Really....why are we all here? If we were all created by some higher intelligence / force / spirit...what on earth did they have in mind as the purpose of all of this? Why is there war and greed and everything negative? I do believe in a Greater Power, I just am at a total loss to understand..well,...life.
There is a lot of talk of how we are heading for a Golden Age, where more people will be enlightened and the world will be more harmonious. Well...why wasn't the world created like that to start with?!
All of the suffering, and challenges...are they all here to offer us contrast? To make us appreciate the goodness in our lives? Is that really necessary? If 'God' is so compassionate, WHY does s/he let so many bad things happen?
Where is the justice and the logic in loving caring people who cannot have a baby and the drug-addict mother who can't stop having babies?
I've heard all of the cases...We don't need to understand, we just have to accept and have faith and believe that there is a greater purpose to all of this...that Suffering is a normal part of the human experience. I don't want to listen to another 'spiritual author' just trying to sell their own books and products which are usually just a rehash of other peoples insights anyway. How many of them actually want to help others and how many just want to cash in on the questioning and suffering?
(several days later...)
.... I don't know the answers. Maybe that's ok. If I keep dwelling on that, I create a downward, dark spiral within myself. That is not my true nature. I feel the most in alignment when I am seeing the light, the positive in life. I don't need a lot of contrast in my life...I've had enough to know that the dark side is not where I want to be. Focusing on the big 'why' of life had me somewhat paralysed ... I felt that I could not move forward, and at the time, I did not want to.
I spent some time surrounded by nature. Not expecting anything, just open to letting these recent thoughts mull around within me...I was a little surprised when I started to feel lighter...when a Knowing came to me that no matter what happens, I will still Be. The judgement of 'good' or 'bad' was up to me. I could focus on all of the chaos that seems to be swirling lately, gathering momentum in the lives of so many people that I know. Or, I could focus on the place within where I feel like I'm working with the Universe - where I feel Joy just by being my true self. Nothing grandiose, just simply and quietly stating my truth, seeing the absolute best in people, aiming to not judge but to live showing kindness and love and compassion to others and myself.
My focus is to inspire myself to live this lightness more fully. To not be so concerned with the things I cannot change, and to not contribute to the things I do not like in the world. Even in little ways like statements of judgement of people or situations. That doesn't serve anyone. Perhaps my ego gets a little comfort stroke from that, but it does not bring me alignment with my truth. Along the way, if I inspire anyone else, well that is just a bonus.
With great joy and gratitude for all that is...
5 comments:
You are not alone in how you feel - the age old question that will never be fully answered. People who claim to have all the answers and sell their books are there to make money pure and simple - and that's ok too. Life just IS.
Thanks DonnaB!
If you look at history, people have asked the same questions since they started keeping track of their ideas in blogs and books and scrolls and cave drawings.
None of that helped make the world a better place.
What helps is smiling at the next person you see and being sweet with your children. Being kind to spouses and neighbors. THAT makes the world better. :-)
Yes, you're right Sandra. It's just hard to remember that sometimes.
We have all stopped and asked the same questions you have...
But instead of trying too figure it out just find something peaceful and positive and follow it. Remember that even though there is so much hate, war, greed and government dictation you still have the right to be free. No one can ever take your soul..YOU! So whenever you are thinking these thoughts or feeling a bit overwhelmed just stop, close your eyes and find that peace within..yourself. As much as the world tries to drag people down they can never take what really matters.... your internal you!
Keep smiling.
=)
{{hugs}}
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