Post by tribunalofmercy on Nov 4, 2014 0:41:19 GMT
This afternoon on chat we got to discussing Completion – you know, when we reach Mastery and finish our “journeys”; how do we Get to that state of non-dualistic bliss? How long will it take? How does all this really Work?
It is my Nature to tell stories when talking about concepts, with the hope of connecting the abstract and the concrete for better understanding. Also I am a “big picture” person and do not emphasize all of the tiny details that may go with the understanding; however it is my attempt not to Err with any information, just to approach it in my own way. All these thoughts are my Opinion, and I know it. While I do come at this from a western perspective, I feel I am speaking to more than just those with my own background.
After Jesus was said to have ascended into Heaven and the word began to Spread about him, and all he had done, there was a Sweep of Christianity. People quickly turned to physical icons, however, to assist them in “being closer” to God: a shroud, an apostle’s tunic or sandal, holy water, ANYthing to give them more of a Tangible reminder of what they Wanted so badly – which was the kind of unconditional love that he had tried to Offer. I wonder if these “icons” truly helped them become closer to God? I would think Not; more that their Focus turned toward the icon(s) and Away from Truth. (we’re kinda Human that way)
Today, it seems, we dance a similar dance of Desperation, though many have left physical reminders behind in exchange for Actions, Forced Feelings, and “Surface Light” that I see around some who seem Terrified that if they do Not focus Wholly on these things, at the top of their lungs and at the neglect of Others, they might drop their vibrations and Miss getting into the light Itself. Why in the World…? These things should be coming Naturally.
Example: If you love a woman who expects All Action from you, but doesn’t care about your Heart, or about Personal time with you…..if you send her flowers and candy and hang out at her workplace…maybe you call or text her several times, hoping for Validation…you give her money, you tell Everyone what a prize you have, etc…that’s Great – if that’s All you Want out of love. It really doesn’t help you sleep well, does it? It doesn’t bring you Confidence, and I just Know you wonder if she’s not going to dump you for the Next guy who has just a Little bit More than you.
There are many who equate Love with Duty, arranged marriages and certain Customs. I Acknowledge this though I do not feel I can comment to it; I was raised in a culture that allowed me to Choose, even though my Father would have preferred to have more of a say in my choice, lol. My story reflects my view from This side, but I believe all understand a desire for Real Love. It’s Human; it’s Universal.
So as the other half of my example, if you are In Love….and you are truly Loved, unconditionally….you Glow. It’s all over you; you give, and call, and sing, and dance, and tell others not because you are Desperate to “believe it enough”, but because you can’t Help yourself; You’re In Love.
Do you see the difference in these two experiences? One kind of love has Power; the other doesn’t. One love is Sure – the other isn’t. One kind of love will get you through Anything; the other won’t. Easy choice….right?
I know I can’t “give” someone the kind of reassurance that gets Me out of bed smiling each morning; it’s not something that can be Given, though it is something that can be Offered. *smile* I smile because I can’t Help myself, because I am in Love with God. I have said before, I know it’s not something “just everybody” can imagine in that way, but it certainly Helps.
Now then. That’s nice – sure. I do know "God" as energy, pure fire, my Living violet flame - not human or gender-specific; it’s both science, and Supernatural. It’s logical, and it’s Emotional. God is Both, God is ‘Everything Love’, that which simply Is. So I reorganized my focused “quest for knowledge”, fun as it always is for me to enjoy the Logic of it all, and my dance became Joy again – not just because he is my Love, but because God simply IS.
What can I offer you? Well, what are you Seeking? ….This is just something small, to help you on your journey: In a time when we Westerners have felt people’s blind faith in “God” was a Crutch for higher evolvement, and when we could no longer Relate to a kindly old man for a Christian Father figure, there is still something we all carry within us that will Jump and Dance of its own when moved, and it IS “Love”. Love is not meant to be a forced act, nor is it something we have Adequately learned from our human relationships; it is a Consuming Fire, one which burns from the inside out, one which Cannot be contained and will make you Glow; honest.
Love and Wisdom,
Mary Anne
It is my Nature to tell stories when talking about concepts, with the hope of connecting the abstract and the concrete for better understanding. Also I am a “big picture” person and do not emphasize all of the tiny details that may go with the understanding; however it is my attempt not to Err with any information, just to approach it in my own way. All these thoughts are my Opinion, and I know it. While I do come at this from a western perspective, I feel I am speaking to more than just those with my own background.
After Jesus was said to have ascended into Heaven and the word began to Spread about him, and all he had done, there was a Sweep of Christianity. People quickly turned to physical icons, however, to assist them in “being closer” to God: a shroud, an apostle’s tunic or sandal, holy water, ANYthing to give them more of a Tangible reminder of what they Wanted so badly – which was the kind of unconditional love that he had tried to Offer. I wonder if these “icons” truly helped them become closer to God? I would think Not; more that their Focus turned toward the icon(s) and Away from Truth. (we’re kinda Human that way)
Today, it seems, we dance a similar dance of Desperation, though many have left physical reminders behind in exchange for Actions, Forced Feelings, and “Surface Light” that I see around some who seem Terrified that if they do Not focus Wholly on these things, at the top of their lungs and at the neglect of Others, they might drop their vibrations and Miss getting into the light Itself. Why in the World…? These things should be coming Naturally.
Example: If you love a woman who expects All Action from you, but doesn’t care about your Heart, or about Personal time with you…..if you send her flowers and candy and hang out at her workplace…maybe you call or text her several times, hoping for Validation…you give her money, you tell Everyone what a prize you have, etc…that’s Great – if that’s All you Want out of love. It really doesn’t help you sleep well, does it? It doesn’t bring you Confidence, and I just Know you wonder if she’s not going to dump you for the Next guy who has just a Little bit More than you.
There are many who equate Love with Duty, arranged marriages and certain Customs. I Acknowledge this though I do not feel I can comment to it; I was raised in a culture that allowed me to Choose, even though my Father would have preferred to have more of a say in my choice, lol. My story reflects my view from This side, but I believe all understand a desire for Real Love. It’s Human; it’s Universal.
So as the other half of my example, if you are In Love….and you are truly Loved, unconditionally….you Glow. It’s all over you; you give, and call, and sing, and dance, and tell others not because you are Desperate to “believe it enough”, but because you can’t Help yourself; You’re In Love.
Do you see the difference in these two experiences? One kind of love has Power; the other doesn’t. One love is Sure – the other isn’t. One kind of love will get you through Anything; the other won’t. Easy choice….right?
I know I can’t “give” someone the kind of reassurance that gets Me out of bed smiling each morning; it’s not something that can be Given, though it is something that can be Offered. *smile* I smile because I can’t Help myself, because I am in Love with God. I have said before, I know it’s not something “just everybody” can imagine in that way, but it certainly Helps.
Now then. That’s nice – sure. I do know "God" as energy, pure fire, my Living violet flame - not human or gender-specific; it’s both science, and Supernatural. It’s logical, and it’s Emotional. God is Both, God is ‘Everything Love’, that which simply Is. So I reorganized my focused “quest for knowledge”, fun as it always is for me to enjoy the Logic of it all, and my dance became Joy again – not just because he is my Love, but because God simply IS.
What can I offer you? Well, what are you Seeking? ….This is just something small, to help you on your journey: In a time when we Westerners have felt people’s blind faith in “God” was a Crutch for higher evolvement, and when we could no longer Relate to a kindly old man for a Christian Father figure, there is still something we all carry within us that will Jump and Dance of its own when moved, and it IS “Love”. Love is not meant to be a forced act, nor is it something we have Adequately learned from our human relationships; it is a Consuming Fire, one which burns from the inside out, one which Cannot be contained and will make you Glow; honest.
Love and Wisdom,
Mary Anne