Archive for January, 2012


In our system of dualism one always thinks in polar opposites, such as light/dark, white/black, etc., but the facts are all things that appear to be opposite only differ by degrees of change from one extreme to another,  so when does one become the other?   At which point on a scale would white become black, or light become dark.   Of course, one pole will start to change by degrees, and the point is:  who or what decides when it becomes the other?  Each one of us would have a different opinion, so opposites are really the same and only differ by degrees
The important factor is:  there is more in between the poles than at each extreme. In our figures of speech we would say it is in the GRAY AREA.  If most of the important things in life fall into the GRAY AREA, then why do we judge so harshly the way we do, especially when it’s never black or white, or the case for much of what we judge? The answer is: we have determined a system of belief in which we think we are right without complete understanding, or possibly it lies beyond our current knowledge, then becomes an opinion.

After stating the former, we are forced into the situation of being dualistic by having the “necessary” ego that makes distinctions, and gives us the impression of separateness, when in reality we are interconnected. This separation is needed to navigate the physical experience we are living,  and creates the great beautiful diversity we see and enjoy.   Think on this! Good////////////////////Evil.

Deep within the center of our being lies a Bright Shining Star, also called the God-image.  It is something that we cannot fully understand, and from this point we create a god-image based upon our human traits and end up with a god in our image, or some kind of personification that is supposed to perform especially for us and fulfill our wants and desires.  The usual result is a complete misconception of the Ineffable Essence ( indescribable ), and a feeling of being let down when our prayers are not answered in the way we want.

When one takes a literal approach ( called fundamentalism) to the inspired writings of the various religions, of which much symbolism, allegory, and metaphor are written, problems arise and one then lives in a state of quiet desperation, or has a secret anger at the god they created if things don’t go their way.

In the first place prayers should be in admiration and praise of the Great Mystery, and not for our personal situations, which would already be known by an Omniscient  Divine.

So, we are left with the task ( life long ) of finding this Spark of the Divine ( the Self ) within and striving to unite our entire being with it, which is our purpose.  As one makes their way to this Source,  the Light becomes brighter and will reflect to others.  Much of this idea comes from the works and understanding of Dr.Carl Jung, a gifted thinker and prolific writer in his time.

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