JANU: What we serve then this evening is the peeling back of a layer of façade that brings us closer to true identity. And how does someone do this, without first recognizing or identifying what a façade really is? Most façades have to do with social consciousness, how you appear to others and their impression of you. A truer freedom of being is a lessening of this identification as a result of social consciousness. Serving others does not require them to approve of you or anyone else. The question becomes “Do you approve of you?” Once again, to inspire another to let go of a façade, your example goes a long way.
Why choose façades at all? What is the reward: to gain stature in the presence of others; to impress; to hide your own fears, self-doubts and, to some, ignorance or lack of wealth? One’s estate in life is not truly measured with impressions and influence, for these things inspire a lack in others, lowering confidence and self-esteem. When a moment of honesty in the appearance of your True Nature, unguarded, pure, at peace, and loving, inspires these in others, that they find their strength from within and not the façade, you see. Introspection here is a good thing.
What façades does one live by? It is a good question. What social advantage gained has any depth or endurance or true peace? There is always the fear that others will discover what lies behind the façade, you see. This does not bring you peace or balance and equilibrium throughout your being. The façades easily become one’s identity and their true identity withdraws further and further until the confusion of façades remains, a scenario for depression and emptiness.
So turn the corner and let them go. Discover them for their emptiness and turn your attention to the peace and joy, the strength and freedom that has always been there. Radiate honesty, openness, and appreciation of what lies within everyone you meet. And your Light will know theirs. There are many façades but only one you, one identity, one life. Namaste.
April 2, 2013 B Copyright © 2019 by Joshua Ross
The reader may wish to look at the category “Service” for other attunements posted in prior years.
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