I have had a minor revelation in the last 24 hrs. It all began with John's story of manifesting a mate/relationship. John set about his goal and put a lot of time and energy into it. Apparently he is happy with his results. This forced me to reflect on my life. I have been single more than 25 yrs. In our culture that may seem odd, sad, dare I say - immoral? Well, 'that just aint right!' would be the refrain heard from many people (especially on the Right).
But to compare John and I would be to compare apples and oranges. However, the LOA was/is as much in force for both of us. It is an immutable law.
while the river is the same for us both, it is also deep on a personal level. "No doubt the world is unfolding as it should". You will no doubt recognize this quote from Desiderata. I began my studies in Eastern Philosophies in my late 20s and over the years I became well inculcated in the Eastern mind. And in this mind developed this 'hands off' relationship between me and the world I temporarily live in. I have complete faith in the mystery and magic of the universe and on that alone I trust my faith. "oh man of little faith" was Jesus' admonition to Peter in the sea of Galilee. [that may not be just right, best I remember.] My point is I face life's vicissitudes each as a call to faith.
I hope you see that I am not unhappy with my solitary life. It is correct in its own way. The life I choose. Such an existence may cause unspoken scorn from some, believing that some psychological pathology may reside at its core. Maybe it does, but all-the-same, it is best for me. It answers MY psychology and there's no sense arguing with that.
The thrust of the matter should be obvious to me; I bring my Eastern philosophy to the Western table and I should not be surprised when my friends do not click 'Like'.
The same, of course, holds true for aspirations of wealth, of celebrity and influence. My course 'in this world' is predicated on the bedrock of 'my aspirations of Heaven/Nirvana. The fruits of the Spirit grow from the seeds of humility and compassion sown in the soil selflessness. This is My truth.
This is my mea culpa and probably all I'll say on this. It is a discussion in which I really don't belong.
[Good grief, is this is ever a rough draft ]
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