09/12/2024
Hi Everyone, Carolyn here. It was mentioned to me the other day that there are people who have commented about Michael’s passing in a way that reduced or judged him. In what way I do not know, but their expectations of how Michael should have transitioned, as a spiritual teacher, were obviously not met.
Michael and I pondered why so many spiritual teachers chose cancer as a vehicle with which to leave their bodies. I remember Gangaji speaking of her teacher, Ramana Maharishi. In his final days with cancer there were moments when he cried out in pain, and she said there were those who questioned that, as if it lessened him. She told this in a way that expressed her subtle amazement at this reaction. I remember this rather well, possibly because decades later I would feel amazed at the same thing.
How we ‘die’ is not nearly as important as how we live. Michael lived a brilliant life of service with a deep commitment to humanity. Of course we are entitled to our own feelings, yet would it not be kinder to remember him in a Loving way?
Michael, himself, would let any judgement of him roll off his back like water off a duck. But I’m humble enough to admit I felt sadness at hearing this. It came from someone (or someones) in our family of the heart. I know it’s not the first time he’s been judged, far from it. It is part of the experience of being a teacher. Not everyone agrees with you and that’s okay, they don’t have to.
But I’ve always felt judging, anyone in any way for any reason, defines the person who is judging far more than the person who is being judged. As soon as we expect someone else to be who we think they should be, we have not made peace with this person, so we have not made peace with ourself. All One. Is it not better to ‘live and let live’ . . . just bless them and walk away from people whom we do not resonate with? To me, that’s choosing Love. Something to ponder.
I was going though writings the other day and came across this . . . which, although not marked as such, I’m pretty certain Michael dictated to me:
"My soul knows better and is taking me where I need to go, even if it feels like chaos to my mind’s desire for solid, reliable answers. . . . and to remember what is timeless and deathless. There’s no end, no closure, no resolution, no certainty, and wishing it were otherwise only brings suffering."
Michael’s consciousness was expanding into new horizons as he prepared to lay his body aside. Whatever realm or reality he now finds himself in, is very blessed to have him, and I’m sure ‘how’ he transitioned carries absolutely zero importance. I hope it does for you, too.
The below quote was always one of Michael's favourites. Please be kind. Be compassionate. Choose Love. I Love you all very much (. . . even if you judge! :) . . . how could I not? . . . you’re my very own Self.
Hugging you with all the Love in my heart, Carolyn💜💙💜