The dissolution of form is something that can be looked at from many perspectives. Those that are holding on to past realities may fear the release of the known and the emergence of the unknown. For those that have chosen to live in the present, however, it is a time of great possibilities for rebirth into higher forms of experience.
The possibilities for growth are diminished whenever one clings steadfastly to the anchors of the known. It is the shutting of new doors of opportunity to move past current experience. Like a shark that must forever keep moving in order to sustain life, life without growth and expansion of understanding is cutting off the oxygen of experience before it is able to nourish the soul. The opportunities for new insights and new adventures are increased with every constraint that is removed which limits one's ability to flow freely in the river of life. By hoisting anchors of doubt, one is able to glide freely past life’s snags and encumbrances.
This is not to say that all of life need be experienced in the rapids in order for growth to take place. Assimilation requires momentary pauses in inlets of reflection that give one the opportunity to stow the new baggage safely aboard before continuing the journey. Unless one is seaworthy, and balanced there is always the possibility of capsizing when partial truths or unthoughtout responses to actions are not weighed before venturing forth.
Journeys into the unknown are always filled with alertness and excitement. When possibilities are waiting around each bend, it is important to be hyper-vigilant as to areas for exploration and glittery dead ends that beckon to desires of the ego. There are no guarantees other than that if one listens to the higher voice of the soul’s direction, the way will be clearly marked and the lessons will be realized.
Smooth waters frequently portend a lull before a storm. It is always wise to take these opportunities to regroup, rest, and assimilate. Learning about a future destination and what might be expected around the bend is also worthy advice. The true test of a pioneer and adventurer is to take this knowledge of other people’s observances but be willing to build upon that with your own vision of reality and update the guide books accordingly. No one’s vision of an event or situation is exactly alike. One person might view an opportunity for experience with dread and trepidation, depending on their beliefs and intentions, while others might see it as a blank slate filled with opportunities for growth and understanding.
It is the choices we make in life that allow us to move through the rapids of experience that portend the outcome of the journey. How do you wish to view your current situation? What are the challenges life is showing you and do you wish to perceive them as impasses or opportunities to rise higher into growth. How can you let go of the fears that hold you back from putting past hurts behind you and moving past these impediments to growth? Is your attachment to fleeting illusions of possibilities preventing your moving further down stream and enjoying even greater vistas?
If one is to willingly embrace the journey of growth and understanding, one must be able to come from a place of honesty and truth. Self-awareness requires that we look critically at our motivations and our beliefs to see if they are still sea-worthy or if they need to be discarded and replaced with new equipment. The journey ahead purports to be rigorous and now is time to do the shake down voyages that test not only resolve but abilities to weather unexpected storms. The winds of change are blowing and it is time to either move into "safe” harbors or get ahead of the storms and move to higher ground. The river of life will be clogged with the lost and disillusioned shortly. Where do you wish to go and how willing are you to make the preparations within to assure a safe passage? Bon Voyage.
I AM
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Addictions
The subject of addictions is complex in that it has many aspects as well as “cures”. The root of all addictive behavior is in the belief that one is not an embodiment of their God-self and capable of facing life without distraction or crutches. If one feels “helpless”, one is vulnerable to the whims and illusions of the personality that prey on the “helpless”. It does not take super-human strength to overcome the urges but a willingness to look deeper and discover the motivating factors of the belief.
Certainly one common thread that connects the “victims” of addiction is just that – they believe that outside forces are to blame for the situation. If my innate goodness (Godness) is hijacked by beliefs that point outside of me, how can I hope to restore something that is beyond my control? It is frequently when we return our power to the inner guidance and remove the distractions and illusions of the outer that we are able to hear the still small voice within that beckons us ever higher to self-realization.
Certainly there are chemical factors in the physical body that play a part in the equation. In chemical dependency, it is necessary to rid oneself from the deleterious effects of the offending substance in order to clear the body of its effects. Once that it is accomplished, there is a need to reprogram the emotional and etheric bodies to associate different behaviors with the trigger substance. It is a combined effort of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies that are joining forces to turn this out of control train of destructive behavior around and redirect all the body’s systems into new directions with new responses.
As for the emotional component – most addictions are attempts to numb pain. If one is feeling emotional or physical pain the usual response is to try to alleviate the suffering with the most convenient tool at hand. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, and fearful, you are likely to try to alleviate the condition of imbalance with the easiest remedy rather than looking deeper at the underlying cause of the imbalance. Self-honesty can be the prime corrective if one is willing to get at the root causes of any addiction rather than just focusing on the symptoms. Until one fixes the drip of emotional leakage at the source you will be forever mopping up the spill down the line.
At the root of all addiction is the feeling of loneliness (aloneness) when one feels alienated and separate from the world and those around them. The disconnection from the stream of life and the Loving energy inherent in self-belief and self-Love create a perceived need to fill this well of understanding with whatever substance or emotion is available. Since this well is bottomless without the presence of Love, this is a downward spiral of self-deception. Only when one is willing to look oneself honestly in the mirror of truth can one begin to ascend into the Light.
The roller coaster of addictive behavior may have many dips and turns as one begins to regain the balance in one’s life. Momentary slips and self-questioning are possible as new insights are revealed and dealt with. This is seldom a disorder with a single cause as more layers of the onion are peeled and more insights must be dealt with and resolved. However, if one is truly committed to a process of self-growth and self-realization, the patterns and behavior can be redirected into more positive and healthful ways.
Once one has moved back into the Light of Self-Love and Self-Forgiveness, they are free to turn and assist those behind them to extricate themselves as well. This is a chain of growth and self- realization that is forging that can help extricate many from the quagmire of the earth school. There is a new paradigm that is being created of life beyond the hold of addiction. The change begins one day at a time for those who have committed to the path to wholeness. Begin to share the vision of clarity and you will encourage others to move beyond their own shackles into a brighter reality. Go in Love and Peace…
I AM
Certainly one common thread that connects the “victims” of addiction is just that – they believe that outside forces are to blame for the situation. If my innate goodness (Godness) is hijacked by beliefs that point outside of me, how can I hope to restore something that is beyond my control? It is frequently when we return our power to the inner guidance and remove the distractions and illusions of the outer that we are able to hear the still small voice within that beckons us ever higher to self-realization.
Certainly there are chemical factors in the physical body that play a part in the equation. In chemical dependency, it is necessary to rid oneself from the deleterious effects of the offending substance in order to clear the body of its effects. Once that it is accomplished, there is a need to reprogram the emotional and etheric bodies to associate different behaviors with the trigger substance. It is a combined effort of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies that are joining forces to turn this out of control train of destructive behavior around and redirect all the body’s systems into new directions with new responses.
As for the emotional component – most addictions are attempts to numb pain. If one is feeling emotional or physical pain the usual response is to try to alleviate the suffering with the most convenient tool at hand. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, and fearful, you are likely to try to alleviate the condition of imbalance with the easiest remedy rather than looking deeper at the underlying cause of the imbalance. Self-honesty can be the prime corrective if one is willing to get at the root causes of any addiction rather than just focusing on the symptoms. Until one fixes the drip of emotional leakage at the source you will be forever mopping up the spill down the line.
At the root of all addiction is the feeling of loneliness (aloneness) when one feels alienated and separate from the world and those around them. The disconnection from the stream of life and the Loving energy inherent in self-belief and self-Love create a perceived need to fill this well of understanding with whatever substance or emotion is available. Since this well is bottomless without the presence of Love, this is a downward spiral of self-deception. Only when one is willing to look oneself honestly in the mirror of truth can one begin to ascend into the Light.
The roller coaster of addictive behavior may have many dips and turns as one begins to regain the balance in one’s life. Momentary slips and self-questioning are possible as new insights are revealed and dealt with. This is seldom a disorder with a single cause as more layers of the onion are peeled and more insights must be dealt with and resolved. However, if one is truly committed to a process of self-growth and self-realization, the patterns and behavior can be redirected into more positive and healthful ways.
Once one has moved back into the Light of Self-Love and Self-Forgiveness, they are free to turn and assist those behind them to extricate themselves as well. This is a chain of growth and self- realization that is forging that can help extricate many from the quagmire of the earth school. There is a new paradigm that is being created of life beyond the hold of addiction. The change begins one day at a time for those who have committed to the path to wholeness. Begin to share the vision of clarity and you will encourage others to move beyond their own shackles into a brighter reality. Go in Love and Peace…
I AM
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