Myswizard

Our society prides itself on its freedoms, one of the most important being the freedom of speech. It is true that the freedom to speak our minds has been an important part of humankind’s progress within civilized countries. Through the laws of our constitution (which calibrates in the 700s), this nation has become one of the freest countries in the world.

This freedom however, when used to coerce, inflame, and further personal agendas, has not proven itself as the highest way of change throughout history. Usually those speaking Truth were killed for uttering it. The freedom to convey all manner of falsehoods has not added positively to the collective consciousness of the planet. This is one of the reasons for our slow move upward in consciousness, in this tough Karmic school.

Truth throughout time was and still is practiced in the form of relativity. This is truth according to the one who is speaking. Thankfully, the lower levels of consciousness are not as powerful as the higher levels, or the fallout from “free speech” would have eradicated this planet eons ago.

World wars, memes, and messianic dictatorships, through others freedom to speak (and act), has made planetary spiritual progress slow in earthly terms. Physical time is in actuality, witnessing evolution within a limited unit of measurement. In Truth, there is an infinite amount of time to create or discrete Karma using all manner of speech.

The freedom to speak whatever it is we wish to convey, has evolved however, into the freedom to act out in public using the constitution as a defense for bad (lower conscious) behavior. The phrase “Actions speak louder than words,” translates into “Actions are unspoken words.” This is witnessed whether the choice is present to see or not to see. Society presents with force, what Divine Power would otherwise negate. In order to stay in Higher Consciousness, the neutral Self witnesses without opinion. Being unopinionated is practicing non-attachment (a Buddhic state). Otherwise, we are merely chained horses pulling in opposite directions.

All words and actions have a calibrateable level of consciousness. Since our society is only 49/51 percent integrous to non-integrous, and more than 50 percent of what we believe as truth is fallacious, the odds are we are seeing or hearing non-truth and negativity daily. Those who wish not to hear or see most of what society has to say or do, are bombarded everyday regardless, through all forms of the media.

In order to practice avoidance of the negative, one would need shielding from the covers of the magazines at the checkout lines, the news and talk shows any time of day, billboards, or simply being out in public. This is a highly unlikely scenario, since money is being made through the sensationalism and victimization game.

Dr. David R. Hawkins uses a way of resetting one’s thymus, which is “blown out” continually by world negativity, which invades our “field.” The Thymic Thump* developed by Dr. John Diamond (Your Body Doesn’t Lie), does a complete job of aligning our subtle bodies.

In the meantime, we could use a little freedom from speech, as Dr. Hawkins often says.

One of the lessons of history is that Nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say.
Will Durant

*See_ Applied Kinesiology__Testing For Truth

This is a topic which has been brought up by the students of Dr. Hawkins and others I’ve spoken to along the way. I’m aware of this because of my involvement in the past with many spiritual groups. There usually comes a point in the path of the “seeker” when they get the feeling they may just have a handle on this work. The particular subjective work they’re doing becomes the only way. They feel special, especially if they’ve been chosen or qualified to teach a certain doctrine or way, by the teacher.

Another occurrence while on the path can be very “renowned” teachers, lecturers and famous authors who lose sight of the spiritual path and wind up in the ego’s path. There are many teachers throughout history and even now who allowed ego to get in front of them and fell drastically in their calibrated level of consciousness. Stories abound of spiritual leaders who led their flock into destruction.* All of it is the spiritual ego rearing its head.

It has all the qualities of the larger ego, because egoism is still egoism. The aspirant who chooses a certain way to walk their path does not want to feel their way isn’t the true way. Most of the early work of the spiritual student has nothing whatsoever to do with becoming enlightened. It may however, make one feel lighter or different. Many times it becomes all about the teacher and the work becomes secondary. Other times the path leads to the non-integrous circus of what is called “the fringe” aspect of the spiritual. It encompasses the paranormal, channelers, fortune tellers, ghost hunters, mystery schools and all the paths which have nothing at all to do with seeking enlightenment.

Anything that brings forth the ego has nothing to do with enlightenment. Feeling special is not being spiritual, it’s merely feeling special. It’s not spirituality in it’s highest form. To paraphrase my own teacher Dr. Hawkins, _There are many pretenders and few true teachers. If there were true teachers, enlightenment would be common and it isn’t.

Although it is a rarity, there is nothing special about the path or being on the path. It is a way of being. There are many paths to becoming enlightened along with the practices which encompass those paths. When those paths do not lead to transcending the levels of consciousness, they have little to do with enlightenment and that’s the subject here. If ones’ spiritual ego is rearing its head, enlightenment is only an idea, rather than a goal. In order to avoid having ones’ spiritual ego become an obstacle to enlightenment, surrender the ego and whatever comes up to Divinity.
* read Dr. David Hawkins and Spiritual Traps under Devotional Nonduality Topic

The spiritual aspirant is always seeking to be more spiritual. The thing about being spiritual is just that___You are “being,” not “doing” something. It’s the level of consciousness you are being, so there is really nothing at all to do! Raising up ones’ level of consciousness can be as simple as being kind or accepting all the time. It’s a choice, not something sought after. Once you are these traits, you are being spiritual. Spirituality is not about lighting incense, listening to soft music, and then going out and yelling at your neighbor for some infraction. It’s what you’ve become in this lifetime because of a dedication to God.

Activism is intentional action to bring about social or political change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of a controversial argument. We all know those who gather in groups to create a spiritual change on the planet, help the poor, feed the hungry, keep the ozone layer from disappearing, etc, etc. There are many good people doing great works. There is a difference however, between service to others and fighting for a cause.

There are probably more activist groups fighting for change on the planet than anyone could ever conceive of. The intentions behind their actions are of the highest, but there are qualities about activism I’ve always questioned.* Does it work and is it fruitful? Does it matter in the long or short term? Would the planet have had the potential for change regardless of how hard anyone was forcing (yang), or should it change in its’ own time (yin)?

“Are we supposed to interfere?” Karma, being the great equalizer doesn’t ask us to get involved. Does God want us to “do something (or anything at all for that matter)?” The last and biggest question of all is, “Are we heaping more karma on ourselves or others? If we pick someone up who’s down and he or she keeps falling, are we preventing them from hitting bottom? We would certainly be extending their own journey and creating lengthier karmic consequences for them, as well as ourselves. This would apply to everything we interfere with.

How are we to know what’s the highest good for another? Perhaps their karmic highest good is exactly what is happening to them. Is there something, which we need to do? By keeping ones’ own consciousness level high, planetary consciousness is lifted, collectively. What we do is within the context of what we are, consciously. If our level of consciousness is above 500 and the level of love, or even higher (joy), then we would probably seek to alleviate suffering. At even higher levels, nothing needs doing. “The spiritual ego wants to save the world. What are you going to save it from? If you want to do something for the world, teach people to overcome ignorance.”__Dr. David Hawkins

Teaching is one of the highest forms of service. There are people all over the planet bringing wisdom to the world in the form of willingness to see education flourish. Seeing educational opportunities given to all is a very high calling. It is not necessarily the path to “enlightenment”, but it is a form of “right livelihood.” Teaching the path to enlightenment however, is the path to God. Enlightened education when incorporated into mainstream education has the ability to create an enlightened planet. Education alone, without higher consciousness doesn’t have the power to end wars, poverty, and unhappiness. What it could be creating are highly educated criminals, if spirit isn’t taken into consideration. There cannot be education without educating the totality of the Self.

A quality of activism is righteousness for others good. The injection of pride into this adds yet another layer of ego to unravel. Even with good intentions, this can be dangerous. Socrates said, “Man chooses only what he believes to be the good.” Man however, doesn’t have the capacity to know what’s good for himself let alone another’s Truth.** That’s a fact throughout history. Human beings have been warring more than they have ever been at peace. Warmongers will always want war, and those who have to defend themselves do so out of the necessity to serve. Minds cannot be changed through activism and force, so do we pluck the narcissistic megalomaniacs out of leadership at the start? Does policing the world have any positive effects? There is no proof it has worked in a permanent way, as evil continues to spawn as time goes on.

Superman of the 1950’s fought for truth, justice and the American way. That however was American truth, American justice and the American way wasn’t the way of the rest of the world. Fighting in any respect is force, not power, therefore pushing ones will where it was not asked for is a dangerous game. In a fight there is always a winner and a loser and the loser gets beat up. Win-lose is not a positive outcome. Choosing what we think is right for another is a dangerous, egoistic practice. That is true, historically. (Read about the history of the world wars to see what relativism has created.)

Is our activism as altruistic as we think? The enlightened master Ramana Maharshi said, “There’s no use in trying to save the world, for the world you see doesn’t even exist.” This is enlightened wisdom. What then are we supposed to do when called upon? Be kind to others? Yes. Hurt no living thing? Yes. Give a helping hand? Yes, but only for the highest good with compassion, but not endless enabling. Be charitable? Of course. Avoiding negativity and lower levels of consciousness is wise. In their own ways Jesus, Krishna and all enlightened masters have said this.

Practice loving kindness, while being non-interfering. Be that which is inspiring, not for a cause and effect, but because that is what you are. If one is inspired to do something, then the inspiration to give a part of yourself becomes its’ own highest meaning. Love produces a field which will lift others. Praying to God for guidance and the highest good for all is wiser than forcing that which will take its’ own course in Gods’ Infinite Time.

In order to reach the goal of enlightenment, all opinions, beliefs, and positionalities must be surrendered. Allow the Infinite Field of Consciousness to give you answers. Revere all of life for the miracle it is. As my teacher, Dr. Hawkins says, “Live life as a prayer.” ©Myswizard all rights reserved ‘05-’09

*Although I offer these questions within a linear, Newtonian paradigm, activism itself has no substance within the levels above 500 (calibration levels of The Map of Consciousness), which operates out of love and service. The answers to the questions are already known in the Infinite Field. Activism is a result of egoistic ideologies and righteousness. In actuality activism produces frustration, argumentation, conflict and questionable results.
**Truth as Divinity which is Absolute Truth.

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