by
Roy Posner
(based on the teachings of Sri Aurobindo)
When we dedicate our
lives to self-improvement, we are, in essence, making evolution a way of
life. Evolution as a way of life becomes our on-going, life long attempt to elevate all aspects of
our being, resulting in higher levels of consciousness, awareness,
capacity, and character for ourselves. That in turn leads to greater
levels of success, accomplishment, achievement, happiness, and joy.
There
are many techniques and approaches we can use as we make evolution a way
of life. For example, we can learn to --
In
addition, we can practice evolution as a way of life by continually being aware,
observing, and utilizing the hidden forces and phenomenon of
life that defy our normal perceptions of space and time. These include
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understanding the relationship between the world outside us and our
inner consciousness, i.e. how the outer life reflects our inner
attitudes and perception. (inner-outer
correspondence).
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understanding
how we can trigger instant positive life responses through changes in
our attitudes, actions, and thoughts. (life
response)
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getting
in touch with the inner forces of life that can release
infinite possibility in life. (infinite
potential of life)
If
we practice evolution as a way of life, i.e. we utilize all of these
approaches on an on-going basis, then we are sure to grow, develop, and
evolve as a person. That in turn can only lead to unimagined levels of
success, accomplishment, happiness, and joy in our lives.
Beyond
these approaches we can also make evolution a way of life by making a
spiritual effort.
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Connect
to Soul/inner Being -- We can come in contact with the spirit within
us, i.e. our souls. At this level we are not caught up in the surface of
life; we live in the depths of our being. In this way our
consciousness is withdrawn from the surface action of the mental,
vital, and physical realm. We can see our limitations at these
planes, and understand how we can make improvements in those areas
we are lacking in.
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Aspiration
for Higher Power -- We can also aspire to connect with the great
effectuating force of the universe, the Truth Consciousness or
Supramental Force, which is the dynamic power of the Divine.
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Calling
Higher Power to Overcome Limitations -- We can also
call in the
force into our being to help us overcome our mental, vital, and
physical limitations.
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Consecration
and Other Spiritual Techniques -- We can connect to
this force through various
techniques, such
as prayer, meditation, calling, aspiration, and consecration.
By utilizing these approaches we begin
to not only overcome our limiting
capacities but we bring in the peace,
force, power, and bliss of the divine spirit in our lives.
Furthermore, by coming in touch with the force we gain the positive cooperation and sanction of
life -- in the events,
circumstances, and situations we participate in, and we begin to unleash the infinite potential and possibilities
in life. We become the masters of life, opening us up to infinite
accomplishment, success, and joy.
When
we have reached an even more advanced stage, we come to perceive and feel that it is the
spirit itself that provides the central meaning in his life. We perceive
that is the spirit's own purpose that is working its will though our lives. We become instruments
of the divine unfolding and intention in the universe. At that point we
become a spiritualized,
evolutionary individual, a harbinger of a new species and a divine
life on earth.
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