Serious Thoughts
Do we create our own reality based on our belief system? Do we reincarnate ourselves or do we simultaneously live in many dimensions, in the the absence of time as we know it. Can we tap into dimensions of no time and grow...According to Seth we do this all the time in our dreams. These are the thoughts of Seth (a higher being or spirit) channel by Jane Roberts and detailed in her many books. These thoughts (if you choose to accept them or not) has expanded my reality. After-all I'm always open to expanded consciousness based on love and light. And if we admit to or not, all of us are searching for a deeper knowing of who we are, and where we come from. Personally, I don't subscribe to any ideology, religion, or life science, because everything I know as truth, and light is found within -- There is no right or wrong in one's belief system. There's only God.....God is love....God only create (out of love)....God doesn't destroy. Deep deep down inside we all know this as truth. Our belief system can connect us to each other (as divine spirits) or it can separate us from each other. Our external belief system's, which we individually create is a choice among infinite number of choices. (Those who know me in this forum and otherwise, know that I communicate in the abstract---So forgive me please).
Now, I want to touch upon something else that makes me sad. I have traveled much nationally and internationally in my 55 years of life. And I have immersed myself in different cultures and lifestyles. And I have always accepted the fact that we are all the same--we all want the same things in life (to be treated with kindness and respect, regardless of social status, the skin color we are in, or whatever else comes to mind).
I'm of African American decent and presently I reside in a small mountainous community in Anywhere USA. This community has a minority population (less than 1%). I (myself) have lived within or around major metropolitan cities for most of life up to this point. Well, during my many walks in this mountainous and beautiful community in anywhere USA I've been called the (N) word by passing motorists, subjected to the middle finger (sign of hate) for no sound reasons, and stopped by the local police (motorist) and asked to identify myself for no reason. Now, I wont pretend that this has not affected me to some degree. It has made me to be cautions of others who pass my way, especially of motorist who slow down while driving and/or make a "U" turn to get a better look of the unwanted outsider.
The "N" word being shouted at me followed by the F word, happen today...and I was jolted. Outwardly I pretended not to be hurt by those foul words of hate. But it does hurt, because there are people out there who are so separated from others based on their belief system---So this ties back to what I was writing about in my opening paragraph about belief system and do we create realities. Now don't get me wrong, there are many others who has welcome me with smiles and warmness and I am grateful.
Bit it's still hard to believe that here we are in the 21st century with a African American male and cuacasian woman running for our nation's highest office for the first time ever, and still there are thoughts of intolerance in this country. Sometimes it blows me away.
I will still continue to pass on my silent blessings to those who display bigotry or ignorance and hope they see the oneness and connection of souls.....because where's there a spark of love (a little wiggle-room to rise above it all) there is peace and love.
My dear friend, first how wonderful to see you posting~ And what a powerful post~ Namaste~ My spirit of light and love bows to your spirit, my dear fellow human being~
Maybe they will come back in the next life with a different color~I am humbled by your offering and surround you, and yours in Eternal light and love~And I am sadden by the hate, and fear in our world, when will we realize we are one?~
posted by ASRAI
7 months ago
“Do we create our own reality based on our belief system?” You raised this question twice in your post, but I cannot find where you have given an answer. If we do create our own reality, then you are not a victim of the situations you have described. You created the situation and the experiences that you are having.
I personally like this idea because it empowers me to change what I do not like. If I created my own reality, I can change it. If I am a victim then I shall forever remain a helpless victim.
I know that two people (even two black people) can walk down the same street and have completely different experiences. I know that they have done research with identical twins raised in the same home whose memories of childhood are completely different.
Do we create our own reality? I know that things we fear or expect will happen, will actually appear to happen. Our fear is perfect faith in a negative outcome, and that kind of faith is very powerful.
I grew up in central Los Angeles. I grew up during a time when there was a lot of talk about how blacks were the victims of prejudice and hate on the part of the whites. The thing is, my experience as a kid was just the opposite. I was one of three white boys in a mostly black middle school. Whenever those black kids could catch me, they would beat me and kick me from one block to the next.
I did not hate those black kids so much as I feared them. I was so fearful of spending another day in that school that I finally convinced my father to lie about our address so that I could go to a school in another district. It worked, and for a while I felt safe.
Funny thing about life…what you fear the most usually comes back around, and you have to face it again. The lie about my address was discovered and I was sent back to face my fears.
I am not really sure how it happened. I simply accepted that I had to go back, and I decided that I was not going to be afraid, and that I was not going to be doing anymore running. I decided that it was time to stand my ground and face the music. I started seeing things differently, acting differently, and my experience changed. Some of those big black kids that used to enjoy knocking my lights out became good friends of mine.
I could see it even back then. This is just one of the experiences I have had that led me to see that I am experiencing the results of my own mind.
Thank you for sharing. You express yourself very clearly.
Love and gratitude, Benny
So very, very good to hear from you. I agree with Asrai. This is a very powerful post. Not too long ago, my son and I explored this very issue. He told me that when he was a teenager he wondered one time to himself which word would upset me if he said it, the "n" word or the "f" word. There was no hesitation on his part, he told me, to know that the use of the "n" word would not be tolerated. He asked me how I came to be as I was and I told him it was my Dad who taught me, not so much by what he said, as how he was. When we visited my Dad a few weeks later, my son asked him how he came to be as he was, and my Dad told my son, it was his Dad . . . Our family has been so blessed for many generations (originally Dad's side of the family was Quaker), that the blot of prejudice has not kept us from knowing wonderful, loving, kind and generous people. This mote of prejudice, thank God, was removed from our eyes a long time ago. There are so many who walk with you, my friend. You are never alone. Your strength of spirit and your willingness to share your experience, strengthens all of us to weed out prejudices we may hold. Any prejudice hurts people we love and who love us.
LadyEarth said this much better than I could but I hope you know you are not alone in your walk. The burden of racism and prejudice will not be wiped wholesale from our earth but will come about one person, one child, one father, one son, one mother, one daughter, one friend at the time.
It is so easy to think of people who look different from us or who speak differently than we do as being so different that they have nothing is common with us. It's even easier if we hold these different peoples at a distance and don't allow ourselves to get to know them on any kind of meaningful level.
I have found, in my own life, that once I open my heart to one such person, it makes it easier for me to see the humanity in the others who may be different from me in the same way that one once was. My father taught me this by the way he lived his life and I pray that I'm teaching my children the same way; by example.
This is truly a heartfelt message Artist4life. I have faced these challenges & continue to do so now. My #1 husband-being of African American descent & myself brought 2 beautiful young women into this world. And that remains the focus of my journey-2 beautiful children. Nothing more, & nothing less, just children. The backlash that I have received & continue to receive-from both Caucasion & African American folk (This may be due to "others" not being able to see the union of the two colors within me-not that it will change a "set mind"),seems unbearable at times. But the love & strength bestowed upon me by my Creator, allows me to hold my head high, take a deep breath & continue my walk. Presently, I am at a job (I work with the developmentally disabled)where I was emotionally & verbally abused by the program manager, supervisor & clinical supervisor-all of who are Caucasion. After seeking the help of our HR professionals, I was extremely dismayed to find out that they decided to blow it off & cover it up. Recently, I was shouted at & verbally abused by my co-worker-African American & again it was blown off by my supervisor who unsuccessfully attempted to convince me that it was due to the stress of working with these types of clients. However, I knew better & I still know better. I've chosen to forgive & to continue to love. I've also chosen to "journey on", not out of fear (like benny I believe that if I allow fear to envelop me, it becomes a reality) but because I want to continue my journey in peace & love.
This is truly a heartfelt message Artist4life. I have faced these challenges & continue to do so now. My #1 husband-being of African American descent & myself brought 2 beautiful young women into this world. And that remains the focus of my journey-2 beautiful children. Nothing more, & nothing less, just children. The backlash that I have received & continue to receive-from both Caucasion & African American folk (This may be due to "others" not being able to see the union of the two colors within me-not that it will change a "set mind"),seems unbearable at times. But the love & strength bestowed upon me by my Creator, allows me to hold my head high, take a deep breath & continue my walk. Presently, I am at a job (I work with the developmentally disabled)where I was emotionally & verbally abused by the program manager, supervisor & clinical supervisor-all of who are Caucasion. After seeking the help of our HR professionals, I was extremely dismayed to find out that they decided to blow it off & cover it up. Recently, I was shouted at & verbally abused by my co-worker-African American & again it was blown off by my supervisor who unsuccessfully attempted to convince me that it was due to the stress of working with these types of clients. However, I knew better & I still know better. I've chosen to forgive & to continue to love. I've also chosen to "journey on", not out of fear (like benny I believe that if I allow fear to envelop me, it becomes a reality) but because I want to continue my journey in peace & love.
Well S**t. I would sure hate to be walking along the road minding my own business and have a handful of hate sent my way. On a regular basis, I guess I would be tempted to crawl back into my shell and stay inside.
But then, there's the fighter in me too. I guess I would see how many people I could smile and wave at. Maybe that's dangerous ... maybe it's the sterotype "Big red truck, old redneck boys, with light bars all over their car and 2 big old dogsin the back and a shotgun on the rack."
Small community? Any chance to show up at the mayor's office and suggest a "diversity conversation."
You are not what they perceive, obviously. My silent blessing might be that they see their maker faster rather than slower. (joke).
Thank you for posting. What a thoughtful discussion.
Most Excellently put, my friend!! But, always remember, that even though you can'r control that kind of hate, in that great 'out there', you can always return to US, here' and know that hate has no meaning here!!
Namaste
Artist, I don't understand the rude behavior either. If was you, I'd probably harbor some resentment in my heart. My parents taught me to respect everyone unless rudeness intervened. I know that some parents still teach pre-conceived or hand-me-down notions of prejudice. It gets a little better with each generation, but it sure is taking a long time. Here in New York, most people don't experience what you have, but I can't say it doesn't happen. Whoever thought Rodney King would become my guru.
Dear Artist,
I too am surprised to see this and it disappoints me deeply.
You may try to look the other way but I know this is hurtful.
You have my support always!
Hugs, Starry
