How would you describe your own relationship to your higher power or the “infinite universe” around us, as Tolstoy would say?
“…why I am here…and what is my relationship to the infinite universe…” look[ing in hindsight at spaces I have occupied in my life and can see the importance of the lessons I have learned. I see myself at meetings and I know why I am there – to love and to be loved. I see myself on this website and know why I am here – to deal with some of my daily pain (stress?) and take the small risk of sharing my experience, strength and hope with others. I do not know if, how or why my words might affect others. I leave that to my Higher Power.” – Margot E.
The 50 Spiritual Laws of the Universe Satsang LP (56:46)
“That’s a really good point. How I fit depends on where I am, to some extent. Still there is a part of me that no matter where I am, it feels best when I feel at peace and help others to feel that way as well.” – JB jr. reply to Margot E.
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6 responses to “In the Midst of Chaos and Fear; Sublime Beauty and Peace Results from Our Relationship with the Infinite – Step 3”
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This is all encompassing
I have no clue where I fit. I’m not supposed to take others’ inventory but I don’t think anyone else can honestly say they do either. I just know that if I work on myself and be of service, and just do what I’m supposed to do, then I am where I need to be. This reminds me of something Karl Lagerfeld once said, “I’m happy as long as I don’t ask myself if I’m happy.” This works for me, but also, not asking myself where I fit in the universe. If I ask myself where I fit, then I end up feeling like I don’t. And trying not to ask myself what others think of me. I’ve learned just not to ask certain things. I just know I’m happier if I’m busy, I talk to people, do the work, be of service, etc. It isn’t that I’m dumbing myself down or trying be “obedient” to God or anything silly like that. Asking these questions no longer seem to help me be where I want to be with my life.
The first thing that comes to mind is to love one another
and take care of each other. That always brings a sense
Of satisfaction and self worth
“…why I am here…and what is my relationship to the infinite universe…” I look in hindsight at spaces I have occupied in my life and can see the importance of the lessons I have learned. I see myself at meetings and I know why I am there – to love and to be loved. I see myself on this website and know why I am here – to deal with some of my daily pain (stress?) and take the small risk of sharing my experience, strength and hope with others. I do not know if, how or why my words might affect others. I leave that to my Higher Power.
That’s a really good point. How I fit depends on where I am, to some extent. Still there is a part of me that no matter where I am, it feels best when I feel at peace and help others to feel that way as well.