Let’s say, as Nat suggests, that life is like a pyramid where soul or soul awareness is the capstone. Or, I might think of it like a mountain with soul at the top. Yikes, as I climb the mountain to soul awareness, there are so many false paths and fake-outs.
I find myself attracted to a path with lots of self-righteous judgement of others. It can make me feel energized. As I look (or feel) ahead, I initially perceive that it is taking me “forward.” But, my view is distorted. I’m actually looking down a narrow valley at a distant peak which is much lower than the top of the mountain I’m ascending. A thick fog hangs on the side and obscures the part of the mountain leading to the true top.
I use this self-righteous judgment towards things in the world that I believe are bad, corrupt, broken, etc. Seems like I’m attracted to the dramatic energy that polarization can generate. Why? Is it because I’m not in touch with my own native power, my divine energy? Hmmm. I bet that could be. Do I want to feel powerful by putting down others? What is the source of this fog? Well, if I can disperse it, or find my way through it, I don’t have to analyze it. But, maybe it is helpful to consider my part in creating the fog.
John-Roger suggests some ideas which are difficult to grasp and then challenging to actualize. "Out of God comes all things." Ooops, that includes all the people and situations I have been judging. Oh well, maybe in my favor, it also includes that fog. J-R also tells me that I am a divine creator and I have a hand in creating everything in my life. Did I create the fog? Did I create the distant peak that I thought and hoped was the goal? OK, I probably did. The paradox here is that even my negative creations can be helpful if I can use them as teaching devices.
What am I learning? OK, there seems to be plenty of fog out there. Is it part of a planetary or universal creation? Probably. Is it part of my creation? And what about the “false peak.” Sure—on both accounts: my creations. I put them there to temporarily confuse and distract myself, knowing that I would eventually find a better, truer way. What a hilarious game I set up for myself!
In my compassion I’m able to laugh at myself. I pull out the #1 tool in my belt: acceptance. As I accept myself, it is a natural next step to forgive myself. Then it occurs to me to forgive and bless what I had been judging. Recall how I said that, in my self-created lessons, I eventually find a truer way. Eventually has a hopeful quality. OK. Yet . . . how “eventually” do I want this awakening to be? As J-R reminds me, I’m in my “laters” now.
OK, let’s keep climbing the mountain. On the way we’ll support each other. We’ll probably crack some jokes and have some fun. We’ll become stronger and wiser.
Using the pyramid with soul as the capstone creates a clear understanding ✨️. What you explained, seems to me, to be the framework for living a spiritual life on a personal level as well as for creating a more aware/conscious world. I look forward to your new book!
Thank you Sunshine! I appreciate your support, and am glad the pyramid imagery with spiritual concepts resonated with you and gives a clearer understanding. I'm all about more awareness, and I can see that you are too. God bless.
Climbing the Mountain to Soul Awareness
Let’s say, as Nat suggests, that life is like a pyramid where soul or soul awareness is the capstone. Or, I might think of it like a mountain with soul at the top. Yikes, as I climb the mountain to soul awareness, there are so many false paths and fake-outs.
I find myself attracted to a path with lots of self-righteous judgement of others. It can make me feel energized. As I look (or feel) ahead, I initially perceive that it is taking me “forward.” But, my view is distorted. I’m actually looking down a narrow valley at a distant peak which is much lower than the top of the mountain I’m ascending. A thick fog hangs on the side and obscures the part of the mountain leading to the true top.
I use this self-righteous judgment towards things in the world that I believe are bad, corrupt, broken, etc. Seems like I’m attracted to the dramatic energy that polarization can generate. Why? Is it because I’m not in touch with my own native power, my divine energy? Hmmm. I bet that could be. Do I want to feel powerful by putting down others? What is the source of this fog? Well, if I can disperse it, or find my way through it, I don’t have to analyze it. But, maybe it is helpful to consider my part in creating the fog.
John-Roger suggests some ideas which are difficult to grasp and then challenging to actualize. "Out of God comes all things." Ooops, that includes all the people and situations I have been judging. Oh well, maybe in my favor, it also includes that fog. J-R also tells me that I am a divine creator and I have a hand in creating everything in my life. Did I create the fog? Did I create the distant peak that I thought and hoped was the goal? OK, I probably did. The paradox here is that even my negative creations can be helpful if I can use them as teaching devices.
What am I learning? OK, there seems to be plenty of fog out there. Is it part of a planetary or universal creation? Probably. Is it part of my creation? And what about the “false peak.” Sure—on both accounts: my creations. I put them there to temporarily confuse and distract myself, knowing that I would eventually find a better, truer way. What a hilarious game I set up for myself!
In my compassion I’m able to laugh at myself. I pull out the #1 tool in my belt: acceptance. As I accept myself, it is a natural next step to forgive myself. Then it occurs to me to forgive and bless what I had been judging. Recall how I said that, in my self-created lessons, I eventually find a truer way. Eventually has a hopeful quality. OK. Yet . . . how “eventually” do I want this awakening to be? As J-R reminds me, I’m in my “laters” now.
OK, let’s keep climbing the mountain. On the way we’ll support each other. We’ll probably crack some jokes and have some fun. We’ll become stronger and wiser.
Hi John. You have captured the great story of the human experience. L & L, N
Using the pyramid with soul as the capstone creates a clear understanding ✨️. What you explained, seems to me, to be the framework for living a spiritual life on a personal level as well as for creating a more aware/conscious world. I look forward to your new book!
Thank you Sunshine! I appreciate your support, and am glad the pyramid imagery with spiritual concepts resonated with you and gives a clearer understanding. I'm all about more awareness, and I can see that you are too. God bless.