"I am proposing that we reconceive the dream. That we consider what would
happen if security were not the point of our existence. That we find freedom,
aliveness, and power not from what contains, locates, or protects us but from
what dissolves, reveals, and expands us." ~ Eve Ensler, Insecure At Last
Lately I was meditating a lot about what people mean when they say they are on a spiritual path. And I became very sad…and the sadness made me reflect more and understand certain aspects which I would like to share with you.
I don't subscribe to the dogma of organized religion. I realize that many parts of the Bible have been deleted or re-written in order for control. And I agree that people should look within themselves. For a long time I am on a spiritual path and try to do my best in using wisely the gifts I was endowed with this time around.
However what I am witnessing is a new age of people thinking of themselves as mini God's. They are buying a different snake oil that has been sold and re packaged under a different name. This gave me plenty of food for thought. I am on a spiritual path and asked myself: "am I like that?" I wouldn't like at all to wake up one morning and become what I see around me.
The case of people being selfish & greedy is picking up speed. Everyone is out to sell their program and marketing the hell out of their program. The program of "love, love, love and white light" is one that makes me want to vomit. No one is walking the talk; they are looking to make a quick buck from individuals that they realize are frustrated in one way or another.
I am amazed about how many people that I have met through the years who are in a mind set that think of no one but themselves. They don't even stop to think about their neighbour. They wouldn't do anything to help anyone else out. But they will talk about love and white light and aligning chakras and moving towards a different dimension. They even stock a load of crystals and necklaces that you can purchase. And if that doesn't work, you can pay them money and they will channel angels for you. You can also shell out more money and they will do Reiki on you and you will be healed. And if that doesn't work, you will be told that you weren't open to accept the Universal Life Force Energy. And if you are sad, they tell you that you are living out old karma and creating new karma. And if that doesn't work, you should subscribe to one of the many New Age Guru's and attend their seminars over a three day period.
Frankly, this really isn't any different than "religious" people sitting on their…… waiting to be saved. No one wants to think and take responsibility for their life in where they are now.
In this New Age mentality, I have witnessed that if a friend suffers from a terrible illness, there is no empathy. Others say that the person brought it into their own life. They don't do a damn thing to bring any sort of comfort or help to the person. They have no sense of concern about their community. They won't get involved to make a difference because they are so focused on pondering their navel and the universe. They are only consumed with themselves and their new program of enlightenment that they bought into that they think is going to free them.
On the other hand I meet more and more people who always want/need help and then can't even bother to say thank you or even reconnect to let you know how they're doing. Perhaps in their fear, many people revert to a base 'survival' instinct and just think of themselves ... That seems to be the case, doesn't it? Like they're running around just wanting things without giving anything in return? That's what it sometimes seems like, anyway.
I've come to think that, through fear or something else, there are more than a few people who really just think of themselves ... what we might call 'selfish' ... and don't seem 'wired' or don't choose to think of others at all, unless they need something. It's weird! I've seen it several times even in the last few days -- people so caught up in their own heads and agendas that they don't even seem to see other people much less give any consideration. But thankfully, there are some who do think of others, give generously, and let those who have helped us know how much we appreciate it, offer to do in return -- out of joy and choice rather than feeling obligated, etc.
This is the reason why lately, I've focused more and more of my own attention and energy on RIGHT NOW and the vision that my soul and the Divine are showing me. I know for sure that fear can't co-exist with faith and love, and by anchoring in and 'feeding' faith and love, we can see beyond the fears that control so many and trick them into making themselves small. I know that I will continue to help others as much as I can; and I also know that many are helping me..and I feel blessed!
I feel like I'm at the beginning of a wonderful new cycle (and I realize there are cycles within cycles within cycles) ... but something new is afoot, growing out of the soils of this last years. Pearls planted in fertile soils become luminous, angelic flowers.
What are the dreams of your heart - what would you like to see growing
from the pearls planted in your own life-garden?
Love and light
Marinela
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My dreams of the heart are all concerned with sharing love and the teaching that the heart is innocent still.
Peace and love to you.
We are seeing a time of confused goals, confused identities. Our aim and happiness lies in giving freely, as you so rightly point out. The cash for wisdom thing is extremely negative!
How can you make someone wiser by selling yourself?
I agree with all you say...I just wish I do what is the right thing in future. We do need to look at our fellow beings with more compassion and not just walk past, glorifying our 'spiritual quest' in perfumed, air-conditioned rooms.
I see the generosity you live by--you have helped so many of us in so many ways, without any expectations of any kind. I personally know you as a warm, giving person, who will listen, guide, lend a loving ear to anyone in distress...and in joy too.
Thank you for posting this article. Now to see how it changes me...I will make sure I listen to the message here, and in my heart too.
Thank you for stopping by
thank you
How I agree with you. Something new and wonderful is happening. There is something in the air. The signs are known. Like a heard of wildebeest , in a parched land, smelling the rain clouds far far way. So our souls are sensing the realisation of what being spiritual really means.
Already the people are figuratively switching off their remotes of their mass TV cultures. They know that there is something else. Even when they return from a night at a Disco or a session with a Guru, they know that there is something else. They know that there just has to be more…much more.
For me there are only these pre-requisites for the real living that lies ahead. It's hope, faith and love. The love, of course, totally involves compassion. These conditions appear in the Bible but they do have a universal truth, don't they?
Some people are kind enough to say that my writing is about those times that are about to happen. The friendship to animals and the love of dancing. The absence of rolling cars and 45 Magnums. The joy in being spiritual. The love of mountain springs.
Have I neglected you dear Marinela? If so, then I'm sorry. Very sorry. I had this idea that you had withdrawn into the comfort zone of a group of your own.
I can't help but agree with you that people should look within themselves. Like you do. Yes, so many people think of themselves with some dedication and they miss opportunities to reach out. Isn't it a wonderful feeling when someone, perhaps out of the blue, reaches out to you?
Why are they so quick to see your errors and not their own? Sometimes their actions are forgivable because they are basing their actions on badly assessed life experiences.
First of all the pearls that I'm planting? Ha pearls. How can I call them that when they are mere little seeds. Little mustard seeds. They are my writings and my way with those that I meet in life.
What do I wish to see grow? That's easy. Hope. Faith. Love…and above all Love. And all that spiced with song and dance.
Thank you again for those Romanian songs. They are beautiful beyond words. On two Sunday afternoons I've entranced visitors while laying them. Thank you dear.
Keep walking on you path and keep holding up the lamp for those of us that follow behind. Bless you for the thoughts that you have and that you tell us about.
It is the greatest joy to see one like yourself, to be able to communicate with you.
Wonderfully questioning quote and article, my friend.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Thank you for coming by - you always do- and in this way I know that you are a real friend in a real grounded world.
love and light to you
I am honored to have you as a friend in gather.
A song of love, light and shinning stars on its way to you
A spiritual path in my book is not thinking about how much universal love you wish to create with abundance thinking in the cosmos, it's about picking up the phone every week at least once and calling your mother, your best friends, the person you know needs that phone call even if you don't want to make it.
It's not about proclaiming white light circles around people, it's about helping to get a few to a shelter or a Twelve Step meeting if you see them hungry or whacked out of their minds.
It's about committing time to changing the world through real activism, not meditating on your heinie consulting your navel for world peace!
My mother also taught me: " The empty wagon rattles the most."
The greatest saints, as the Sufis never tire of pointing out, are usually invisible. Just kind people you don't notice, who would never think to tell you how to adjust your eighth chakra (you know, the one someone invented yesterday that's guaranteed it's author a place on the NY Times bestseller list.....)
Your article is inspirational. A lot to write...
I only wish you the very best from the depth of my heart and thank you for expressing such noble thoughts.
I pray to the Sun, like in the Vedas, to conquer this darkness and lead us to the light of lights.
Here is one of the reasons, for why in Sanskrit, ashoka means "happiness." ("a"= negation. "shoka"= sadness)
Then Hanuman speaks: "I am a monkey. Do not be afraid. I am here to tell you, that soon your husband will free you."
And he climbed down, and so the story goes...
In us all exist these archetypes. The ego (Ravana) always seeks to disintegrate the connection between the mind and heart, for the sake of temporal, illusionary power. But the ego will never ever succeed, though the drama of it all can make one feel, that all hope is lost.
By the way, towards the end of this part of the Ramayana (literally, Song of God), and after Ravana has been felled in the battle that ensues and is dying, even he states: "Thank you for vanquishing me."
Thank you dear one
There are times when I am simply troubled by the so much talk about spirituality when the reality is that so many simply make a trade out of it and think only in terms of how to make more money. I am glad that people like you understand and also glad that I spoke out loud what I was thinking of.
Thank you for your understanding
In this new age, there is too much of " wishing, meditating" and simply thinking that god, universe - call it as you want- is going to grant our wishes simply because we think in a positive way. Of course it is good to be positive, it is like food for the soul, but somehow this is not all that triggers a positive expectation.
As you said, it is better to help in the real world and think of others as one will think about himself.
I know that Reality is consciousness. Consciousness moves upward or downward in spiralling patterns. This mirrors the movement of our DNA .The higher the frequency, the greater our conscious awareness becomes, enabling us to view reality with different archetypes that bring additional meaning to our virtual experience here.
In few words it is better to live in the NOW and do the best of each experience.
Thank you John
You are reading my mind and understand my point in here.
Was I too blunt? sometimes I get carried away and talk too loud. On second thoughts I do not go back in time ( is there a time?) and think the why's.
Thank you dear friend for taking the time and read, when you are so busy with moving.
I do not have a group of my own except the "our soul journey" and at times I feel I do not take part in it as I would love too. Nobody owns me Fred as I am a very independent soul. I know exactly what you were referring to, but dear Fred you shouldn't think in terms of separation, but as ONE. Each one of us is free to speak, to be and choose. We should hug all as one and make no difference whatsoever.
I have a feeling that you take things too personally.
Pearls are planted : I do believe that and I also believe that each one is a pearl in itself. You too and you write so beautifully about your feelings , about your experiences and people appreciates you.
When i write something , I do not count the comments as I myself do not have the time to leave a comment on all articles, BUT I know there is love in the air, around me and within, so the rest has little meaning if not at all.
Thank you so much for taking the time and read.
You are a dear soul to me and I appreciate each one so much.
Love and hugs
Do not even mention again about the small love gift sent to you. I wish I could afford to send all a token of love from time to time.
Thank you for the beautiful ancient texts on Ram and Sita. This continual learning through exchanging our knowledge resonates so much with my soul.
I forgot to say : welcome back! so here I am reading your comment and soon I am going to read your articles too. I still find myself in the Avalon fog and keep reflecting on so many things. This doesn't mean that I do it on purpose and neglect my cyber friends.
But knowing you I am sure you do understand me perfectly.
May the wind bring my words to you in the form of a beautiful Greek song.
I wrote a long comment touching on many important things.
The one paragraph, that you refer to, was just a few words on your referrence to people who don't come back to you. I wanted to apologise for being one of those.
I only take personal things personally, by the way. What do you think about the main points that I made. I'd value your opinion.
I actually feel more hope than ever before. Because this is such a broad discussion, I will narrow things down and just focus on my own age group to explain one of the reasons I am excited about what is happening around me.
What I am noticing in my age group (45 - 60) is that people are much more plugged into things and activities that really matter. They are helping their parents and their children in many meaningful ways. They are volunteering time in their community. They are more involved in the arts. They are involved in more philanthropic activities than ever before. They are more selective about how they spend their time and energy and I am observing (in myself and my peers) a tremendous surge in curiosity and engagement in spirituality.
I believe as we age, we gravitate towards these kinds of things. As our aging population is living longer, I am witnessing that some of this "community wisdom and experience" is more active and visible and long-term. I am seeing more evidence of wisdom and experience being incorporated into the well-being of the village.
For the purposes of this discussion, I have expressed my experience and hope within a small provincial paradigm, but I think the increased interest and engagement in spirituality is very real ... and on a much broader scope.
Love and light to you from a very warm country
All my life I have been fascinated by your country and philosophy of life. I do not know if the today souls are at the same level they used to be in the past and share their great knowledge with the others. The same happens here in Greece. We are seen by others through the spectrum of the past.
I do understand perfectly that there is no such things like past, present or future, but how else can I express myself?
I think that at this point in the evolution of consciousness, the journey is taking us to awareness, healing, balance, restoring our psychic abilities and powers, and the truth behind the human experience is discovered by each soul in their own creation.
My soul has gone in all the four cardinal points and have understood that the light within if shared with others is blooming and shinning in the colors of the rainbow.
The feeling of pain and the acute need to help places me in the true reality of my journey.
Thank you so much for understanding me.
Om tat sat
This period of transiction through which humanity is going right now is not an easy one, but itmay be necessary to help us understand few basic things. All souls emerge from the same creational source or thought consciousness....somehow we have forgotten that we are one.
Just like you I realize that at our age there is more and more interest in realizing the journey within; maybe it is our own perception during the last phase when the time comes to go back to the source. Simply reflecting about what we are supposed to do, is not helping much those in need; action is important and this is vital for our own understanding of the principle of love and light.
hugs to you
I want to respond to what you've just written to me:
"Just like you I realize that at our age there is more and more interest in realizing the journey within; maybe it is our own perception during the last phase when the time comes to go back to the source. Simply reflecting about what we are supposed to do, is not helping much those in need; action is important and this is vital for our own understanding of the principle of love and light."
I truly believe that engaging in the "journey within" is a very important step in the right direction. The reflection and "incubation" period is crucial for those growing seeds. Reflection, I would assert, IS ACTION. I DO think the reflection is helping. The incubation below the soil is taking place. I also see sprouts appearing above the soil.
I do see the reflective people reaching out and helping those in need.
Yes, I do believe much more ACTION is needed. But we must not discount small, reflective steps. These seeds are the basis for hope.
Love you as always
You are wonderful! There are a lot of us little seeds out here gravitating to your light and love...
I agree with your last two paragraphs very much. I see our spiritual wealth as being something in the future.
It's about what we are to do with the capabilities granted to us. My own mission was revealed to me on two occasions. The first time, I did not understand but on the second occasion, everything became crystal clear. I had to give love.
In fact, I understood that I had to resign from my work in order to do so to the maximum of my capabilities.
So my way now is hope, faith and love...and of these, love is the most important. This is just as it's given in the Bible.
I also believe that in many areas of the world, people have become more ready to receive love. In these areas, people have become more embracing and the confines of groupings have been discarded as unnecessary and even counter-productive.
I think that wonderful times are ahead, for those that are ready for them.
My experiences with seeing the white light during a near death experience is that it is all about love.
Thanks for this great article.
Icount myself so lucky to have achieved one goal of running a spiritual church,my next is that my health holds out to keep building the congregation up and keep the services alive ( no dozing off allowed).
Also to be a good Grandma to my 1st grandchild that will be born this year.
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U wishing you laughter
Love and healing
I am so happy that you have achieved to run a spiritual church and I will be more than happy when I will be able to come to the UK and visit you and the church.
thank you my friend
thank you from the bottom of my heart!
thank you
I know I am a better person because of what I've undergone and that is what is important.
I was blessed, through this often dark time with guides who helped me along the way. One in particular was a friend form India who was a follower of Vedanta. He told me my struggles were not in vain and that I would get out of the experience what I had put into the experience.
Any path, for me, that eradicates the notion of suffering is pie in the sky. I look at it like this.....we all should carry our share and if we don't, someone else is carrying some of my portion...unfairly.
This is why I see nothing wrong with 'Love and Light', yet all the while realizing all is suffering and none of us, being sublunary, escape pain.
Love to you, my athenian sister,
-Kevin
Our thoughts are aligned