by Hari Jiwan Singh Khalsa

Once upon a time there lived a king. Not just any old king, no. This was a real king born of centuries of decedent kings. This king was the continuation of a great dynasty. He thought that he was the king of kings. Why not? No one would dare challenge him. He carried many great armies along with him. He could do whatever he wanted without accountability, judgment, or suppression. In his expanded world, he was the lone sovereign, the law maker and breaker. He was the creator. Or so he thought. There was one hanging problem: “If he’s the creator, then why can’t and doesn’t he make things better, or at least make things better for ALL? The real Creator could do that. Things would be better.” 

Really, why would things be better, and who is the judge of ‘better? How do you know that this is not just your opinion of the truth? You don’t. You hope, you pray, you try to sell God on the idea that your idea is true. God doesn’t care. It’s ALL part of the ‘Dance of the Universe.’  

We, each of us, is a part of God’s Creation. This mosaic produces a concoction of karmas in perfect balance even if we can’t see it. Each tile speaks for itself in dealing with karma as so ordained. Please remember, everything is in divine balance and order. Both are required; Neutrality provides duty and divinity together as the counterbalance to the insanity of insecurity. 

Neutrality is born through the heart. It’s God’s way to communicate with each of us individually. Neutrality is understood through seeing God in everything and in everyone’s soul. If you can, you will recognize that your soul and others are the same, conjoined and uncoupled by God. Only karma can dismantle it.

In other words, the more you recognize the true relationship with everyone, the more Godlike you become.  So, my advice, see yourself as divine. It doesn’t matter whether you think you are, that’s not your call. Keep telling yourself that you are divine until you start to believe it and then until you are it. 

You will start acting like divinity is your path. This duty is done with some successes and many failures. Along the way things begin to change. Usually, at first for the worst, then the better. This test is the gateway to becoming your path. Learn to deal with the worst of humility and God’s blessings together. Let commitment and devotion defeat your judgement, your mistrust, your anger, your fear, your insecurity of any kind. 

God is now in charge of your life. You’re just along for the ride.  So, His law rules. Not your opinion, not mine, nor anyone’s opinion has the power of creation. Only God Creates. That’s His job. Self-appointed I might add. God appoints Himself the Creator and the Creation. So, we are a part of God whether we like it, or not. 

What if you didn’t particularly like the way your unattractive fingers looked. You wanted them long and straight. They came out short and stubby. In other words, just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean that it’s wrong or will change your way of thinking and adopt your opinion. It most probably means that you’re wrong.  Your fingers are just fine. God made them, deal with it.

Serving the true Creator is the highest life. Serving trumps ALL other pursuits. Serving God is a life blessed beyond gratitude. It’s a life of living the sacrifice of surrender. It’s a life of happiness. A life lived in, not of, gratitude. A life of joy, protection, and elevation. Who could ask or want for more? 

“Who ate my porridge,” shouted Papa Bear in the story of ‘The Three Little Bears. He mumbled, “Well then, who’s been sitting in my chair. It turns out that they were ALL innocent as it was the big bad bear who sat in Papa’s chair. The wolf who trespassed.    

Then Papa Bear questioned, “Who’s been sleeping in my bed: and they’re he is, he’s still sleeping there.” Then the fun begins. In some cases like this, it’s difficult to decide which is the procurer or which is the innocent. 

The reason is because no-one is ALL right or ALL wrong. It’s a matter of perspective at the time. 

The wolf was just doing what wolves do in scavenging food; the bear is doing what bears do, protecting their environment. 

I take the view that only my own faults should offend me. That way there is no judgment and naturally will result. Neutrality is the coalescence of polarities, a place where truth resides. Sure, there are consequences for thoughts and actions, but that’s God’s call unless God has decreed the job upon us. Then compassion must be present and that is where the truth in neutrality exists. This reality exists in all true religions, philosophies, and lifestyles. 

In Perfect Harmony,
Your Partner and Friend on this Fantastic Journey,
Hari Jiwa