A statement of belief or a philosophical rant (usually just something regurgitated) in refutation of another's philosophical rant is JUST talk. It's an understanding; standing under 'something.' How do you transcend your beliefs and your own lies? Separate the 'be' and the 'lie.' BElief / beLIEf. See my etymological study on belief here.
When we begin the journey of honesty and honest conversations, starting with self, we begin to separate our self from (you). The recognition of our individuality is the spark that leads us on another journey. It is here where we begin to study, or least dabble in concepts, systems, ideologies, and other forms of group thinking that help us shift our thinking and gives us better tools to relating. It's here, where we dive deeper into religion, politics, and community outreach, and this adjusting of the lenses makes us more aware of world affairs. Unfortunately, most tend to stay here. We are assimilated back into group think without ever taking the steps necessary to know who 'I am.'
Falling deeper down the rabbit hole of who 'I am' is:
The verb, to be, is as real as the be in BElief is. You either are or you aren't. You either do or do not...props to Yoda on that one. To be or not to be... And the Will.I.AM... Props to Shakespeare, the proverbial bard of proverbs forever showing us that it is in the will where we truly exist. Here's a little tout for your snout: There is no belief. There is just being. We want to 'spiritualize' processes, and the truth is, the processes by natural law ARE spiritual. To be here right now is a majestic mystery. Reactions, attachments, and expectations are weights. They are heavy; they aren't light. They are weapons of mass destruction hell bent on manipulating and altering reality, and we're all pretty freaking amazing at using them. And for the record, I love Jesus. What I don't love are the actions of people who tell me how I am to be, using Jesus- his words, his storyline to alter my reality. You don't have to believe me. I don't care what you believe, because whatever is active in (you) is the only thing that is REEL to me. This also for the record, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:38-39 This is not an attempt to point fingers or cast judgment. I wish more people would learn to scrutinize their own actions. If they did, they'd find that the reason they SEE the ugliness in this world is because it is IN them. I know, because I have found it in myself. And I ran from it, and it just followed me, all the while I was busy pointing fingers. One day, I slowed down. I wish I could say I stopped, but I'd be lying. As I began to find everything I blamed on others within me, something miraculous happened. I realized I can choose not to be like that anymore. The realization of that choice doesn't happen until I see the (you) in me. The other...the programs...reactions...attachments...expectations. One by one they fall away, and as each weight is released, I start to see the good everywhere, the magic, the mystery, the connectedness of just being alive, right here, right now. I am a big ball of walking inspiration. The passion I feel inside sets my soul on fire. I am in love with living and learning to live with unconditional love. I am not perfect, but I am ok. And Jesus is pretty amazing, but when we wear him like glitter, we're taking his entire message for granted. The same goes for blessed/anointed water, oil, and cloths; crystals, tarot cards, angel cards, affirmation cards, quotes, scriptures - anything outside of (you)- to use these as decorations and declarations- is just adding sauce so you don't feel what's real. You never transcend your own bullshit. They are veils that keep our eyes covered from being. To be able to turn the other cheek is empowering. It is not weak. On a final note, I was inspired to write this post before the news of Alabama's abortion law was passed. So before my words get twisted here, let me just say in light of this news that, yes, it is still possible to turn the other cheek. In fact it is imperative, right now. BEFORE one's blood begins to boil, please hear me out:
What I mean is individually we need to take responsibility for the part we have played in these grave world happenings. Seriously! This is not victim blaming. Atrocities against women- many are sick of this crap! But how many of us backbite against each other in various women's groups- church, school, work? How many of us tell our boys (and girls) to remain calm and not to show their (feminine aspects) feelings? How many of us become unglued when our children do not know how to deal with life, they do not know how to self-regulate, and we model to them how to self-regulate by yelling, spanking, time out, and etc? How many of us have been the other woman, even in a flirtatious conversation? We ALL DO THIS SHIT and WE ALL NEED TO STOP. Because we are raising the next generation, and we are modeling self destruction.
Now is the time for serious self work, self questioning, and sharing your story, forgiving your friend who hurt you five years ago, or your mother who you can't seem to see eye to eye with, or your co-worker who doesn't talk much and comes across as stuck up. Please just stop talking for a day and LISTEN to what your neighbor has to say. Share your story. Stop scrolling. Stop Netflix and Chill. Stop hating women in other countries who would do anything for their children's safety. Stop judging people with money and have faith that you are just as deserving. Stop labeling other women (other people) and recognize what you recognize, because that label is IN (YOU). Is she an addict? clingy? needy? vain? beautiful? intelligent? messy? unorganized? soulful? nerdy? Lend a hand, if you see a problem, instead of a back-biting tongue. You might be pleasantly surprised she's nothing like what you perceive. Be part of the solution, be a bridge. I'm tired. I hope someone hears this- I really do. Much Love!
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