Spiritual Transitions

During the global financial crisis our economic experts were caught like deer in the headlight. They had never seen a global meltdown like that, and they had no theoretical tools to deal with it. After all, their premise had always been that markets are efficient and the financial system had always been thought of as the grease in the wheels, so how to get out of the mess when the financial system happens to be cause of the crisis?

The spiritual journey is similar. You are not where you want to be and just reading book after book that tells you how it will be like once you are 'there' is, well, not very helpful. You are here and not 'there'. Jed McKenna in 'Enlightenment - The Damnedest Thing' pointed out that it might not be very helpful to just pretend that you are already there, hoping that eventually you will be. No, you are here so please find your unique way to take the next step. Ignore the so-called experts, they are not in your shoes and they can't help you. Only you can find your unique solution to your problems; actually, exactly that happens to be your mission.

Jesus and Buddha are described to have battled their personal demons the moment before the final curtain lifted. You may have a similar psychological experience, or you might not. The trick is not to get lost in the 'I must not' trap, but rather make your decisions moment by moment. There is nothing to be afraid of - please accept who you are and see what unique choices you can come up with to get from here to 'there'. The Tao is always there and gives you perfect feedback on whatever your struggles might be. Question everything and leave no stone unturned. You don't need to mimic Jesus or Buddha, they already did their job, we need you to show up instead. One decision at a time is the motto, and don't worry, every mistake is a perfect opportunity to try again. It's your transition, please have fun with it.