What is this
world? And what is the real world?
This world is the planet on which we perceive that everything and everyone around us is separate from
ourselves and separate from God.
On a day-to-day basis, we fear attack whether verbally or physically. We
find moments of happiness and fulfillment only to wonder when the clouds will
again cover the sun. We envision ourselves needing to create forms of
protection where we escape to our fortresses that become our tombs.
In this world, in
which we struggle silently or overtly for survival, we see a beginning and an
end, birth then death. We compete in order to feel complete. We fight to prove
we’re right. We live in the past or the future as we willingly take commands
from our boisterous ego. And, at the end of the day in this temporal frame of
mind, we are exhausted, only to begin our marathon on this hamster wheel we
call life.
What are the tapes that play in our heads? “You can find
peace, but only at the expense of others.” Or, “Love your neighbor, but give
him the finger if he cuts you off in traffic.” Perhaps, “Find serenity among
those like you, but be careful of them.”
Sometimes, “Pray for world peace, but build a military might that can
annihilate the planet.”
Is there a better way? Is there another world where attack
is not the norm and judgment is not the modus operandi?
If you seek it you will find it. If you choose the real world, you can gain entry, become a
citizen where no passport is needed. All you need to cross the border is simply
a little bit of willingness to change
your mind.
And upon entry,
what will you discover? Peace, joy, grace, unconditional love, arms wide-open
in full acceptance. You’ll remember that you are one with your brothers and
sisters and therefore feel no need to judge or attack. You’ll feel the majestic
presence of The One, Our Source, Our Creator and Giver of Life without end. You
will find…your true Home.
Photos by Barb Adams (c) 2014
