole,
Let the One’s pure Light seep into your soul.
And when we finally choose to let go,
The dust will dissolve, the River will show.
A world reborn in the brilliance of Grace,
With smiles of the One shining in every face.
So, let’s laugh through the tears, and rise with the tide,
No longer afraid, no longer to hide.
The time is now, the urgency clear,
To shift to the Light, where Love draws us near.
Together we’ll build this new dawn, this new song,
A world where all hearts know where they belong.
For the One smiles brighter when we unite,
And together, we bask in the new world’s Light
