THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFIcANCE OF NATURAL PHENOMENA

This is a summary of OUR session from the Technology Transitions Work-space held on July 10, 2016. NINE INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED AND PARTICIPATED.

Let's face it, order is not accidental. Either there is an author, force, energy, plan, purpose and power behind life; or it's just a random, arbitrary, indiscriminate and haphazard occurrence of events that operate without connection or control. We believe that nothing happens in a vacuum except creation. Everything that exists is partially defined by its relationship to everything else. Is it possible that our individual freedom of thought, expressions and actions considered personal choice effects more than just ourselves? Does not the operation of the universe effect all the species within it? Isn't it obvious that there are other realms besides the one we exist in? It is not unusual to acknowledge the existence of spirit. Both religion and superstition have a spiritual component to them. Our belief in a spiritual realm may be impacted by experiences, indoctrination or other non-empirical evidence. However, somehow, we intuitively believe in it.  Most energy is invisible. Light travels in waves and is one of the few forms of energy visible to the human eye. Gravity, magnetism, warmth, cold, wind, electricity, pressure, sound and radio waves are all evidenced by their physical manifestations but cannot be seen. An idea has no physical form until it is expressed verbally, embraced in our invisible minds and acted upon. History has shown us that a thought or point of view transmitted from a single individual can influence, contaminate and/or permeate the consciousness of multitudes. It is impossible to kill a thought or destroy an idea. We may refute, reject or suppress them by burning books and murdering people but the idea can live on and inspire a nation. All of creation is a manifestation of spiritual energy exercised in the natural realm of existence. Whether we believe in or acknowledge a source or originator of that manifestation makes no difference. The creation is the evidence of the creator. All perceptible existence must have a source of origin, it is undeniable. If we can identify with the "power of words" to cause mental anguish, the "power of stress" to cause physical illness and the "power of weather" to affect our mood; surely, we can relate to the "power of speech" to create matter. Although we "ARE" spiritual beings we tend to operate in the realm or state we perceive ourselves to be in. No physical evidence or logical reasoning has power to change an embraced belief. What a fool believes he see's, no wise man has the power to reason away. The things we embrace that "appear" to be, regardless of fact, seemingly feel better then believing in invisible forces. Some of our beliefs arise from illogical conclusions not facts. Only enlightenment can conquer embraced deception. Awareness precedes illumination. Our familiar beliefs create credible, even if incorrect, comfort zones. The lowest hanging fruit is the first to be picked. Meaning the simplest solutions get first consideration. This may be why we pay so little attention to our spiritual faculties. We were birthed as spiritual beings but instead of nurturing it we abandoned it.  We primarily focus on touch, taste, smelling, seeing and hearing, our visible tangible sensory faculties. We use our intellectual invisible intangible faculties like perception, reason, intuition, memory, will and imagination but they work in the background. When we bring them to the forefront we become in a better balance with the universe. Remember all people are spiritual beings having a human experience though a physical body with their intellectual minds.

THERE IS A BATTLE TO WAGE AND WIN.

Because spiritual topics come with a broad range of interpretations and definitions people tend to pick and choose the belief that best suits them. Metaphysics is the study of what lies beyond the material and/or observable. It is the science that addresses invisible things that lie beyond natural perception. It stands to reason that there are opposites and opposing forces in nature and many other aspects of life. In physics there are negative and positive charges. In math we learn to check addition with subtraction and multiplication with division. We know that if there is an up there is a down, if there is wet, dry must exist. The preponderance of evidence strongly suggests that the substance of anything is validated by the existence of its polar opposite. This logical deduction transcends ordinary observed phenomena and applies to consciousness, forces, energy and spirit. This acknowledgement creates a duty to act upon it and leaves us responsible for the influence we have on the universe. If there is a God, then there might be an antagonist. If there is not a God, then we must take the responsibility of acting in that stead and creating the rule of law along with the morality that it is founded upon. The natural and spiritual are connected to one another. Although many spiritual applications are unique and seem counter-intuitive, they may only appear that way because we haven't pondered their relationship with the rest of life. On the natural side of life, we see that opposites attract. On the spiritual vibe of life, we see that likes attract. We know that the terms birds of a feather flock together, thick as thieves or different as night and day give expression to this dichotomy. 

SPIRITUAL VIBRATIONS SPAN NATURAL BARRIERS

​Take notice of the effect produced from the presence of different individuals. The atmosphere has a spirit or feeling that is unique to the vibe of the people within. This is why we get different interpretations of the exact same word or deed from two distinct sources. The spirit (force) is the personification of energy that permeates any environment. Everything we say or do somehow affects the collective consciousness of the universe! Being a leader at any level whether in a household, school, club, church or government shapes the nature & climate of circulated acceptable thought and conduct. Whether appointed, elected or inherited; rulers, leaders or those in power may feel that their governing sovereignty comes through the power of legal authority. Having the courts, police or military at their disposal emboldens them. The spiritual side of life instructs us that a leader's power is imparted through the power of moral authority. The greatest leaders in history attracted followers by their standards and beliefs they were willing to die for. Jesus, Mohammed, Gandhi, and King, to name a few, held no political office but led millions. The real truth is that those who serve and submit actually allow "rule." Read "The Beatitudes" to get a perspective of this unorthodox principle.  We should strive to be the best "me" we can be. When any individual attempts to conform every aspect of their being to the so-called norms of society they lose their individuality. Expression is creative! Suppressing expression hides by diminishing, and in doing so builds enough pressure for an explosion. The predominate consciousness, zeitgeist, perpetuates an effect that affects us all. Any attempt to develop attributes outside of who we really are inside is counterproductive and creates conflict in us. When we follow the predominate consciousness and opinions of the day, we perpetuate them. If the thoughts, trends and things of society appeal to us, we subconsciously promote them. A fulfilled life does not require an abundance of material possessions. The mindset perpetuated through the multiple form of entertainment media including internet and television programs, movies and some gaming glorify false values. Our consciousness absorbs the lies we entertain. A lie can only live through the expression we give it. Without expressing it the lie becomes dormant and dies. Our culture venerates conflict and combat. Greed is not good! Competition is not collaborative or cooperative. Accomplishments in sports, although inspiring, is not where our role models should come from. There is no such thing as a sports "hero!" Our culture idealizes too many situations that create deleterious scenarios.

Try reciting the lyrics below to the melody of the song "Royals" by Lorde

BREAK THE CHAINS

It's time to break out of the mold
It don't take money, cars or things
to be happy
And now the lies have been ex-posed 
those chills and thrills
are really crappy.

That's why we're talkin' bout
Knockouts, slam dunks, touch downs in the end zones
Gold rings, fast cars, water on a cell phone,
really guys,
It's only pride and candy for our eyes.

Why do we follow the
Actors, singers, late night entertainers
Athletes, sponsors, products that retain us.
Yes it's true.
But what they really do for you?

The time has come to be truthful...Truthful.
That's the thing we really need.
It's time to part with all the greed.
It is a simple rule to heed.
Let this spirit just move ya...move ya.
No more I but more of we.
Together we'll rule...we'll rule, we'll rule, we'll rule....
​In a world of harmony.

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.....LET'S GET OUT OF OUR CORNERS.....TALK AND SHARE THE ROOM!!!