The fine lines between feeling "orphaned," "blissninnyhood," and Strengthening a relationship with God
Hello all,
This message is inspired through an email conversation I recently had with someone. And I extend my Gratitude to this person.
First, a definition of being "orphaned." Orphan is a term Raj has been using frequently---as I do enjoy many of his commentaries---as feeling separated from God. This feeling of separation is the reason for egotistical perceptions not aligned with His Thoughts, and the outcome of projection in the world that is in opposition to the Joy and Happiness that is our birthright as Children of God. IOW, finding we are an "orphan," leads us to reacting to the world egotistically, instead of in responding in accordance with His Will.
Blissninnyhood is a term utilized to mean an individual who speaks generously of God, yet, is often misunderstood by those who perhaps feel a pathway towards spiritual development should include hardship and suffering.
On Strengthening a relationship with God we choose to find God exists, He has the ability to affect our hearts and minds, and His Communication is available for our choosing to Listen.
How to function in the world on making a decision for a spiritual life is the question.
Without question an outcome of spiritual progress is more happiness, more forgiveness, and less difficulty in life. We do reach a point where we gleefully define ourselves as "blissninny," yet not meaning a superficial response to the world, yet a sincere one. However, the observation of others in regards to our "blissninnyhood," is that we are too simplistic, and do not see the world for the problems, and trials and tribulations, it holds.
Jesus teaches not to deny the world. He also teaches to re-kindle our relationship to God. He also teaches that the happy dream is part of the journey with the Course.
So, what to do in response to those who find our happiness and success is a measure of not an authentic lifestyle, yet a pretense for simply being a "blissninny?"
My advice, ignore it.
Any spiritual path is between ourselves and God. Our radiance shines through our authenticity. Allowing our inner flame to grow is the nature and means of our progress.
People will find fault no matter what you do. So best to simply follow your inner Voice, your Guide(s), and make decisions according to your own observation and contemplation as to what you will Do.
Ending feelings of being "orphaned" from divinity, while we choose God again and again in our lives, and concurrently try to explain the fine lines of why we feel as we do, is an unnecessary and burdensome task. Demonstrations FOR always are more fruitful than arguments AGAINST regardless of topic or experience. As example, I cannot explain to you why I do not involve myself with politics, but I can demonstrate to you the love I have for being an advocate for patients in the Emergency Room.
I have always found trying to live up to someone else's standard is fruitless. While we entertain the concept of being understood, explain and explain again and again, and still feel we are not being heard, we have wasted time and effort that could have been directed in developing our gifts and talents, and affirming our relationship with God. Not to mention being the recipient of warm hugs from those who choose to accept us as we are. :-)
This message is inspired through an email conversation I recently had with someone. And I extend my Gratitude to this person.
First, a definition of being "orphaned." Orphan is a term Raj has been using frequently---as I do enjoy many of his commentaries---as feeling separated from God. This feeling of separation is the reason for egotistical perceptions not aligned with His Thoughts, and the outcome of projection in the world that is in opposition to the Joy and Happiness that is our birthright as Children of God. IOW, finding we are an "orphan," leads us to reacting to the world egotistically, instead of in responding in accordance with His Will.
Blissninnyhood is a term utilized to mean an individual who speaks generously of God, yet, is often misunderstood by those who perhaps feel a pathway towards spiritual development should include hardship and suffering.
On Strengthening a relationship with God we choose to find God exists, He has the ability to affect our hearts and minds, and His Communication is available for our choosing to Listen.
How to function in the world on making a decision for a spiritual life is the question.
Without question an outcome of spiritual progress is more happiness, more forgiveness, and less difficulty in life. We do reach a point where we gleefully define ourselves as "blissninny," yet not meaning a superficial response to the world, yet a sincere one. However, the observation of others in regards to our "blissninnyhood," is that we are too simplistic, and do not see the world for the problems, and trials and tribulations, it holds.
Jesus teaches not to deny the world. He also teaches to re-kindle our relationship to God. He also teaches that the happy dream is part of the journey with the Course.
So, what to do in response to those who find our happiness and success is a measure of not an authentic lifestyle, yet a pretense for simply being a "blissninny?"
My advice, ignore it.
Any spiritual path is between ourselves and God. Our radiance shines through our authenticity. Allowing our inner flame to grow is the nature and means of our progress.
People will find fault no matter what you do. So best to simply follow your inner Voice, your Guide(s), and make decisions according to your own observation and contemplation as to what you will Do.
Ending feelings of being "orphaned" from divinity, while we choose God again and again in our lives, and concurrently try to explain the fine lines of why we feel as we do, is an unnecessary and burdensome task. Demonstrations FOR always are more fruitful than arguments AGAINST regardless of topic or experience. As example, I cannot explain to you why I do not involve myself with politics, but I can demonstrate to you the love I have for being an advocate for patients in the Emergency Room.
I have always found trying to live up to someone else's standard is fruitless. While we entertain the concept of being understood, explain and explain again and again, and still feel we are not being heard, we have wasted time and effort that could have been directed in developing our gifts and talents, and affirming our relationship with God. Not to mention being the recipient of warm hugs from those who choose to accept us as we are. :-)
one who walks
Jeanette
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