In the everyday, ordinary dimension of reality and conversation, the pronouns “me”, “I”, and “mine” appear to be necessary to describe our experiences, our possesions, and our boundaries. They are markers for the territory of the ego self.
Yet in the spiritual dimension of reality, being free of this type of identification with things is liberating and purifying. I’ve heard this paradoxical truth many times, yet it wasn’t a lived experience until one day while meditating, I saw an image of a vine that reminded me of an unresolved experience that had happened eight years prior.
It was an experience given by Mother Nature, Herself. I trust that in the telling, it will reveal something to you too.
I identified the vine seen during meditation as the pumpkin vine that had grown out of a compost heap fed by my kitchen scraps and other organic matter which I had composted under the banana trees which bordered the neighbor’s property. The trees blurred the property line between where their property ended and ours began.
The vine had sprouted out of the pumpkin seeds that landed in the compost many months before. Finding a pumpkin hidden under its own large leaf was a priceless moment. In that same moment, an unknown woman appeared out of the neighbor’s house. She was someone I had never seen nor heard during the many years I resided there!
She rushed over clothed in the body language of aggression and anger and adamantly claimed the pumpkin was hers. As I assessed the entire situation, I stepped back a bit and explained that I had planted the seeds and that I was happy to share with her, because there would be more! This did not change her stance, her mannerisms, or her mind! She was ready to fight for what in her mind was “hers”!!! In that moment, it was just as obvious in my mind, that the pumpkins was “mine” and had just wandered over the invisible border between the two houses. I reluctantly let it go to avoid any further haggling.
This morning’s meditation freed me completely of that feeling of having something that was “mine” taken from me. A beautiful recognition flowered within, that in reality, nothing is mine. In that moment I had the feeling of being free of “mine”, and a beautous lightness and purity expanded throughout my being.
This is a “fruit” that no one can take. It is an inner treasure which can be shared and in the sharing, will multiply.
With great thanks to the “aina”(Hawaiian for earth) for providing the setting for that flowering to unfold and the impromptu character who appeared and disappeared …never to be seen again. It confirmed another spiritual truth which states that every scene has benefit, whether seen or unseen in the moment that it is occurring.
It was a good eight years before I was able to see the benefit. Truth must be experienced to be known. Finally the truth of knowing nothing is really mine blossomed. I am but the trustee of the many things that have been given to me; I am even a trustee of this body.
It was a moment in time, almost forgotten, yet the seed of truth finally bore its own fruit during that morning meditation.
Aloha Beautiful Soul,
Thank you for visiting Enlightened Answers. These writings are my on-going churnings of deep spiritual studies and reflection upon the self - Along with this, there is constant meditation. Both meditation and daily attention to spiritual study which leads to awareness of the self have immeasurably nourished me and increased the joy of living and serving I'm able to experience in these times of great and sudden change.
It has also been my fortune to be situated in the Hawaiian Islands in the midst of the Pacific Ocean where I landed with my son 31 years ago. The past 25 years, I've been on the oldest, northern most, and serenest island of Kauai.
Many don't realize that Hawaii is made up of a chain of seven islands- Kauai, the Garden Isle, is situated at the top of the chain and is often called the "crown" of the Hawaiian islands. Kauai is also called the Island of the Golden Light, and the Island of Discovery for good reason! Truly this is where I was led in order to discover the wonders of the inner golden light ignited by the Supreme Light. It is here that I continually reinforce the awareness that- I am a peaceful, loving soul, a being of light*- just as you are. This journey has led me to surrender the rest of this life to the Divine Beloved, the One who loves unconditionally and who teaches the method to return to our original nature of purity, love, wisdom, & altruism. Through these writings- I am building a fortress of light with the pure intention that others may strengthen their own light.
For over fifteen years, I've had the fortune of traveling to northern India- to the state of Rajasthan- where the Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University is perched atop Mt. Abu.
This wonderful oasis of light is also called Madhuban which means Forest of Honey. It is a pilgrimage place dedicated to the Remembrance of who we truly are -- eternal souls. This awareness also brings us into the natural relationship and remembrance of the Eternal One- the Creator God- Beloved of All.
I go to Madhuban to meditate and study in a fully spiritually charged atmosphere where others are there for the same purpose. We are a spiritual family who enjoy solitude, as well as unity. We enjoy delicious spiritually charged meals, beautiful gardens, angelic music, and communing with like-hearted souls from across the globe. Madhuban is a pure, divine container that serves those who wish to live according to the highest spiritual codes. It is a place designed for souls to have a deep, rich, and loving meeting with the Supreme Soul. My annual journeys there have enriched my life immeasurably, beyond words. I've become a peaceful soul who honors the peaceful soul of you. I am a lover of Truth and hope that you are able to glean deep soul answers from these writings. Take the jewels that touch you, make them your own, and share them, for "giving and receiving freely" is a good part to have at this time of great transformation.
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Wishing you Peace,
Shivalaya
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