We live in a universe based on the concepts of physicality, duality and relativity. This seems pretty straightforward and most of my life I never gave much thought about the nature of our universe except to think about how totally insignificant I was in the big scheme of things.
That was the perspective I had about life in general prior to awakening to what I like to call “my true authentic self.” In my late 30s I began an adventure that has completely shifted my concepts of what life in general, and my life in particular, is all about. It is an adventure into understanding and knowing about the spiritual aspect of my being. By allowing the spirit part of my being to be part of my decision-making process, I have gained access to a wondrous world and way of living that have transformed my perspective on life.
I will start out by acknowledging that there is one physical universe and I live on one physical planet known as “planet Earth.” In other words, “one world.”
Next, let’s take a look at the two paradigms of life. One paradigm says I am a separate being from all other people, places and things in existence, and the other paradigm says I am one with all other people, places and things in existence.
The obvious question becomes, “What is the root cause of each of these paradigms?” And herein is the crux of the game of “life on planet Earth.”
I believe the root cause of the paradigm of separation is the concept known as “fear,” and the root cause of the paradigm of oneness is the concept known as “love.”
Living within a paradigm of separation has the natural consequence of living in fear. Living within a paradigm of oneness has the natural consequence of living in love.
So here is the next logical question: “Am I better served by love or by fear?”
What is your answer?
My answer is summed up in the Three Pillars that I live by every day of my life. 1) Love is who we really are. 2) We are all one at the highest levels of our consciousness. 3) We are all here to create our lives in any manner that we choose.
When I was “sleepwalking” through life, I believed I was a separate being who had to fend for myself and struggle to get what I wanted out of life. I lived in fear because I was conditioned to believe that I was separate from all of life, including the source of my existence.
Now I live my life from the paradigm of love and oneness and I have consciously created a beautiful, wondrous life filled with abundance, health and harmony. I no longer feel insignificant in this universe because I know that I am creating my universe with my every thought, word and deed.
I know that I am one with my Source.
Richard Blackstone is an author who teaches a spiritually based message of Love, Oneness and Creation. He is not affiliated with any church or religion and says he is a living example that anybody can re-create their lives in any manner they choose. This column is coordinated by Lane Interfaith Alliance to offer inspiration, share personal spiritual experiences and bring a deeper understanding of individual faith perspectives with the intention of blessing our community and world. For information, visit www.laneinterfaithalliance.org or call 344-5693.