I try hard to think positive about everything, but sometimes I can’t help but let the negativity get in my thoughts. I read your books, listen to your CDs, and I really feel like I’ve found my true self, but it bothers me to have too many negative thoughts, even though it is human nature. What should I do?
Right and Wrong
The question is about right and wrong. I think that one has the responsibility to act according to one’s level of consciousness, which gives us a guide of what is right or wrong for us right now. From your definition of karma in Synchrodestiny, it is clear that karma is neither good or bad, it is just the collection of our past experiences, which affects how we interpret the world right now. Doing something which according to our level of consciousness, say kill somebody, does not produce good or bad karma. Then there is the notion that from the point of view of the Universe, everything is perfect, wars, famine and all; everything has a grand purpose in the perfection of creation. But I cannot accept a rape, or a murder, or war as perfect and good. It is something that I interpret from my level of consciousness and I think it is wrong. If everyone thinks everything that happens is OK, then we may end up in anarchy. I think everybody should act according to what they believe is right or wrong.
Anyways… you can tell that there is something that is missing for me to completely understand this. If everything is perfect and good in the grand scheme of the Universe, why do I see things as right or wrong for me? I remember a quote from the Science of Being where Maharishi says that the more we meditate the more clear this will become, but I would really like some clarification from you.
Intentions for Others
Giving intention and attention to your own desire really works but what about our intention for others or the others intention for us…I mean to what extent does this work?
Embracing Uncertainty or Recklessness
I recently met a man in a bar. After a very short introduction, we became close friends. He is many years younger than I am and is not stable in his life. He does not have a job or a car or even a permanent home. I think he is a very nice person and I enjoyed spending time with him, but my instincts tell me he would be a big risk for me. I have two children, a brand new house and many things I have worked very hard to get.
According to the law of detachment, I am supposed to embrace uncertainty. This man tells me he has many plans for his future, yet I am skeptical to believe in his intentions. So all my instincts are telling me not to pursue a relationship with him. Yet, I wonder if there is a reason we were drawn together that night. Am I supposed to help him? Am I supposed to ignore the risks I could be putting myself and my children in with the hopes he could turn out to be the man I am looking for? I actually have a past record of relationships with men who needed a helping hand. Neither of those worked out well for me. If I do not look to my past experiences to make this choice, then I may be doomed to keep repeating it. How do I discern between letting go of the past influences in my life and making a wiser choice?
Feeling Uncertain
I’m very unsure in the things I do, I have a new job what I really like but I’m very uncertain about myself, I know that I’m good in my work but because I’m so uncertain I make mistakes . Because of that i sabotage myself and want to quit my job. I get angry about it and start to make mistakes. That makes me a person that never accomplishes something in the things I do. I hope you understand my English. I wish I could be more sure about myself to finish things, especially for my children to show them to go on with the things they do in life. Do you have a tip for me?