Tag: destiny

Staring Perfection in the Face

Life unfolds with such precision that the mind struggles to grasp its vast orchestration. The perception of failure, regret, shame, and suffering dominates awareness, casting shadows over what is, at its core, an immaculate expression of existence. Each moment – whether embraced or resisted – carries the exact ingredients necessary for the unfolding of consciousness. Yet, the conditioned mind fixates on everything that appears to be going wrong, blind to the underlying intelligence at work.

Loss and gain, tragedy and triumph, despair and joy – these polarities form the rhythm of existence, much like the inhalation and exhalation of breath. Attempts to hold onto one and avoid the other only create suffering, for both are essential aspects of the whole. A divorce may seem like a failure, yet it may also be the precise catalyst needed for deeper self-realization. A lost job may ignite a path toward something more aligned. Even grief and devastation, as unbearable as they may seem, carve spaces within the soul for transformation.

The intellect rebels against such a notion. It demands explanations, seeking justice, fairness, and control. Yet life refuses to conform to human expectations. The waves crash as they will. The seasons turn without hesitation. The sun does not rise differently because of personal preferences. Everything operates with flawless precision, beyond human notions of right and wrong.

This does not mean passivity or indifference. Awakening to the perfection of life does not negate the impulse to act, heal, or create change. It deepens it. From a place of acceptance, actions arise not from resistance, but from clarity. Rather than fighting the current, there is an alignment with the flow, a movement that is both effortless and profound.

The paradox remain – that perfection is not what the mind expects. It does not mean everything feels pleasant or that suffering ceases to exist. It means that even suffering has its place. It means that whatever arises is not separate from the vast intelligence that moves all things. To see this is not to escape reality, but to meet it fully, beyond judgment, beyond resistance, beyond the illusion of disorder.

Perfection is staring back in every moment, waiting to be recognized.

Morgan O. Smith

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Destiny and Free Will

The Paradox of the Ultimate Self

The mind constructs opposites to make sense of its existence. It divides what is whole, fabricating distinctions such as light and dark, good and evil, self and other. Among these conceptual splits, destiny and free will are two of the most debated. One appears as an external force guiding every step, while the other seems to grant agency over choices. But what if both are the same movement of the Ultimate Self, which is also You – before you believed yourself to be anything at all?

The character you take yourself to experience the illusion of choice, just as it experiences the illusion of fate. Both arise within the vast intelligence that is your true nature. The moment a decision unfolds, it is perceived as an act of will. Yet, after the fact, it may appear as if it was meant to be. The distinction between choosing and being led is merely a shift in perception. Neither position is absolute, because all actions, whether seemingly determined or freely chosen, arise from the same singular source.

The very act of contemplating this question – the tension between predestination and volition – is itself an expression of the play. The Self, pretending not to be the Self, weaves the experience of doubt, belief, and questioning. It is an intricate engagement, a dance in which each step is both spontaneous and inevitable. You are the architect of the journey and the wanderer who marvels at the path.

The paradox resolves itself when viewed from clarity. The Ultimate Self is not bound by concepts of fate or autonomy. It moves as a unified expression, neither predetermined nor random, neither forced nor chosen. The illusion of separation gives rise to the belief in one or the other, but when the mirage dissolves, the recognition remains that all movement is of the same origin.

To believe in destiny is to trust that all unfolds exactly as it should. To believe in free will is to recognize yourself as the creator of that unfolding. To see both as true and false is to rest beyond belief itself, in that which has never been bound by choice or fate.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Cosmic Symphony

Embracing the Process

In the grand tapestry of the universe, every thread is intricately woven to craft a masterpiece. The ebb and flow of life, its joys and sorrows, its peaks and troughs, are all deliberate strokes of an artist’s brush. We, as participants in this cosmic dance, often wonder if things are truly happening as they should. And if we were to delve deeper into the nature of existence, we might find that everything indeed is unfolding just as it was meant to.

Have you ever caught yourself amidst a moment of contemplation, thinking about the choices you’ve made or the path you’ve walked? What if every decision, every hesitation, every triumphant leap was not just a product of your will but was predestined to occur? This thought might be overwhelming, but it offers a comforting embrace. It suggests that there’s a meticulous design in the seeming chaos around us.

At the heart of this realization lies the concept that you are both the cause and the effect. Imagine a pond – you are the pebble that causes the ripple, and simultaneously, you are the waves that radiate outward. Your actions, thoughts, and emotions all have consequences that shape the universe, just as the universe, in turn, shapes you.

Now, some might question, “What of free will? Do we not possess the agency to shape our destiny?” This is where the paradox of existence comes into play. Our free will is an essential part of the universe’s design. It’s not an either-or situation; it’s a harmonious blend of fate and choice. Our choices, even when they seem entirely spontaneous or defiant, are the universe expressing itself. And that expression, in its entirety, is perfection.

But what if we doubt? What if we find it hard to trust this process? Well, even that skepticism is a part of the plan. It’s through questioning that we often find clarity. Through doubt, we often find faith. And through resistance, we often find our true path.

In the vastness of the cosmos, it’s easy to feel small, to feel like our existence is but a fleeting moment. Yet, when we embrace the idea that every moment, every emotion, every challenge, and triumph is as it should be, we recognize our infinite significance. We become co-authors of the universe’s story, and we begin to trust not just the process but ourselves within it.

So the next time you find yourself in contemplation, remember: that everything is happening perfectly. You are both the artist and the canvas, the song and the singer, the cause and the effect. Embrace your role in the cosmic dance and know that every step, misstep, twirl, or pause is a note in the symphony of existence.

Morgan O. Smith

Yinnergy Meditation & My Book, Bodhi in the Brain…Available Now!

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