Our Spiritual Journey Is A Challenge

Everywhere we look we can see the consequencebreeds fear?
of human abuse and neglect that causes so muchWhen we see the suffering of the world, does it
suffering. We can see the greed and self-centeredaffect our spiritual journey? Do we struggle to
goals depriving others of their dignity and basic rights.reconcile two opposite realms of experience - Love
Daily we witness ignorance that allows indifference asand fear?
discrimination, violence and destruction escalate.And when we look into ourselves, do we wonder how
When we look at what is happening in the world, canwe might be part of this worldwide condition of spiritual
we balance the genuine loving dedication of thoseignorance?
caring people who work tirelessly for social andDo we recognize that Love and fear are moving
economic justice, who look for ways to care for thethrough our daily life experience?
health of our planet, who do all that they can to protestWhat does each of us have to offer to the Life-giving
and prevent war and violence - can we balance theirpresence of Love and compassion?
loving dedication with what looks like an all-outCan we develop a deeper awareness of our true
juggarnaut of power and greed grinding its way overspiritual presence?
the continents forcing huge populations into vulnerableHow do we build and maintain an interior compassion
and powerless positions?and understanding for the ignorance of our collective
Love and fear - fear and Love. This duality is a currentactions when we are afraid and self-protective? How
moving through our collective lives carrying with it theis this fear threatening our spiritual and physical health
course of our spiritual formation. How do we reconcileand well being?
these two realms of experience - the presence ofHow can we become a part of the solution for spiritual
Divine Love and and the ignorance of this Reality thatignorance?