Filling the Void

A little less than a month ago, I blogged about "the Great Purge". The term "purge" usually means "emptying" or ridding oneself of something. Emptiness creates a void, and when there is a void, one must be careful with what one chooses to fill the void. Many years ago, during a particularly intense time in my life, I was faced with a life-altering decision. I sought the assistance of a very wise friend who asked me one question: "Will the decision you make help or hinder your ability to continue with your purpose on earth?" My friend also cautioned me that whatever decision I ultimately made, there would be a void created and that this void would need to be filled with the essence of spirit -- not with the things of the world.

That was then. I was younger and a bit reckless and a bit more rebellious than I am today. I did listen to my wise friend, but I also allowed the things of the world to seduce me and I did not totally fill the void with the essence of spirit. I do not look back at this time with regret. Obviously everything that occurs in one's life leads to one's present circumstances (as my mom used to say, "what goes around, comes around"). The great Karmic debt must always be paid. We are always responsible for the choices we make and we must be willing to accept the results of our choices, learn from them -- and move on. Accepting my choices and learning from them is what I call "repentance". It's much easier in the long run to repent than it is to accuse, cast blame or criticize (myself or anyone else). In truth, there is no one else to blame for our circumstances except ourselves. The ego would argue that point and mine does quite often...ergo the Great Purge.

This time as I emptied myself of that which no longer serves my purpose on earth, I did and continue to fill that void with the essence of spirit. I do get caught up in the things of the world, as many can attest who know me or who follow my Facebook page as I rant about the government and the FDA policies, etc.; however, the difference between the current void and the void of my younger self can be summed up by two words: spiritual expression. And for those who might not know me, I do not mean "religious expression".

I am spirit. I am one with Source. I do not need to seek answers. I am the answer. My expression comes through the truth of who I am. I am not my body, I am not my mind, I am not my emotional realm. I am spirit in form -- I have a body, mind and emotional realm that are governed by spirit, not by the human ego; and every once in a while, the body, mind and emotional realm have to be purged of the effects of the ego -- I am a human BEING (as opposed to a HUMAN being)...there is a difference and at the tender age of 61, I know the truth of that difference. Hallelujah.

So, sometimes things DO fall apart (the things of the world), so that other things (the things of spirit) can fall into place.

Nia (www.nianow.com) has had a major impact in my life. Nia keeps me honest. Nia creates the space that allows "stuff" to move out so that what is true of life is allowed to fill the void. I dance through life...I am a living meditation...I am Life As Art.

Now I am.

Come and dance!