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Hello all, I've gotten some requests that we focus on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico this week. Difficulties of all kinds, naturally occurring or the result of human intervention, can serve many purposes. Whether brought on by karmic requirements, the chaotic nature of weather and tectonic plates, or simple foolish human inadequacies, such things can inspire compassion, heroism, and sometimes miraculous moments.
In our humanly limited view of the world we often miss larger perspectives. It is entirely possible to impinge spiritual progress by wanting everything to be comfortable and familiar. Perhaps someone needs to overcome fear and perform an act of selfless heroism for their own personal growth. Perhaps someone else has spiritually agreed to experience helplessness and despair in order to inspire compassion in those around them.
It's easy to underestimate our own innocent ignorance. Situations which we label as 'sad and bad' are often springboards to spirituality. Should we stop every difficulty and make it go back to 'normal'? Should we never be tested that we may bring out our better sides? Or should we willingly rise to address whatever is presented to us with wisdom, compassion, and appropriate loving action?
The answers to this are many, and entirely individual.
May we sit this Sunday for the wisdom to act, the wisdom to love, the wisdom to be fully engaged with all facets of this earthly life, and to respond in kind with 'As Above, So Below'.
Thank you,
Richard
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