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The Wise Existence of Self 5/18/10
The Wise Existence of Self was fashioned by Intention for the purpose of
store-housing human experience with the goal of expanding the Mental Realm.
The earthly individual grows into his Wise Existence less by accumulation of
knowledge than by the application of what he learns through experience.
Knowledge is of little value if it is not put to use for the benefit of oneself and
others. It is not uncommon for humans to disregard advice, even fail to follow
advice for which they pay a good price such as from a doctor or counselor. But
the fact that the professional has rendered advice adds to the professional’s
Mental Realm and goes toward his growth into the Wise Existence. However, if
that advice is rendered solely on the basis of book knowledge, and not on the
basis of human experience it has less value.
For the ordinary earth dweller, the requirement to grow into the Wise
Existence is often fulfilled through the role of parenthood. It is also
complimentarily fulfilled through friendship, espousal relationships, commercial
relationships with co-workers or business partners, even casual encounters with
trades people or others in the course of any common enterprise. Very often an
individual does not realize what impact a casual remark has upon another
person. Therefore, we hark back to our earlier lessons on watching what you say.
Remember that sound is creative, so you are not only impacting another by what
you say insofar as their understanding or emotional response may be, but also
impacting yourself by the very sounds that come out of your mouth when you say
the words.
Advice or counsel may not always be welcome, but humans have a need
to offer it whether or not it is requested. So again we hark back to earlier lessons
when you were told not to help unless requested to do so. Advice and counsel
offered unwittingly may seem to fall on fallow ground, but this is seldom the case.
The person to whom you are speaking may not be paying any attention to what
you say, but someone overhearing your words may take them to heart.
Consequently, it behooves you to make sure your words are always positive,
encouraging, compassionate, and uplifting.
Be aware also that your written words may be read by people you do not
even know. Witness letters and documents discovered years after a person’s
demise that are used for historical and other reasons. You are not amiss in
writing down your thoughts, especially if they reflect the experiences of your life,
your understanding of them, the insight into oneself that results from such
expressions. Something that few people do, but that is very helpful in adding to
one’s growth into the Wise Existence, is recording one’s dreams. It is often the
experience in this altered state of consciousness that reveals hidden knowledge
of oneself and one’s circumstances. Dream guidance is of great value when
properly used.
The individual who does not share the knowledge gained through his own
introspection is denying growth to others. That is not to say one should go
around insisting that others listen to the recounting of one’s experience or
dreams. But it does behoove one to seek out those circumstances in which this
can occur. Study groups, discussion groups, social groups of all kinds, can be an
arena for accomplishing this sharing. As one shares one’s thoughts and
experiences, understanding filters through and adds to the Wise Existence of
Self. Just because the thoughts or experience of another do not engage your
interest, it is not for you to discourage their sharing. If it bores you, then you are
not benefiting from the sharing and you are wasting your time, but not theirs. It is
easy to become bored and contemptuous of someone who drones on and on
about themselves. This is demeaning to them and to yourself. That is not to say
that such an individual should be allowed to dominate any group interaction, but
that individual should be given equal time and attention. The less attention you
pay to that individual, the less you are giving yourself the opportunity to expand
your Mental Realm and accomplish Intention’s goal.
It is not only through interaction with others that growth can be
accomplished. There are many avenues of growth such as utilization of libraries,
electronic communication, even movies. Although witnessing experiences
denoted by actors in a work of fiction, one still has the opportunity of adding to
one’s own storehouse of knowledge and understanding. Spending time and
energy giving attention to works of any kind that offer only thrills, excitement or
other stimulation is less effective than being personally engaged in a physical
activity which provides exercise, social benefit, or emotional growth. Such is far
more effective and desirable.
Accumulated knowledge stored in remote, elitist, dusty shelves has little
value to the one wishing to expand into the Wise Existence of Self. Profundity of
thought is not required either. An earth dweller living the simplest of life can grow
more quickly into the Wise Existence by being all he can be at any given time.
Being true to oneself is the secret to success. One may look at one’s life actions
and say, “I should have known better.” This is not a wise thing to say. “I COULD
have done better,” perhaps, but not “should”.
Never set yourself tasks too far beyond your capabilities. Knowing one’s
limits and exercising discretion in utilization of one’s strengths and energies adds
to one’s growth into the Wise Existence. That is not to say that you should not
push yourself to your limits and a little beyond, for in doing so you learn more
about yourself and gain understanding of the human condition. Just do not set
yourself up for failure, but do not be intimidated by a task that stretches you.
If you live your life with goodwill, doing the best you can with whatever
ratio of Volition to Consciousness you may have achieved, you can ask nothing
more of yourself. As you grow in experience, you DO do better. And by what
standard are you judging what is “better”? You cannot judge yourself in
relationship to what another appears to be. Your accomplishments are singularly
your own.
However, excusing your actions on the basis of lack of knowledge, in your
vernacular, is “a cop out”. Self acceptance is required, but it is not permission to
do less than you are able to do. Growth into the Wise Existence of Self permits of
no excuses. It requires taking responsibility for all of your actions, no matter how
lacking in skills or success they may appear to be. Tolerance is the key here. If
you do not fulfill your own expectations, then look to the size and shape of those
expectations. If they are not excessive, and you have fallen short, then be
tolerant of yourself and strive to do better in the next effort.
Tolerance of others is also required. The more you spend your attention
critiquing others, the less attention you have to give to your own growth. Be
aware of whether or not you are attempting to fulfill the expectations you believe
others put on you. Your only obligation is to fulfill your own expectations, and it is
up to you to make those expectations reasonable to your current circumstances.
As you grow into the Wise Existence, you will extend your expectations so that
you are always urging yourself upward and onward. Attempting to fulfill
expectations you believe others have of you is an exercise in futility. For one
thing you may not have an accurate assessment of other people’s expectations.
You can only know for sure what you expect of yourself.
Again, I reiterate. Do not place blame on yourself for falling short of any
expectations. Be tolerant of your shortcomings, but do not accept them as a
foregone conclusion. Whenever you feel you have fallen short of your
expectations, listen to that wise voice within. This is your surest guide to success.
It is difficult at times to block out the external voices, but that doesn’t mean you
cannot do so. This is when quiet time alone is of most value. It is only when you
shut out the demands of the world around you that you can truly discern what
your inner voice is saying to you. And it is through this inner voice that your own
Source has the greatest access to you, and can render you the most assistance
in making decisions and determining future action.
Even if you do not “meditate” in the terms you think meditation should be,
make sure you permit yourself some time alone every day, when you can just be
quiet and “be”. Magnificent revelations may not be forthcoming. Don’t expect
them. Just be still and become aware of yourself in all your parts. Love yourself.
Love each part of yourself. Speak to your parts of your appreciation for their
service to you. The more you are aware of yourself in all your parts, the more you
are living in the Wise Existence. Simply “being” is the most important thing you
can do. Being all you can be in your awareness is an inevitable result of this.
The biblical injunctions to “Know thyself” and “To thine own self be true”
are the two major secrets to successfully fulfilling the Wise Existence. Fill up your
life with yourself. This does not mean egotistically, but your truth. Do not be
ashamed of anything you are. You may accept shame for something you do, but
you can always do better. Do not try to “correct” something you have done
wrong. Yes, you may make restitution if that is called for. You can apologize for
whatever you may have done or said that caused another pain and discomfort.
But doing something to improve their situation is far more effective than any
apology can ever be.
Whenever you just simply do not know what to do next, try to think of
something nice to do for someone. In doing something nice for someone, you are
doing something wonderful for yourself. When you make someone else feel good
about themselves, you are adding to their value, and greatly increasing your own.
But beware of false modesty or hypocrisy. This reduces and diminishes both
yourself and others. It certainly inhibits growth into the Wise Existence. The more
empathetic you are to the situations and circumstances of others, the more you
can understand your own. Understanding your own situation and circumstances,
taking responsibility for whatever they may be, is far more important to your own
growth, and can be enhanced by your understanding and tolerance of others.
Unconditional love of others is important, but unconditionally loving yourself is of
greatest importance. If you do not wish the best for yourself, how can you then
achieve it? So, my dearest ones, be all you can be as often as you can, and your
striving will take you into the Wise Existence full throttle, not simply sliding in
sideways as does happen. You cannot avoid the growth, but you can enhance
the success and speed of that growth through self awareness and intimate
awareness of the earth in which you live. Go in peace.
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