As I am diving deeper into self-discovery and engaging myself with what might be considered more 'spiritual' aspects of the world around us, I have begun to reflect upon these more recently trending terms like ascension, raising vibration, higher self.
The initial pattern I noticed: all of these terms are relating to something above us. This idea of a lofty goal or a superior (from Latin root supra, 'above') sense of awareness seems to lend itself to the idea that our higher self is possibly an external extension from our current pyhsical form.
While I am all about bringing ourselves closer to our inner truths and being able to experience bliss right now, I think that these terms might be a little bit stuck in past ideological aspects of a higher power. This, in a sense, takes the power of blissful awareness and true connection out of the hands of us poor mortals, giving us something to reach for.
The need to ascend would indicate that perhaps we would not be able to find peace or spiritual tranquility in our current selves. If our 'higher self' requires us to ascend, why is it that our conscious awareness moves so freely within our body? Is our spiritual consciousness not rooted within these temporary physical vessels?
I don't consider myself a religious human, preferring to lean away from hierarchical structures. While I do not personally associate with Christianity, I do think Jesus had some radical concepts to share with his human pals.
He spoke to the people, saying:
"I am the light of the world." John 8:12
He also addressed the people, saying:
"You are the light of the world." Matthew 5:14
In my eyes, this is such a clear comment that we in our most true compassionate essence are the very divinity we seek. Choosing to honor our own connected, humble, compassionate selves, we can find the love and light we so desire.
With this new moon in Pisces today, I am recognizing the areas of my life that can be shed in order to make way for awareness and compassion. I have not felt the need to ascend up out of myself, but rather go deeper into myself to connect with the scientifically proven literal inner light of consciousness within each and every one of us.
These are just some short late-night thoughts before I take some quiet time sitting down with my altar, my tarot, and my awareness.
Till next time,
be sweet, stay wild
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