Why bother with cultivating yourself spiritually?
Today’s Original hexagram is Mountain over Earth; 23
There is no expansion hexagram. The expansion is part of the original hexagram.
The kernel (nugget) for today is Earth over Earth; 2
Becoming spiritually sound is like building a house. One needs a good foundation to build on and a secure roof on top. When we build our spiritual path with a good foundation, we are sure to progress. It does not further one to run from their karma. There is no reprieve in the mountains nor out in the ocean, because wherever you are, your karma rest with you. So, you might as well hunker down and get to work, changing and developing your moral compass. Keywords to spiritual cultivation include devotion, generosity, benevolence and stillness.
What we end up with through the process of spiritual cultivation, is a deep understanding of coexistence. As with the laws of nature, there are the laws of living beings. What this means is that there are hierarchical relationships, however when there is understanding, then there is receptivity and creativity, in balance and harmony. We all can’t be superheros, but we all can live up to our potential and there is more benefit and sublime success in that than 100 superheros.
When we cultivate our spiritual path, we create spaciousness and expansion. The stronger we become spiritually, the more balanced we become between swiftness and gentleness. It offers discernment as to who to follow, and who not to follow with confident clarity. The text indicates however that we must understand that we can not go it alone. We need the help of our Teacher and spiritual community because there will be times of toil, and our house will need the support.
Go forth today cultivating your Path, through the practices of devotion, generosity, benevolence and meditation. When we grow spiritually, our environment grows and thus we become a more advanced wholeness. Have a wonderful Friday.
