Flames of the Dragon acquired: Exploring Your Inner Space
by Gwen Randall-Young -
The
experience that is our life occurs in the context of a huge macrocosm
composed of endless space filled with numberless universes, upon the
little blue dot we call home. The experience itself, however, occurs
completely within us: within our own vast, endless inner universe.
This
inner universe is created through our senses, perceptions, and beliefs.
It occurs within the conscious mind, which is fuelled by the external
world, but also by the world of our unconscious, our dream world, our
imaginings and the archetypes of our species.
Our inner universe
is unique to us. While it may share common elements with others, it is
a one-of-a-kind event that is continually evolving-creating and
recreating itself with every stimulus, both internal and external.
Exploring
that world can be mystifying, enlightening, often spiritual, but can
also be very lonely. There is only one inhabitant in that world.
Perhaps that is why some find self-exploration or meditation to be
uncomfortable. Television, computers, work or a busy social life can
save one from stepping off the edge into that unfamiliar abyss.
We
cannot really avoid it completely, however. It is there always in the
background of our consciousness while we are busy thinking the external
world is the most real part of our experience. The external is where
ego hangs out, and for ego that is center stage. It is all there is.
To
experience our soul, we must go within. Once inner space becomes
familiar, it ceases to feel strange and instead becomes like a
nurturing womb. Instead of feeling disconnected, we discover a
connectedness that transcends anything ego has known. As we immerse
ourselves in inner space, any sense of separateness disappears.
As
we go deeper, we discover a kind of portal which connects our inner
space to all that is-to the vastness of the eternal. It then seems
curious that we had the illusion of separation.
The reason for
the confusion is this: imagine drawing a circle on a page. The line
forming the circle is all that separates the inside from the rest of
what is there. Remove the line, and it all becomes one. In our case, it
is ego which forms the line between inner and outer. Ego is at the
interface, and allows us to connect with the outside world. Ego does
have some useful functions-it is not bad, just limiting.
However,
when we identify with ego, then that separation seems real. When we
transcend ego, everything changes. There is no more in here/out there.
We are no longer interested in polarity, or taking sides. We still
function in the world, but we no longer take things personally. We
become more interested in understanding; in seeing the big picture.
We
more often find ourselves functioning like an observer, noticing what
is happening, but viewing it from a perspective of wisdom. We no longer
feel a need to take sides or to be right. Instead, we are more likely
to mediate or facilitate. Our focus is more on finding solutions, and
honoring all who are involved.
We also release our need to
control things. We still may have desires and goals, but we recognize
that we are co-creating with the universe, so anything may happen.
Whatever does happen is undoubtedly for our highest good, although ego
often might argue with that! We develop the ability to know when to
take action, and when to simply surrender and flow. We do not worry,
because we trust the process of life.
Since we no longer take
things personally, and are not as attached to outcomes as we once were,
all of our relationships and dealings with others seem easier and more
effortless. It is not that suddenly everything magically flows, it is
just that now we know how to flow. Ego may still try to get us
agitated, but we are now aligned with soul, and soul just wants to
enjoy the journey.
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