By Terez Hartmann
Spirituality and Physicality
Did you know that YOU already have the compass AND the map to THE Ultimate Spiritual path?
Did you know that no matter where you are physically or emotionally, you are actually ON that path right now?
Contrary to popular belief, the path to spiritual connection actually lies in being PHYSICAL and experiencing your flesh-and-blood, 3D life. For it is only through this vantage point that you CAN even begin to detect the path!
Consider this: If you were floating around in “oneness” and singularity, and there was nothing to distinguish you from the “ALL,” there would be no way to experience spiritual connection—or anything else. Being in a state of zero emotion (with no contrast) is much like observing the proverbial white mouse in the flour barrel or being deposited into the ocean in the total darkness of 10,000 feet: There is no point of reference, nadda, zip. Our physical form and unique perspective is THE way that the deliciousness and delight of joy/alignment/enlightenment/communion/success can be experienced. So why not embrace, celebrate and enjoy this fantastic body, heart, mind and planet that gives us the ability to HAVE spiritual experiences?!
Infinite Paths, One Destination
Though you will hear about many different paths, teachings, philosophies, and ideologies in this month’s issue, I’d like to offer one word of advice:
Remember that ALL teachings and ideas area always filtered through the eyes of the beholder/believer (present company included!), and that all any of us can offer is our unique perspective based on what works for each one of us—no more, no less.
No matter who you talk to, when any individual finds something that really makes sense and really, really works for her/him, it’s difficult to fathom that ANY other path could deliver the goods. Take me, for example: I very much believe that the path to spiritual connection and true success in life is through feeling clear, focused and alive. My own personal experience has shown me that when I prioritize joy and clarity, everything flows beautifully; I have meaningful and productive interactions with others, great ideas come, I always have what I need, I find solutions faster, my body thrives, and I truly CAN be of service to others.
The “right” spiritual path is—and always has been—in the heart, mind and spirit of the beholder, AKA YOU!
And one thing is certain, no matter the reason for your quest, EVERY spiritual road or desire for understanding or enlightenment is linked to the same core “destination:” to—in one way or another—feel good or better about your experience of being human.
Play the “Sustain Game™” (I Dare You!)
Your mission: Do whatever it takes to allow yourself to be in a state of happiness and clarity, and then do whatever it takes to keep the good mojo flowing for as long as you possibly can!
Why play the game? You “win” every single second you allow yourself to feel good, alive and clear, and every additional second, minute, hour, day, week, thereafter, the “prizes” get bigger and bigger!
The “down” side: You have to give up times of stress, misery, guilt, self-doubt, pain and suffering. Bummer, dude.
What about paying bills, taking care of the kids, etc.? Let’s be real: Most likely, you just won’t allow yourself to feel very good if you tell your 4-year-old to just get a job, or notice that the electricity is shut off from nonpayment. There are things that we each feel is right and good to do, so you might as well just DO them, since living in integrity really makes it easier to feel good across the board. But rather than resent your day-to-day “non-negotiables,” make it your mission to find as much fun and appreciation in these things as possible. You will find that if you can keep the playing the “Sustain Game,” great ideas come to you, everything you touch or create is filled with excellence and quality, nicer and nicer people show up in your life, you NATURALLY want to do things for others and life starts to cooperate with you in ways that once seemed improbable and even impossible! How’s THAT for a spiritual experience?!
(BTW…Want to know how to REALLY play “The Sustain Game™?” Join us in Asheville, NC, for our next “Savor-Vacation™” this November! Find out more and visit www.AllowingAdventures.com.)
The Bottom Line on Allowing YOUR Success with the ULTIMATE Spiritual Path
Every spiritual teacher and master had (and has) the same goal: To help others live happier, more fulfilling lives and to interact with each other in ways that are harmonious and beneficial. All teachings/religions/paths have their strengths and each are criticized, but YOU are still the only one who can know what gives YOU a sense of peace, understanding and purpose. And in my humble opinion, a life well-lived is THE ultimate expression of true spiritual connection.
Choose your path, whatever that may be at any given moment, and as a certain Vulcan would say, “Live long and prosper.”
“And this life of mine is mine to create
And I experience whatever path I choose to take
Only I can open the door to living my dreams
And I see when I believe.”
—From “Remembering” TTRH ©2012-2014
Terez Hartmann is the President/CEO of ALLOWING Your Success & BEYOND!, LLC, author of the book ALLOWING Your Success!, a professional Keynote Speaker, Retreat and Workshop Facilitator, Coach, Recording Artist, Show Host and Singer-Songwriter. For more about Terez, access to FREE Allowing resources and “Words, Music, Adventures & BEYOND for LETTING Good Happen and ENJOYING the Journey!” visit www.AllowingYourSuccess.com To order her book, ALLOWING Your Success! visit www.Transformation-Publishing.com