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Magical Moments
A slight haze covered the hills, softening their outline, and presenting a mystical background to the sea in front. Ken and I sat in our comfortable camping chairs, observing the diverse boats traversing Ganges Harbor. There were yachts, cruisers, sports fishing boats, old fishing trawlers converted into comfortable living quarters, and dinghies coming and going from the village to their boats. The salt tang of sea air added to our enjoyment as we breathed in, filling our lungs with life and vitality. It was a magical moment, bringing us fresh appreciation, not only for the beautiful view in front of us, but for life in general.
The insight gained from catching a glimmer of the nature of the Principles, and of life, brings freedom of mind to enjoy the simple things. Cherishing the ordinary, everyday things brings luminosity to everything we view. All appears imbued with energy; richer, with more vibrant color, seeming to shimmer in the light. Satisfying to the eye and the soul, you can almost feel the Oneness of nature, life, and Self merging.
These magical moments illuminate the Oneness of all things. Difficult to describe, but once such moments are experienced, all life is enriched. Understanding of Self, and of others, is enhanced, leading to more harmony, leading to deeper exploration of who and what we really are.
Hearing a noise brought me from my reverie, and glancing up, I noticed a man coming down the stairs behind us. He was wearing work clothes and carrying a cup of coffee; its fragrance drifted toward us as he approached our chairs. “Hi there. Enjoying the view?” he asked.
“Very much,” Ken replied. We started to chat and before we knew it, a beautiful feeling of connection developed between us. We talked about how grateful we were to live on such a beautiful island, with clean air and water. In a few minutes of conversation, he told us much about himself, private things. We learned that he had left his well-paying job in another province because of the level of stress involved. Now he works in a job outdoors, in the fresh air, gets less pay, but works fewer hours. We concluded the engagement by agreeing that there was more to life than money.
After he left, Ken and I both felt a strong sense of community with the stranger. He was unknown to us, but in that brief moment of connection, we discovered a kindred spirit. We saw him and he saw us. We marvelled at how a spontaneous exchange can feel profound. An ordinary occurrence, yet, a magical moment.
The sound of a float plane captured our attention; we watched as the pilot made a picture perfect landing and smoothly taxied up to the dock. It appeared effortless; as effortless as our consciousness lifting, filling us with peace and utter contentment.
The gift of seeing is a natural outcome of releasing our True Self from within. True Self is the complete package, implanted with Three Principles that lead us to wisdom, that lead us deeper into Self. Isn’t it incredible to know that we already are what we seek?
Seeing shows up in so many unexpected ways. Seeing the stranger as a kindred spirit; seeing the beauty around us, seeing connection as spiritual. Seeing envelops everything.
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There are many layers to seeing – not everyone sees things in the same way. As we continue to evolve, our own seeing advances and matures; although occasionally, I admit, seeing seems to recede. Sometimes it appears a wonder that we are able to communicate with each other at all, given the separate realities we experience.
The common denominator uniting us is that we are all spiritual beings. The tricky part is, you can get gripped by the physical form. This stops you from seeing “what is, rather than what isn’t.” This is a quote from Sydney Banks, who made this statement many times. I was always puzzled by this and wondered what on earth he meant. I still wonder! But the feeling now is wondrous rather than confusion.
The other day, I had a conference call with a group. During the call, I experienced deep moments of connection, magical moments. The attentive silence at the other end of the line told me the group was with me. Then there were moments when I felt unconnected and couldn’t tell what the group was feeling.
It was a bit of a roller coaster ride, different levels of consciousness being experienced in the blink of an eye. The call left me thoughtful and introspective. Thankfully, I was able to defuse my personal thinking by going to that quiet place inside. In that space, I found peace.
In the middle of the night, I was woken by my thinking, going a mile a minute. Again, I was taken on a roller coaster ride. Somehow, in the midst of the ride, True Self emerged, and seeing occurred. A magical moment, mystical in nature, and offering comfort and solace. Time and again, a shift in consciousness happens, without effort, without doing anything.
The next morning I received an email from a member of the group with whom I had been speaking. Evidently, they felt the talk was insightful and had prompted them to connect as a team. The ensuing conversation they had helped them coalesce beyond the separate realities they had been experiencing. They were seeing each other differently, seeing beyond the disguise of their work titles and positions. The email helped me to see beyond my interpretation of what had happened during the call. Once again, a shift in understanding for all of us.
Someone said to me the other day that learning about the Principles is like drinking from the fountain of knowledge, and constantly being replenished. The statement has a ring of infinity, of everlasting learning. How did we get so lucky to find this profound gift within?
Knowing who we are, at a core level, takes care of life forever more. That’s all that’s required. How simple can you get? Then life is filled with magical moments.
Elsie Spittle
August 27, 2010
© Three Principles for Human Development, Inc.
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