Part of the Journey

It’s all part of the Journey, whether you meditate 12 hours a day, work 12 hours a day or drink, yep, you guessed it, 12 hours a day. It’s all part of the Journey. There is no difference.

Some might say, “when we meditate, we are on the Journey” meaning that when we get caught up in the “material” world and are focused on the “real” world instead if the spiritual side of things, that it’s not part of the Journey, that we are off course like a ship without a sail adrift in the sea. That is wrong. All aspects of everything we do are part of the Journey. None are better than the other for all are chances at learning and “growing’. Sometimes, we grow more when we look, reflect inward while other times, we actually “grow” more when we are living in the “outer” world because the opportunities for growth are greater. I feel that when I am not focused on the spiritual side of things and living in the “real” world, that I’m actually being tested on what I learned from the inner world, from my thoughts. It’s a test of my faith; a chance to put what I feel, how I feel we should think and act toward others and nature into action. It’s like an athlete, you can train all you want but until you’re tested in a game, you will not know how good you are or how well you’ve learned.

Overall, there is no difference as opportunities are abound in both.

So don’t dwell so much when you are stuck in the real world and feel as if you are “off the path”, it’s all part of the Journey.  Embrace it and make the most of it but most importantly, be cool, be calm and enjoy the ride!

Jon J