Here I am living a life that I’m pretty sure isn’t mine. This is not how my life was supposed to go.
I have had two enlightenment experiences that would make most people hang out their shingle as an enlightened guru, start writing books, and go out on the lecture circuit pontificating about how amazing they are and promising you the same if you’ll just fork over $1000 for their weekend retreat and buy their cd programs and books conveniently offered at the back of the room.
But the thing is, my experience was profound enough that I know that any enlightening experience is no more important than the everyday experience of daily life. Yes, when we haven’t had one we think the enlightenment experience is special. But when we have had one we know that it isn’t. Life is a tapestry of everything. All possibilities are happening all the time. Why should I try to get others to have an experience like I had when whatever they are experiencing is perfect as it is.
Now, one topic that I have seen so many self appointed gurus talk about lately is that the profound bliss doesn’t last. Why? I have no idea. But my life sucks right now.
Sure there are so many things in my life to be grateful for. And I am grateful. But really all of my friends are successful. They have jobs, they have cool things, they have money. And good for them – I am happy for them. But where’s MY stuff! I have been so focused on the spiritual that I haven’t brought to myself any material success. We do get what we focus on. Our attention calls things into being. I want cool stuff and money, but as much as I try to value those things over spirituality, I can’t. I know better.
So this blog is about my spiritual thoughts, my frustrations, the highs and lows of my daily life, and any random topic that is entertaining me for the day.
Just because.
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