Around a chip
Posted on April 8, 2007 By OneMysticalMonkey
So if the body is a temple, why do the chips taste so good? And if they taste so good, why do they make my eyes hurt and my belly a little nauseous an hour after eating them? And if I feel a bit ill after eating chips, and I know I’m likely to feel ill later, why on Earth do I keep eating them? *groan*
What is it that draws us back to the things that are not in our best interests? Whether it’s potato chips, or chocolate, television, a relationship, a bad habit, or any number of other things – why do those things grab our attention so? Don’t we realize we deserve better? And if you answered “yes” to that – do you really believe it? Does your belief manifest itself in your world, or do you somehow undercut yourself because deep down you doubt you deserve better than you have? How did we as a society even come to the conclusion that we deserve what life has given us? Did somebody tell us that? Is it that collective consciousness against which some of us push? Is it karma? Is that a convenient excuse to accept what is before us instead of doing the work to find something better?
How many different ways do we sabotage ourselves in our daily lives? Is it obvious, or subtle? Are you even aware of it? If your overall level of awareness changes (we are talking about metaphysics and spiritual states of awareness and growth, after all), do you gain clarity? For how long? Can you change these self-defeating habits? Is it possible, in a higher state of awareness, to make permanent changes to those things which you wish to change? Is it a matter of self-will and determination to avoid those things that are not in your best interest? But is avoidance even the answer? According to the ancient texts, you should take all experiences – those things which are enjoyable, as well as those things which are not – and treat them the same way, because they are, after all, just part of the whole illusion that is Earthly life. That’s great for the physical things in our lives (and yes, it’s possible), but how does that apply to the spiritual things? Or does it?
And once again, I’m back to the concept that the Path is the journey; All things on the path are part of the path, and it’s all here for us to learn our lessons. Apparently, that includes the spiritual aspects as well as the physical, and we once again need to get our egos – our wants and desires – out of the picture, because it’s only with a still mind and undisturbed emotions that these truths come to light. And round and round we go again.
*Throws chips in the trash*
My zafu is calling…
Peace
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