Message #40561

[guest587]

Sometimes we see things as they are, and even then, do not rise to the occasion. However, it is rewarding to recognize a greater truth and to be given an opportunity to overcome. It is rewarding to maintain a hopeful attitude, and, even if stumble along the way- we continue the race and cross the finish line.

I believe I am at the point where the finish line is not so much the goal as it is enjoying the race. Putting in the work and feeling, seeing the results. It's wonderful. Not everything goes as planned... Ego definitely creeps in. But.. I enjoy time for reflection, to regather strengths and for the rising Sun- a new day to try again. I find there's so much I don't know, and enjoy discovering. I find joy in living from the Heart.

I agree with your thoughts, and would add there are many goggles- not just sex or alcohol. Neither of those two actions are all that great compared to true Inner Joy and contentment. I do appreciate physical intimacy, but recognize a greater reality. I could do without alcohol. And for now I think sex is a chance to share loving energy with an equal partner. It is something I come to revere and would rather not squander it with others simply seeking surface-leveled thrills. I think maybe this is just a part of growing up. I have always had an interest in blending the physical with the spiritual. It may be why I am incarnated here after all. . .

We might as well call the goggles Karmic Goggles- as we are seeing the world through the lens of a unique personality. Ego, dancing with creation.

We are all familiar with suffering, but we do not know the extent of anothers suffering at a given time- we are not living their reality, and though we may gather what we think are true assertions about a person or situation- there is always more to a story than meets the eye. Even if we understand something- we understand there are details we can not ascertain(not while we are so heavily identified with our immediate personality). And... Understanding, in my experience, is compassionate and forgiving. I believe understanding is moved by Love.

All of this, is in reply to your latest post. Not so much about my thoughts towards intuition in general. But I would add that I do believe in a higher power, lovingly guiding us through out life.

Thanks for the introspection.