I want to share with you a profound insight that I learned from a spiritual teacher many moons ago. Now I don’t get hung up on labels, but this man’s words resonated deep within my soul and instilled a passion that fuels my ambition to share today.
He said, “That death is not a magic wand that transforms us into better people.” Now, some people will say, “How would a spiritual teacher know this?” …and I was one of those people because I was always thinking. I “THOUGHT” at that time, the more I think the more I would grow my brain, granted I was only a teenager. Thinking more was cluttering my mind and I quickly learned thinking less was actually more. The less I thought the more I knew. The spiritual teacher had a knowing and it didn’t come from his thoughts.
So, you know how some people are overwhelmed with their thoughts, and “THINK” that death is a way to escape from their problems or flaws? Well, they're wrong. Dead Wrong. (Pun intended). Let me explain.
Death is NOT a magic solution that will make you a better person. You are the same soul after death as you were before. Nothing changes except you lose your body. If you were dishonest, selfish, or cruel in life, you don't become a saint just by dying.
If that was the case, then we could all just kill ourselves and go to heaven right away. But that's not how it works. You have to earn your place in the afterlife by working on yourself in this life. This world is the best opportunity to do that.
You see, your soul has a certain nature that you have developed over many lifetimes. And that nature stays with you when you die. You will carry it with you to the next world, and the next life. So, if you want to change, you have to make the effort now. You have to face your imperfections and overcome them. You have to grow and evolve as a soul NOW as the now is this moment.
Don't depend on death to liberate you from your imperfections or your current life situation. Depend on your soul to become AWARE of this eternal truth. Depend on your willpower, your courage, and your love. Depend on the divine grace that is always available to help you. You have the power to change yourself, which is the diminishment of the ego and by doing so, you WILL change your destiny.
So, what are you waiting for? Start now. Start today. Start with one small step. And keep going until you reach your goals first, and then your DREAMS. Start by GIVING! Share AWARENESS! You can do it. I believe in you.
I hope you learn as I did, and it inspires you to take action and improve yourself. If you like this post, please share it with your friends, and don't forget to subscribe to the Daily Dosage of Awareness for more awesome content like this.
Peace out!
-Eddie