At any given moment, there are 'things' occurring within the open space of awareness. Sometimes there are inner 'things' occurring; a fleeting thought, a welling up of an emotion, a physical sensation. Sometimes there are outer 'things' occurring; an interaction, a perception of an event, an experience of some sort.
Things happen. Occurrences occur. Happenings and occurrences are simply movements and moments which take place within the open space of awareness. The open space of awareness is the not-so-obvious but oh-so-necessary ground and flavor of each and every 'thing' that occurs or happens. Awareness is the backdrop against which, and within which, all things appear and disappear. Things always appear and disappear. Always.
Most 'things' that occur are just plain unnecessary. Almost all happenings are unnecessary. Most movements, moments, or happenings that occur within awareness are non-essential, non-mandatory, interchangeable, or simply unnecessary. The 'things' we are aware of are simply the 'things' we use to create our life story, our personal identity, our obsessive drama. The degree to which a 'thing' interests us is the degree to which our attention will attend to it. When attention is stuck or fixated, the natural unbound openness of awareness is shrunk to the size of our obsession. Pitifully, pathetically, shrunken.
One moment it's a thought: "hmm, I sure am hungry?I wonder what's in the fridge."
Or anger, fear, or uncertainty.
Another moment, a pang of loneliness overcomes us.
Or jealousy, concern, or sorrow
Now, attention locks onto an outward event.
Then this, then that, then this, then that... And on it goes.
Distraction, reaction, obsession...
Awareness shrinks to the size of whatever our obsessed attention is riveted to, for as long as it remains interesting. It's all so unnecessary.
When happenings and occurrences are seen to be unnecessary, attention can be freed to relax as the openness of awareness itself, without 'doing' anything at all.
Occurrences will always occur and happenings will always happen. What is, already is. It matters little what occurs or happens, because what is, is occurring and is happening, now, already.
Giving life permission to be exactly as it already is, by saying 'yes' to 'what is', is to live life without resistance. To resist 'what is' is to resist reality and is the fundamental cause of suffering in life. To resist 'what is' is insanity. At times, we are more insane than at others. But as we live our life, we can feel a 'great yes' swelling in our chest. Allow yourself to feel an open acceptance of what is, without any resistance or reservation what so ever.
Give up. Just stop it now, and relax. Give up. Life doesn't care about you any more than Santa Clause does!
What is, already is! Resistance is futile.
Aaron McNaught is an Educator, Consultant, Author, Psychiatric Nurse and Certified Hypno-Therapist, specializing in 'De-hypnosis' & Waking Up, as it relates to healing, growth, and beyond. He lives in Red Deer Alberta Canada and can be reached at wakingup@shaw.ca
experienced cleaning professionals Northbrook ..Over the past years, I have undergone a life-altering transition... Read More
Every month I usually sit down and write an article... Read More
I was walking down the street the other day, walking... Read More
Breaking with tradition, today's article comes from the 9-23-04 edition... Read More
One of the first steps toward understanding the Tarot lies... Read More
The 'As Above, So Below' law that is the combination... Read More
We as human beings consider ourselves the most intelligent species... Read More
In the movie "Forest Gump" we see Forest succeed in... Read More
The lighter side of Tarot deals with games played using... Read More
The term spirituality is a confusing term. Usually, when one... Read More
Be filled with the Spirit.? always giving thanks to God... Read More
It doesn't matter what magazine or newspaper you pick up... Read More
Although spring is just around the corner, there have been... Read More
One of my favorite movies is "The Green Mile". A... Read More
At the start of your dream journey, one of the... Read More
There is no shortage in the abundance of blessings we... Read More
Enlightenment, which is as varied as each individual's fingerprint, is... Read More
Being critical of Buddhism isn't easy.Buddhism is the most likable... Read More
One does not have to live long to realize that... Read More
Remember me! It's me! Joseph here in touch with you... Read More
The world's idea of justice and freedom fall short of... Read More
Am I dreaming? The sign outside the skyscraper reads: "Spiritual... Read More
There is an old tradition song called, The Lighthouse and... Read More
Those five words are from a song that I remember... Read More
Spirit DancerThe spirit dancer is the card of creative expression.... Read More
best value cleaning service Northbrook ..My lady Lydia was a Hawkins of the ancestry of... Read More
Who is God? This question would sound awkward to 80%... Read More
It is my personal view that the reason we call... Read More
Can you imagine being sent out into the wilderness for... Read More
Do you realize you are creating your future by the... Read More
In life, sooner or later, we come to the midnight... Read More
If you're going to listen to anyone you're going to... Read More
I would like to tell you the story of a... Read More
How many of us rush blindly through our days, fall... Read More
Among those arriving to the stadium early were two old... Read More
There are many different and interchangeable terms that are used... Read More
"Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as... Read More
Jacob had sent his family on across the river Jabbok.... Read More
You will become as great as your dominant aspiration...If you... Read More
What is a Christian? According to The American Heritage? Dictionary... Read More
Celebrities and common people all over the world are known... Read More
Continued from "Origin of Certain Thoughts, Part I"If you haven't... Read More
One of the first steps toward understanding the Tarot lies... Read More
(Channeled) Spirituality is about everyday life, which includes getting up... Read More
An Introduction to MatthewSETTINGHave you ever been promised something wonderful,... Read More
The following article is an exploration of the Spring holiday... Read More
When we find spirituality, or it finds us, the experience... Read More
WHAT IS E.V.P.?EVP stands for electronic voice phenomena, some believe... Read More
When I first heard Donnie McClurkin's song, "We Fall Down... Read More
No one, not even God can make us choose the... Read More
| Spirituality |