Monthly Archive for December, 2010

Goodbye 2010

Published on December 31, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 0 Comments

Can you think back to where the year began? Does anyone remember the devastating Haiti earthquake that killed 230,000+ people or was that too long ago, ancient history?

We suffer from too short memories and collective as well as individual AMNESIA. But try and jog your memory if you will as to where you were spiritually twelve months ago. And if you can find some “markers” ask yourself what’s changed in the last twelve months? Hopefully you can have some answers- some SPECIFICS!

Have you GROWN spiritually in the last year or just kept on doing the same-old-same-old stuff?

The Kingdom is built on growth and I’m not talking about OUTER material things, but INNER growth and enlightenment (Luke 17:21- The Kingdom of God is WITHIN). Sometimes it’s difficult for us to SEE or even SENSE that we’re changed or are being TRANSFORMED; however, those around us can be our best witness. When’s the last time someone mentioned to you that they SEE that you’re changed, are different, etc?

So, as we say GOODBYE to 2010 can we also think of a couple of egoic traits that we KNOW that we also need to say GOODBYE to as well? And, maybe HELLO,  to more unconditional love for all of those that we come into contact with in 2011?

Maybe?  :-)

Gothic Or New Thought?

Published on December 30, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 4 Comments

Religion(s) necessarily cover the spectrum of theological ideas. For me the book ends are Gothic and New Thought.

I use the word Gothic in the sense wherein the religion is ancient, often violent, rests primarily on tradition, and holds to an atmosphere of degeneration and decay. I know it will offend some when I say this is where I put Catholicism and Protestantism. But, an honest look at the 2,000 history (primarily Catholicism) which includes the Crusades, Inquisitions, and ex-communications, etc., how does one deny the violence. How does one deny the traditions so doctrinally protected, etc.? 

And, how can one deny the loss of membership in mainline religions over the last five or so decades? 

New Thought is basically that- NEW! The New Thought Movement is a spiritual movement which developed in the United States during the late 19th century and emphasizes metaphysical beliefs. It consists of a loosely allied group of religious denominations, secular membership organizations, authors, philosophers, and individuals who share a set of metaphysical beliefs concerning the effects of positive thinking, the law of attraction, healing, life force, and creative visualization among other things. 

Basically we’re looking at conservative vs. liberal theology although the lines are blurred. 

As Richard Rohr said, “I wish Protestants had reformed Catholicism”. The Reformation just changed IDOLS! Protestants rejected an INFALLIBLE POPE  for an INERRANT BOOK! What’s up with that? The New Thought movement, which includes many denominations and “non-denominational denominations” were basically more tolerant, easy going, inclusive, and non-dogmatic. Is there any wonder why more people are leaving the mainstream for the fringes- without giving up their love for God and Jesus?

I AM or Know Thyself?

Published on December 29, 2010 in Beyond Theism. 0 Comments

One of the most known quotes by Plato is, “Know Thyself”.

One of the most misunderstood quotes attributed to God is, “I Am”. 

Let’s look at those two paradigms. According to history as we know it, the words attributed to God were written some 400 years before Plato gave his assessment of what it takes to navigate the journey of life. Who really knows anything about who they truly are? How many decades does it take to even get a clue about the reality of life much less how we fit into the scheme of things? 

So, what’s the reality or the mechanisms within which we KNOW SELF? 

Knowing self is really knowing the ego and or the CONTENTS of the ego. Our ego is a basket full of thrills and spills. It’s a library full of the dramas of our life, our social identities, judgments, and opinions of how the world has and is treating us. The ego travels in a circuitous route (much like the Hebrews in the wilderness, walking in circles and only reaching decisions that it wants to find. In other words the ego presents the world to itself and says- that’s me. 

Discovering the I AM is a totally different approach. 

The ego can’t relate to I AM because it involves a DETACHMENT from the world and whatever the ego might think. I AM is without opinion, judgment, or bias. It just IS, and in fact, everything else is neither right nor wrong, but BEING. Say what? Exactly! Rust is neither good nor bad, but the result when iron is exposed to humidity. The go can’t handle things just BEING: it needs to label and judge. 

Knowing thyself is a good place to start, but the end game is I AM.

Out Of Our Minds!

Published on December 28, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 2 Comments

The mind is an incredible vehicle that can take us places we’ve never even wanted to go!

I an be sitting, standing, and even sleeping when the most incredulous thoughts enter my head. One thought goes there and another thought goes someplace else. There is seemingly no connection from one thought to another. Where do they come from, what initiates them, and is there any meaning or lesson that an be learned from these random thoughts? 

Help! 

David Hawkins writes, “Each thought actually arises out of nothingness, or the blank field of silent mind, and is not, as presumed caused by a preceding thought.” Hey I know that, but that’s not my question. Am I out of my mind? Is my antenna picking up thoughts from others. Are they etheric bodies of others speaking to me from some random code, or what? 

These thoughts have nothing to do with my INTENTION- they just come and ARE! 

Consciousness research now tells us that 99% of the mind is silent. Thank God. What would I do with all that much additional background chatter. Is this what scientists call WHITE NOISE? I know that this body of mine is just a box for more important stuff to call home; however, the mind isn’t limited to this box that I call my physical self. I’m sorry to say, but  don’t have an answer as to why I think such crazy things from time to time, maybe one day I will know. 

That day isn’t this one, but it’s something SANE to THINK about.  :-)

Homo Spiritus

Published on December 27, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 0 Comments

It’s obvious and evident (evidence) that mankind is progressing in that the consciousness level of humanhood is far greater now than one hundred years ago: even twenty years ago.

However, we’ve yet to see make the leap to homo spiritus! 

Human consciousness has evolved over the eons of time from animal and infant to curious adolescence and mature adult. And we’ve seen a few savants and avatars, whom we call spiritual giants (Mohammed, Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, etc.); however, they have been few and far between. At least we do have some models from which to become if we’ll but spend more time looking at what’s historically been described as their life and not what religion has substituted as dogma and doctrine. 

Jesus said FOLLOW ME. 

Paul is attributed as having said, “Follow me as I follow Christos” (I Cor. 11:1). Christianity and Catholicism has made two major blunders in this regard. 

1-Paul didn’t say follow me as I follow Jesus! 

2-Paul changed what Jesus did and said, or at least translated what he felt Jesus meant, and thus much of the church is following Paul and not the Christos. 

This isn’t an indictment against Christianity any more than it is against any other religion which departs from their founders LIFE and makes up stuff that fits the power base of the leadership at the time. God help anyone who disagrees with those in power at the time because as we’ve seen with Christianity, they get killed or burned and their books as well. 

We have progressed much further in consciousness than those who decided what we should read and what not (it’s called the canon- the Bible) ; however, we’ve still a long way to go. You ready?

The Day After

Published on December 26, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 0 Comments

It was the day after Christmas and all through the HOUSE people are miserable-  still full of food and some still SOUSED!

Okay, enough poetry!

It is the day after Christmas and people are still who they ARE. Some are miserable as they didn’t get what they wanted, the dinner didn’t turnout right, gifts given were not appreciated, some gifts must be returned, and the credit cards are full to the max. Others are happy because they got to spend time with loved ones, share stories about the year, and use some of the vacation time, or day off to be alone with their thoughts and meditate on the goodness of life.

Another Christmas, another season. Is it like last year and the years before?

Life IS as we perceive it to be and yet life is nothing as we see it to be. Our perception does become our reality but it’s not THE REALITY. We can’t change next year, the 2011 Christmas by yet another set of New Years resolutions. We can only change when WE CHANGE. True transformation comes when we attune to the Source of all, not when we by way of our ego decide we’re going to mentally change things by our will.

Are you being transformed? Is this day after Christmas just like previous ones or can you tell a difference?  :-)

Let The Sun Arise!

Published on December 25, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 0 Comments

 Merry Christmas to all my Christian friends!

Happy Holidays to all my friends of different religious persuasions! 

Jesus was NOT born on this day (no one knows that time or day); however, the SUN was-is. Physically and from a PHYSICS point of view, the Sun stopped heading South (in relation to the earth’s tilt) on December 21, as it does every year on the winter solstice. It seemingly stops for about three days (in the tomb or womb as the Mayans say that great dark rift in the sky), and then heads back North on the 25th. 

So, as you celebrate either the BIRTH of the Christian SON of God, some other SON of God, or the SUN that truly gives us life in so many ways- REJOICE! 

There’s no need to stress out over what money you don’t have, what gifts you couldn’t give, or what’s not right with the family meal; rather, the SON-SUN has ARISEN. Step outside and confirm it for yourself. Don’t believe me! 

Above all else- GIVE LOVE TODAY………………….unconditionally!

You Know We Know!

Published on December 24, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 0 Comments

We are ALL ONE with the universe.

Okay, so that’s a bit hard to fathom or wrap your mind around, but it doesn’t deny that reality. Various geographical groupings of people have come up with different names for the Creator of their (and our) universe, but there’s but one and as we gain in consciousness we become aware of such. As we also gain in consciousness we begin to put hands, feet, and heart to that understanding by LOVING more unconditionally. 

It’s easy to love those who agree with you and just have that innate “lovable nature”. 

However, we live in a world where a lot of unsavory people hang out, entering and violating our personal space from time to time. What’s it all mean? I would submit that your interpretation is based upon how IN TOUCH you are with the Creator of the universe (that would include you). You see, many scientists and many spiritualists agree that we have the ABILITY to KNOW not only what’s going on, but to KNOW it in ADVANCE! 

Are you aware of Amos 3:7? 

The deeper question is just HOW AWARE are you generally? Do you live within the confine of the mental BOX that you’ve constructed? Does that box have any doors or windows or are you more interested in protecting yourself from those OUT THERE? Hey, it’s Christmas Eve. Whether you celebrate CHRISTmas or the HAPPY HOLIDAYS (whatever religious paradigm that might be), the real question is- do you know who you are? We do have the capacity not only to KNOW, but to know in advance- for those who want to KNOW. 

Know what I mean Gene (genes) ?  :-)

Inventory Check

Published on December 23, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 0 Comments

Well, we are almost at the end of another year. Some have had their lives ended before the year came to a close, and they are not just Hollywood types, but close friends and family.

Schedules become a paradox of contrary directions. 

Schedules become full with year-end meetings, 2011 planning, office parties, Christmas shopping, and a frantic push to get that “TO DO” list size down a bit. On the other hand, there’s not one but two holidays for most, and for some the have the rest of the year off. So, are you going to be too busy to take inventory of your life or are you going to take advantage of a little extra down time to get a better look at who you are? 

Maybe both- AND-ALSO? 

Awakening to the reality of who WE BE, who we really IS (bad English, but present tense NOW stuff) should be the primary goal of life; however, for many LIFE just keeps getting in the way of enjoying it and they. The words of Col. 3:4 gives me all the clue(s) that I need. A good paraphrase would read, “When we AWAKEN to the divine within, we discover WHO WE ARE. Life is not so much OUT THERE  (neither is God-Consciousness) as it is WITHIN US (Luke 17:21). 

Take some time (maybe a lot) to go WITHIN over the holidays and DISCOVER WHO YOU BE (IS).  :-)

Believe It & Achieve It!

Published on December 22, 2010 in Daily Commentary. 0 Comments

Science is desperately looking for the answer as to how life began and hope to find the answer(s) in Cern, where the Large Hadron Collider is blazing new territories.

And then there was Albert Einstein, who was looking for the one answer to everything. I mean like who isn’t. But, here is the reality of the matter. As long as we live in this bodily state we’ll never have ALL the answers; however, hopefully we will continue to progress and be transformed from glory to glory (without getting religious now). So, what am I saying? 

Just love people, especially when they think they’ve discovered the Holy Grail- the answers to life! 

I remember when I discovered Napoleon Hill, close to 50 years ago now. In my freshman year of college I stumbled on to the name it and claim paradigm or what Hill so often repeated, ‘Whatever the mind of man can conceive, and believe, it can achieve.” What a great EGO statement that is and how I loved DOING it. Using that principle, I became a MILLIONAIRE early in life. 

And the point is? 

Exactly! 

That’s not the point in life; however, it’s just one of the many LEVELS of learning about life. It’s a good place to be, but not a good place to stay because that’s not the goal of life. Life is to be LIVED for OTHERS, but of course one has to get a grasp of what that means living for SELF. I can’t give to you what I haven’t experienced myself. If the journey isn’t aborted prematurely, one will discover that God-Consciousness is LOVE and THAT is the end game of life. 

How are you doing in pouring yourself out to others? 

PS. Christmas is a good time to take a reading on that question.