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.