Recently the thought of everyone dressing as the Emperor came to mind (other than the cold) as a way to level the playing field. Without the materialism in the picture, would we find the truth sooner? Would we respect, support, and work together as a global team? Could leaders be humbled enough to lead by truth, wisdom, and love? Could power, greed, and fear be directed in another capacity? In some ways, the common spiritual practice (duality) that is defined by a Personal God and the world as we perceive it conditions us to not to look for answers beyond--to the point where all is one. It is a stepping stone, all inclusive, but not a place to rest. The idea of leadership creates this same complacency as well. Originally they were a voice for all of us, not a substitute for inclusiveness. Part of the global wake up is connecting to that truth of oneness. Interesting to observe the separation in so many playing fields. Welcome to the Earth hospital--we are evolving.
Interesting overlap:
Nuns Who Won't Stop Nudging
By KEVIN ROOSE
Long before Occupy Wall Street, the Sisters of St. Francis were quietly staging an occupation of their own, and have become one of the most surprising groups of corporate activists.
Thank you Bhavani for the beautiful share of Rumi: Hidden Music
You have fallen in love my dear heart
Congratulations!
You have freed yourself from all attachments
Congratulations!
You have given up both worlds to be on your own
the whole creation praises your solitude
Congratulations!
Your disbelief has turned into belief
your bitterness, into sweetness
Congratulations!
You have now entered into Love's fire, my pure heart
Congratulations!
Inside the Sufi's heart there is always a feast
dear heart, you are celebrating
Congratulations!
My heart, I have seen how your tears turned into a sea
now every wave keeps saying
Congratulations!
O silent lover, seeker of the higher planes,
may the Beloved always be with you
Congratulations!
You have struggled hard, may you grow wings and fly
Congratulations!
Keep silent my dear heart, you have done so well
Congratulations!
-- Ghazal (Ode) 623, translated by Azima Melita Kolin and Maryam Mafi, "Rumi: Hidden Music",
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2001
picture: RUMI Meditating
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