Just as a candle spreads light in a darkened room, people who are living in-Spirit give off a higher energy that can bring light to our hearts and minds. In other words, we can be inspired just by being in their presence. How can we find people who are living their lives in-Spirit? One measure that has worked for me is the “joy index.” When we meet others who we think might be living in-Spirit, we can ask the following questions:
Do they seem to have a rapturous heart, sending out signals that they love the world and everyone in it?
Are they jubilant about the work they do?
Do they see the world as a friendly place?
Are they at peace with themselves?
Do they appear to be kind rather than judgmental?
Do they tend to be cheerful?
Do they love to play?
Are they willing to be students as well as teachers?
Do they love nature?
Are they in awe of the world?
Are they approachable?
Do they take great pleasure in serving others?
Do they accept all people as equals?
Are they open to new ideas?
The answers to these questions will help us determine whether another person is potentially an inspiring influence in our lives. We can recognize them by how we feel in their presence. We recognize their high spiritual energy, which longs to be active in our lives. For me, it feels like a warm, soothing shower that’s running deep within me. I know I’m resonating with a higher energy that makes me feel incredibly good!
Be With Those Who Help Your Being
ReplyDeleteBe with those who help your being.
Don't sit with indifferent people, whose breath
comes cold out of their mouths.
Not these visible forms, your work is deeper.
A chunk of dirt thrown in the air breaks to pieces.
If you don't try to fly,
and so break yourself apart,
you will be broken open by death,
when it's too late for all you could become.
Leaves get yellow. The tree puts out fresh roots
and makes them green.
Why are you so content with a love that turns you yellow?
Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi