…explore its karmic consequences
He was not yet a dharma wanderer when it happened, when that vertical beam of brilliant white light streamed down from the overcast sky onto the ferry dock at the Norwegian shore. The unexpected shock cast a beckoning spell from the mystery that would unfold, moment by moment, year by year, decade by decade.
Beholding that light left a mark on him, a before/after mark that penetrated his consciousness, winding deep into the DNA of his being. He was awakened by that light, ignorant of awakening’s meaning, its implications, its demands, its challenges, and yes, even its opportunities.
That touching of his being with the light was almost a half century ago. Since then he had explored a wide variety of visualization practices.
- Bringing light into his body on the inhale.
- Using it for healing intention from his heart with hope and a wish on the exhale.
- Sending it out the top of his head or from his heart in moments of climactic ecstasy.
- When the warmth of loving kindness spontaneously coursed through his being, radiating it from his torso to surround his loved ones.
- Sending it from his heart into his breakfast bowl after morning chants, then surrounding his fragile planetary home with it.
We live within a vibratory universe, as well as a potential infinite variety of multiverses. Light is composed of vibrating particles. Concentrated intention can penetrate the quantum soup of reality that surrounds us. That quantum vibration can ripple through multiple dimensions of space/time. What goes out from thoughts, feelings and behavior can bounce back in karmic surprise.
What we think, do and feel has vibratory [karmic] effects within the current babble of chaotic turbulence. How to cope within such turmoil?
Be clear about purpose for the benefit of self, loved ones and all sentient beings. Align thoughts and behavior with that purpose. Develop concentrated focus in the present moment
Then, guidance will arise. This is so.
Be alert for noticing/sensing/feeling it
Trial and error develops trust in that guidance.
Discernment of beneficent guidance is a skill.
Reflect on this.
Explore it.
Discover multiple levels of unfolding reality, moment by moment, as wisdom ripens within an increasingly fertile soil of consciousness.
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