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We know what
happiness is because we've experienced sadness; we understand the
power of light because we've known darkness — it's the
blessing of being in a physical body. We are on this earth, in our physical
bodies, because our souls have things to learn that we could not learn in any
other way. It is through our physical body and the physical world that we can
experience life. Purely spiritual beings are just that — they are in a state
of being rather than doing, in a place that is beyond the limitations of time
and space. But when we incarnate on the physical plane, we are automatically
subject to the laws of physics and the world of dualities. In this place, we
know what happiness is because we have experienced sadness, and we understand
the value and power of light because we have known darkness. Knowing this, we
have the opportunity to let ourselves be spiritual beings having a physical
experience. There is no pain in the spiritual realm
because we know we are one with the limitless source of the universe. But
here, in the material realm, our sense of limitation and separation allows us
to feel our emotions and to learn about love, forgiveness, and compassion. We
go from a spiritual state of oneness to learning how to be in relationship
with people who are different and distinct individuals. We learn to
understand ourselves through our relationships with the world around us — its
seasons and landscapes, challenges and opportunities. And through our journey
to find our place among so many others, we begin to recognize our own glimmer
of light in a constellation of stars. Once we remember that we are spiritual
beings, we can revel in the experience of being human while knowing we are
all connected. We can live from the place of oneness while truly appreciating
the beauty of diversity, the bittersweet feel of love and loss, and the
elation of triumph over challenges and adversity. It is through these opposites
that we experience life itself, and we can ride through the dark times with
the understanding that it will help us to appreciate the light of life and
love and spirit more fully. We are here now because we made the choice to
experience an earth life, so now we can choose to enjoy the journey as
completely as possible. |
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