How To Be Spiritually Stagnant

Watch for trends and as soon as a new one starts, jump on board. It doesn’t matter whether or not the trend appeals to you, just that you follow it as soon as possible, since you must be on the cutting edge. Be the first to read the latest self help book and waste no time in telling everyone how life changing it is, of course always with an ear to the ground for the next book. Be sure to belittle and condescending to those who don’t share your beliefs, even if you aren’t sure what those beliefs are this week, since you know in your heart of hearts they really are against you and will pull you down if given the chance.  Become the master of the backhanded compliment, point out the faults of absent “friends” or anyone perceived as successful since your wit demands to be shared and appreciated and you are providing a valuable service. Always have the answer, never mind those pesky details or facts. And above all crow endlessly on your ability to always get the best deal, on your ability to weasel your way through life, keeping up appearances regardless of the cost to others. Stand proudly, displaying your dignity because clearly you are the master of your life, having all the answers, no spiritual assistance needed or required.

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Reincarnation?

What man can truly know the wonder of childbirth? What woman the bond of brothers forged in battle? How many can learn the lessons of being a despotic and noble leader in the same life? The lessons of the world traveler or someone who happily spends their life within walking distance of their birthplace, of being born into affluence, opportunity and entitlement or poverty and perceived limitation in a single life? Of a loving family and the orphan, the lessons learned from a life of excess and hedonism and one of selfless service or living as an ascetic? Of unshakable belief and abject atheism? Who could possibly learn these lessons and so many more in a mere 70-90 years? And are not all these lessons and more part or our wonderful spiritual journey? God is not limited by flesh or time and are we not children of the most high? Does the flesh, which is by design ephemeral, define us or does our eternal Divine self hood? As flesh we are limited, as Spirit, children of the miraculous we are unlimited, timeless, in truth, immortal. This body, made of star stuff, comes with an expiration date, you and I however, do not.

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How To Be Unhappy

Reflect morbidly. Worry about everything. Tell yourself that time is running out and you aren’t getting any younger. Reflect on all those times you zigged when you should have zagged. Visualize all the people who have ever mistreated you and relive the experience. Worry about your health. Go on-line and search medical databases to diagnose every ache or pain you have and what it might be a symptom of. Money. Have some? Will it be enough, will it last, what if some crook in a suit finds a way to steal it? Don’t have much? How will you get more? What if you don’t? Whatever your financial condition, dwell on all the possible negative outcomes. In short, think about yourself, relentlessly. Do not let any thoughts of God or good dissuade you from your mission and you are sure to be successful at being unhappy.

© Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit All Rights Reserved

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