MOUNTAINS: CLIMB EM, GO AROUND EM OR TUNNEL THROUGH EM!

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MOUNTAINS, THEY CAN BE BOTH FORMIDABLE AND MAJESTIC. WE OFTEN SPEAK OF CLIMBING THEM, GOING AROUND THEM AND EVEN MOVING THEM. BUT THIS POST IS SPECIFICALLY ABOUT TUNNELING THROUGH THEM. MOUNTAINS SYMBOLIZE MANY THINGS, BOTH NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE. IN DREAMS THEY CAN REFER TO BOTH OBSTACLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS. THEY ACT AS BOTH BARRIERS AND BORDERS. LIKE RIVERS THEY RANGE. LIKE BOUNDARIES THEY SEPARATE AND DIVIDE. WE CAN CLIMB THEM AND THEREBY BELIEVE WE'VE CONQUERED THEM. MOUNTAINS CAN REPRESENT ENLIGHTENMENT, INSPIRATION AND CLOSENESS TO GOD. WE ALL GO "THROUGH" MANY THINGS IN LIFE THIS INCLUDES MOUNTAINS. GOING AROUND THEM TAKES A CERTAIN KIND OF EFFORT, CROSSING OVER THEM REQUIRES A DIFFERENT STRATEGY; BUT TUNNELING "THROUGH" THEM CAN BE A TRANSFORMATIVE WAY OF ENGINEERING GROWTH.

THERE ARE THINGS THAT WE ALL GO THROUGH!

Most of us can "talk the talk" but can we really "walk the walk?" "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!" Maybe the saying should be "when the going gets tough the faith gets tried and the patience gets perfected." When our faith is personified we will discover that although there is much to fear, we are not afraid. Jesus proclaimed that with just a little bit of faith, we can actually move mountains; but our reality finds us mostly facing them rather than moving them. Many of us find ourselves going around mountains, over mountains and many times unnecessarily going through mountainous terrain. Going through something may not yield the results we were looking for at the other end of an ordeal. Recidivism is built into our human nature and we often endure repeated episodes from the same causes. Oh wretched beings we are, how can we ever escape this self inflicted misery? When we go through something does it mean that we are actually through with it. Whether it's a relationship, an addiction or circumstance; many of us are simply gluttons for punishment. like dogs we tend to lick up our vomit and like pigs we return to the mud. Sometimes as victims we may get through it but never get over it. Instinctive iniquities can cloud both our intentions and judgement. There are spirits that take advantage of our innate tendencies (spiritual genetics). When we deal with the facts behind our behaviors it will empower us! Much of our suffering is unnecessary. let's face it, most of us learn the hard way! It is only when we want to get through with going through the same things again and again that we free ourselves from the spiritual bondage that is manifested in our behaviors and our bodies. Health is a holistic state of being. Health encompasses mind, body and spirit. Our soul rejoices when we are in total balance. 

SUFFERING: MEANINGs AND MERITS

We are one world, almost like one body with many members, and as the "salt of the earth" we are responsible for leading this planet through and out of it's present plight. We are obligated to speak out and stand against "unrighteousness" in whatever form it appears in. We cannot force or impose our standards upon a heathenish society. But we can let our light shine in a way that our behaviors and good works glorify God.  We must create, practice and uphold such high standards among ourselves that it perpetuates moral authority above legal authority at core societal levels. We need no law to tell us that the act of "murder" is wrong. Cain did not break any known law or commandment when he killed Abel, such a law did not exist. Cain violated "moral order" and the universal essence of balance and interdependence. That was not a "Circle of Life" event; that was murder! This is one thing that ONLY humans can do! Anything that is cursed, curses itself by it actions against natural order. Curses are the natural resulting phenomena that happens when we violate natural order. Understanding disorders that are spirit borne or spiritually influenced is a necessity for wholistic healing. Today as a planet we are in a state of depression! All the signs are there. Until we understand that in a truly globalized society how important world health is, we will continue with wave after wave of man made and natural disasters, pestilence and diseases. Viruses with immune escape like Covid, monkey pox, polio, water born, surface born and air born diseases are a global, not just a local concern. The Moses' of today are the righteous individuals who' carry the crusade against both moral malice and environmental destruction. A depressed planet, like a depressed person can withdraw from functioning in balance as it should. The source of our sufferings can usually be found in one of three areas. These origins are generally internal, external and perpetual (generational). There is a distinct difference between acute and chronic illnesses. Generally, time distinguishes them apart. In both cases there is suffering; but acute illnesses tend to resolve on their own, while chronic illnesses do not. Without treatment chronic illnesses almost always evolve and shorten the lifespan of the affected party. Both we and our planet, both, are suffering from a chronic condition. Suffering is wasted if lessons are not learned. Suffering is meant to be a teaching tool. Both misappropriating suffering or not gaining from it nurtures depression.

HEALING, FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION GO HAND IN HAND

We are the advocates for a stressed out planet. Anyone who has followed our posts knows in hindsight, that our foresight's have addressed these issues "spot on." There is no room for "I told you so," in the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation. Speaking and writing truth to power in the "spirit of love," may seem hard to do at times. We cannot stand by and let the world wallow in the mess it continues to make. We cannot be vengeful or vindictive in our ways by justifying them in our minds. Holding grudges is an easy thing to do. Holding God to God's word is not a difficult thing at all. God is bound by that selfsame word and must honor it in spite of what we do. Even when God wants to intervene on our behalf, God is limited by the sovereignty of the power from the spirit of God's own spoken word. Our healing is constantly hindered by ourselves! The promise of healing is not partial, it is ALL inclusive. Let's examine God's promises on healing and prayer. God's word declares that if we confess our sins that God is faithful and just to forgive us from our sins and cleanse us from ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. If we follow that up with the effects of cleansing we will Bless the Lord oh my soul, and forget not ALL of his benefits, who forgiveth ALL thine iniquities and healeth ALL thine diseases. Many of the attitudes, feelings and ways (iniquities spiritual-genetics) we have, that we may not even be aware of, are covered "through" the act of true confession. The formula has not changed. Depression is a difficult cycle to break! It is cunning and quiet. When we review failures and shortcoming without wallowing in regret, we stop reliving the experience again and again. We then can gain the benefits of its teaching. When we recall with remorse, we either repent and find resolve or begin a new cycle of regret and depression. Forgiveness relieves duress and opens the flow for our faith to be effective. This is why it is so important to forgive others and ourselves, this is an important tenet of the "Lord's Prayer." Every mountain cannot be avoided by going around it, or conquered by climbing or going over it. There are certain mountains we all must go "through" like depression. There is no way over or around it. Most of us will find ourselves depressed at some time or another.  Depression is both a condition and a spirit. Chronic depression requires a wholistic approach to bring healing. Whenever we go "through" something that negatively impacts our lives  expect depression to rear its head. The "spirit of depression" is running amok during this present mental health crisis.  As we warned readers and followers in times past, so we admonish them now. Depression is a silent yet visibly manifested disorder originating from thoughts that are rooted in the spiritual aspect of our being. It is a spirit born disorder and must be diagnosed as such. This invisible source and force strikes at the mental/psychological aspect of our minds and quietly abides inside of guilt, regrets and grief to name a few. Depression is a disorder defined by thoughts, behaviors and feelings. The symptoms are not like most physical sicknesses, although it presents itself in many physical forms. This is not rocket science! look at the spelling of some words associated with depression. The "ESS" in STRESS, RECESSION, MESS, REGRESSION, PRESS, OPPRESSION, DURESS,  AND SUPPRESSION ALL CARRY THE ENERGY OF THEIR ACTIVITY! OUR WORLD NEEDS A SPIRITUAL HUG! WE ARE CALLED TO BLESS, CARESS AND POSSESS THIS PLANET IN THE SPIRIT OF LOVE.