OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY IS A CHALLENGE

Everywhere we look we can see the consequence of human abuse and neglect that causes so much suffering. We can see the greed and self-centered goals depriving others of their dignity and basic rights. Daily we witness ignorance that allows indifference as discrimination, violence and destruction escallate.

When we look at what is happening in the world, can we balance the genuine loving dedication of those caring people who work tirelessly for social and economic justice, who look for ways to care for the health of our planet, who do all that they can to protest and prevent war and violence - can we balance their loving dedication with what looks like an all-out juggarnaut of power and greed grinding its way over the continents forcing huge populations into vulnerable and powerless positions?

Love and fear - fear and Love. This duality is a current moving through our collective lives carrying with it the course of our spiritual formation. How do we reconcile these two realms of experience - the presence of Divine Love and and the ignorance of this Reality that breeds fear?

When we see the suffering of the world, does it affect our spiritual journey? Do we strugle to reconcile two opposite realms of experience - Love and fear?

And when we look into ourselves, do we wonder how we might be part of this worldwide condition of spiritual ignorance?

Do we recognize that Love and fear are moving through our daily life expereince?

What does each of us have to offer to the Life-giving presence of Love and compassion?

Can we develop a deeper awareness of our true spiritual presence?

How do we build and maintain an interior compassion and understanding for the ignorance of our collective actions when we are afraid and self-protective? How is this fear threatening our spiritual and physical health and well being?

How can we become a part of the solution for spiritual ignorance?