LMTV #204: Releasing Obligations (Rev. Tomás Garza)

Each of us experiences a process of conditioning that starts shortly after we arrive here in the physical plane. The process begins as our parents or primary caregivers teach us all the rules that we are supposed to follow. If we fail to observe a rule, we usually also experience escalating levels of punishment—not because anyone is deliberately trying to hurt us, but because the people in charge believe that we really need to learn these rules in order to mature into upstanding citizens of our communities. As we grow up, the responsibility for enhancing and expanding our learning is transferred to other authority figures in our lives. This list grows progressively larger, to include school teachers, religious mentors, law enforcement officials, medical professionals, political leaders, and others.

The implied message in all of this couldn’t be clearer: we are not qualified to make our own decisions or live our own lives, and we must be indoctrinated and molded into an acceptable way of being. It turns out that most of us believe this unspoken message, and we unconsciously do whatever we can to take on the obligations handed to us so that we don’t upset the applecart!

The problem is that, in going along to get along, the weight of those obligations continues to grow. We end up disconnecting from our true selves in the bargain, and we may not even realize this until we are in our 40s or later wondering why we are so unhappy and unfulfilled. Sooner or later, however, the realization hits us, and then we are faced with a choice about what we will do going forward.

In the upcoming episode of Life Mastery TV, we’ll consider some of our options as we face this turning point in our lives. I’ve invited Reverend Tomás Garza to join me for this conversation. Tomás brings his background as a coach, mentor and student of A Course in Miracles to the table, along with years of experience in dealing with this very issue. Here are some of the topics we’ll cover in this conversation:

* The Weight of Obligations.
* The Cost of Obligations.
* A Path of Healing.
* The Nature of Miracles.
* Releasing Obligations.

In this life, commitments and obligations seem unavoidable. However, when we raise our awareness and stay aligned with who we really are, then we can choose our obligations consciously, so that they all somehow serve our highest good. In this way, we stay connected to our spiritual nature and never lose sight of the real reason we are here.

About Tomás Garza
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Reverend Tomás Garza is a Spiritual Teacher, Coach, and SolePath Certified Mentor as well as an Author and Host of the podcast Decide to Transform. As a lifelong meditation practitioner, Tomás recognizes the importance of quieting the ego-mind enough to allow the intuitive healing messages of the soul to rise into conscious awareness, and he teaches his techniques to people all over the US.

When it comes to healing and expanding individual spirituality, Rev. Tomás happily provides the sacred and safe space that people need. He enjoys facilitating people to reach deeper realizations—especially in knowing the truth of who they really are.

Rev. Tomás grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has lived all over the world, including Spain, Mexico, and Mongolia as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. As a lover of open skies, hiking, and hot climates, he currently lives with his wife Cindy in Surprise, Arizona.