On the spiritual path, that is. Explain?
2007-05-30 07:41:53 · 19 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's a non-specific question. Spontaneity rules!
2007-05-30 07:46:26 · update #1
What about building bridges or moving mountains?
2007-05-30 07:54:30 · update #2
You have to come to terms with the contradictions. They do fit together, you just have to see how.
2007-05-30 07:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Take a step back and just know the situation or keep the shoulder to the grindstone and see what cracks first.
I am a Scientologist. Through study and practice of Scientology I have found that any impasse which presents has been caused by myself to a greater or lesser degree. Each time I have applied this it has shown to be workable.
A very simple example would a mother in law who degrades and finds fault all the time. I...well I mean someone will always have faults and could be degraded no matter their situation good or bad. So I just go into the situation with no acceptance or disagreement with anything that may occur. I also know that like any upset I have with another is created by me to some degree. Likewise any upset that someone has with me is their responsibility to a fair degree. There is also an element of preparation to avoid conflict. This also protects the other party from themself.
Am I always right of course not, am I smart no not particularly, do I stop at an impasse no I look for how I caused it.
2007-05-31 02:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by michaeljripley 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel terribly helpless sometimes when an unpleasant incident takes place. But even with the limited spiritual awareness that I have, I am able to find my way immediately. The 'inside' thing makes me feel comfortable after sometime.
As I will grow spiritually more and more, I know that these impasse, will not come in my way. And finally when I am spiritually perfect, there will be no time where an impasse will on my way. I will start even helping others.
2007-05-30 19:42:44 · answer #3 · answered by Vijay D 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have been on "the path" for many years and have put the whole thing aside for many years!
Being at an "Impasse" is a very good sign!
Living with the craving for truth, for awakening/enlightenment, etc., whatever...is the end of it all.
When one accepts the craving as being what the 'life force' just does...there is freedom. The longing, the craving is the piece of cheese in the mousetrap. Just leave it be and live or get caught again and again.
Or think of a fine splinter of glass in your finger..it's very painful and you can't see it to remove it... just let it hurt.
The pain eventually melts away and there is a different kind of living...much more simple...full of surprises.
There is a kind of energy or grace that visits when the craving is just allowed to be there.
2007-06-01 16:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by Eve 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually when it happens to me it is because I am "trying " too hard to achieve "results". A lot of times the only way for me to get spiritual again is to quit being "spiritual". Just got to work, enjoy the day to day life (or not), stop trying to "find" something, and adopt an attitude of gratitude. Then one day I'll be loafing around, and I'll say, "Hey, maybe I should use this time to meditate." Then it seems as if the impasse is gone. I think it was just in my head all along. I doubt any real teacher or director would tell me to act in this manner, but it is what I do.
2007-05-30 13:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The only impasse (that I can think of at present) on the spiritual path is pride, or perhaps fear.
When I come to such an impasse, I either retain my fear and pride, and remain where I am, or I accept faith and humility (acknowledgement of my weakness) and walk on...
Added: Okay, I've thought of another... despair, apathy, no-way-out.... In those cases I seek help, either from God, or from people. Like why I come to R&S. It is really helpful for me on a daily basis, I guess to create a bridge across the gulf of spiritual sameness and loneliness.
2007-05-30 15:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by MumOf5 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There are no impasses, only errors in my assumptions. I gather more information, (much of it subjectively spiritual I admit), and continue forward on my seeking as I find where my assumption was flawed.
I am an integrator, believing all the pieces fit - now if only I knew what it looked like.
2007-06-02 15:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by awayforabit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I " sit " , rest, and think. I place myself in environments that will enrich and create answers to my wonders and times of " impasse ". Those " environments " being . . .bookstores . . . attend mini lectures at a local non-denominational enlightenment Book Shop that I know of . . . Share in conversation with others I know there . . . I meditate . . . Relax . . . Be patient with myself . . . Attend creative venues such as a museum, art showing, music presentation . . . Listen to favorite music c.d.'s that inspire and awaken me with music and/or words there . . . Go for walks . . .Pay attention to my sleeping dreams . . . Ponder . . . Keep my self open to hear the " whispers " to my soul that guide and message me to answers and guidance along my spiritual path. Sometimes that message that is " breathed " to my soul is..."It's o.k. not to do anything right now...simply be in the Now...rest, watch, pay attention to what is going on around you...the answers are there. I " talk " to " God " the One...I feel " hugs " of support and encouragement from Spirit. I allow myself to sit in the " arms " of the One and gain support and comfort there. Then when " nourished " I move out of the " arms " of Spirit with my inner strength bright and step before my " impasse " and begin the work to move forward.
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2007-05-30 12:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by onelight 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you label as the "impasse". One can meditate or analytically examine the "problem" and come to a conclusion similar, or the same as, the "teacher's" or not. Everyone has what has been called "the dark night of the soul" in just about every religion, but it's about learning not to contract around your own concepts of things and growing from what you learn from it.
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2007-05-30 07:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by vinslave 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I have never encountered an impasse. Yes, others say there are contradictions, mistranslations etc, but if you look at what Christians are to do, it becomes VERY simple. I call upon the Lord Jesus Christ as my redeemer and Savior. I love my God with all my heart. I try to love my neighbor as myself. Other than that, it's all religious doctrine, dogma, rhetoric, interpretation, and man-made.
2007-05-30 07:46:59 · answer #10 · answered by Carol D 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sri Yuktesvar, Yogananda's 'guru' always said that there were times on one's 'path' when it was necessary to 'rest', and stop 'pushing'.
I have found that, on occasions I have seemingly got 'blocked', and have felt as if I was even regressing in understanding .... all questioning and doubting. Thanks to the excellent advice as given above, I have learned that patience and acceptance are more valuable than acquiring 'wisdom', at least for me.
So when I seem to hit the 'doldrums' I just relax and let go of 'counting progress', and just be. Usually these days I forget that I even felt 'blocked'. If there was a specific 'problem' the solution comes before I know it as a 'problem'.
What I usually advise anyone who asks ?
"Relax, wherever we are at any particular moment, that's exactly 'where' we are supposed to 'be'."
2007-05-30 11:41:45 · answer #11 · answered by cosmicvoyager 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋