Wednesday, October 27 2010
Hello everybody,
In my last newsletter I talked about the separation from the Divine that led to “the cry from within.” I know it is a big statement but I see something worth exploring deeper.
I see a revolution happening, one where no one has to die. You might have heard of it already: a revolution of consciousness. One that strives to find balance and a healthier, more cooperative way for all living things to be on this planet: people, plants, animals and land.
Read on and venture outside the box with me.
Enjoy,
Brad
Part 2
Separation: A Revolution in Consciousness
The idea that we are all connected, that there is a “oneness” in the Universe is a concept gaining more acceptance every day. Not to long ago, I think this idea was generally considered to be airy-fairy, if not radical. So of course, this got me thinking.
I began to reflect on how our ancient ancestors used to live in a symbiotic relationship with Nature and the Divine. Their life was essentially a living prayer of gratitude, imbued with respect and living in such a way that maintained the balance of it all. Why? Because they understood they were a part of it all, and that if they were disrespectful or harmful to one part of the collective they were only hurting themselves. Based on this perspective, what is really RADICAL is that today’s idea of separation and individuality was able to emerge at all.
In its constant state of evolution, the universe is up to something. What is it up to? That is clearly a HUGE question open for debate. I see it as an opportunity to ask questions and explore possibilities.
Seeing ourselves as separate individuals has created a wedge between ourselves and the Divine. I am theorizing that this began to occur as we got more entangled ⎯or these days obsessed ⎯ with our desires and fears. These desires and fears are mostly ideas (vs. reality) that have been conjured up by the ego. So much so that the ego is predominately running the show. The more we choose to listen to our ego instead of the Divine wisdom that lies deep within the core of our heart, the greater the wedge of separation.
So what appears to be a bad, grim picture could actually be a good thing for humanity. As the fear increases in our life so does our will to live. In most cases we will do whatever is necessary to avoid dying, because we fear it so much.
The good news is that we can arc our way back to the Divine within. One way is to work on removing the layers of debris that have accumulated around that inner flame. We can call this mindfulness, recognizing that which obstructs us. Another is to nurture and tend the inner flame so that it becomes a roaring fire. Fire provides community, connection to God and protection. This view of Fire is commonly shared by most religions and spiritual traditions. We can call this our devotion and faith in believing in and surrendering to a power that resides in our hearts but is so much bigger than ourselves.
Here comes the kicker. Let’s think of humans as both a vessel that holds consciousness and as the collective. To be an individual and the collective at the same time is a paradox. If an individual can connect with their own Divinity-- the universal consciousness, and then re-emerge and express their individuality while still holding that universal consciousness, that same individual creates an expansion of the paradox itself. Therefore a radical shift in how humans are able to see themselves as “separate” creates a revolution in consciousness that, in turn, leads to an evolution in the way humans can hold and express consciousness.
My mind is a little dizzy right now, thanks for playing.
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