communicating with the universe- is it necessary to act ?

[happyrain]

Well this is going to be a rough post. Free flow rather. My question revolves around synchronicity. Earlier today I read one of George's post that midwayers can communicate to us through animals. There are blogs that reflect a similar sentiment... That the universe is always communicating with us. The idea is, we are connected to the universe and so the external world reflects our internal one. There's always a message to reflect on if this is the case- but life is more fast paced then that... there are moments though where hearts strings are tugged or presence is felt, like something greater is communicating to you. In those moments you will pause briefly and instinctively know. If the universe is always communicating to us, reflecting our internal/eternal workings then is is necessary to act on these whispers now that you recognize them ? I don't know. Is it fruitless if I'm merely observing and recognizing the synchronicities ? What of those that act on a feeling just to later find or feel they were wrong ? Like receiving number prompts for a person you feel something for and thinking it means ensuing a romantic relationship. There are members here that share these kind of stories. The argument is, they weren't "wrong" to act on the feelings and obvious signs because there were spiritual lessons to impart on the individuals by having led said personalities through the experience. So what does it mean if you recognize the glimmering speckles of spiritual communication and do nothing more then smile and acknowledge the show ? Could I be missing out on something ? Or am I just witnessing harmony with my personality and the world around me ?

Curious !
Enjoy the full moon tonight

[Geoff]

Dear Eric,

Your purpose is to progress, to advance, to learn and to change. Cant do that just as an observer. But if you look carefully, its very probable you are not the same person you were 5 or 10 years ago? Hopefully that means you moved in the positive direction and not the negative.

hugs
Geoff

[Sandy]

Hi Eric,
I loved the person you were the many years ago when you first came here and I love the person you are now. As a friend and adopted sister I can tell you that I have witnessed progression. And I think you are doing more then you think to act on the nudges you are given. It is so easy to forget those times shared with spirit and with "friends" because sometimes it isn't all that obvious but there is a gentleness about you that reflects contemplation, a caring for friends, and I must say a communion with all the natural world that isn't diminished perhaps just because life gets a bit busy and crazy at times. Most of us understand the pull and tug of life that completely can pull the surfboard of spirituality right out from under us even though it seems we have been riding the crest of harmony and peace. It is uncomfortable to find ourselves sprawled on life's beach, spitting sand out of our mouths and we think..."We should have known better!" But there is no "should" as we are learning and progressing and maybe our balance or "tenacious hold" will be better next time and the beach further away.
I feel we each approach life, spirituality, and the Divine Source in our own way and in our own time. Perhaps we need to deep down be receptive... but we are not without communication of some sort as it comes to us through many surprising resources. What you have shared with me on the board and in private emails, along with your sensitivity to the messages intuited from nature, leads me to think that you can teach the likes of many of us a little bit about intuitive communication with the Divine... and I suspect you are acting on these "nudges" as you reflect on the natural world. God is not a bunch of words he is something we feel deep within us, that communication that cannot be explained but leaves us feeling...being something more. Gosh it truly is very hard to explain isn't it?

(((((((HUGS)))))))
Sandy
P.S. Something I learned from Anne. Communication between two people on different geographic locations, or even people and the natural world, is like one person on one side, one person or being on the other and God like a river flowing in between the two and bridging the gap. It is God in what ever form one envisages that is allowing, creating the conduit that bridges the distance between the two. If you are sensing/intuiting harmony, peace and well being from the natural world there is a very good chance the Universe Source is leading the charge.

[Zachary]

Eric,

If the universe is always communicating to us, reflecting our internal/eternal workings then is is necessary to act on these whispers now that you recognize them ? I don't know. Is it fruitless if I'm merely observing and recognizing the synchronicities ?

I think the freewill we have allows us to determine that ourselves. Are you feeling like you should act more? Or are you feeling like you need to observe and smile at them more?

Could I be missing out on something ?

I think we all miss out on something everyday! It's near impossible to not miss out on something in my opinion. To me the question is; How much can we receive that day? .... Maybe as much as much as are souls can withstand/understand. A more progressed soul should be able to catch more, while a perfect soul should catch it all. We are such dim reflections of Him! We are so far from perfection that to me this is normal to "be missing out on something"

Is it fruitless if I'm merely observing and recognizing the synchronicities ?

(For me it can be fruitful to observe, if only I use those observations somewhere to help me progress, but surely not just to observe. Like Geoff says,

Your purpose is to progress, to advance, to learn and to change. Cant do that just as an observer

I've noticed some of my best progressive days can be a whole lot of observing, with a smaller ratio of 'doing'. But other days it's really the opposite. . If I compare my soul progress to driving a vehicle to perfection- it's like this; My engine burns oil (representing my imperfect ways). Some days I burn so much oil my engine runs too hot, and starts smoking. I have to pull off the 'path' and tend to my engine. The path I'm on is always changing (like the days that go by). At different times it's bumpy and at other times it's smooth. Depending on how the path is at that particular time tells me how much throttle to give it, and what gear to be in. Through experience I can discern which gear to be in, how much throttle to use, and overall how to drive. Of course there are times when the path is like nothing I've seen before and I must learn... sometimes it's better to pull off and observe, then decide on how to go about further. Sometimes I don't observe enough to discern how to make it down the path further and I will damage my vehicle in the process. Sometimes I spend too much time observing that I just sit on the side of the path observing and not progressing all while feeling quite fruitless, only because I can see the path ahead of me. In other words-- It may feel wrong for me to observe too long-- other times it may feel just right.
I do not suspect you to be just observing... In fact, the evidence is in your writing. You would not write this or even contemplate what you wrote if you're only observing.
I hope these opinions help you!!!
Take care brother,
Zach

[happyrain]

thank you guys. geoff very interesting. my friend last night was sharing with me his beliefs on having a unique personality and much of his speech seemed similar to some of the teachings i've read here. i feel inclined to share the 1111 with him if he isn't already aware... and maybe introduce him and his wife to this forum.

sandy, thanks ! i appreciate the kind thoughts and pearls of wisdom to boot. there's a lot here for me to come back and absorb...

and zach- thank you for responding to my post brother ! i agree and feel like i've learned something when you said... some of your best progressive days are made with little action and more observing. i'm observing a lot lately and realizing a lot of my "character flaws" if you will. things that i want to change and work on.

peace and blessings to you all ! thank you for sharing

[Welles]

Well I'll chime in here from the perspective of someone who is an active creator. I take delight in moments of synchronicity (or serendipity) and that energy helps to charge up my actions. That doesn't necessarily mean there is an obvious cause and effect relationship.

For me action means creation. I prefer actions initiated by inspiration (intent) because those tend to yield extremely original results. However being able to respond to the circumstances (synchronicity = discovery) of our lives can yield some wonderful results too. In a way we're looking at the difference between discovery and invention. Here's a bit from an old essay...

"In the realm of human creation, invention versus discovery may seem to be in conflict. Edison sneered at those who were recognized as discoverers. Invention, action by intent, was the root of his self-image. Any true creative endeavor will include both intent and discovery. The proportions of each will vary in every new undertaking. Perhaps the most notable difference is that invention yields self-satisfaction while discovery yields wonder. The joy of creation is a composite of both."

There's my 2¢.


Welles

[happyrain]

Welles !
Thank you for chiming in. That really hits home with me as there have been heavy themes in my life revolving around creativity and discovery as of late.
Things just seem to be going in the right direction.

Cheers my friend !

[Seeker13]

Eric,
LOL! I think I just acted on a synchronicity! I just posted to another thread where you'd mentioned synchronicities and I randomly picked this thread to come to and there it was again! Or are synchronicities all you talk about? Needless to say in my life synchronistic events have been hard for me to keep up with!

[happyrain]

Kim
isn't it wonderful.
What does it mean to you ?

[Seeker13]

Hi Eric,
I think it means I'm finally paying more attention. The more I pay attention the more spirit puts things in my path to pay attention to! I've always been one to notice patterns. The synchronicities seem to be increasing. It feels to be a bread crumb trail revealing even more to me that we are all connected! I especially felt it when we visited Sedona last fall.

Kim

[happyrain]

After reading through here again I am going to say- Yes. Act. I will try to act more... Even if I don't know what it means. Even if I'm wrong.

I read it here once, one of our lessons... "Faith muscle" ???
Got to strengthen it somehow.

[Seeker13]

Hi Eric!
Believe another synchronicity is at work here! As I'm mulling over concepts discussed at a conference I attended yesterday, I see your reply to this thread. I too had reviewed it to remember the discussion. Again the synchronicities for me seem to be appearing in rapid succession. One of the sessions was devoted to teaching kids to learn how to fail. Each failure is a success because they dared to act! Every time we try, we learn a little bit more how to be successful next time! It is only failure if you don't try, or act. This concept is especially important for kids today, as our culture has shifted to trying to make everything perfect for children, or rescue them before they fail. When failure happens and it will happen, they quit, don't know know how to handle it and fall apart!

After reading through here again I am going to say- Yes. Act. I will try to act more... Even if I don't know what it means. Even if I'm wrong.

I read it here once, one of our lessons... "Faith muscle" ???
Got to strengthen it somehow.

So I say, "Yes! Act more! Be a creator of yourself! Few of us really know what it truly means and are often wrong, but that's okay if we're trying. Every attempt is a success at changing those things within, even if you/we fall, stumble and fail along the way. Practice strengthens that 'faith muscle', in spirit and ourselves.

Kim

[happyrain]

Thanks Kim.
I hope all is well.

I believe you're right. And I believe it is true- I fall many, many times over.

All the best. Thank you for your consideration.

=)
Happy Rain.

[happyrain]

I think I have a different understanding now. And at the same time, every nugget of wisdom offered here is absolutely true.

It seems as well, that no matter what stage in ones personal and spiritual evolution- all things are true in that moment.

In a persons lifetime- what is true at 18 years old can be experienced with more dimensionality at 40. The 40 year old sees what he went through at 18 as right, and that same truth at 40 reveals itself with greater effect, more nuance. Maybe it doesn't feel all that grand, now that age and familiarity have worn us down. But a step back shows quite a difference.

I bumped another thread or, "essay" called "Breathe on it" and there it is suggested that we might not have all the answers, and more important(sometimes) than thinking is expanding on, or simply resting with the feeling. If what I am observing as synchronicity can be felt, experientially, consciously breathing during that experience IS the action.


I am once again in reverence for every members love contribution made here... And, blown away by the wonder workings of God and gods many spirit helpers.

[Starwalker]

We have living faith when we act in accordance with our beliefs. Without action, there is no faith. I think this is summed up best in the following Bible passage: ""For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also" James 2:26.

There are many celestial communications available to us. I don't think they are communicating with us just for fun. They communicate with us because they know our potential and are trying to get us to live up to it. That can't be done from the sidelines. We have to fully immerse ourselves in the service of our fellows. In so doing, we are truly worshipping the Creator by caring for His creation.

[happyrain]

Hi Jon,

It would appear to me that you're responding to the title of this thread. I am so happy you are here and sharing your thoughts. I've enjoyed our friendship through ZOOM! So, it makes me happy to see your green name on the forum. I hope you're feeling ok, reading your last few post, I can't help but wonder if you are sharing from a place of hurt? I know the turmoil of this world is such that it is easy to become down trodden and heavy.

I am not implying anything, just curious how you're feeling friend.

As for your thoughts, I agree with them. And it seems, multiple perspectives can ring True. Like how one defines action. Just like how one defines God. And we find that, at all stages of development, these are True for that moment. If something is deemed untrue or wrong, it is for the sake of the individual(with God) as a part of their spiritual progress.

I believe that. But no one else has to believe what I'm sharing. Beliefs are subject to change. And I believe(no pun intended ) intent and sincerity are for more important than any one belief.

You know, discovering God can absolutely come from a place of fun and joy- not just suffering. And that is not to negate suffering or the lessons suffering has offer.

This world is very nuanced, but I think we are tasked with working on ourselves. Recognizing our ever-lasting, and living relationship with God- where Love is the intelligent force responsible for guiding all of life. Gurunath used to declare, "self peace for earth peace"


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Looking back at my original post I believe even something as a gentle, internal smile- where I am acknowledging that Love as guidance, isaction. Thinking even deeper, understanding this communication as real- comes with a sense of devotion and appreciation. When these prompts happen, my body is placed in a calm, courageous and attentive state. Sometimes it is placed in an extremely grateful, loving and profoundly connected state.

Instead of responding from fight or flight, I think I am moving with the parasympathetic nervous system. This has real effects on our environment. Instead of looking at our neighbor with disdain, distrust, contempt, judgment, anger, or fear... We respond to them with calm, with the peace these angelic guides have prompted us to discover, we respond to others as equals and with boldness from a developing Faith where we recognize communication with invisible guides as real. It is not necessarily a grandiose thing, but perhaps a gradual transformation.

Thinking even further on the evolution of the human species... I believe 1,000 years ago it was more common to maim, cheat, steal, kill, enslave, oppress. And while todays world can be overwhelmingly discouraging at times. I truly believe we have made some progress. I wonder what this world would look like 1,000 years from now?

I'm remembering our discussions on Zoom, about time and the perception of time. That was a lot of fun for me.

A big part of this experience is learning. And quite possibly, learning that continues even after this life. This implies not having all the answers. And, I am learning more and more, about surrender versus control. I am remembering that Love... Intelligence.... They are their own entities. How far we move with them, is a free will prerogative. At least, that's my belief. But I really don't care to force views on others or try to convince people who are set in their ways. I just enjoy this space of introspection, and even more the love born from discovering a living universe.

More than not, I am learning how to recognize the deeper unspoken presence when in the face of other- so I might respond with a more loving demeanor than from my own internal gunk where a superficial sense of separation causes my own suffering.

That love ask me to move more gently. At this time, I do not see my Ego or my Soul at odd ends but my Soul as guiding my Ego into alignment with a Love that speaks to the deepest part of me.

I think the more we align with that, the better off this world will be. A simple but genuine smile to a saddened face has profound effects with the Universe.

Thanks for the serious introspection my star walking friend.

[Sandy]

Thinking even further on the evolution of the human species... I believe 1,000 years ago it was more common to maim, cheat, steal, kill, enslave, oppress. And while todays world can be overwhelmingly discouraging at times. I truly believe we have made some progress. I wonder what this world would look like 1,000 years from now?

I wish that I could feel that we have made progress. But in thinking about it, it seems more like we have just created bigger and more horrific weapons to maim, cheat, steal, kill, enslave, and oppress on a greater scale. Back in 2008, I remember talking with some of the members here on some thread, probably "The Secret" thread. We were all so hopeful that civilization had turned the corner. But it seems that, as individuals, more and more of our rights to make our own decisions have been taken away from us as religions of a sort creep into the running of governments. Free will is our God-given right in the Grand universe. Shouldn't free will apply here, too, in all the countries of Earth, if we mirror God's plan for us? I'm sorry, but I can't see any progress here while bombs and deadly weapons do the speaking between people of the world.
xxSandy

[Sandy]

But with all I said above...negative Nelly thinking is NOT going to help. Love is our only solution. We all must learn to Love everyone with all it entails. That's a tall order. If we can learn to love our enemies, that would indicate we are on our way. And all the horrible realities would fall by the wayside.
So it could be helpful to think about all that Love entails and how, as individuals, we can apply that to the way we live.
xxSandy

[happyrain]

Hi Sandy, I'm sorry you feel that way.

Yes, we've made considerable progress in 1,000 years. Would you ever believe it was common place to draw out peoples intestines as a form of entertainment?

Your last post speaks a lot of truth. I used the words, "some progress" in my reply above realizing how heavy you and others are feeling at this time. But the truth is we've made incredible progress, even if it's hard to see right now.

Still more, thinking on this entire thread... It is important to turn inward as often as possible, to take time in stillness and prayer. You can't love others when you think humanity has made zero progress, or see only ugliness. You can't love others when you don't find love in your self (I'm speaking in general, not directing this at you).

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You've shared an incredible, healing experience in another post today. I was moved by it.

Love transforms, which is how we heal. Finding love in your self doesn't mean to selfishly put your needs above others. It also doesn't mean being overly performative. It just means sensing the love that exist within you. It's in there, and that love IS the teacher. When you are moving from this place of Love, you will naturally love others. Even those who may direct hatred towards you.

Humans have at least 150,000 years of tribalism under their belt. In some ways it has served us well- especially in our more primitive days. And, ego is a part of nature. But we're more connected now than ever, and all of us(all of us humans, from high to low) are being given the opportunity to rise through duality towards God-consciousness. Perhaps the opportunity has in all ways been present. I mean, we've had incredible human beings from the past-Like Yogananda. Like Babaji. Like Christ. Like Buddha. Real examples of those who've, despite the wars and oppression of their times, found liberation through God and have served others in a tremendous capacity.

And I don't feel I need to serve others in a tremendous capacity. I just need to work on my self, and move towards the desired direction. God will use me as God sees fit. As long as I am true to what I believe, then I believe I am serving God and Gods creation. And that's something many can not comprehend when it comes to, "others." But I can't worry about so many others. I am not physically capable. And it's really no one's place to try and control others. Those who try, will find much suffering along the way. It doesn't mean I can't afford others kindness, gentleness and the things I believe in.

Yesterday I watched two ducks almost kill each other while the female was sitting and watching with amusement. She inched closer as they were wearing themselves down. It was a contest for the right to mate most likely. When I left for work, I saw the one duck by himself, missing feathers, and crying out wounded.

It gave me a lot to think about. We are evolving, and we all have a choice. You can only work on your self, and love others to the extent you are capable.

The love inside us is not a stagnant fragment, it's a Living-transcendent reality within and all around. It pulls you out of the Egoic fight or flight state so many are operating from. You can even see it working in others lives when you re-orient yourself towards that Living Presence. When you feel that love, you will move in a way that is healing. Both for your self, and for others.

That's been my experience, not that I am able to live perfectly. But that I've experienced it, and am continually inspired to sense that love within me, around me, and move from that place again and again. It is God, Gods Love and it is more than enough.

I'm going to share my new favorite prayer with you:

"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith — that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."

I hope something here helps you, or anyone reading who is at war with the world living in fear or anger(which is a form of fear).

Gentle regards ~