We keep searching for perfection, and in our search we find that
everything in the universe is perfect except the humans. The sun is perfect,
the stars are perfect, the planets are perfect, but when it comes to the
humans, “Nobody’s perfect.” The truth is that everything in creation is
perfect, including the humans. ~Don Miguel Ruiz, The Fifth Agreement
What stops us from seeing ourselves as perfect? Redefine
“perfect” for humans and make a list of the things that make you perfect.
My Thoughts:
In one word,
EGO stops us from seeing ourselves as perfect.
‘Perfect’ does not mean conceited or arrogant. ‘Perfect’ to me means living in a state of
openness and love, tethered to our Creator.
When we live in the state of ego, we depend on our attachment to others
as the reflection of our selves. This, I
believe is a hurtful way to see ourselves because how others see us comes from
their reality and their ego. Depending
on our attachment’s moods and whims, one day they may see us as good; the next
they may see us as causing pain. So
while we are affirmed with love one day, we are suffering and in pain the
next. But in reality, we all cause our own
drama. The responsibility for our life
is within us.
I am not speaking of a child because children
are born innocent. Children have to rely
on their caregivers to protect them and nurture them. But as adults we must take responsibility for
our actions and strive to let our ego die.
The Creator is calling our Soul.
Our Soul longs for a reunion to the Creator. When we refuse the call, we become frozen in
our ego. I am not speaking of physical
death. It is a spiritual death and
rebirth while we are here on the Earth.
The thing
that makes me ‘perfect’ is my belief that I originate from the Creator and I am
a part of the Creator. Because of this,
I am a part of the Universe which lives in the Creator. I am in a continuous search for my Soul. But I do realize that ‘perfection’ can be
fleeting. I am also still human;
therefore the ego will be with me until the end. The trick is to learn to live as the Self because
the Self is your Soul, the Soul is love, and love comes from our connection to the
Creator.
Peace,
Nico
We all can be perfect with lil efforts :)
ReplyDeleteLovely read as ever Nico !!
Nico,
ReplyDeleteI saw your posting on Let Go Let Peace Come In. I am deeply disturbed by Penn State scandal and feel that I must do something. I am a mother of two boys and work full time but there must be something I can do... Any ideas?
Nico,
ReplyDeleteOne more question... I am having a hard time with the fact that g-d would allow innocent children get raped over and over again... I am losing my faith. How do you forgive g-d for allowing all that happened to you to take place?
Dear Anonymous, I decided to create a new post to answer you questions. My answer became very wordy and is too long for a comment. I hope you get to see it and I hopw you never give up your faith because that is what will get you through your pain.
ReplyDeletePeace Nico