Once Inspired

It would appear that summer is upon us here in Cape Town and yet again, as with every other summer’s day during which I find myself captive within the confines of the concrete jungle, I am frustrated by the fact that I am not able to experience life as an essential part of our greater existence. This greater part of our existence is with reference to the fact that we are actually an energy source travelling through time. Our human form is merely a dimension of our greater existence.

So this frustration has led me to pursue a life less complicated; a life more meaningful where I can merely exist and enjoy the splendors of planet Earth. Bliss, in some form, is what most people are longing for.

A wise man by the name of Kahil Gibran once said: “Your daily life is your temple and your religion.”

What is it that you are doing with your daily life? Are you sitting in an office tapping on a key board all day, thinking how great it would be to be outdoors taking in all the natural splendors of this world? It’s amazing how the virtues of nature can maintain a healthy and stress free life.

Somewhere along the way we have played victim to someone else’s sad perspective of reality. It’s sad to see how life has become consumed by such misplaced obedience. But such is the nature of the modern day system. That is why it is so important to be present. To realize that there is nothing more and nothing less other than the moment you are in right now. In turn this acceptance of the present moment will lead to greater fulfillment in everyday life. So many people believe that being a good mother or husband means sacrificing dreams and living a life that was originally created out of fear and uncertainty.

How is it that sacrificing dreams could possibly make you a better anything? Surely following your dreams would sustain your happiness with greater success than merely living a life fulfilled through the material world? And then, surely this happiness will show itself through your love which you bestow compassionately upon others? This would certainly make you a better mother or husband. Yes there will be times where sacrifices will need to be made in the best interest of others. Make those sacrifices.

Every choice we make is based on love, fear and our dreams. Step back, look at what you are doing and why you are doing it. Are you doing it because you love it? Are you doing it because you fear pain or suffering? Or are you doing it because it is a necessary step or part of a dream?

Either way you look at it we are all the same. We all seek to fulfill the same essential needs. However unconsciously there is a desire to return to our origin and as a result we feel restless. It is a blessing if you are not content with small material happenings in your life. The realization of this, is enough in itself. Without knowing it you are on a path to greater fulfillment. There has however been a spiritual awakening so that this unconscious desire is now realized and has become conscious for some. The divinity which is complete, resides within you.

(This post was complied with a little help from Lauren. High 5… with love.)