In contacting the “other side” there is a phrase that is frequently used, Playground Earth. It denotes a stage of evolution and exploration for our souls. We each undertake personalities and stories and explore the Universe from the personas we wear. At the end of our time, we take them off and reintegrate back into higher knowing. It is both a field of play and a sort of school. When we are ready as a Collective, we graduate and explore stars and other planets. It is important that we have learned how to be kind and loving first before we start interacting with others.
Upon birth we enter into the world with a connection to everything around us. We do not distinguish ourselves from our mothers until we are around 2 years old, and in some cases adulthood. It is during the age change from 3-7 years old that we begin to develop egos and explore our individual interests. In recent years our egos have gotten a bad name. Fair enough. It is unbridled ego that has caused much of the harm in the world. There is equal pain in suppressing it. So what are we to do? We cannot undo the ego, and we cannot quite let it run free. Instead we guide it.
It is in this guidance that we find our communities and the sense of Playground Earth. We allow ourselves the freedom to explore what the individual desires, but encourage selflessness. Think about the times you were truly selfish. Those moments might have given pleasure for a moment or two, but they ultimately felt lonely and you missed out on something greater. On the other hand, how joyous we feel when we share with others in acts of service. When we both honor our selfish nature, and align it with uplifting another, we free the ego, and create something for everyone.
From this place of whole individuals and community we are able to interact with the world. We can see the plants and animals around us as something to tend to and Shepard, instead of a resource we extract from. Only from extending this love our own planet, will we ever be able to do so on other planets. There are many species who wish to interact with us, but are waiting for us to be kind to ourselves. In our visions and dreams of Star Trek like futures, where we get to expand throughout the Cosmos, our mission is one of peace and exploration. That is something we cultivate at home first. It is our play that helps us uncover the path! We are children still, naturally seeking out areas for growth and fun. Pick up the paintbrush, sit at the piano, Put on the tutu. We can Shepard and be silly too.
All the Love,
Ryan Orion
Fasting Notes:
Today is day one.
I am so excited for life. I have spent a lot of this fast focusing on what I was missing, food. Now I am feeling more into what is coming in. There is a bright new future on the other side of every moment, and I greet it with the presence of Now. My intuition is soaring, my sight is clear and bright, and I have a love for life that surges constantly.
I have recently purged and addressed a lot of the hurts of religion and childhood memories. That release has been stunning in the lightness felt afterwards. It is amazing how much hangs on in the background of our minds and emotions if left unaddressed. I have slowly realized there was a disconnect from my curiosity, and emotions. Part of me has been hiding away from being perceived as ignorant or “wrong” by exploring because of an old belief to not question things. I was surprised to find this lurking within my depths and am happy to see where the release leads me.
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