We are very
confused about spiritual paths. Although we understand that
they deal in contradictions we would like to be able to
separate out the contradictions that arise through increased
awareness of dualities as compared to contradictions that are
well . . . just plain old contradictions. For example;
If spiritual
growth occurs as the result of dismissing, suppressing or
controlling the little self then what level of growth
does the little self enjoy? If spiritual growth comes through
either control or suppression of self expression then what
level of freedom does your self expression have? If a
liberated state can only be maintained by continuing 'out of
the moment' practices such as meditation then just how
liberated are you?
We feel that
there is some dichotomy in the spiritual traditions that
explore different states of awareness. Here, there has been a
tendency to honour the soul and spirit at the expense of who we
are here. That is, the aim or outcome of these spiritual
traditions seem to be at the expense of living a human life or
of even feeling.
However, as we are here packaged in this human form then may
there not be a significant reason for this?
When
exploring what is offered by many accepted spiritual traditions we are
left with the feeling that this is only half of the story and
that there is possibly a more integrative approach that is not
as dismissive of existence here. We feel
that this is possibly the time to facilitate a more rounded
spirituality that includes honouring the parts living here too
and perhaps parts living in other places.
