In a quiet moment
my heart expands of its own
embracing all that I am
or ever will be.
In that moment, I know
and feel the desire
to step upon the ways
of energy and travel far
amid all the other souls
to whom I am connected
as if we are all one entity.
Inter-dependent and whole
yet able to learn independently
of one another, while sharing
our burdens, lightning our load.
Touching one another gently
in the space of no time or place
on the level of our awakened Selves.
In connection to God, like mist
above a pond, both are water
and will eventually join, but for a while
they have different states.
Monday, June 12, 2006
World Issues...
Sometimes there is a need in the world for that which does not suit you, but which many others need, such as religious rules. Spiritual growth and connection directly with God is not an easy goal for many, especially Americans. The American culture, although originating with religious freedom, has become very controlling since then. There is so much neurotic believe around God and what God is, that it often has little room for a personal experience of God.
People are convinced they must deny and bury anything within themselves that is not prescribed in the rules of their chosen religion. Some who would behave in ways that violate or harm others may need to do this, but the average human living in America, the United States, does not. What they need is to feel safe enough to begin to explore God and what that means now, in this time, not 2000 years ago.
There is much fear-mongering in this culture, and it is used for everything from selling aspirin to promoting, or more often trying to tear down, politicians and their parties. Fear and sex are used to sell quite often, although there is a new model will slowly emerging.
This new model uses humor, and quite often an aspect of spirit or spirituality to reach people.
Now Yoga, Alternative Healing, Meditation and the like, are part of the majority vocabulary in some way. Awareness of things that science cannot prove as real is blossoming in the average American psyche.
People will often say they believe in things they don't voice. They don't voice it, especially when it may be a little different, fearing suppression or rejection. They may even deny they have the belief and strive even harder to adhere to the tenets of their religion. So those who step out and wish to express God in their lives and God's love, understanding, forgiveness and peace as their way of experiencing the world, are brave. To step out in tolerance, acceptance and joy is going against the grain in many areas of the country. All who can do this and bring that much more light into the world, enough to cause transformation.
Keep up the good work! Namaste.
People are convinced they must deny and bury anything within themselves that is not prescribed in the rules of their chosen religion. Some who would behave in ways that violate or harm others may need to do this, but the average human living in America, the United States, does not. What they need is to feel safe enough to begin to explore God and what that means now, in this time, not 2000 years ago.
There is much fear-mongering in this culture, and it is used for everything from selling aspirin to promoting, or more often trying to tear down, politicians and their parties. Fear and sex are used to sell quite often, although there is a new model will slowly emerging.
This new model uses humor, and quite often an aspect of spirit or spirituality to reach people.
Now Yoga, Alternative Healing, Meditation and the like, are part of the majority vocabulary in some way. Awareness of things that science cannot prove as real is blossoming in the average American psyche.
People will often say they believe in things they don't voice. They don't voice it, especially when it may be a little different, fearing suppression or rejection. They may even deny they have the belief and strive even harder to adhere to the tenets of their religion. So those who step out and wish to express God in their lives and God's love, understanding, forgiveness and peace as their way of experiencing the world, are brave. To step out in tolerance, acceptance and joy is going against the grain in many areas of the country. All who can do this and bring that much more light into the world, enough to cause transformation.
Keep up the good work! Namaste.
Monday, June 05, 2006
Inside Out...
Just notice what goes on inside: the little thoughts that pass through, nearly unnoticed, but for the somewhat slimy trail they leave behind. AND how they seem to churn up a dust cloud of feelings you didn’t know you had. Your reactions are nearly uncontrollable and instantaneous.
Then you notice what is going on inside and realize your reactions are yours to define as are your thoughts. Oh, it may not FEEL like it, especially when the thought and reactions feel a little negative and un-serving. But, once this particular light begins to power up in your psyche, the awarenesses will be clearer and you will be more open to change as the light shines on what is really in there and you gain understanding and clarity around your own processes.
Once this begins to happen, there is no holding you back. Go forth with Love and the loving flashlight of God, into the depths of your unconscious and there shine the Light on all the old, slimy things that hide there. You may be surprised at just how easy this task turns out to be, once you take the first step without fear and in trust that you are beloved of God.
This vehicle of yours will be shed one day and you will reunite with God and all you have learned will be shown and shared and honored and Loved. Knowing that, how could any of us regard ourselves and our processes with anything less? You don’t even need to do anything if you choose not to.
You are loved unconditionally, you are the only one who judges you, you know. You will say “but so & so down the street, at work, at home, pelts me with judgments all the time!” We say, change your perspective. If you weren’t judging you first and hardest, you would not be so affected by someone else projecting their own self-judgment onto you, now would you?
All is one, therefore loving yourself first is essential and creates ripples out into the world, creating change. Loving yourself first is essential to loving anyone else. Try it, you’ll like it! Namaste
Then you notice what is going on inside and realize your reactions are yours to define as are your thoughts. Oh, it may not FEEL like it, especially when the thought and reactions feel a little negative and un-serving. But, once this particular light begins to power up in your psyche, the awarenesses will be clearer and you will be more open to change as the light shines on what is really in there and you gain understanding and clarity around your own processes.
Once this begins to happen, there is no holding you back. Go forth with Love and the loving flashlight of God, into the depths of your unconscious and there shine the Light on all the old, slimy things that hide there. You may be surprised at just how easy this task turns out to be, once you take the first step without fear and in trust that you are beloved of God.
This vehicle of yours will be shed one day and you will reunite with God and all you have learned will be shown and shared and honored and Loved. Knowing that, how could any of us regard ourselves and our processes with anything less? You don’t even need to do anything if you choose not to.
You are loved unconditionally, you are the only one who judges you, you know. You will say “but so & so down the street, at work, at home, pelts me with judgments all the time!” We say, change your perspective. If you weren’t judging you first and hardest, you would not be so affected by someone else projecting their own self-judgment onto you, now would you?
All is one, therefore loving yourself first is essential and creates ripples out into the world, creating change. Loving yourself first is essential to loving anyone else. Try it, you’ll like it! Namaste
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