More Lightening

 Good Evening Friends and Neighbors.  The Rev apologizes for what might seem like slacking on the message, but, even in the midst of the struggle, the duties of life call.     


A few days back, one of our Brethren, who chose to remain anonymous, posted the following comment in response to the blog entry titled Lightening:


 "I imagine it could be difficult to "re-enter" esp. when you've identified with your East Asian Brethren. What you've shared with the individuals you met on your journey you share with folks here. Rev. SE is passionate about his Brothers and Sisters. No matter how much stuff you get rid of that won't change."

Sisters and Brothers, The Rev will straight up admit that he is missing our Southeast Asian Brethren in the worst way.  S'Truth, I'm here to tell you.  The Brother or Sister who posted the comment quoted above has obviously been reading one of my other blogs, the SE Asia Re-Dux.  In the interest of full disclosure, I will post up the link:

http://se-asia-redux.blogspot.com/

What is also true is that what I share with those I meet on my journey, I share with each and every Brother and Sister on the planet.  Today, via the wonders of the internet, I was discussing this very thing with a most Righteous Sister who is presently in Bangkok.  We were talking about the "Heart Voice," that quiet, inner voice that guides us at a deeper level, gives us empathy for our fellow travelers, and informs us when the "Mind Voice" is chattering away, distracting and confusing things.  

We have discussed the concept of Indra's Net in past blog entries, but it seems particularly apt at this moment.  If we think of all of the beings in the world as glowing jewels cast across the night sky, and then imagine a net of beautiful strands that link all of the jewels to all of the other jewels, we have an image of Indra's Net.  Pluck at one jewel, and the entire net vibrates, affecting all of the other jewels.  We are, each of us, connected to all of our Brethren all across the globe.  Our actions cause reactions that reverberate outwards across the Net, for good or ill.  Whether we call it the Collective Subconscious, as Jung did, or Indra's Net, or any of the many differing descriptions, the concept runs through mystical teachings in many cultures, lands and peoples.  

Yes, The Reverend is passionate about his SE Asian Brothers and Sisters, just as he is passionate about each and every one of our Brethren across this amazing planet.  And what the Rev is most passionate about, is that each of our Brethren has the opportunity to live a freer and more fulfilled life.  There are many ways to strive for these goals.  My purpose, my sole reason for coming to you, is to lay out a message.  The message, the message Brethren, is that one powerful way to lead a freer life is to cast off the chains of consumerism and its foul counterpart, consumer debt.  

To break the chains, Sisters and Brothers, we have to see the chains.  The gossamer net that links us all together is a wondrous thing.  The chains of debt that bind us to the corporations are foul.  One connection is empowering, the other is enslaving.  

Fight the Power!  Strike a blow by paying down the debt!  Remember, "If 20% Pay Down 20% We Strike A Blow!!"