All my fussing over the unreal past and future… I dote on them, feed them breakfast in the morning, check on them regularly through the day… cunsulting with them as needed, and later tuck them into bed and snuggle up. Thanks for this beautiful piece, Sean.
Last week I dreamt I took you and Deepak Chopra on a cross country car trip. I drove, you had shotgun, Deepak was in the backseat (he had a bunch of stuff with him). Y’all were all jacked up on coffee and there was never any silence. I bought Deepak some pretty red shoes and he was thrilled. It was a marvelous ride.
One more thing…How can I bring this to my AA people? Sorry, yall…this whole amends thing has been a massive waste of time due to the unreality of the past? There will be some push back from the old-timers. (I may already know the answer to this tricky question)
Thank you both very much. I laughed and loved this part so much as it is so true 😊 : ‘All my fussing over the unreal past and future… I dote on them, feed them breakfast in the morning, check on them regularly through the day… cunsulting with them as needed, and later tuck them into bed and snuggle up. Thanks for this beautiful piece, Sean.’
For me, the twelve steps fall into the same bucket as psychotherapy, aspirit and cardio. They do good for bodies in a dream of being bodies. The transition to which the course points us - and ultimately helps facilitate - is to an understanding of the self in which all that other stuff is seen clearly as dream-stuff and our relating to it - and with it and through it - becomes increasingly light-hearted. It's all about happiness.
Which, yes, includes red shoes and getting jacked on coffee.
Loved this Sean, just loved it. And a special thank you for this bit...
"Any problem we take to the Holy Spirit, no matter how specific, no matter how seemingly dependent on the laws of time and space, the answer is always the same: love now. Be kind now. Be gentle now. The past and the future are not our concern. Behold the birds of the heavens and consider the lilies of the field" . . .
Thank you so much for sharing this, Sean. There is so much to meditate on. I’ve been often struck by “A healed mind does not plan” (W. 135.11) and your words have helped me let the words sink a little deeper. Also, your statement “Therefore, in love, there are neither errors nor problems” provided some insight into a discussion I had with a friend on how to distinguish love from actions of the ego that I have often believed to be “love”. Could it be applied so?
Thanks, Denise. Yeah, the whole "a healed mind oesn't plan" thing feel aspirational in a sense but I have found it helpful to try and understand WHY plans won't matter. I think it helps make next steps clearer.
With respect to your second question, yes. That does feel like a fair way to think about love. Part of the reason there are neither errors nor problems in love, as I understand it, is because love is not personal and cannot be subjected to any personal evaluation.
Most of what we think of as love in the world is judged to be loving. But even when our judgment is very selfless, it's still personal. It's still relative to OUR perspective, which is always a limitation on the whole.
How gently you lead me to removing another block to love. This is a beautiful post, Sean. I feel the love, want to be the same today. Thankyou for this holy Monday, holy instant.
Thank you Sean so much. I have copied and pasted many parts from your piece here on my go-to- notes that I read when need to be reminded of the truth. Especially this one: ‘We can’t plan for it! But we can bring it forth by learning how and why we can’t plan for it. Together, let us make it so.’
I cannot do or even contribute to planning for future, for healing, for awakening, and for correction and undoing of my errors. I need to be reminded of this aspect of the process so many many many times. In this writing you have reminded so well in many parts, I am very grateful. My contribution to bring healing of the split mind is not required, in fact realising that this is true will help bringing forth the healing. My only part is to love my brothers and be kind to all now, as you clearly reminded us.
That's it, Aysin. It's such a simple lesson but it is so so hard to learn and remember. I am very grateful for everyone who shares the way with me and helps me do the work. We are in this together 🙏🙏
Crystal clear and I fight it, it’s exhausting. It’s better than it was, we’re getting closer. Coming together like this shows it. Thanks Sean. Thanks everyone.
All my fussing over the unreal past and future… I dote on them, feed them breakfast in the morning, check on them regularly through the day… cunsulting with them as needed, and later tuck them into bed and snuggle up. Thanks for this beautiful piece, Sean.
Last week I dreamt I took you and Deepak Chopra on a cross country car trip. I drove, you had shotgun, Deepak was in the backseat (he had a bunch of stuff with him). Y’all were all jacked up on coffee and there was never any silence. I bought Deepak some pretty red shoes and he was thrilled. It was a marvelous ride.
One more thing…How can I bring this to my AA people? Sorry, yall…this whole amends thing has been a massive waste of time due to the unreality of the past? There will be some push back from the old-timers. (I may already know the answer to this tricky question)
Thank you both very much. I laughed and loved this part so much as it is so true 😊 : ‘All my fussing over the unreal past and future… I dote on them, feed them breakfast in the morning, check on them regularly through the day… cunsulting with them as needed, and later tuck them into bed and snuggle up. Thanks for this beautiful piece, Sean.’
🙏🙏
Road trip! Been a long time since I did that :)
For me, the twelve steps fall into the same bucket as psychotherapy, aspirit and cardio. They do good for bodies in a dream of being bodies. The transition to which the course points us - and ultimately helps facilitate - is to an understanding of the self in which all that other stuff is seen clearly as dream-stuff and our relating to it - and with it and through it - becomes increasingly light-hearted. It's all about happiness.
Which, yes, includes red shoes and getting jacked on coffee.
Thanks for dreaming with me, Carl 🙏🙏
~ Sean
Loved this Sean, just loved it. And a special thank you for this bit...
"Any problem we take to the Holy Spirit, no matter how specific, no matter how seemingly dependent on the laws of time and space, the answer is always the same: love now. Be kind now. Be gentle now. The past and the future are not our concern. Behold the birds of the heavens and consider the lilies of the field" . . .
You are a gift my friend 💖
Love + Blessings, Suzy xxx
Thank you Suzy - I'm grateful for you 🙏🙏
~ Sean
Thank you so much for sharing this, Sean. There is so much to meditate on. I’ve been often struck by “A healed mind does not plan” (W. 135.11) and your words have helped me let the words sink a little deeper. Also, your statement “Therefore, in love, there are neither errors nor problems” provided some insight into a discussion I had with a friend on how to distinguish love from actions of the ego that I have often believed to be “love”. Could it be applied so?
Thanks, Denise. Yeah, the whole "a healed mind oesn't plan" thing feel aspirational in a sense but I have found it helpful to try and understand WHY plans won't matter. I think it helps make next steps clearer.
With respect to your second question, yes. That does feel like a fair way to think about love. Part of the reason there are neither errors nor problems in love, as I understand it, is because love is not personal and cannot be subjected to any personal evaluation.
Most of what we think of as love in the world is judged to be loving. But even when our judgment is very selfless, it's still personal. It's still relative to OUR perspective, which is always a limitation on the whole.
~ Sean
How gently you lead me to removing another block to love. This is a beautiful post, Sean. I feel the love, want to be the same today. Thankyou for this holy Monday, holy instant.
You're welcome, Deborah. Thanks for such a kind and thoughtful read and share - I'm very grateful.
~ Sean
Thank you Sean so much. I have copied and pasted many parts from your piece here on my go-to- notes that I read when need to be reminded of the truth. Especially this one: ‘We can’t plan for it! But we can bring it forth by learning how and why we can’t plan for it. Together, let us make it so.’
I cannot do or even contribute to planning for future, for healing, for awakening, and for correction and undoing of my errors. I need to be reminded of this aspect of the process so many many many times. In this writing you have reminded so well in many parts, I am very grateful. My contribution to bring healing of the split mind is not required, in fact realising that this is true will help bringing forth the healing. My only part is to love my brothers and be kind to all now, as you clearly reminded us.
Much gratitude 🙏🙏
That's it, Aysin. It's such a simple lesson but it is so so hard to learn and remember. I am very grateful for everyone who shares the way with me and helps me do the work. We are in this together 🙏🙏
~ Sean
Thank You Sean! Needed to here this today 😇
You're welcome, Linda. Thank you for being here 🙏🙏
~ Sean
Crystal clear and I fight it, it’s exhausting. It’s better than it was, we’re getting closer. Coming together like this shows it. Thanks Sean. Thanks everyone.
Thanks for being here, Mike. The light is dawning 🙏🙏
~ Sean
Nailed it. Comes down to faith and trust.
Question: Do you ever do speaking engagements? If you are ever in Colorado, let me know!
Thank you, Kim. I am on the east coast and rarely travel but if I am heading west, I will let you know.
Thank you for reading & sharing 🙏🙏
~ Sean