Sometime ago, the idea of calling an entry “Introspective
Philosophy Entry” was a bit too much, so it came to me … Why don’t I just call
it “From Wally’s Pond”? Sort of a tribute to “On Walden Pond…” I think there
were one or two entries under that heading, and the contents of this one
actually qualify… I think…
If you have read some of these
posts over the years (well… we are going
on the 4th year of the blog…), you know there has been no
intention ever to hide the fact that I do believe in the Spiritual aspects of
our persona. My upbringing was somewhat eclectic, for it was based on a heavy
dose of Catholicism, cushioned by a Mason grandfather as well as an everyday
dose of “Spiritism” as practiced by both, my grandfather and my mother, as well
as a number of domestic employees with whom I grew my infant years.
Early in my life, I was present
and participant –though with limitations- at many sessions of these practices,
as evidenced in some earlier blogs where this has been discussed at length… As
I grew into my adulthood and eventually welcomed (well… what other choice?) my “olderhood”, there have been many
occasions to discuss religion and spiritual as well as philosophical
ideologies. It has been a blessing; also an eye opener, since in most instances
at the end of these most civilized discussions, most come to realize that the
cloth from which we all have been cut is pretty much the same and that
“religion” such as it is practiced, is more of a human structure. Yes, based on
higher leanings but human nonetheless.
I believe. I say this without any
glimmer of mists, hidden meanings, or of being blasé about the concept. I
believe in God and in Christ. I have felt the strength of their loving company
at times when, alone, I would have faltered and completely fallen. They took me
by the hand when I was alone and destitute; when I faced cancer and through the
ultimate healing of the same and then during the most terrible moment of my
life, when my son died in an accident. I know for a fact that, in being
spiritually alone, I would have not made it.
Some will say this is an
emotional crutch; that explanation is also Ok because indeed it is that as
well. But it goes beyond this easy concept. It goes much farther and further
than what can be expressed in easy-to-crow platitudes.
One of the religions I have had
the chance to discuss in good detail during my travels is the Hindu Religion. There
are many spiritual guidance laws and these "laws" which follow, are specifically direct and
much deeper in meaning than what appears at first look. They are meant to help
us understand that when something happens, it is not life’s specific intention
to bother you or me specifically; for, in the end, we are pretty cosmically
insignificant as individuals. But not so as part of that beyond the physical
grasp whole... If understood, it teaches that when something happens we have to
accept it and take what it brings, learn from it and when it goes, we have to
let go without regrets.
The First Law says:
"The person who comes into your life is the right person” No one
comes into our life by happenstance; everyone around us, who interacts with us,
is there for a reason, to help us learn and advance in each situation.
The Second Law says:
"What happens, is the only thing that could
have happened” Absolutely nothing of what goes on in our lives could have
happened in a different manner. Not even the most insignificant detail. There
is no… “If I could have done something
different… perhaps something else might have happened” Not so. What did
happen is the only thing that could have happened, and it had to be that way so
we could learn a lesson and go on. Every situation in our lives is perfect …
even though our ego and mind resist this as reality and often may choose not to
accept it.
The Third Law says:
"At any moment that something begins, is just
the right moment for it to do so".
Everything begins at the right moment… not before, not later. When we are ready,
and only then, for something new to begin… it will do so.
The Fourth and Last:
"When something ends… it
ends”. Just that. If
something or someone has ended its/his/her part in our lives, it is life
telling us to evolve; it is better to leave it at that, to accept the
experience and to move forward enriched by it.
I don’t think it is a
coincidence you are reading this; if this text is coming to you today, it is
because you are ready to understand that no two snowflakes are the same and
that none will fall in the wrong place.
Be
Well … Be Back!!!
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