THE POWER OF WORDS
"See yourself in others then whom can you hurt, what harm can you do."
Dammapada
I thought I would digress a bit from the spiritual power of music to that of words (in and out of music.) Intention creates words which lead to our actions and which can have profound vibrational affects - positively or negatively. More so positively when used in poetry and prayer - always depending on our intention.
Leonard Cohen would spend countless hours perfecting the lyrics to his songs for good reason. They were not just songs - this one below is a prayer. David's psalms were songs and prayers.
This rendition by Roedean school in Johannesburg is stunning. Roedean was an exclusive white school in the Apartheid era. Look at it now, and listen to the African flavor at the end of the song.
Apartheid fell and so will Covid 19.
https://youtu.be/3y51WWrYodI
It behooves us especially in these difficult times to give our fellow beings a lot of slack. The irritated person who is objectionable while shopping for groceries might be terrified and in a flight or fight, survival situation. Many are just detached and unaware and do not physically distance out of habit or not thinking. We need to be diligent and protect ourselves. Only a few do not really care.
"When you talk to people do not weigh, a soul that weighs suffers harm." Talmud
This rendition by Roedean school in Johannesburg is stunning. Roedean was an exclusive white school in the Apartheid era. Look at it now, and listen to the African flavor at the end of the song.
Apartheid fell and so will Covid 19.
https://youtu.be/3y51WWrYodI
It behooves us especially in these difficult times to give our fellow beings a lot of slack. The irritated person who is objectionable while shopping for groceries might be terrified and in a flight or fight, survival situation. Many are just detached and unaware and do not physically distance out of habit or not thinking. We need to be diligent and protect ourselves. Only a few do not really care.
"When you talk to people do not weigh, a soul that weighs suffers harm." Talmud
If we see someone marginalizing another we should support the victim. Asians are suffering significantly in these times and being blamed and acted against for something that has nothing to do with them. Covid 19 is not racist and spares no-one.
G. K. Chesterton
Even the most trying of characters may be the one, who, when someone is under severe threat or duress, will extend a helping hand - we never know.
The Ancestors
As we said in a prior blog, what comes around goes around, above and below, sooner or later. We all have connections to the supernal realms and can create positive or negative word vibrations which have affects not only around us but "above" us as well. They may come back to greet us later. The "Field" on the other side of the veil also pays things forward - good or bad - sooner or karmically later - on this side or on the other side of the veil between worlds.
At the end of the day, we don't get away with nothing, so its best to have compassion for the unskillfulness of others as well as ourselves.
The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose that I am here and you are out there." Roshi
At the end of the day, we don't get away with nothing, so its best to have compassion for the unskillfulness of others as well as ourselves.
We should try and practice discernment rather than judge. It is almost impossible not to judge but we can
"Sweeten the judgments!
Do not refrain from judging but judge favorably rather than harshly."
The Ancestors
Sometimes when we see someone behaving in a contrary manner we can look at one of our own faults and make a swop. Forgive both ourselves and them for being human. Look inwards and make a trade.
“When you see a worthy person endeavor to emulate him, when you see an unworthy person then examine your inner self.” Confucius
At the end of the day when we cross over to the other side we will be accountable.
Our thoughts, intentions, words and actions will determine our karmic imprint and our next incarnation.
These troubled times are a challenge to our Higher Selves. Buddhists would greet Covid 19 as a test of their spiritual practice. They would strive to enhance it so they might inherit a future lifetime where they can heighten their vibration - or better still earn entry to "The Pure Land" of enlightened beings.
Our thoughts, intentions, words and actions will determine our karmic imprint and our next incarnation.
These troubled times are a challenge to our Higher Selves. Buddhists would greet Covid 19 as a test of their spiritual practice. They would strive to enhance it so they might inherit a future lifetime where they can heighten their vibration - or better still earn entry to "The Pure Land" of enlightened beings.
"Rejoice not when your enemy falls and let not your heart be glad." Proverbs
Vengeance is mine saith the Lord
Each one of us has a Shadow or an Evil Inclination. It is only by looking at our Shadow that we can see the light behind it. Spiritual practice will allow us to subordinate our Shadow to our Good Inclination. Everything we do is a test. We should also be compassionate towards ourselves and practice U.S.A. - universal self acceptance.
Those that have the biggest Shadow may have the potential to radiate the potentially powerful light hidden behind it. Someone who has come up from the bottom of the barrel will usually be more powerful spiritually than those who have had all the advantages in life.
Without the Shadow, the Evil Inclination or the Red Worm, all of which are different descriptions for the same thing, we would not be able to attain spiritual perfection. We have the additional challenge of subordinating ego to the Higher Self.
Noone said it was easy but now is the time for a spiritual reality check. Spiritual practice can be solo event that spreads equanimity and coherence all around itself to others.
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"Kabir says; friend, there are very few who find the way."
Druid Vow of Friendship
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