10/25/2023
The Triangle:
In Buddhism, there is the Three Jewels. The Buddha, The Dharma and The Sangha. Buddha, one could see this as a Higher Power. The Dharma are the teachings. The moral code, if you will. The Sangha is the Fellowship of the Buddhists. I see how and where all three work seamlessly together for me.
I wouldn't know exactly WHAT to ask my HP for without some guidance as to moral goals or JUST simple values. What values do I tune into and aim for and how does that translate to what to ask for in my prayers? (I ask for in prayers not because I am religious, but because I have run a ~50-year experiment. That experiment has shown me results with and without this prayer. If I could do without it, I would. God knows I've tried. More than once. It doesn't work for me without the prayer) I can go to the 7 Deadly Sins for things to avoid. Not just because ancient writings say so, but because my life experience has shown how indulging in just one of those Deadly Sins leads into delusion, disillusionment and denial (just for starters) thus leading to the inevitable possession by the rest of the Sins. (By the way, if any religious talk upsets your sensitivities, I understand. Really. Suggestion: Tale what works and leave the rest. Be choosy and do what is wise for you and makes positive changes for you. It is more than OK :) ) I say, "Lying can lead to murder". And it very well can and does. Just watch the 6 o'clock news. So, a set of values gives me things to strive for and things to avoid. SO now I ask my HP to take away judgement of others when it arises, as it does, constantly for me. The less I judge others, the easier I am on myself. The harder on myself, the harsher I am on others. We all know that Road Ragers are not: 1. Millionaires-Materially rich 2. Have a happy intimate relationship-Not rich in love and caring, that requires reciprocity and awareness of other's needs 3. Are not successfully social-Not rich in fulfilling social relationships, which require reciprocity and empathy 4. Probably do not Serve others, no altruist activity. The reason he is low on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. He is not getting his needs met and therefore is not meeting needs of others in his Family and Community. (Cain and Abel) Cain can’t get his life together and accept Life on Life's terms (cannot accept the Universe and its immutable rules) so he gets bitter, jealous and resentful and lashed out.
Where am I right now in regards to the Laws of the Universe and where am I in regards to indulging in behavior that DOES NOT BENEFIT ME? Where am I in regards to BENEFICIAL BEHAVIOUR, so I can benefit others? Me? Right now, I am doing very well. Low key, I am the best I have ever been, keeping in mind, because you wouldn't know, I have been in hell, metaphorically. I am reaping many benefits of this Triangle. Directly as a result of whatever you want to call it: Triangle, Spirituality, Religion. I do not care of the name or how it is perceived, by me or anyone. I care about results. Day in and day out real life practical, no-hype RESULTS.
HP, Morals and a Fellowship. I'm getting there.
HP (and prayer to) and the moral code are inextricably linked. It lets me know what to ask for to align myself with the immutable laws of the Universe. (Not how I THINK it is, or how I WISH it were, but HOW IT IN FACT IS)
Let’s add the Sangha. The Fellowship to round it out. Checking in with others to compare notes is necessary. How does one do that? I’ll share ideas with you on the phone. It’s complicated for some of us.
To review: HP-prayer to. Morals are what to aim for, what to ask for. Fellowship. To remain accountable to, to compare difficulties, to get together with in person and on Zoom to strengthen your commitment. It is easy to get off track, as we all know!
I experience what I have heard about for years. Most days I am content, at peace, of Service to others and I am NOT IN NEED OF ANYTHING. Me! Not in need. Crazy.
I am now in Service to others. Me. Who has always been thirsty for more. Never satiated. In Buddhism, the word trishna is the root word for thirst. Buddha recommends the Middle Way. Not to hedonistic and not too ascetic. Not too much one way or the other. A balance. I have been thirsty. Hands out, looking for it. For something.
A Higher Power of your choosing, that's not you. A set of morals someone else constructed. A Fellowship you can rely on as well as serve interchangeably and Life may take on a whole NEW... I am tempted to say meaning, but no. You may perceive life in a way you NEVER have before. In a way one could not imagine or have imagined.
I am a Life Success Coach. A Life Transformation Coach. A Life Recovery Coach and I am here to serve others. from where I am sitting, it seems like I do not have a conscious choice in the matter of what I do. Well, I do but it might not be the best path. For me as well as others.
Contact me so we can get you on your way. Blu
