The Divine Seed

I've attended many workshops, ceremonies, and rituals throughout my life in hopes of finding the key that will free me of my EGO and allow me to awaken into some form of spiritual bliss. With open heart and focused intention, I come seeking complete transformation- kind of like winning the spiritual lottery. And when this hasn't happened (which it hasn't), I hold faith that I've moved closer to this elusive goal. And oh yeah, I also notice that a part of me feels a little disappointed and slighted.

As I walk my medicine path, I've begun to release my expectation of this instantaneous transformational moment (not that I'm opposed to it!). Instead I've noticed that my spiritual evolution comes more in the form of Divine Seeds. LIFE continually provides me with these seeds that show me how to live a more fulfilling life in communion with the Divine. Yet, for the seeds to grow, I have to take responsibility for my life through determined will, attention, patience, and love. This is my work if I'm ever going to enjoy the seed's inherent gifts. Without tending to these seeds, like a gardener tends to his fields, I know all too well that these fragile seeds will not take root in my being and will eventually die.

My Divine Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. A passage in a book, a passing thought, a feeling, a conversation, or an observation can jolt me out of my conditioned reality. Moments where I experience intense pain or discomfort can be some of my best seeds as they show me where I am yet not free. Divine seeds point the way through my heart and toward something so much bigger than what I can conceive of as me. I am connected to an amazing web of life that will support me if I am willing to live in harmony with its fundamental properties- love, compassion, balance, and acceptance. My seeds call me to dance with LIFE, even when a part of me is afraid that I don't know how to dance. Thankfully, my big SELF knows there is no right way to dance and that I just have to get up off my butt and start moving.

One of my most recent Divine Seeds was to start this blog. The essence of any spiritual path is to simply start walking, without expectation, and remain open to what happens. So I am excited to begin this journey and to see what I will encounter. I am grateful for the countless blessing in my life and the opportunity to serve LIFE.

So what Divine Seeds in your life need tending?