DISTURBING THE PEACE

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

Let's start off this writing with the etymology (word origin) of the word "disturbance." It has several definitions: "mental distress, disruption of peace or unity, to stop or hinder, to throw into disorder, to frighten, and to stir up and agitate." 

And as for the word "peace." It also has several meanings. "reconcilliation, silence, absence of war, safety, welfare, prosperity, and quiet." 

There are multiple ways that people are able to "disturb the peace." Of course, one way is through municipal laws - making too much noise at late hours, causing fights and riots, etc. But I am much more concerned with disturbance of our Inner Peace. Because once we become a "peacemaker," then all else falls into place. 

In the New Testament Bible "Sermon On The Mount" Jesus is quoted as having said: "blessed are the peacemakers." A very important statement ... and much deeper than one would think. Because we cannot force peace on anyone else. We can intercede and become peacekeepers between two countries, neighbors, employees, or children; but they still may hate each other. All we do as peacekeepers is keep them at bay from attacking each other. But a "peaceMAKER" is one who has made peace WITHIN himself. Just as you cannot make two people love each other, you cannot make two people live in peace with each other. It simply cannot be accompished from the outside in ... it must travel from the inside out. And it is a personal accomplishment.

There are numerous ways that disturing the peace inwardly can affect us. Opinions, noise, traffic, politics, multiple conversations, ambience, loud music, abusive relationships, and an endless host of distractions aimed at disturbing our peace. If we cannot be at peace within, then we cannot be at peace without. As above, so below ... as within, so without, etc. We all must find ways to connect to the Divine realm of inner peace - even if it's just for 10 or 15 minutes a day. Whether it is centered prayer, meditation, contemplative prayer, or just sitting in the peaceful surroundings of nature. 

When we do this, we greatly minimize our base animal nature fight or flight ... the same as stress. The stress that affects our body in a stressful working environment, does the same things to our bodies as if we were running from a hungry bear. It is meant to be used for short bursts ... a means of protection from danger. But in most work environments, you are in that condition all day, and then you bring it home with you. 

All of us must find a way to stop "disturbing the peace" within, and find tranquility, balance, and joy at some point in our daily lives. It is imperative to our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Remember, most illness and disease begins in Mind, before it manifests into form and makes your body sick. Go on a nature hike once in a while. Listen to a running stream. And ... stay thirsty for knowledge my friends ... but above all, do not disturb the peace within you.

Just a thought ... 

Justin Taylor, ORDM.

DISTURBING THE PEACE

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

Let's start off this topic with the etymology (word origin) of the word "disturbance." It has several definitions: "mental distress, disruption of peace or unity, to stop or hinder, to throw into disorder, to frighten, and to stir up and agitate." 

And as for the word "peace." It also has several meanings. "reconcilliation, silence, absence of war, safety, welfare, prosperity, and quiet." 

There are multiple ways that people are able to "Disturb The Peace." Of course, one way is through municipal laws - making too much noise at late hours, causing fights and riots, etc. But I am much more concerned with disturbance of our Inner Peace. Because once we become a "peacemaker," then all else falls into place. 

In the New Testament Bible "Sermon On The Mount" quoting Jesus, he says "blessed are the peacemakers." A very important statement. Because we cannot force peace on anyone else. We can intercede and become peacekeepers between two countries, or neighbors, but they still may hate each other. All we do as peacekeepers is keep them at bay from attacking each other. But a "peaceMAKER" is one who has made peace within HIMSELF. Just as you cannot make two people love each other, you cannot make two people live in peace with each other. It simply cannot be accompished from the outside in ... it must go from the inside out. And it is a personal accomplishment.

There are numerous ways that disturing the peace inwardly can affect us. Opinions, noise, traffic, multiple conversations, ambience, loud music, abusive relationships, inner negative chatter, and an endless host of distractions aimed at disturbing our peace. If we cannot be at peace within, then we cannot be at peace without. As above, so below ... as within, so without, etc. We all must find ways to connect to the Divine realm of inner peace - even if it's just for 10 or 15 minutes a day. Whether it is centered prayer, meditation, contemplative prayer, or just sitting in the peaceful surroundings of nature. 

When we do this, we greatly minimize our base animal nature ... fight, flight, or freeze ... the same effect as stress. This involves he limbic system of the body. The part of the brain involved in our behavioural and emotional responses, especially when it comes to behaviours we need for survival The stress that affects our body in a stressful working environment, does the same things to our bodies as if we were running from a hungry bear. It is meant to be used for short bursts ... a means of protection from danger. But in most work environments, you are in that condition all day, and then you bring it home with you. 

All of us must find a way to stop "Disturbing The Peace" within, and find tranquility, balance, and joy at some point in our daily lives. The Kingdom of God is love, peace, and joy. It is imperative to our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Remember, most illness and disease begins in Mind, before it manifests into form and makes your body sick. Go on a nature hike once in a while. Listen to a running stream. And ... stay thirsty for Truth ... but above all, do not allow you, or anyone else, to disturb the peace within.

Just a thought ... 

Justin Taylor, ORDM.

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

People in America wanted "change" and they got what they asked for, many times. The problem is, they were not specific in their desire. Change has polarity, as good as it is bad ... in equal measurement. All things have equal polarity. This is immutable Universal Law. 

So, where do we stand today with the change that was promised. More wars, more terrorism, more murders, children killed by their parents, abuse, corruption, financial ruin, people getting thrown out of their homes, lost jobs and careers, adults and children without shelter or food, music and arts programs cancelled in our schools, toxic substances in our water and in our food, medicine that makes you worse, increased rates of disease and mental health ... the list can go on for pages. 

Bob Marley once said "before you point your finger at me, make sure your hands are clean." Blame solves nothing. What is needed is a rock solid plan to bring people of the world back together. To have mutual respect and acceptance that we are not cookies cut from some mold at the bakery. We can have unity without uniformity. Surely ... somewhere ... among the living is a human being capable of sympathizing with global humanity and explaining the dire and severe consequences of this continuing negative thought and behaviour. 

If you're waiting for Jesus, or Mahdi, or any other Messiah to return ... may I remind you that is was mankind who was commissioned by the Universe to bring order from chaos, light from darkness, and love from abuse. WE have to do it. We operate in as physical world of low vibrating energy called matter. This is our domain, and we're in need of some serious house cleaning. It's as if the zoo was abandoned, and the animals are now eating themselves. 

Awaken from your slumber. The sports games, concerts, TV shows, Happy Hours, are all distractions to keep us busy and not thinking. Our jobs keeps us too busy to think. We are operating on a daily basis from 95% unconscious and subconscious Mind and only 5% conscious Mind. We have become Zombies ... plugged into the Matrix program, and simply existing. It's time we unplug from the program. It's time we raise a voice for love, peace, compassion, and harmony. We have the numbers. Do we need another Hiroshima or Nagasaki? Do we need more concentration camps? Do we need government approved home invasions before we wake up? It's time to STOP hitting the snooze button. 

Everything in this Universe is ONE in shared universal unconsciousness. The Field. We all experience the entirety of Life inside our heads. You are in me, and I am in you. Check the latest Quantum Physics reports if you don't believe what the ancients taught so long ago. WE MUST BE THE ONES TO ELIMINATE SUFFERING ON THIS EARTH. 

If you're a person who believes a Saviour will come and fix things ... then if it happens, get started now and make it easier for them. Have dinner waiting when they get home. If you do not believe this teaching, it matters not. Start cooking. Start making a better world NOW. Before the earth starts over again … and this time without us. 

~Justin Taylor, ORDM.