From: http://www.joelwlamoure.com/2012.06.01_arch.html
Greetings my gentle readers to this week's
instalment of the "Be Yourself, Often" blog... that time in the week
when we can step back from the week that was and plan ahead in the day that is
to the week that will be. All along the way remaining focused and grounded in
the moment, filled with mindfulness and reflection on the moment.
Last week I wrote about "Why Me?" and
the two different ways that people can approach these challenging questions,
situations and events that transpire in everyones life. Whether it is a large
magnitude earthquake in your backyard or a smaller tsunami off your coast, it
is important to stop and reflect on what is important. I addressed the concepts
that we tend to only give thanks when things are good and then wail and lament
as our events do not happen as we expect. Darn entitlement.
It is only when we are able to appreciate the
mindfulness and Light and Grace and Spirit in the moment that we are able to
accept whatever transpires with equanimity. That doesnt mean to be stone-faced
about things. It is I believe ok to cry and feel emotions and happiness and
joy. To feel those emotions is the gift of being human and associated with love
I feel (and one reason I dont offer Kleenex).
To do these things and feel, be aware of the
colour of the grass, the senses at their normal acuity is something that we do
not realise until they are removed or impaired. True friends are the ones that
will do whatever to help someone else and will accept the negatives and the
positives, all in one felled swoop. That I believe allows one not to be a
victim, but rather to take that love and caring as a form of altruistic giving.
That altruistic giving (so abundantly found in pets and nature) can then be
transformed into strength and fortitude.
If we operate under the premise that things are
transient and do not develop a sense of attachment, but rather love people and
the moment in the moment, we are able to establish a strong form of connection
that leads to intuition and Grace. This is why we in part develop a strong
sense of sixth sense which is often dulled by things or plans, but heightened
when focused on the person and rooted in the moment. Intuition serves us
well when we rooted in a spirit based approach, with the concept that all is
meant to be and every snowflake falls in exactly the right place. What may seem
random and chaotic is indeed, perfect. That is so counter-intuitive to what we
know (and societal all about me rules have programmed), accept and
entitlement-driven EXPECT in this world. For gosh sakes, we are playing the
protagonist in our own personal movie and everyone else is extras... how
disappointing is that bubble when it is so quickly pierced, after minutes to
years of self delusion?
Strength and Fortitude are virtues that are
energy transformed from the love of others and works in sickness and health,
rich or poor and in times of stress and happiness. There is no scorecards, no
director that will yell "Cut!" or wardrobe extras running out to fan
you and remove the sweat stains. Nopes. We all have this and can tap into that
well like a rechargeable battery. Sometimes it does seem so much but if one
believes that we are given EXACTLY what we are able to handle in the here and
now, that battery can recharge, not drain and die. Sometimes strength and
fortitude need a boost. Thats where intelligent concern for others comes in,
and intelligent, nurturing form of love and knowing, that sometimes comes from
intuition.
To be aware of the battery of yourself and others
and know where to give that boost and be willing to accept that spiritual
booster will help other and yourself be yourself, often.
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Rev Dr. Joel Lamoure June 2012 (Fathers Day)