There are some things we can change in our lives. Some are inexorable. Wisdom is recognizing the difference. The patterns that continue to recur require novel responses in order to create new patterns in one’s life. The will or need of the ego is often at odds with the spiritual destiny of the individual. This is the equivalent of the ego pushing against the universe-applying force. When the universe pushes back, it often does, Karmic Law is the reason. No amount of pressure applied to a stressful situation will FIX it. In fact, force generally makes it worse. The harder we push, the harder the universe pushes back. On a subconscious level, we all know that we are only painting ourselves into a smaller and smaller corner. It is truly a process of learning – not to be viewed as a mistake. When we are ready, we change. It is the change that we both fear and require to grow. The game is fixed on a highly spiritual level and we are in full agreement with the pre-set course. We choose to remain asleep. Why?
Awareness brings with it responsibility. Knowing the truth of the SELF and failing to act on it carries a further karmic burden. From a spiritual perspective, one can only feign ignorance for so long. Misfortune in life is designed to wake us up. The tragedy is that there is an easier way. We do not have to experience misery to grow.
Over a year ago I went through my second Saturn return. I didn’t recognize it at the time but I found myself experiencing fundamental emotional pain, that left me feeling alone and broken. I felt such a depth of sadness that I sporadically wept over a four day period. The last day of this period, out of desperation, I pulled my Bible out and opened it to a random page. The page was in the Old Testament – I can’t remember which part. The paragraph that my eyes focused on presented to me this idea, “You made a promise to God, and now you must keep it.” This snapped me out of it. I got the message. We don’t use Spirit. Spirit uses us. Sooner or later we will all surrender and be brought to our knees. Our choice is how we get there. Misery is only a way. It is not the only way and it is not the best way. It seems to be the easy way. This is the illusion – it truly is the most difficult way.
The universe insists that we grow spiritually. We can kick and scream as much as we want. It changes nothing. The answer is to commit to this path consciously and jump on board. Many of us ride the fence, being in this world when it is safe and comfortable, and jumping into the spiritual when things get difficult. The truth is that things would NOT get difficult if we operated in a continuous state of GRACE, which is nothing more than a high vibration level. This is the point at which we become true co-creators, beginning with our own egocentric illusions. Karmic energy now falls by the wayside and our checkered past becomes less and less influential in our present. We do not decide when this takes place. The universe will show us. All we can do is rush to meet the TRUTH half way. We will be met and welcomed once that firm commitment, that vow, is struck. On that note, here is a video you might like.
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Hi Sweety…..
This is my favorite article to date…..you really out did yourself on this one…..
This is what I teach my students when I get into the area of Karma…..
WELL DONE !!!!!!! Bravo!
I loved Jacqueline’s comments about the ego too…..well said, Jacqueline.
Blessed Be )O(…Gina Rose ext.9500
THIS picture of the lioness is for you. She isn’t anybody to mess with. She means business and she is wide awake.
Thank you so much Jacqueline. My perspective and training is all about getting to it, getting it done. No judgements, just learning by our mistakes and having the courage to do something different. Small steps, but in the direction of risk taking. AHO Jackie.
Fran, We are all bozos on THIS bus. I’ll see ya there. Hopefully it won’t be staffed by nuns.
Sweetheart, you are never alone. The universe opens up like an oyster as soon as you face it with courage. It is a matter of faith, and that is the GRACE. I am so proud of you and you KNOW how much your strength is growing. The statement you made about your daughter is the greatest gift you could ever give her. You are her model after all. Bless you.
BACK AT YA BABY!
Thank you for this article Phillip. I liked how you said that all the kicking and screaming we do won’t change anything. I hope I’ve finally committed myself to the path of spiritual growth…otherwise I’m afraid I’m going to have to BE committed…in an INSTITUTION for the insane!! HAHAHAHA!!
Jacqueline x9472 said in reply to Phillip….
Great Writing… full of wonderful information,
The ego can be such a stumbling block for many of us, through ego as well as fear can hold us up for many years holding up all the wonderful things we desire such as the relationships, career change….
The smoothest and fastest way to allow us to move to the next level is to trust and know that everything always is in perfect order, you are always safe and protect!
Blessings,
Jacqueline x9472
Jacqueline x9472 said to Phillip,
Very interesting writing, I believe the ego hold us up many times of shifting to a higher vibrational being, I personally believe that letting go and trusting allows for everything good to flow through releasing any karmic lesson that may occur.
Ego and Fear can many times hold us up for years, of not allowing us to have the relationships, even the success we desire.
Blessings,
Jacqueline x9472
Thank you for another exceptional article, Phillip. It is always truly enlightening to read.
I think I have understood my Karmic burden for quite a while now, but just recently have I begun to really accept it. That in itself is an accomplishment because it is the first step towards releasing my burden back to the universe. I’m not running to meet truth yet, but I’m at least headed in the right direction.
My Karmic burden is to reconcile being both incredibly independent but unsure of myself. I have always wanted to do things for myself by myself, but I have also needed to have the security of someone standing by to lend a hand if I needed it. I want to be on my own, but at the same time I am afraid to be. The same questions constantly plague my mind: What if I can’t do it for myself by myself? Who will catch me if I fall?
Instead of continuing to wait to be rescued by someone else, I’ve started to build myself a soft place to land. I know that I am going to fall down, but hopefully it will hurt a little less if I’m prepared for it. I keep telling myself it’s ok if I fall…I just have to get up off the ground, brush off the dirt and keep going in the right direction.
Seeing those same insecurities in my daughter has really helped me see them in myself. I am forced to learn for myself so that I can teach her how to do things on her own. The best way I can teach her is by example. She is depending on me, so I have to depend on myself, too.
Little by little, it is getting easier. I can feel the burden getting lighter and lighter. What no longer matters has begun to fall away. The universe is leading me to truth and I am finding grace along the way. Eventually I will get there. Although I have to go it alone, I know that there will be so much there waiting for me.
Thank you, Phillip. I am working on this right now, and I’m finding it easier and easier everyday. I’ve started a new sport, that I’ve been wanting to try for some time, and it has really kept my mind off the issues I was wasting energy on. If it’s meant to be, it’ll be. You said that you didn’t give a rat’s a@@ if I ended up with the man I was calling about, after saying that we are Karmically connected…that really struck a cord with me. You know what?? I don’t give a rat’s a@@ either. :-p I do, but it’s really not bothering me too much anymore. I’m just living my life. So, we’ll see what the future holds. But, for now, I’m putting my energy back into myself. Gonna let him expend some…and, he is…Thanks again!! I totally love you!
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