JANU: As an individual or any part of life evolves, in the transition from one state to another, the elements of what has been built carry into the next experience, the next evolutionary reality. Now, you ask, “Is this to be managed by the individual?” To a degree, yes, our brother. Managed in the sense of choosing the degree of involvement of what has been into what is now and what will be. Certain qualities, built over time, of experience, understanding, and perception may not be something you wish to continue. The choice is yours.
But the presence of these past tendencies can reach into and modify your decisions. It is wise to be aware of these and manage them. Some call these ‘instinct’: they are uncontrollable and cannot be changed. The impression of some experiences are so strong, they force through the veil, for the veil is porous, our brother. Wise to examine one’s own present life as to the nature of strong experiences, emotions, with the understanding of their potential for carryover. Even when making the transition from the physical life, deep-seated strong patterns of attitude, philosophy, experience, judgment, carryover and must be dealt with.
Life is a continuous reality, our brother. Experience in life of a sojourn is not isolated from the life after transition. So choose carefully what you build, choose to experience. Judge, even of yourself, for it stays with you, to be resolved. This includes pleasures, joys, peace, and fears. Going to heaven, so to speak, is the simplistic term.
Life is rich, full of opportunities and challenges, whether incarnate or not. Even though one may choose a state of rest and peace, when letting go of mortality, life is still richer and fuller than just rest and peace. One can linger in any state they choose. But ‘linger’ is the word here.
Transitioning includes not just leaving mortality, but leaving a current thought or attitude, emotion…yes, emotion….taking ignorance into illumination of issues or well-being. In a very real sense, we transition from one moment to the next. What you carry with you is up to you. What you embrace is up to you. Transition is an ongoing reality of migration and realization. But choosing to enjoy life and all that it offers is very rewarding. Namaste, our brother.
June 23, 2014 Copyright © 2014 by Joshua Ross
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