If you feel that God is far away, it is only because your definition of God is inaccurate. God is here, now, with you. But ‘definition’ is more than a thought. It is something you feel in your heart. As you evolve your consciousness changes, thereby changing your definitions of everything.
Clinging to your old definitions is a drag on your evolution. Emancipation means freedom, means moving beyond where you currently are. Change does not happen without flexibility. Boundaries will be broken as you evolve. You must do what you think is right, but you must also think rightly.
Keeping a steady hand on the rudder, move forward. That means move, but move wisely. Think, ponder, reflect… cultivate discernment. Infinite flexibility, yet with a steady hand.
The teachings of the ancients must be revered, but your understanding of those teachings must evolve. Infinitely rigid, one pointed, committed, reverent, undeterred, yet at the same time, infinitely flexible… like the flowing branches of a tree anchored in the trunk of Eternal Truth.
Life is a paradox. Redefine everything for yourself… for your Self. The words may not change, but their meaning will. Truth is subtle. It cannot be grasped with words.
Do not let your definitions bind you. Be reverent, free, respectful, strong, humble, and bold. In the final analysis, obedience and independence are the same thing.
I’ve found this to be so true. Looking back at myself 6months ago and what I would hear when you would speak, compared to what I hear now. Is a compete 180. Guess I’m evolving! 😀
Thank you for Re- minding us. Jai Guru Dev
Awesome blog… the writings are getting better and better. Nice!
I definitely used to feel like I would wobble on my axis between classes and I would need that good spin from Maharshi. The continual blogs are like…can i say..the winds of wisdom that keep me spinning:)
Thank you..I will be stretching all week.
Beautiful blog! Jai Guru Dev
Beautiful! Much to ponder…:)
Awesome! We are so very fortunate to have you as our teacher. Evolution is an immeasurable gift!
Yes, how true. I feel this the most when I re-read my spiritual texts. It seems with every read the “gemstone” gets turned and I’m looking at it from different angles and perceptions. Added to that, the days and weeks and years of life experience and meditation. Little by little I feel the understanding deepen. Verbally expressing it is another challenge. 🙂 Thank you for these blogs. Constant reminder of words I need to hear and ponder.