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| On the Humber Inukshuk, the singular of inuksuit, means "in the likeness of a human" in the Inuit language. They are monuments made of unworked stones that are used by the Inuit for communication and survival. The traditional meaning of the inukshuk is "Someone was here" or "You are on the right path." |
I cant believe I haven't published since November 25th, 2014! I didn't abandon my blog, was focusing on my personal growth and development in many areas of my life but especially the spiritual.
Interesting, as I sat down to write this post that I thought out in my mind last night I tuned in to OWN, and what is the topic? Difficult relationships! On some level I feel like my whole life has been nothing but difficult relationships. Even the ones I most treasured and revered eventually reveal some onesidedness that blindside me and cause me to pause and wonder, what is this? Since I have focused on intense spiritual development I have come to understand that we are all here for different assignments and our tests will be aligned with our purpose and destiny. It does not make it any easier though.
Thinking over some events and occurrence over the last few years that have resurfaced over the past couple of months and holding up the players behaviour, reactions and responses to the light of what I now know it has become very clear that every difficult situation present an opportunity to develop and grow or to retreat to what is familiar and comfortable. Some will take the former while many will choose the latter, all depending on where they are on their own spiritual journey and level of awareness.
I remember attending a workshop back in 2005 where the leader of the workshop brought up the issue of ego and made the statement that an arrogant person has a strong ego but some persons who act meek and humble have just a strong an ego. While you will always know where you are at with the arrogant person it is more difficult with the meek. A good example of this is the so called humble person who will make the statement "I don't get involved, I stick to myself", not taking a position on an issue or argument. On the surface it looks fine, but when you look deeper you will soon see that it may be a passive-aggressive way of controlling the situation or causing a stalemate.
The individual who is on pause or stuck in neutral or worse regressive spiritually is blinded and thus cannot see how the adversary (the devil, "the accuser of the brethren") will use some well intentioned situation to cause division, ill will and confusion. Selfishness, self-absorbed behaviour and the need to control others are forms of "inequity" that stunt growth, divide groups and families thus preventing harmonious relationships, and stopping them from accomplishing their potential. Here in lies the opportunity! I will adopt the late Edwin Allen's position, I understand his response when derided and vehemently opposed to the building the Frankfield Comprehensive High School (now the Edwin Allen High School) was "well, we all cant think the same way, somebody have to show example". This is not an exact quote, I forgot the exact words used when I was told the story.
Thinking like that of Edwin Allen elevate individuals, families and groups and take them to a whole new level of emotional strength and stability. It heals body, mind and soul.Onward, upward. No wonder he left such an amazing legacy!
Happy Sunday,
Miss Sam
August 23, 2015
