BEING AND DOING

I got a cold out of nowhere. Nobody I know is currently sick. One day I was fine and the next Morning [yesterday] I was dragging. A chest congestion, coughing etc.; I rarely get sick, so I am wondering why my resistance was low. There are no accidents. I will probably never know. I am feeling better today.

We saw an  ermine run across the road the other day. They are such amazing little animals with their sparkling white coat and beady black eyes. They are common here, yet rarely seen by folks like me. They are so small, it is remarkable that they were used to make garments. Trimming for the robes of kings, I believe.

In our hurry to rid ourselves of egoic [might not be a word, but I like it] traits. We might stress doing over being. In our eagerness to grow, we may jump to doing. We will get further if we focus on our being. Doing always comes out of being.

For example: you may want to learn to be more generous. Just practicing giving will help, but looking into yourself to remove the blocks to generosity will be more useful. A gift given with any reservation is a crippled gift. When you give, you give the gift of love. The material object is the symbol of the love. If given freely the gift will be radiant and the gifted will benefit from the radiance, as you will. Since we are 'one', we can only give to ourselves. Both the gift giver and the receiver share equally.

If you are concerned about your spiritual development, pay attention to your being. If you are centered and full of love, the doing will take care of itself. Frequent meditation is very helpful. It doesn't have to be formal or follow any discipline. Just rest frequently, close your eyes and experience peace. If you can't experience peace, you will see why. What do I have in my consciousness that is keeping me from be peaceful? Ask the question of yourself. The answer will be there.

Because the love is increasing rapidly this is a great time to rid yourselves of the things that are holding you back. Give up your attachment to the past; positive and negative. You don't need either. Past grudges, hurts, etc. will hamper your progress. Give up all fixed ideas, beliefs etc. you have, that were inculcated from religion, society etc. and not demonstrated by your experience. Even suspect those you think were validated by experience; focus on the here and now and see what is. Love is the only thing there is.

Be prepared for a great in-streaming of energy {unconditional love} on Wednesday Dec. 12th. Take time to meditate and be open.

Love and Peace,  Gregg