On the Edge of Understanding
As a people we want life to be less
of a struggle so we can live a fulfilling experience of fun, love and
understanding. Yet it is understanding that people most often struggle with!
First we must strive to knows ourselves and then we endeavour to understand
others, though we are partially blinded by our experiences, personal
environment and beliefs so far. Further than this is understanding our greater
world at large; its beliefs as a whole, its religious, cultural, and political
outlooks – not to mention our wondrous planet with its ebb and flow shinning in
suspended space.
Deciding how much of this to explore
is a choice that could lead you on to greater questions or limit your view of
this profound existence. There is a great deal to think about regarding our
very presence; how humanity came to be here, why we are quite different in our
mental and creative output compared to other animals (though physically we are
not so far removed). In ancient times people felt that their very lives
depended on Gods and Goddesses and though people of this century delight in
their religious or spiritual beliefs, they know the importance of creating a path
of their own while still asking those insighful questions that motivated and inspire.
Understanding your unique place in
your evolving environment is imperative for your personal balance – you are not
fixed in any way, you are constantly growing, progressing and advancing in your
understanding of all that you choose to consider. You are on the edge of
understanding when you are perceptive, compassionate, tolerant, supportive and
accepting. Sometimes we need to sit back and see life or a situation as it is,
without all the mind chatter, opinions, anger or ‘what if’s.’ With open eyes
you can see the sheer simplicity at the foundations of living and from here you
can decide what is significant and what no longer valid – only then can you
focus on forward planning.
Your relationship with the elements
of the natural or unseen world may needs its share of understanding. Can you
sit in the splendour of a park, forest or garden and feel its energy and beauty,
and know the gift of life the environment offers? Do you have an understanding
of the signature and emotion left by special helpers or those long departed?
Are you comfortable with the idea of an omnipotent presence or an integral
energy within planet Earth or does your understanding limit these concepts to
fanciful ideologies. Know how you feel about the notion of a human soul, does
this need your dedicated understanding or not? Don’t rush any of these age old
questions, you need to let it permeated your being before a true belief or
understanding can be obtained.
Understanding is a gift obtained by
patients, inquiry, perception, tolerance, empathy, release, acceptance and a
serene and positive outlook.
The Sage
Sharon
D Bush
Writer Historian
Artisan Sage Book: The Scrolls of Wisdom, philosophical/spiritual self-help book finished (on the final edit – looking for publishers).
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