What's Real?

Woke up this morning with the opening line of a new poem surfing in my mind. The final result follows:

What's Real?

As yesterday's illusions fade into memory,

Tomorrow's come into view.

Today is not real.

Yet we cling to today as if our very existence

Depended on it.

We have created an epic play,

Of Shakespearean proportions,

Filled with drama and tragedies

Which keep us searching for answers,

All the while creating anew.

We are the seekers,

Traversing the planet,

Overturning every rock.

We look at the stars,

And dive neath the sea.

We rationalize the mind

And dissect the body.

We search for knowledge

Amidst a projection of lies.

Our truth lies elsewhere.

Close your eyes, feel its essence,

And you will find what's real.

"The Course in Miracles" has made me questions many things which are prevalent in my life. I'm not sure where it will take me, but I know I will have a better understanding of my world and myself as a result. I plan on undertaking the yearly journey of lessons TCIM offers soon. My only goal will be to free myself of the ego's chains of self-serving objectives. In retrospect, that's quite an undertaking. I will post my progress here. Wish me luck.

Namaste`

Whispers in the Street

I have recently found some of my lost writings. Among them was this poem which I'd like to share with you.

Whispers in the Street

They say they know what's best for me,

As we gather one and all.

They understand what's right and wrong for me,

Summer, winter, spring and fall.

They understand my every purpose,

They're caring and so sweet.

Life's evolving as predicted by

Those whispers in the street.

Those whispers, although silent

Shout a language all their own,

Passing from one another

Hearsay which has been sown,

Changing lives which are so fragile,

Reaping harvests still unknown.

But why should I persist and listen,

To experts self proclaimed?

Who know and predict the future,

As if it were prearranged.

But who gives these whispers their substance,

Determines their valid state?

It's a code which has not been written

Yet determines people's fate.

Whispers which breed a generation,

Sending it on its way.

Whispers which create a dogma, but

Have nothing valid to say.

Yes, we've created an entire nation

Of citizens so discreet,

While marching to the beating drum

Of whispers in the street.

Whispers shouting boldly,

Demanding to be heard!

Giving substance to all rumors

Including those unheard.

Whispers which control behavior

Of lives as yet unfurled.

Can anyone stand up and resist

Those whispers in the street?

Do you posses the strength and courage

To stand on your own two feet?

Do you dare to change and be different and

Oppose pretenders of the beat?

And rid this place of vicious lies,

Those whispers in the street?

I addressed one of my whispers today and feel a whole lot better because of it. Now I need to make sure that whisper doesn't return and turn my attention to silencing others.

Namaste`

Easter, the Time for Forgiveness

It's all about forgiveness! Not only the season, but life in general. And forgiveness, contrary to common belief, begins with the self. How can you truly forgive anyone else while carrying anger within? It will not work. You project what you believe! Therefore, you cannot extend forgiveness unless you feel free of personal conflicts. And true forgiveness expects nothing in return.

"Remember that in every attack you call upon your own weakness, while each time you forgive you call upon the strength of Christ in you." "Course in Miracles" P. 104

Jesus was our great teacher. His great gospel was the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. You cannot have one without the other. Inherent in the belief of God's fatherhood is the acknowledgement that all of mankind are the sons and daughters of God. Above all, God loves all His children unconditionally.

So, the real difficulty lies through our personal judgements. We judge indiscriminately, between good and bad, love and fear, peace and war, right and wrong, etc., etc., etc. But once we have fully forgiven ourselves, our judgements will disappear and we will see our fellow man as he/she truly is, a creation of love by our Heavenly Father.

"The cross forever shows that the attitude of Jesus toward sinners was neither condemnation nor condonation, but rather eternal and loving salvation...Divine love does not merely forgive wrongs; it absorbs and actually destroys them." "Urantia Book" P. 2018

Begin this holiest of season by emulating Jesus, the Great Forgiver. Love God, love yourself, and love all mankind. And it all begins with forgiveness. Happy Easter to everyone.

Namaste`

Course in Miracles

It has taken about a year, but, for now, I'm done with the "Urantia Book". Although deep and intense, I found a new vision of spirituality. I came to understand how this is, not only, one cohesive universe, but also how everything is connected to the God Center. In addition, the book gave me some detailed insight into the physics which governs the universe. All in all, it was a book that opened my eyes and gave me a greater understanding of God.

But understanding is one thing, applying that knowledge to my day-to-day activities is quite another. So, what better teaching instrument is there than the "Course in Miracles?" To this point, the book is a compilation of philosophy, reasoning and tasks. The accompanying daily workbook lays out a plan for spiritual enlightenment through its 365 lessons. I have not yet begun those lessons, opting, instead, to read the entire body of work first.

I have, however, formulated a preliminary plan which I hope to finalize soon. The plan includes the "Course in Miracles" workbook, increased meditation, and compiling my writings and pictures into an organized body of work. Currently, I am attempting to be cognizant of my ego's continuing separation messages. We are all spiritual beings attempting to find our internal God Center. That's where it all begins. I will leave it there for now.

Namaste'