I know there are books on "Spiritual Laws". I probably have read one or two in my time. However, my own list of spiritual laws consists of those that I have learned in my life through experience, revelation, epiphany or plain old lesson in the school of hard knocks. These laws, once I embraced them, are constant in my life, providing proof that I am more than a just a body separated from other bodies wandering around this world at the whim of fate and destiny.
One of the first spiritual laws I learned early on is that I recieve as I give. I learn as I teach. I am released of illusions as I refuse to recognize illusions of others. I'm heading into ACIM territory here so I will back up a bit...
Each day I have a choice to see myself as a victim of a cruel, hateful, judgmental and lonely world or I can see myself as being the co-creator of my life, my path, my experiences, my existence in this realm. I say co-creator but did not always believe this. For a long time I tried to create my own little kingdom. I was like a little kid refusing guidance, love or help. I made up my world and when I got hurt, dissapointed, or ended up alone, I stomped my foot and blamed God, or worse, turned my hurt and fears into guilt. All the result of a childish game and no more real than a boogy monster in the closet.
I'm 49 and still believe in boogymen sometimes. I now know that I have a Spiritual Parent to help me. As I ask for help will help be given. As I trust will I be empowered with the answers. As I forgive myself for giving power to childish illusions will I be able to share with others.
Kinda deep for a sultry, summer day. Off to drink tea and check out my Farmville. Peace be unto you and may your illusions fade away so that you may see the glorious, loved and precious being you are.
Namaste
One of the first spiritual laws I learned early on is that I recieve as I give. I learn as I teach. I am released of illusions as I refuse to recognize illusions of others. I'm heading into ACIM territory here so I will back up a bit...
Each day I have a choice to see myself as a victim of a cruel, hateful, judgmental and lonely world or I can see myself as being the co-creator of my life, my path, my experiences, my existence in this realm. I say co-creator but did not always believe this. For a long time I tried to create my own little kingdom. I was like a little kid refusing guidance, love or help. I made up my world and when I got hurt, dissapointed, or ended up alone, I stomped my foot and blamed God, or worse, turned my hurt and fears into guilt. All the result of a childish game and no more real than a boogy monster in the closet.
I'm 49 and still believe in boogymen sometimes. I now know that I have a Spiritual Parent to help me. As I ask for help will help be given. As I trust will I be empowered with the answers. As I forgive myself for giving power to childish illusions will I be able to share with others.
Kinda deep for a sultry, summer day. Off to drink tea and check out my Farmville. Peace be unto you and may your illusions fade away so that you may see the glorious, loved and precious being you are.
Namaste
true that...give and it shall be added unto you...you can not out give either...
ReplyDeleteMy dad always told me that the world is give and take. Make sure you give and your account is balanced.
ReplyDeleteKim, thank you for your sweet comment. I find blogging helpful to "sort my thoughts." You always have a peaceful feel here, I enjoy and need that!
ReplyDeleteAnd so true about spiritual laws. I also believe what goes around, comes around.
I think you are talking about agency - the ability to recognize you are the sole arbiter of how you interpret the world. It is worth being aware of how powerful understanding of our agency is and how defines our life experiences. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts! I find it sometimmes tricky to balance the giving in & the taking, work in progress! :)
ReplyDeleteI like being the glorious person that I am most days. Some days I still wonder who I am. But thankfully, those times are more fleeting now.
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