Seems I am very dis-interested in the phenomena of "knowing" my past lives, although I comprehend and appreciate the interest others may have -- it's just not my groove. I do get "intuition" of things, but that's not what seems most talk about... So why am I not intersted? Hmmmnnn... I've observed that I have so many lessons crystalize within the context of this little human incarnation, and so many other lives to observe around me (friends, co-workers, strangers), little less all the media -- (news coverage, the documentaries, history...) Such diverse roles we may play! This helps me observe, that I could have been dropped into the physical form, or role of any... So those are my Past, Current, Future lives - and they bring meaning in how I integrate them on my journey. There is little division in that sense (from any past or other persons life) ? ? ?... For the mass of humanity is readily within our direct experience?! I caution myself to not overly attach to the "specific" little ego-centric drama flowing around ? If I do,seems I limit ability to expand...?
Of Karma, of fairness, and such... Now when I observe an injustice, or a cruelty do I acquiesce? Heck no! Yet, neither do I dwell upon it? Nor condemn the player? Resist injustice as duty, but in the same sense strive, "there go I but by the grace of God"..., and cognize the world is but a dance of light and dark... we would not learn or grow without the contrasting drama ? ! When somone cuts me off in traffic, I consider, "Are we both safe?"... and mentally try to see us both in a ray of compassion (light, love)... and think how we may be more harmonious, and hope that driver can chill. Why be vindictive or judgemental?, for I know they must be suffering with a mental storm to drive with such anger, aggression, haste and such... (I've been there... haven't we all? Road rage is not a cool groove)...
So what's that got to do with Karma, or the Past Lives? Well,... "All the world's a Stage, and we are merely players, performers and portrayers. Each in their life, plays many roles..." (Shakesphere). Karma is the simple law of Cause and Effect (within Creation / Nature) that was set in motion to help maintain the balance of "life" / "creation". It is not vindictive, it is not judgemental, it is not God's wrath, nor God's grace... it is a by-product of God's creation... it is the first, primary "teacher" of us all... Yet, if we simply chill, find that vibrant still silence within/without... and allow Sraddha (heart's natural Love) to flow... soon we discover a greater law (than Karma)... the law of God's compassion, grace, and love... and in a fraction of a breath, the dance of the world may be unvieled?!
I recall the story how one of Trailanga Swami's devotees, asked how he could associate with a householder, and he laughed and smiled with the reply, "Lahiri is like a divine kitten, content where ever he is placed... as he is ever on the lap of Divine Mother. (untouched by the outward human role he is asked to play)".
The other story I like is that we should be like the naughty little babe... throwing down the play doll, and crying for our mother with our deepest heart's yearning, until she picks us up with nurturing, loving embrace... do not be content for the little drama's and toys... seek the one that is the Love behind all lovers, the Mother behind all mothers, the Father behind all fathers, the Friend behind all friends... ? ? ? ?
(And for those, seeking, may you find your insight to your past, present, future lives... the flow of it all... )
Dearest freind we have much to be grateful for in your presence. Your introspection and well thought out presence give us pause to focus and get on that wave length where concentration brings us interiorization. It is easy to see why you have the responsibilities you have. It is an example to me; since you crystalize the problems into concepts that make life's problems more in focus to get a grasp on. Sometimes it is recognizing the stumbling blocks and problems that help us deal with them effectively...
Steve
