We have all heard of the goal of the Homa Therapy Mind Training Program: “Train the mind to react with Love under all circumstances.” At some point it might prove interesting to say more about ‘under all circumstances.’ But for now, what is this thing called Love? If there were enough of it to go around, perhaps we need not look at it so carefully. But today’s world cries out for remedial actions to reduce the hate, anger, and artificial separation endemic nearly everywhere .
“Prioritising another’s well being or happiness above your own.” It must be Love.
Other than a parent or possibly a teacher, to whom else does such a state apply naturally? And if does not come naturally, what can be done to help it along?
“To love another person is to see the face of God”.
– Víctor Hugo-
In the game called ‘scavenger hunt,’ the organisers prepare a list of items participants are meant to gather.
In this game, all chase the same prize.
In our ‘game of life,’ we all seek—consciously or not– the same prize: the love and light within us. Hence, we are pointed in the direction of ‘the only way out is in.’ We are all chasing the same prize.
“Whatever the question, the answer is LOVE”.
“What ‘others?’” may be the optimal reply when assessing and prioritising ‘others’ needs. This mindset may not come naturally, but the freedom that accompanies its practice yields undeniable rewards. One, we are one. We are all one. Lovely goals. How to put it into practice? Let’s look at an approach.
Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous goes: MADE A DECISION TO TURN OUR WILL AND OUR LIVES OVER TO THE CARE OF GOD AS WE UNDERSTOOD HIM.
Some religions say, “Not my will but Thy will be done.” In Sanskrit, “idam na mama” expresses the same sentiment.
As free will is part of the job description for our lives, we can’t forsake it or give it up. What we can do is to sublimate our intentions and desires and merge them with the will of the Divine.
SUBLIMATION: “a defense mechanism that involves channeling unwanted or unacceptable urges into an admissible or productive outlet.”