Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Chapter 2-Taking Risks-Mental Crisis
At this stage we learn from past experiences and are able to mentally remain in the situation. Our awareness has enough power and flexibility to understand how our physical actions have brought us to where we are. We understand our part in being responsible for what happens to us.
This is what most understand as mastery of life. Our mental web of associated thoughts has become sophisticated enough that we can adapt it successfully to a wide variety of physical situations. We develop a lifestyle that appears to get us the things we want in life. Few people ever go beyond this stage.
Increased contact with the Master Within allows us to learn from our mistakes. It does not allow us to foresee and avoid mistakes but it does allow us to learn from failures. Each failure brings greater knowledge and awareness of the issues involved and the realities behind them.
We understand the importance of risk taking. If we do not take risks and try new things we will remain where we are. Many are afraid and will attempt only those things they have a proven ability to do. They play it safe except when nature or God/dess decides to interfere in their otherwise placid, boring life and liven it up a bit. Both God/dess and nature intend life to be an exploration and adventure. This includes experiencing as many things as possible.
The struggle to adapt to new life conditions and the satisfaction of personal achievement is rewarded by both nature and physical life. The rewards go to those that take the risks and succeed.
This is what most understand as mastery of life. Our mental web of associated thoughts has become sophisticated enough that we can adapt it successfully to a wide variety of physical situations. We develop a lifestyle that appears to get us the things we want in life. Few people ever go beyond this stage.
Increased contact with the Master Within allows us to learn from our mistakes. It does not allow us to foresee and avoid mistakes but it does allow us to learn from failures. Each failure brings greater knowledge and awareness of the issues involved and the realities behind them.
We understand the importance of risk taking. If we do not take risks and try new things we will remain where we are. Many are afraid and will attempt only those things they have a proven ability to do. They play it safe except when nature or God/dess decides to interfere in their otherwise placid, boring life and liven it up a bit. Both God/dess and nature intend life to be an exploration and adventure. This includes experiencing as many things as possible.
The struggle to adapt to new life conditions and the satisfaction of personal achievement is rewarded by both nature and physical life. The rewards go to those that take the risks and succeed.
# posted by banjo @ 4:08 PM 
