Hello everyone. I would like to share with you a story.
The other day I was having a conversation with my friend, Brian. And although we do not talk very often, our conversations are always insightful, stimulating and truth be told, well spoken. Brian and I come from different backgrounds, with very different belief systems.
We started talking about my experience in becoming an intuitive angel card reader as well as medium. I told him about messages that I received from my Angels in a time that I needed comfort and reassurance. I received these messages in a way that left no doubt in my mind as to their origin or purpose. His belief system does not necessarily accept these things. However, he agreed that I did receive messages, though he would say that the origin was different. What I would call a message from Angels, he would call a message from God. He went on to say that others might say these messages came from the universe, or some other higher force.
That led to a conversation that was political in nature. Without going into the details, it was apparent that we had stumbled upon the very problem of our political system. While all parties seem to agree on the end result, whether it be economic recovery, affordable healthcare, or national security, where we get lost is the HOW. Each party seems to believe that they have the only way to the solution and will fight tooth and nail to prove their point, in other words, to be right. And in the process, they lose sight that ALL agree on the end result. Brian and I both questioned exactly what it was that made it this way, and we agreed that it was ego. But what exactly does that mean?
Delving deeper, it seemed to both of us that those who fight to be right do so because of an inherent and most likely subconscious feeling of insecurity. This got me thinking. I have known Brian for about 15 years, and in this time I have known him to be one of the most open minded individuals that I have ever met. Sure, he has strong beliefs, but he does not fight to defend them in order to be right. Without going too far into a religious context, he is a practicing Mormon, that is, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Here in Utah, that is pretty common. And generally speaking, LDS members are a conservative bunch.
But I digress. Back to why it got me thinking. How was it that we could maintain a friendship and mutual respect with each other despite our differences? The answer came to me. Brian seems to have no insecurity, in other words, he does not live in his ego. And why is this? I believe it is because Brian has an UNSHAKABLE faith in the fact that he is NEVER alone. How could one possibly be insecure with this faith? It matters not his belief system, but the end result only. And the end result is that he has faith that he has a power greater than himself surrounding him at all times. That he is loved, taken care of, and is secure. He has no need to fight for his beliefs because he has nothing to prove.
I have seen him over the years tackle many obstacles, some of which would take a huge toll on the majority of people. But he persists and carries through. He does not live in heartache, pain, or fear. His unshakable faith carries him, as well as a bitingly sharp sense of humor, I might add.
So what can we all learn from Brian? Well, that the ego is fear and insecurity, and makes us want to fight to be right, because we think THIS will give us security. It will not. I believe, truly, that every argument, be it political or personal, can be whittled down to a belief of insecurity. And although someone may claim to be strong in faith, it may not be the case. For if anyone argues for their beliefs, it tells a different story.
Namaste
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
things i know that i havent been taught
Hello all. When I say "I", I mean we.
More on that later.
There are things that I have always known, even if I hadn't yet got "confirmation".
And there were things that I was told, but never really believed.
I was raised with religion, as many of us are. My brand of religion was Judaism. And I was told of a watchful, sometimes loving, sometimes angry, "father" in the sky called God, called Elohim, called many things. I SAID I understood, and I did understand what I was being told, but it never made sense. It didn't click. I didn't know WHY, but I felt no comfort with that explanation. Even as a child.
But I felt guilt. Oh did I feel guilt. Where was my faith?
But I felt there was MORE to the story.
And as a child, I was told that I was eternal, but I also learned of death. How could I die if I was eternal? Oh, heaven! I go to heaven! But how do I go to heaven if my body is dead? How can you understand this without comprehending it?
I have been having deep "philosophical" discussions with my exceptional seven year old daughter, and this morning we helped each other understand, no, comprehend these things and more. I will not complicated her life with my illusions, but I will share truth. Eternal truth beyond bills, jobs, friends, family, shopping, etc.
Truths such as this one, that I was never "taught": we are NOT our bodies. Our spirits, our souls, our Higher Selves, fall into consciousness. Our bodies are a vehicle for our life on earth. How could this be anything but true? We know our bodies get old, weak, sick, tired. And when they have ran their course, whether its a few months or 120 years, they die. Be WE do NOT. We just leave the broken vehicle behind, and perhaps find a new one. I'll skip the "real" world example, its already there.
Our bodies are ran by our brains. Ok, I guess I bring the example in. Like a car, its a shell without a motor. That is a body and a brain. But what will a car with a motor do without a driver? Nothing. It needs a driver. Same with bodies and brains. WE are the driver.
Recently, I began learning how to drive a manual. My "teacher" kept telling me that I should never let the motor have control. I must always maintain control, I am the driver. The motor and the vehicle are TOOLS to get me where I need to go. The vehicles only purpose is to get me there. The vehicle doesn't care where. The motor doesn't care.
But our brains and our bodies are much MUCH more complex than a car or truck. Our brains are wired for survival. Everything a brain does is to keep the body alive. That is its purpose.
But we must remain in control of our vehicle. We let our brains, our motors, have control. And look where it got us! War. Chaos. Greed. FEAR.
Do you think that is really the point of ALL this?
Use your brain, but do not let it control you. YOU control IT!
Its time to wake up, and take back control. Is your life really about facebook games, reality TV, or anything you watch? Those are to keep us occupied.
Life is best when LIVED :)
More on that later.
There are things that I have always known, even if I hadn't yet got "confirmation".
And there were things that I was told, but never really believed.
I was raised with religion, as many of us are. My brand of religion was Judaism. And I was told of a watchful, sometimes loving, sometimes angry, "father" in the sky called God, called Elohim, called many things. I SAID I understood, and I did understand what I was being told, but it never made sense. It didn't click. I didn't know WHY, but I felt no comfort with that explanation. Even as a child.
But I felt guilt. Oh did I feel guilt. Where was my faith?
But I felt there was MORE to the story.
And as a child, I was told that I was eternal, but I also learned of death. How could I die if I was eternal? Oh, heaven! I go to heaven! But how do I go to heaven if my body is dead? How can you understand this without comprehending it?
I have been having deep "philosophical" discussions with my exceptional seven year old daughter, and this morning we helped each other understand, no, comprehend these things and more. I will not complicated her life with my illusions, but I will share truth. Eternal truth beyond bills, jobs, friends, family, shopping, etc.
Truths such as this one, that I was never "taught": we are NOT our bodies. Our spirits, our souls, our Higher Selves, fall into consciousness. Our bodies are a vehicle for our life on earth. How could this be anything but true? We know our bodies get old, weak, sick, tired. And when they have ran their course, whether its a few months or 120 years, they die. Be WE do NOT. We just leave the broken vehicle behind, and perhaps find a new one. I'll skip the "real" world example, its already there.
Our bodies are ran by our brains. Ok, I guess I bring the example in. Like a car, its a shell without a motor. That is a body and a brain. But what will a car with a motor do without a driver? Nothing. It needs a driver. Same with bodies and brains. WE are the driver.
Recently, I began learning how to drive a manual. My "teacher" kept telling me that I should never let the motor have control. I must always maintain control, I am the driver. The motor and the vehicle are TOOLS to get me where I need to go. The vehicles only purpose is to get me there. The vehicle doesn't care where. The motor doesn't care.
But our brains and our bodies are much MUCH more complex than a car or truck. Our brains are wired for survival. Everything a brain does is to keep the body alive. That is its purpose.
But we must remain in control of our vehicle. We let our brains, our motors, have control. And look where it got us! War. Chaos. Greed. FEAR.
Do you think that is really the point of ALL this?
Use your brain, but do not let it control you. YOU control IT!
Its time to wake up, and take back control. Is your life really about facebook games, reality TV, or anything you watch? Those are to keep us occupied.
Life is best when LIVED :)
Thursday, January 6, 2011
our differences ARE our strengths
Hi everyone. I was thinking today about perspective. Today, while driving around with Steve, it was clear that we saw many things differently, even though we saw much the same. It seems that we let our differences be a "bad" thing. A thing that separates us.
But really, we CAN learn from our differences. The different ways we SEE the world.
Have you ever been on your back, in the grass, looking up at the clouds? You see shapes, animals, patterns, etc. Have you done this with someone next to you? They tell you what THEY see, and point it out to you. Now you see it. You point out to them what YOU see, and then THEY can see it.
Isn't it nicer to see two things? See what your friend sees?
But aside from clouds, how often do we do this? Do we ever stop to ask in an argument, why do YOU think you are right, because you obviously believe you are. Who would argue if they thought they were wrong? Both argue because both think they are right. And from their perspective, they are.
So let's stop and ask that question. Why do you think you are right? And really LISTEN to their answer. Maybe, like with the clouds, you'll see a heart, where before you saw nothing.
But really, we CAN learn from our differences. The different ways we SEE the world.
Have you ever been on your back, in the grass, looking up at the clouds? You see shapes, animals, patterns, etc. Have you done this with someone next to you? They tell you what THEY see, and point it out to you. Now you see it. You point out to them what YOU see, and then THEY can see it.
Isn't it nicer to see two things? See what your friend sees?
But aside from clouds, how often do we do this? Do we ever stop to ask in an argument, why do YOU think you are right, because you obviously believe you are. Who would argue if they thought they were wrong? Both argue because both think they are right. And from their perspective, they are.
So let's stop and ask that question. Why do you think you are right? And really LISTEN to their answer. Maybe, like with the clouds, you'll see a heart, where before you saw nothing.
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