I wish…

I wish that I had something profound to write about at this very moment, but I’m just not feeling it. That’s the nature of being a writer – writing beckons you, even when you don’t think you have anything to say. A blank page is an intimidating, and yet compellingly beautiful thing. It patiently waits for your words, and has the great decency not to point out what a load of blather you just coughed up. Can you imagine such a thing playing out that way among humans? A perfectly reasonable appearing adult walks up and throws up all over you, and says, “Thank you. I needed to unload that someplace, and you look like the perfect spot for it.” No, that wouldn’t end well; there aren’t many “blank pieces of paper” walking among us. We would take that personally, (at least I probably would). But not a blank piece of paper, (or computer monitor). It makes no judgment, because receiving the thoughts, words, feelings and emotions of others – without any judgment – is what it is designed to do.

Hmmm…now I must back up to my first sentence, and declare it to be a falsehood. In fact, it was only true for two more sentences after it, and then something profound began to “come forth.”  I started writing this blog entry a mere twenty minutes ago, with absolutely no idea of any subject to expound upon, and by simply “thinking on paper,” a powerful analogy that describes the essence of what the Spirit, the “Self” [capital "S"], the Christ Consciousness, the Buddha, FILL IN THE BLANK , would have us be, quietly slipped up from my deepest Self and made its way to the page. Wow…heady stuff!

The ultimate goal of our spiritual walk is to become a “blank piece of paper:” to attain the realization that we are here in this physical form for no other purpose than to experience, without judgment, what is presented before us; to move beyond the subjective evaluations of what is “good” and “bad” that our environment has conditioned us to believe; to be pure awareness – which is what we have always been and have failed to realize. There would only be ONE thing, ONE energy, radiating from one who has attained such a realization, who is a human “blank piece of paper” – and that is pure, Divine love.

But, there are precious few who are willing to let go of their attachments. There are precious few who realize, or even wish to consider, that love in its highest form has no element of a need to “possess” anything or anyone, or make any judgment. I certainly can make no claim to be such a one who has fully realized this truth. I am no “blank piece of paper” by any stretch. Nevertheless, I DO set about the work of attaining that full realization every day: to merge with the Divine within, to rest in the love and bliss that is all that remains when you “erase” the conditions that you, (with the media’s help), have established to be happy.

I encourage my students to write every chance that they get, no matter if they think that they “have anything to say” or not. In my book, I phrased it this way: “Writing is an outlet for you and a conduit for God. You need to do it. It is that important.” This post, which started as “nothing,” and ended with great power, is a perfect example of that phenomenon coming to pass – yet again. Write, write, write! The world needs the wisdom that is locked within you.

Many blessings to all…

Spirit of the Rising Hawk: How to Soar Through life with Power, Purpose, Perspective, and Peace

Here’s the book cover. My concept, but the painting professionally done by Fantasy artist extraordinaire Ed Beard, Jr. [www.edbeardjr.com]. I have no such skills.If you would like to know more about it, visit http://www.risinghawkfoundation.com/BookPage.html.

So….

So…this is what it feels like to be floating through the vast reaches of the unexplored cosmos – having a blog. You don’t know who is out there reading, listening, thinking – you just travel on in faith. Will anyone find me? Will I find anyone? Will I know it if I do? If this is the “cutting edge” of networking, then I have no clue what networking is. Here is the scenario:

I wrote a book, and published it over 2 years ago. The book is called “Spirit of the Rising Hawk: How to Soar Through Life with Power, Purpose, Perspective, and Peace.” It is a powerful, life-changing book, in my own experience with it, and according to those who have read it. I never sent out a single copy for review, or a press release announcing its arrival – none of that. In spite of that, I started a company [The Rising Hawk Foundation] and built a curriculum to teach what was written. Then, I mostly waited. “If you build it, they will come,” so I thought [besides, its a great line]. Sure enough, some DID come, and gained immeasurably from the experience. But it wasn’t all that many people in the scheme of things. For all intents and purposes, the book, though over 2 years old, is still new. It’s one of my – unintended – best kept secrets. I told myself that it was all about patience, and that’s true. But the patience is to come into play AFTER you have done all that you know to do to get the word out – not just sitting around “being patient.” If you put very little out, there is very little point in “patiently” waiting for a deluge of return. The Universe doesn’t work that way, and it certainly doesn’t work that way in a capitalistic society such as the one in which I am blessed to make my home. But I have discovered a few things by “networking” through Facebook and such – real eye openers. I’ll explain.

I started “friend requesting” all sorts of “spiritual” types. Yep, there is, apparently, a regular metaphysical circus of miracle workers out there, who channel “Ascended Masters” from other planes of existence, know the future, are well versed in complex Galactic shifts, and can make magic potions, too. Some of their titles are so impressive that I am left in wonderment. Can they do all of these things? Maybe. The power of this Universe is certainly bigger than my meager understanding; I can discount no one’s experience of the Divine in whatever form it takes – it is not my place. But, (and there’s always a “but”),  where are the students? I have been directing my energy to those who have already “arrived,” (at least in their own minds). What need have they of me? I am only a “spiritual teacher,” (and even that title seems a bit pretentious to me, but one must have a “moniker” of some sort to define what one offers). What’s appears to be missing in all of those wondrous titles and services is hard work.

You see, I think that’s where I may have “missed it.” Nothing appeals like the easy fix. Just like electricity, our over-bearing egos will take the path of least resistance to get to a quick-fix, warm and fuzzy feeling. The book that I wrote has much that uplifts, but it also has some written exercises that are hard – hard because they take you to a place where you have to release the excuses and face down the negative ego and selfish desires; and the ego is an absolute monster to fight. Many people just don’t have the desire or courage to do that. It’s much easier to have someone channel some great king, who tells you how wonderful you are, and that you are the spirit of a super-warrior from an epic time of long ago. Or, to simply go to church, confess your sins, and then everything is cool [No doubt many of my Christian friends will no longer read my posts after seeing this comment].

As you wish. But this much I can tell you of a certainty; and my own experience, and the history of the greatest spiritual powers ever to walk among us will back me up. You will NEVER know the Divinity that is WHO YOU ARE, nor will you ever experience the dynamic peace and power of that Divinity, without a lot of hard work. Singing hymns, or saying a nice prayer at night, or having a Tarot reading every week won’t do it. They may be important and empowering aids on your journey, but it is up to you, and you ALONE, to have that clawing, scratching, uncomfortable, and often miserable fight to subdue your own, powerful animal brain. Only your hard work and effort can shut it up. And only when the negative ego, the spiritual arrogance of religious doctrines, and the selfish desires of the human condition have been squelched can you experience the Divine, (by whatever name you have come to know that ultimate power)

It may take this entire lifetime for you to even approach such a state. But tell me this: where else would you rather be at the end of your journey than in perfect control of your mind, resting in perfect peace in the energy of all that is? What goal could possibly mean more?

Think about it. May you be continuously blessed in all that you do…

Sunrise on a Field of Dew

Sunrise on a Field of Dew^©

Fog.

Silent.  Embracing.  Protecting.

Your breath

Resounds as a roaring torrent in your mind.

Hours pass.

Or do they?

A soft breeze begins its solemn duty, gently releasing

The blessed veil.

Ears alive.

The rustling of Crested cloth.

The slow, steady scrape of a thousand blades

Awakened from their repose . . .

Again . . .

Or never again.

The sun  knows.

Searing through the sanctity of your invisibility,

The answer held within the heat of its revealing touch.

The very blood of the earth enlivens your veins,

Warming the hilt of the glistening and polished

Death that fate has placed in your hand.

You are the warrior king.

One . . .

More . . .

Time.

Did you grasp ”today”?

“Live for today. Multitudes of people have failed to live for today … What they have had within their grasp today they have missed entirely, because only the future has intrigued them.”

William Allen White

There are a staggering number of people who spend their days fantasizing about a better tomorrow, completely oblivious to the fact that the essence of their future lies within what they do TODAY.Yes, a positive, faith-filled vision of your future is vital, and it is very important to keep that vision fresh in your heart and mind; it is the seed of what is to come. But, just like a flower seed, its germination and growth depends on what happens TODAY. A flower doesn’t instantaneously leap forth as a fully developed plant. Each day, each “today,” it must have the right conditions – water, sunlight, soil – to realize its inherent potential as a flower. No part of the process can be skipped. Your life is the same in that you cannot “skip” to a new and better future, or to being a spiritual giant radiating dynamic peace and love, without meeting the daily conditions that are necessary for that growth to occur. Growth only occurs when you grasp every opportunity that is presented to you TODAY. Are you disciplined in “watering” that future that you wish to grow into a sheltering tree? Do you devote yourself to meditation and prayer EVERY day, or do you just hurry on, assuming somehow that you will grow without providing the nutrition?  Creation, (God, if you prefer), provides the means and the guidance that your dream future requires each and every moment through a multitude of subtle clues and nudging. But, if you have blinders on, fixated by a myopic sort of tunnel vision that sees only the dream, you will miss entirely what is within your grasp TODAY. To fall into this trap renders your vision of the future nothing more than idle fancy – wishing you were tomorrow’s blooming flower without being attentive to the soil, sun and nutrients that are needed, and provided, now. What is placed within your grasp today may even be better than what you had hoped. So, establish your vision of the future with joy and faith, but live for today, because today is within your grasp and today is where your future grows.