After a few days of watching our society react and even panic because of Hurricane Lane, i was taken by surprised as i walked with Malia this evening in our neighborhood and saw this Kupuna tending his garden, watering his plants and even planting new ones… His slow pace, his calm demeanor, and his gentle spirit, gave me a blessings that i was not expecting.
I am left speechless as, i sit back and watch the world around me in chaos… The long lines at the gas pump. The fender benders that happen because people are too distracted about what might happen. The carts full of groceries mainly with toilet paper, batteries, boxes to put these items in, plastic water bottles that in a few days will be sent into the trash and help with the destruction of beautiful planet, and other supplies that are said to be important. Now i am not saying that we should not do our part in being prepared for an emergency, all i am pointing out is the how we are doing them and the wisdom behind our actions. There are always at least two ways of doing something and one of those ways is being kind. And, kind does not mean being nice.
The aggressiveness of people as they go through the ritual of preparation for the Non-Event, because that is what is going to be, is absolutely mind boggling. And, yet most of these people fail to realized that the biggest asset they may have is your neighbor next door, i wonder how many actually stopped and talked to their neighbors, friends and family. If you are one of these people that are connecting with others, may your efforts be blessed and your peace multiply. And, if you are not, may Spirit guide your ways and bring gentle reminders of what is really important.
As, i often ask myself… So What? So what does this mean to me, to my family and to my beloved friends that are all around me. So what is this saying about us? As a people and humans? So, what am i going to do about it and how do i keep myself from dropping into this fear that is driving all of this commercialism and capitalism. I believe Fear is the great motivator behind all of these actions and reactions. I was just sharing yesterday with my wife, fear is such a great tool to mobilize the masses, to get them to do things in ways that compromise who they are and what they stand for. Just listen to what is said on TV and/or most public media, you will see that most of the advertising is fear based, take this drug to solve this because if you don’t something might happen, or buy this gadget to make your life more meaningful and valued. Where does all of this stop? When is enough… Enough? – When are we content with the man or woman in the mirror. When do we face our humanity and our mortality in a gracious loving way.
When do we stop to water the garden in the middle of a Hurricane coming our way, or have the faith that what i am planting now will not be affected by a supposed threat. That life is perfect just the way it is, that you and i are perfect that way we are! No need to change, no need to fix, no need to manipulate to be accepted, no need to overcompensate because of my judgments about myself.
When do we tap into our divinity and realized that i am the I AM. And, if I AM is in me then who can be against me?
