As we explored in the earlier blog entry depression or spiritual
awakening; our society defines experiences outside the realm
of ‘normal’ as dangerous or toxic to the mind. These experiences
are dealt with as a sickness; individuals are put in hospitals; a battery of
prescriptions to be taken ; a list of doctors to see. Our society does not
welcome or embrace individuals who make others uncomfortable
by their ‘crazy’ behavior. In other cultures; where the youth that
see visions are mentored by an elder; rather than shunned by their
community; learn to celebrate their ‘visions’ as something deeper and
more meaningful. They are the seers of their societies that are believed
to have been chosen by a higher source to have these gifts bestowed on
them. Even if seeing visions was revered in our society; how would
the individual exist in a modern world where one is expected to behave
in a specific manner and follow a highly choreographed routine of
responsibility based activities. Maybe our society is flawed in the sense
that there really is no place for the seers to fit in. In so many other
cultures the seer is nurtured and cared for and there is a faith in something
higher. Because there are only a small percentage of people that are seers
the balance of ‘normal individuals’ tips the scales. The ‘normal’ misinterpret
the seers and place them in a safe corner to minimize their discomfort. They
do this to ensure they do not upset the delicate balance. It would be careless to
tear away the bandaid solutions too though. There are seers that are dangerous
to our society and without treatment would be too high risk and would do damage
in our society. I truly believe though that if a seer is evil than even if they were not
a seer they would do damage. If though, they lived in a society that excepted their
visions would they have taken a different path? Are their evil behaviors and actions
a result of a society that labels and disenfranchises them? There are many avenues
to explore when it comes to this issue. It has been one that I have been fascinated
with all my life. I have lived with mental illness all around me and have been the
target of labels and judgement; I have craved a world where the unexplainable is
revered and embraced rather than stuffed under the proverbial mattress. I would
not encourage anyone to stop treatment for a mental illness as I believe in order
to live in our society there are certain symptoms of the illness that make it
very difficult to function-I also would never minimize those symptoms. But
I do believe our society needs to embrace and explore more of the unknown and
unseen intricacies of the mystical world.
Today’s exploration is focused on really exploring our world
and the spiritual experiences that exist and can enrich our lives.
Morning Meditation:
Journal Entry: Think of a time when you connected to something
outside the normal plane of existance. Did you feel comfortable sharing
that experience with others? If you did how did they react?
How did it change or effect you?
Therese Bourchard’s Article-Are you Spiritual or Psychotic?
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/blogs/are-you-spiritual-or-psychotic
Looking a the Whole Idea of Spiritual Emergency
Videos-Playlist
Bipolar Experiences/Spiritual Awakening/Awakening Experience
Interesting Reading-The Stormy Search for Self
http://www.amazon.ca/Stormy-Search-Self-Christina-Grof/dp/087477649X
Evening Meditation: Pittaa-Deep Sleep
Peace, Love and Namaste
Em
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