The Inner Journey
Getting Off the Roller Coaster
THE MIRROR ACTION OF LIFE
If we consider the Mind as both the instrument of perception and thought,
and that perceptions and interpretations require some previous experience or
knowledge, the ability to perceive is then an acquired or learnt ability
always linked to our personal history.
Our lives are therefore based around a multitude of relational factors
which form the frameworks and viewpoints in order for us to interpret or make
sense of the world. Naturally, this helps us to function in the world.
Ideally, perceptions should build upon each other to develop into the
maturity of adult discernment. The catch is that the perceptions of childhood,
(which form the foundation of our thinking) do not naturally or by themselves
have the benefit of adult discernment. Only from the ongoing exposure to love,
generosity, compassion, positive support and values from parental care does
the childhood experience overcome the potential for these immature perceptions
to corrupt or undermine the thinking later on in adult life.
I once had an extended visit at a friends house. He led his active life,
and allowed me to have full run of the house. I noticed he had a Hi-Fi in the
living room but it was not connected or wired up. Upon deciding to listen to
some music, I went about connecting all the various modules and connecting the
right cables to the right sockets. I finished by plugging in all the
electrical power cables except the radio... I just left the power plug draped
near the power board. Everything worked and enjoyed the music.
About a week later, my friends son, came over for a visit. He decided he'd
like to listen to the radio. He noticed the power cable wasn't plugged in so
he plugged it in. My friend was amazed and delighted that his son had got his
Hi-Fi working and showered him with praise as this proud Father acknowledged
his sons cleverness and technical aptitude.
I said nothing. However, later on I found myself slightly put out as I felt
a sense of injustice that the recognition was not coming to me.
Very very strange I thought to myself. Never was there any intention to
seek praise... I just got the thing going one day so I could listen to music.
But when this show of overwhelming appreciation became manifest, I felt like I
was missing out, and I now seemed to be after something that I originally had
not intention of obtaining.
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