FaXin Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Luke 9:23 "And he said to them all, 'If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.' 24. 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.' The first thing that sticks out for me here is the word "daily". This implies an ongoing process. Each day, each moment we need to redirect our awareness and turn inward, tuning into the spirit. The next verse we've seen many times throughout the New Testament: this idea of dying and finding life. When one first encounters a "spiritual awakening", there is a very real fear of losing one's self. The energy structures we have built over lifetimes are crumbling, and we are stepping into new territory. One's primal survival instinct is to turn back and save themselves. But one needs a degree of surrender, trust, faith when such a movement occurs. It's important to note that any time Jesus refers to himself, he is referring to the spiritual light we all have inside of us. "...whosoever will lose his life for my sake" is to take the plunge into the unknown and surrender to the energy and light flows... to surrender one's self to the mercy of God and what is happening. To let go of control of worldly concerns, fears -- ultimately death itself. There is a very real facing of our own mortality, and thus why the mystical path is not common. Would love to hear any thoughts that others may have... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trish Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 11 hours ago, FaXin said: When one first encounters a "spiritual awakening", there is a very real fear of losing one's self. 11 hours ago, FaXin said: ... to surrender one's self to the mercy of God and what is happening. In some ways it seems like the willingness to embark upon this journey shows a deep knowing and trust in one's own self and ability to make the journey - with or without god's mercy. Maybe the self is ultimately surrendered or maybe our understanding changes as to what it really is. Really, it feels like losing my mind more than anything... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FaXin Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, Trish said: In some ways it seems like the willingness to embark upon this journey shows a deep knowing and trust in one's own self and ability to make the journey - with or without god's mercy. Maybe the self is ultimately surrendered or maybe our understanding changes as to what it really is. Really, it feels like losing my mind more than anything... I like your perspective that our understanding changes. Yes, it truly feels to be “home” within ourselves once we discover what that really means. Curious what you make of the verse above (particularly line 24.) Any thoughts on the life saved / life lost? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trish Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 12 hours ago, FaXin said: 24. 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.' Totally agree with what you're saying there - it's a daily practice of going within and surrendering, come what may. Our outward life might or might not change as a result, but letting go of any attachment to it being a certain way is key. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trish Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Here's a talk from Tau Malachi that takes it a step further: 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FaXin Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks Trish! I forgot about the last line Jesus spoke, “Into your hand I commit my spirit”. That says it all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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