The Evolving Complexity of Being
By Stephen Thomson
"You want to climb to the roof; then you must eliminate and leave
behind all the steps, one by one." — Sri Ramakrishna
The primal, Universal law of duality causes the changes in our lives.
The 'oneness' of Divine Energy differentiates in the physical world
into equal and opposite forces. Darkness and light; masculine and
feminine; active and passive; positive and negative; joy and
sorrow…these are all examples of this natural duality. The constant
second-by- second interactions of opposing energy combine to create a
new us; the recombination is the creative force behind every action in
our lives. We are dependent on the ever-combining, ever-separating
energy of the earth plane for transformation in our lives and
propulsion forward on the road to higher-consciousness. With every
breath we strive for the next step on a path clearly marked by the
manifestation of this dual nature of the universe.
We begin to expand our consciousness of this form of universal energy
by intentionally observing energy patterns in action. As we encounter
them we witness their impact on our lives. What we come to recognize
and understand is that opposing energy is the cause of a whole range of
emotional responses. There is fight or flight; confusion and
consternation. There is also peace, contentment and joy that come from
the union of energies. Becoming aware is of major importance. The
universe begins to demystify through the scientific observation of our
own lives. Life's patterns and cycles clearly emerge, arming us with
the knowledge and understanding of how we respond and behave when faced
with opposing energies and forces.
As we evolve in our life approach and include active, spiritual
thinking, the polarities come into focus in our consciousness. This
happens though our willingness to be personally objective, taking a
step back in our minds to observe our actions and their subsequent
equal and opposite effects in our lives. Our goal is to develop our
consciousness as an impartial observer. The ideal reaction to the
constant joining and separating of the cosmic energies is to be
unemotional and detached. In this way and by maintaining a sense of
difference or distance, we begin to assimilate these forces and live a
life in harmony with the creative cosmic energy that sustains our very
lives.
When we look at the actual energetic events that produce our emotions
we realize that life is not a series of random unrelated events. Our
personal actions combined with the universal energy make up the content
of our everyday lives. The energy that we set in motion through our
thoughts, words, and actions creates a field of corresponding energy.
Like a magician we are constantly creating different energy forms with
our 'magic wands'. Our conjuring results in a stirring of life energy
that then creates a manifestation of the 'opposites'. We, co-creating
with the Universal mind, can see the basis and content of our combined
creative energy every time an opposite appears.
As we continue our spiritual journey from one life to the next we
purify our body energy, honing our personal force to be more in balance
with the creative force and energy of the Universe. Our consciousness
expands and our thinking reflects our innermost spirit-filled desire
for a life lived in perfect alignment with the journey of our
higher-self. How we act and then react to the universal energy
determines the next step in our progress, bringing a greater or lesser
degree of peace and harmony into our lives. It also serves to deepen
our understanding of the creative nature of our universe.
Our "right" course of action is not always clear. When the duality of
life is obvious we can turn to our spiritual practices, attune with the
energy, and seek answers for achieving balance and harmony as we face
the 'mysteries of the contraries'. Or we can try to tough it out, using
the resources available in the material world and through the physical
body. However, the more we attune with the Universe, opening our hearts
and becoming more childlike and receptive, the better we are served in
eliminating the desire to dwell within the 'circle of self', seeing
ourselves as the sole source of our life. One of the greatest gifts we
can receive comes through actualizing the duality of the Universe in
our consciousness…feeling a part of all that is rather than viewing
life from our innate self-centeredness, feeling singular, separate and
apart. Our journey toward higher consciousness is dependent on our
continual reconciliation of the opposites. Otherwise we remain static;
stuck in the world between action and non-action.
In the next few days and weeks make a conscious commitment to observe
the opposites as they occur in your life. Examine your own role and the
tumbling, climbing emotional reactions you have to the seemingly
disjointed flow of universal energy. Pay particular attention to your
responses in terms of how attached you are to your outcome of any
situation. Start a journal to log those things that create disharmony
in your life. Begin to think of what you want to start doing, continue
doing, or stop doing that is contrary to your spiritual philosophy and
path. Beginning to take these simple steps will set you on the path to
becoming the spiritual person you aspire to be…and the co-creator of
your Universe.
About Stephen Thomson
Steve Thomson is a writer, teacher, and psychic, well-known throughout the United States. He leads workshops about metaphysical practices, including meditation, expansion of the psychic senses, spiritual magic, the Tarot, and the Kabbala. He also guides journey to sacred sites around the world. For over 20 years, Steve has been a member of the Rosicrucian Order AMORC and a student of Paramahansa Yogananda’s, Self-Realization Fellowship for over 10 years. His book entitled The Secret Key is available through our website. He currently working on a new book entitled Discovering Your Spiritual Truth — A Primer for the Path — Things to Think About, Meditate On and Journal, which will be available by the end of 2007.
You may write Steven personally at Steve@stephenthomson.net
or visit his website: www.stephenthomson.net
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