Our human problems are emblematic of areas
where we are being called to grow, to peck into a new paradigm. So when we are in the midst of a challenge,
if we stop long enough to meditate and remind ourselves of our inner gifts of
intelligence, wisdom and peace, we contact that place within us that also knows
there are no problems, only human neuroses which can be healed by spiritual
discernment.
- Michael Bernard Beckwith
As
much as I like teachers such as Michael Beckwith, Deepak Chopra, Marianne
Williamson, etc. I have come to understand as both a psychological counselor
and a spiritual teacher that many of you do not want to awaken. After all, change can be hard and even
painful and I fully respect anyone’s right to refuse to grow. Sometimes it is just easier to stick with our
comfortable misery rather than endure the growth pains of psycho-spiritual
awakening.
So
relax, or not, as you prefer. I’m not
out to convince you that your reality is anything other than completely real,
completely fucked up and that you are in no way responsible for any of it. Feel better?
Take some zooloft, crack open a beer, or even better a fifth of
Jack. Don’t like to drink? You might want to start. Over the years I have found that heavy
drinking can shrink my consciousness into numb and comfortable zones. Heroin, crack, meth or pornography work very
well too. Dive in. Don’t forget to be a totally self-centered
son of bitch either. Whatever you do
don’t attend to your feelings or those of others. That would be disastrous.
On
the other hand, you might want to find some other really f’ed up individual and
devote yourself to trying to care for his or her needs. There is nothing like taking care of an
alcoholic or addict to distract you from your own inner processes.
Whatever
you do, don’t spend time with yourself.
Avoid introspection at all costs and avoid being around people who do
so. I don’t recommend reading – so once
you’re done with this blog just say “no.”
Meditation is becoming popular these days but don’t worry it will pass
and nobody will remember that you weren’t “with it.”
Avoid
people who are optimistic and positive.
They are anathema to those of us who are seeking stasis. Preferably your should hang out in bars, or
chat with unavailable sex partners online.
When the impulse to evolve gets really intense just watch TV.
