Last Day ...

 "Live until you die."

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Death is going to happen no matter our age or prevention we seek. Unless we are engaging in suicide, the timeliness of our departure is not in our hands. It matters not if we are religious or spiritual or embrace a diverse belief system, death is inevitable. This fear of death, where did it originate and by whom?

A Native American saying, "It is a good day to die," reflects that each day should be lived to its fullest, goals have been addressed, and there is an appreciation for all people, places, and things. If we have been unproductive and wasted our day, where does the blame lie? If we hold ourselves accountable, the outcome is of our own doing. 

How would our routines shift if we embraced each day as perhaps our last? Would we be checking bank accounts or inventorying material possessions? Would we not want to exchange deep feelings with family, friends, and mentors? Are we certain injustices are forgiven, and poor judgment resolved? Just how well aught our day end?

Guru Or Not To Guru

"If you are ready for spiritual experiences and

you are not afraid, you will have them yourself.

You do not need a guru to tell you how to do it."

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

In this human experience, we face obstacles that can be emotionally, physically, and spiritually overwhelming.  In the midst of our challenges, we certainly do not regard these hardships as gifts, and yet they are.

Our detours into darkness are opportunities to learn better ways to navigate our journeys.  When we seek a teacher within we become empowered. We  utilize creative choice, and boldly step into action, while components of life begin to align and unfold.

Through intimate practice, we develop a deeper relationship with the Divine. It requires us to get out of our own way, opening to peaceful resolution.  Life will not necessarily become easier, but it will deepen in meaning.