Rapids

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