In this deeply relational world, a world where quantum science is proving that everything is connected down to the smallest parts of an atom, we need to experience these shifts that move us from a mindset of fixed, fate, and futility, to dynamic, possibility and potentiality. This is the hidden invisible reality of the Kingdom of God. (The_new_sciences is a long article but sooooo worth reading I have uploaded the full pdf here for you.)
As I wake up to the kindgom of God me self story changes and my image of you changes. I learn to see you, the real you, not the you I have constructed from the images, feelings, betrayals, dislikes, envy and jealousy you evoke in me. I come, in this new larger envelop of reality. to understand what I see in you might say more about me than anything about you at all. I might be projecting my own hurts, insecurties, fragilities, and pain.
These awakenings are the fruit of bonefishing Clint style. Need an awakening? Need some bonefish time?
But the biggest learning for me to date, is without doubt the most life altering but the most difficult to continue to live into. Jesus invites us into the kingdom for one reason…. to bring the prevalence, reality and concrete demonstration of the kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven (yes that sounds like the Lord’s prayer intentionally)
The hard shift? The universe is unfolding through me. God’s new thing I am to be alert and present to sense? That is unfolding through me. The problem I have is patiently, alertly, presencingly (think I made up that word…wouldn’t be the first time though) doing it. I like control, manipulation, make it happen, force it postures. They come more naturally but the results are forced and ron-manufactured.
The idea that Jesus enlisted me to wake up because this envelop of a larger reality is at hand and to then let this new reality unfold through me, is simply winsome. At that stage I am co-creating, co-working, co-unfolding the universe with God. I know sounds crazy and heretical, but true nonetheless
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Hi Ron, just two observations:
1. After quoting Ken Wilbur, the author makes it clear that, in searching for the alternative paradigm, his focus will be restricted to scientific schools of thought – to the exclusion of the sacred and the spiritual. This is fair enough, as long as we then realize that it puts his observations in the category of knowledge, and not necessarily that of wisdom.
2. I do not find your assertions regarding co-creating, co working, and co-unfolding at all heretical if we understand it to be in partnership with God as His assistants.
Thanks Carel. Appreciate your observations and I knew you would enjoy the article knowing a little of your background. And I totally agree, the author defined his parameters which makes it easier to understand what can and cannot be delivered int he article.
Maybe I will see you soon. I will be in SA for 5 weeks starting the Sept 11.
Great news Ron. Looking forward to hopefull seeing you! Where can I get a an idea of your itinerary?
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