We all have preconceived notions of what we mean when we use the term God. Whether they came from a temple, mosque, bible study or bull session, concepts have formed in our head what is meant when we speak the word "God." It is important that you understand what YOUR definition is. Is He Almighty? Merciful? Jealous and quick to anger? (see Old Testament) Or all these things and more? Do you fall back on, "God is love," and feel confident you have successfully answered the question? (if so, please define what love is) I'm not suggesting there is a correct answer, or even a better or worse answer, only that your answer is of vital importance. You can't get to the place you want to be if you don't know where you are.
Exodus 33:20 states; "Thou cannot see my face; for there shall no man see me and live." Yet, just a few verses before this (Exodus 33:11) we are told; "And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend." (see Genesis 32:30 as well) My point? Why let others define your relationship with God? One will tell you this, another will tell you that. And I am sure they mean well and are of good intention. Still, the fact remains they are describing THEIR experience of God, not yours. The intimacy of your relationship with God is yours to decide.
King David in the 2nd Psalm, verse 7 says; "I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day I have begotten thee." John 10:30 has Jesus stating, "I and my Father are one." (Personally, I think of this as a metaphor similar to what you would hear at a wedding; the preacher declares the two have become one. Of a certainty, John and Sally are still two distinct persons. It is their hearts, minds, and souls, that have been [theoretically] fused.) These are both powerful examples of how David and Jesus saw their relationship with God. Intimate in the extreme.
Rumi suggests: "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." I wonder if we can't say the same about God.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
Bind Us Tight
The response to "let me know if you are interested," has been very encouraging. However, before we proceed, I would ask you go to the first post written. (you can simply click 2012 in the archives to the right side of the page and scroll to the bottom--Aurora Co) I want you to understand the enormity of what I am asking you to undertake. If, after reading, you think you would still be willing, click on the link in the next post. (Aurora Requiem 7-29-12) That song (If It Be Your Will) is the benediction that allows us to integrate the unimaginable. Medieval alchemists attempted to turn lead into gold. I ask something entirely different, for you to transmute evil into grace.
In 1962 a movie based on the life of Helen Keller was released. It was called "The Miracle Worker." In it Anne Sullivan (played by Anne Bancroft) attempted to teach a blind and deaf girl, Helen Keller, (played by Patty Duke) sign language. Helen had no concept that the "finger game" held any other meaning than play. It was simply something to do to occupy one's time. Then Helen experienced illumination. A piercing of the veil of ignorance. The finger patterns she had been exposed to represented something much larger and far grander than a game. Sign language became the vehicle that allowed Helen to understand and interact with the here-to-for unseen, unheard world around her.
With that in mind, I ask you to consider this: While breathing in (slowly and deeply) say, "I recognize the divinity within." While breathing out (slowly and gently) say, "I smile to my divine self."
This might appear to some as vain, ludicrous, inane or insane. All well and good. Still, I ask you do it as often as it comes to mind. We are at the initial stage of learning a "spiritual language" that may be as foreign and alien to you as sign language was to Helen. Indulge me. When rising in the morning and retiring at night, (and as many times during the day as you remember) let the words saturate your conscious mind: "I recognize the divinity within--I smile to my divine self." It will be our point of origin.
In 1962 a movie based on the life of Helen Keller was released. It was called "The Miracle Worker." In it Anne Sullivan (played by Anne Bancroft) attempted to teach a blind and deaf girl, Helen Keller, (played by Patty Duke) sign language. Helen had no concept that the "finger game" held any other meaning than play. It was simply something to do to occupy one's time. Then Helen experienced illumination. A piercing of the veil of ignorance. The finger patterns she had been exposed to represented something much larger and far grander than a game. Sign language became the vehicle that allowed Helen to understand and interact with the here-to-for unseen, unheard world around her.
With that in mind, I ask you to consider this: While breathing in (slowly and deeply) say, "I recognize the divinity within." While breathing out (slowly and gently) say, "I smile to my divine self."
This might appear to some as vain, ludicrous, inane or insane. All well and good. Still, I ask you do it as often as it comes to mind. We are at the initial stage of learning a "spiritual language" that may be as foreign and alien to you as sign language was to Helen. Indulge me. When rising in the morning and retiring at night, (and as many times during the day as you remember) let the words saturate your conscious mind: "I recognize the divinity within--I smile to my divine self." It will be our point of origin.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Thursday, January 1, 2015
My Goodness
To increase your awareness subtlety is useful. To wit: the most famous prayer in Christendom is the Lord's Prayer. It starts off, "Our Father who art in heaven." I would ask you consider changing it to: MY Father who art in heaven. Understand, I am not suggesting exclusivity or sole proprietorship of the Deity, only a recognition of the intimacy of YOUR relationship with God.
Examine the start of the 91st Psalm: "For those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord: MY refuge and MY fortress, MY God in whom I trust."
Please consider a review of the 6-19-14 post (Emphasis on an Echo) with the following in mind: "If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
~Nikola Tesla
Examine the start of the 91st Psalm: "For those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord: MY refuge and MY fortress, MY God in whom I trust."
Please consider a review of the 6-19-14 post (Emphasis on an Echo) with the following in mind: "If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
~Nikola Tesla
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
The Law of Reciprocity
Take heed what ye hear: (look at what you listen to) with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: (what you give will be given to you) and unto you that hear shall more be given. ~Mark 4:24
If you share G-G-G, you will receive G-G-G. Not only that, understanding (unto you that hear) the message means additional methods can be shared. Let me know if you are interested.
If you share G-G-G, you will receive G-G-G. Not only that, understanding (unto you that hear) the message means additional methods can be shared. Let me know if you are interested.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Scaredy Cat
You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.
~Rabindranath Tagore
~Rabindranath Tagore
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