We’re all aware of the craziness of the times and the distractions. I was running errands the other day and I was lost in the moment just thinking about things. Have you ever been at a light where the cars around you go, so you just react and start forward? It’s either that or apply the brake harder. Well, this time, when the cars to each side of me started, I rolled forward, the guy in front of me didn’t. Fender Bender. Damn. I got out and checked it. No big deal.
The guy from the car in front got out and looking over, I see that he was what would be considered in today’s PC world as vertically challenged. He was about 3½ ft tall. Well, he walked back, obviously a little peeved, saw the bumpers, looked up at me and said, ‘I’m not Happy’
I looked down at them and said, ‘Which one are you?’
Smilin’? You can see I am.. That gets me every time. Are you feeling a little lighter? Sit in that for a moment. It’s palpable.
See, those rainy day feelings of sadness, loneliness, anger, judging, holding a grudge feel heavy. At least to me they do. If we’re not paying attention, it can get tiring carrying these emotions around. We can use these physical aspects as a barometer to be aware of our inner feelings as we talked about before.
There’s a concept, I’m sure you’ve heard called Enlightenment. Basically its an idea, a label of how much a part of the Light we are, if that idea resonates with you. I saw this checklist of things for us to take notice of. You can use it as a kind of measurement as to how we’re doing on our path, of course, if you find yourself on this type of journey. Some of the signposts are:
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining,
If you can truly understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can ignore a friend’s limited education and never correct him or her,
If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
If you can honestly say that deep in your heart you have no prejudice against creed, color, religion, gender preference, or politics,
–Then you have almost reached the same level of spiritual development as your dog!
Have a smiling sunny day, and, Be the Light.
Just sayin’