We are walking our path in paradoxical times. We hear that the world is waking up, yet we read every day that another life or many lives have been taken by senseless tragedies. We evolve with technology yet ponder how to stay connected. We have prepackaged foods yet struggle to take care of ourselves. We have more knowledge but seem to know less. We believe in dreams yet have difficulty believing in our own. We long to believe in God or something larger than ourselves, yet we do not seem to understand that the way to God is by loving what is closest to us.
We have more wealth, yet in so many ways we are still poor, and many of us are longing for a life of meaning, value, and purpose. We long to have a message and an understanding of life that allows us to be heard, recognized and discovered for who we truly are.
We long to matter, and as a teacher of mine many years ago always said, “We are here not to solve all the problems of the world but to not be one of the problems of the world.”
We have become a “me” or “what about me” generation, yet we do not innately understand that there is not a true me expressing in most of us. We are programmed and robotic rather than innately being who we are destined to be.
All of us long to be appreciated and valued. We long to be seen and heard. Until we see and hear our own inner voices and callings, we will simply continue to die a little each and every day.
Temple, you beautifully described the paradox of our time and your antidote was very profound more me this morning. When I think of ensuring we’re seen and heard, I always think of ensuring I see and hear others, but rarely put that same attention to my own heart. I think I’m getting better at it, but not always better in terms of showing the same compassion I would show others. Thank you for giving me pause to consider this….
Rev. Dr. Temple Hayes,
You put into words what many of us endeavor to recognize but become lost in a fog of contradiction. We do tend to me influenced by outside elements. We certainly do deny our spiritual senses, allowing our hearts to lead the way.
I do not think I have read such a powerful message that has been presented in such a concise but amazing meaningful and manner.
Simon (from across The Pond!)
Championing Positivity, Empathy and Kindness