05-11-2022, 11:29 AM
(05-11-2022, 02:14 AM)Louisabell Wrote: We may be living in a kind of "fun house", but there is no shortage of opportunity for service here. We're all just trying to find our deepest path, or something like that, and that path is likely to take unexpected twists and turns. I've always found much excitement in moving my spirituality from the theoretical to its application in practice. Perhaps that is a symptom of youthful exuberance, perhaps not.
I so agree. And, I am not so young, though I too am driven to "moving my spirituality from the theoretical to its application in practice." That, plus experiencing the moment whatever that is, seems to me to be the whole purpose of life (with endless details unfolding within these aspects of living).
The "unexpected twists and turns" indeed are a challenge, and furthermore are inherent in a Wanderer coming here in the first place. Looking in from the outside of this reality is very different I think than being born into it and navigating a 3D world. But, the underlying basic values one has, for example to respect all life or empathy or service to the world, seems to me to be the guidestones (as long as one is still adhering to them consciously and not too derailed from dealing with 3D life), that keep one on a certain path no matter how difficult the challenges become.
(05-11-2022, 02:33 AM)LeiwoUnion Wrote: ...because the true work must be done by the self within, and it can equally well be achieved in whatever situation and environment here on Earth experience at this time. Nostalgia might be the most treacherous poison of wanderers, I wonder.
Yes, the work is done within—seemingly one of the most difficult concepts for the human race and I suppose a basic but huge step in the evolution of 3D consciousness. And yes, it can be achieved in any circumstance, but I will add that each circumstance has its challenges—complacency in good times, and in the hard times very difficult to center oneself upon higher consciousness (for example if a parent has lost a job and cannot feed their family).
Interesting point about Wanderers. I think you are correct. If one has experience—albeit a vague memory or knowing, rather than just imagination—of a more idealistic societal setting, as compared to the situation here of chaos and suffering (not to deny the joy here), then it could lead to a yearning that robs one of actually experiencing and accepting the moment here. By acceptance I don't mean liking it or agreeing with it, rather that one accepts being here and does one's best to navigate this reality without bitterness or longing to be elsewhere, as longing to be elsewhere is not productive for self, others, or the world. However, having this knowing can help to guide one through this reality, and be the touchstone and solace one may be looking for in this world of suffering, rather than wanting to be out of here. I mean no judgment in saying this; I don't blame anyone for yearning for a better place considering how difficult it can be here—I just don't think it serves anyone, and coming back to center (the touchstones) as a daily or periodic (re)commitment is something that helps (me anyway).