The other day, I came across a quote from the 13th-century mystic Meister Eckhart, which did just that. It unraveled something old in me. It invited something new to take root.

Eckhart wrote:

“The ultimate fulfillment is to recognize this Truth: I Am One with God.”

I sat for a while pondering:

I am One with God.
Not will be, not should be, not if I get my act together.
I am One with God. 

I was never taught that. Were you?

What I was taught was that God is out there, somewhere far above. 

That I’m down here, broken and sinful.

That if I pray hard enough, behave well enough, confess often enough, maybe then I’ll be acceptable in God’s eyes.

But saints and mystics across time have sung a different song.

She wrote:

“The soul is oned to God when it is truly at peace with itself, for God and the soul are oned without end.” (Revelations of Divine Love).

She didn’t say we strive to become one.
She said we are One—and the spiritual path is the gentle unfolding of that truth.

It reminded me of what Thomas Merton once said:

“We are already one. But we imagine we are not. And what we have to recover is our original unity.”

A Sacred Oneing

Today, I feel the old ways resist—
my mind clings to fear,
to needing proof,
to being good enough.

But deeper still,
in the quiet sanctuary of my gut,
I embrace these truths:
I am safe. I am seen. I am held.
I am One with God.

God is not distant
drifting high above me
somewhere in the clouds.

God is here,
in the rise and fall of my breath,
in the sacred rhythm of my heartbeat,
in the quiet space deep within my soul.

I do not strive. I return.
I do not earn. I remember.
I am One with God.
Always. Forever.

—brian j plachta

Living into Truth: This Is How We Do It

As I continued to sit in the quiet, I wondered:

If the saints and mystics are right—if we are one with God—how do we not just believe it, but live into that truth?

How do we let it move from an idea in our heads to a living reality in our hearts, a deep knowing in our bones?

A quiet sense stirred in me—not a booming voice, but a gentle awareness, like a nudge from within:

This is the sacred journey of rewiring, of remembering. It’s not a poetic phrase—it’s a real, embodied process.

Sacred rewiring is the slow, holy work of letting go of false beliefs—the ones that told us we had to earn love, prove our worth, or stay small to be safe—and letting new, life-giving truths take root.

And it’s not just spiritual; it’s neurological.

Each time we remember the truth—I am one with God—we reshape the neural pathways in our brains. We undo old circuits of fear and shame and rewire the brain to strengthen pathways of love, safety, and deep belonging.

We’re changing the way our brains see reality. We’re gently replacing mistruths—like I’m not enough, God is far away, or I have to earn love—with deeper truths:

I am held in the Divine Embrace.
I am the essence of love.
I have always been,
and always will be,
One with God.

It doesn’t happen all at once. It’s not a lightning bolt—it’s more like gentle rain softening dry soil.

It takes time to unlearn the messages we’ve absorbed—messages of shame, separation, and scarcity—time to let a knowing beyond understanding settle into our bones.

This is the deeper work that transforms us. It’s a gentle, holy process.

But…What If?

When we start to feel the truth of our oneness with God, it can be unsettling because it challenges the old, familiar ways of thinking and being. 

Our false ego resists, and two responses often arise:

The Urge to Run or Distract Ourselves

When something deep within us begins to shift, it can feel overwhelming.

Our minds, so used to busyness and survival, don’t always know how to rest in this new truth.

We might start scrolling, planning, cleaning, or overthinking—anything but sitting still.

And that’s okay.

When we notice ourselves running, we can simply pause and say:

“It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. But I don’t have to run. God is holding me now.”

The Fear of False Pride

Another voice might quietly whisper, “If I believe I’m one with God, won’t I get full of myself?”

We might fear believing in our oneness with God will lead to spiritual pride and arrogance.

But this is a misunderstanding. True oneness isn’t about self-inflation—it’s about being grounded in love, humility, and presence.

True Oneing is not arrogance. It’s not an inflated ego. It’s  an awareness of Divine Presence.

When false pride rears its head, we can try gently saying:

I’m not above anyone.
I’m not below anyone.
I’m rooted in Love.
That’s not pride—it’s Presence.

A Simple Practice for Your Spiritual Toolbox

This week, try this rewiring practice:

Begin by closing your eyes.

Take a few deep, slow breaths.

Feel the breath moving through your body —
in and out, steady and calm.

Let your awareness settle into your belly,
the quiet center of your being.

Slowly repeat these words, this mantra, letting each line sink into your heart:

I am One with God.

God is One with me.

Nothing can separate me from God.

I am held in God’s divine embrace.

As old messages arise — guilt, fear, shame —simply notice them.

No judgment. No resistance.

Then, gently return to your breath and your mantra.

Let this become your rhythm.

Not a task to complete,
but a sacred remembering.
A quiet awakening to the truth already within you.

The Great Remembering

The mystics understood something that modern science is now affirming: when we remember the truth, it transforms us—body, mind, and spirit.

Remember and embrace this: You are one with God.

Let this realization transform how you see yourself, others, and the world, as you experience life through the truth your soul already knows.

—brian j plachta
brianplachta.com

 Podcast 16 is Ready for You!

The Power of Oneing: How to Remember You Are One With God

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly trying to prove you’re enough—spiritually, emotionally, just… in life? This episode of Spirituality on the Go is like a deep breath for your soul. It’s not about learning something new or getting it all right.

It’s about remembering a simple but powerful truth:

You Are One with God—and always have been.

 If you’ve been feeling disconnected, anxious, stuck in self-doubt, or just plain tired of trying so hard, this episode will help you slow down, reset, and reconnect. You’ll walk away feeling more grounded, more peaceful, and maybe even a little more whole. Plus, there’s a short guided meditation at the end to help you actually feel that connection—not just think about it.

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