The Nature of Life
We can complain about things for twenty years or an entire lifetime, rather than move into positive solution. We mistakenly think that negative energy protects us, but it is only positive energy that sets us free. Our attachment to the problem means that when life presents gifts and miracles, we are unable to fully receive and enjoy them, because they don’t compensate for how we feel we’ve been “wronged”, or because there’s no guarantee that the “good” will remain. Expecting to have constant gratification of all desires and no unwanted experiences puts us in an adversarial relationship with the nature of life.
A realistic view of life accepts earthly duality and human free will, and focuses on the never-ending opportunities for learning and spiritual growth. When something occurs that we don’t like, we can determine if the problem arose as a result of our recklessness, neglect, abuse, or a lack of discipline, mindfulness or responsibility. If so, it can inspire us to change and grow. This is how life teaches us, by giving us a clearer picture of our problems and ourselves. If the difficulty doesn’t seem directly connected to our own behaviors, the same response is in order. Life has given us a golden opportunity to develop character strengths, practice spiritual principles, reach out to others, learn something new, and mature.
How we move from negative to positive thoughts, feelings and actions affects current and future generations on this earth. We are here to align ourselves with the grace of Heaven and bring a healing force to this earthly life. We must heal our wounds and surrender small-minded willfulness and defense mechanisms, in order to live our highest truth. We are here to put our precious energy into the most powerful and humbling experience of all, the eternal flow of spiritual love.
WWW.MARYCOOKMA.COM Mary Cook is the author of “Grace Lost and Found: From Addictions and Compulsions to Satisfaction and Serenity”, available from Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, etc. She has 34 years of clinical practice and 29 years of university teaching experience. She is a national speaker and has a private practice in San Pedro, CA. Mary is available for telephone and office counseling, guided meditation, speaking engagements and in-service training. Contact her at MaryCookMA@att.net and see website for further information.
