Reminiscing, the 'Truths', of our Human Existence

This past weekend, my wife & I, pulled out 'Christmas' decorations, decorated the tree & wrapped a few presents for loved ones - cherished traditions, carried forward, from our youth. One never gives too much thought, as to why we do this; because it has always been the way of life, for our 'Christian' family - & for generations. We would never challenge the reasons.  Why would we?  We have been encouraged (indoctrinated) from infancy, to think this way.

As for many of you,  indoctrinated  into other religions & cultures, you no doubt have 'your cherished traditions' - as well.  These traditions generally give 'us' a special (warm) feeling, of togetherness & belonging, and sense of 'oneness' - for those with similar thinking  . . .  but unfortunately, they also tend to keep us (Humanity) separate (& divided) . . .

In an earlier blog post,  'We Are All Unique', 

I attached this link,   'Being Awareness'  - by Swami/Allen Ajaya - PhD.

I found his article quite enlightening, as he talked about 'not limiting yourself' to the current 'dogma' of the times. He suggested being open to 'your own truths' - things that are in your 'consciousness', that seem right for you. By doing so, you will remove mysticism - and have your own, true connection with the 'Creator'. By doing this, you will have access to the 'universes knowledge' i.e. truths.

In these difficult times, where leadership; both political & bureaucratic is lacking - the 'dogma' of the past, appears outdated, at best. Your/our truths need to be explored, in our minds eye.

I en-courage you all, to be open to the new ... &  Remember,  We are all 'Connected';  We are  'One' . . .  And,  SO  IT  IS!

A 'Hindi' greeting I would like to share with you.

"NAMASTE"

  "I honor the place in you, where spirit lives

I honor the place in you, which is

of Love, of Truth, of Light, & of Peace.

When you are in that place in you,

and I am in that place in me;

then  'We Are One'."

Another quote, I want to share is from "Black Elk", & a famous Medicine Man & Holy Man of  the Oglala "Lakota" (Sioux); &  second (2nd) cousin of "Crazy Horse".

In a Vision, Black Elk related:

"And while I stood there, I saw more than I can tell,

and understand more than I saw;

for I was seeing in a sacred manner,

the shapes of all things, in the spirit,

and the shape of all shapes,

as they must live together like 'one being'.

And I saw that the sacred hoop of my people,

was one of many hoops, that made one circle;

wide as daylight & as 'starlight';

and in the center grew one mighty flowering tree,

to shelter all the children - of one mother & one father.

And I saw that it was holy."