A UNIVERSAL BEING
In a world of instantaneous communication—connected by an internet which sports streaming, tweeting, and texting,—who will remember a time when homes didn’t even have television. I can still see my four-year-old self, propped up on my elbows in front of a neighbor’s TV, thrilled by the adventures of Mighty Mouse, Tom Terrific, and the greatest of all, Superman.
I can glimpse those moments when I appropriated my mother’s battered tin funnel to balance on my head. Now I could be a proper Tom Terrific followed by Mighty Manfred the Wonder Dog trotting at my heels. Or those ongoing adventures when I tied a blanket around my shoulders and set off through the figurative skies as Superman. Maybe I couldn’t actually travel as fast as a speeding bullet or leap tall buildings in a single bound, but in my imagination, I was fearless and unstoppable.
Today the idea of becoming a superhuman, if not an outright superhero, has been embraced by many. People would like to become more than human, to acquire powers or abilities. Even if your goal falls short of becoming a superhero, perhaps you would settle for the opportunity to extend your lifespan. And science is in lockstep with this goal, whispering promises that will lead to a long sought desire: immortality. Coupled, we can only hope, with eternal youth.
If I can tear your attention away from that dream for a moment, I would like to speak of your real birthright, your true nature. Before you lock yourself into a pursuit that will end in disappointment, listen closely to one of the most beautiful insights ever offered to humankind. Draw near as Mother Stella points you in a different direction:
God grows as you grow...
Quite simply, this realization is the key that unlocks the treasure, when you stop seeing yourself as separate and start seeing yourself as part of the Divine. God grows as you grow… Even as your mind advises caution, part of you is already smiling. By embracing these five words, your whole life can change in an instant. And remember: Growth is infinite.
Mother Stella would remind us that there is a personal God and a Universal God. There is a personal self and a Universal Self. There is personal love and a Universal Love. It may seem like too big of an undertaking, but our journey through Life is to take us from the personal to the universal, to grow until we embrace everything, to become a Universal Being.
You have lived so many lifetimes, in a wide variety of forms. You have become so identified with these forms that you have forgotten your true self. You see yourself as small, limited, powerless. Of no real significance. You have become lost in the world.
What do people seek when they are lost in the world? They chase after the usual things: money, power, fame, sexual pleasure, even immortality. They wish to enhance their personal selves, to be more in the world. Sadly, this is a long road that goes nowhere. Not that you won’t learn some hard lessons if you take this road. But the more of these things you chase, the more you will learn that their promises are empty. They will never satisfy.
It’s not that you ignore the body. You absolutely take care of it. It is the physical vessel. It’s not that you ignore the world. You play your part as needed. But you are not lost in the world. You are not lost in the play. You will not chase things that are ultimately empty. You will live intelligently. You will not forget your true self.
Given that our journey is one from the personal to the universal; we must learn to transcend the personal which is limited and restricted, whether it is a personal self, a personal God, or a personal love. It can be hard to embrace the Universal. You may feel that your “self” is automatically restricted, that you can’t possibly expand to absorb and embrace everything. The world of the personal is a world defined by limits.
But the world of the Universal embraces the infinite. There is no limit to how far you can expand, how much you can grow and absorb. That said, don’t confuse this growth with what we call omniscience. Or omnipotence. These two still reflect the consciousness of limits, as though there is some finite body of knowledge that exists. Or some Laws of Nature that cannot be breached. The world of the limited can be defined. But the world of the Universal… Now you have touched on the mystery.
The real wonder of Existence is how Life manages everything so beautifully, without effort. Every look, every smile, every touch is just so. Every moment is perfect within itself. If you merge with Existence, you are not some separate god, some rogue force rampaging through the universe. No, “you” have become One with the Universe.
Now everything that happens through you arises from Life. Now everything you say or do reflects that “rightness.” Whatever comes through you is real. It will resonate both inside and outside. You don’t need to be governed by others—by commandments or laws, by dogmas or beliefs. You are like the sun in the sky. You shine equally on the world, radiating love and goodwill to all human beings.
When you embrace your inner goodness, the complications drop away. You no longer have to second guess yourself. Because whenever you follow Life, you automatically follow the right path. Let this understanding resonate deep inside until a smile lights your face. And a wordless thank you overflows your heart.
God grows as you grow… Each of us carries a seed inside, a beautiful seed just waiting to burst into bloom. These extraordinary souls like Mother Stella live among us and serve as a reminder that Life has not forgotten us. They infuse the world with beauty and mystery. And most of all magic. They are the real treasure.
Find a Master who will allow you to fulfill the promise of the seed, who will help you grow into the vast human being you were meant to be. Through his or her energy, you will awaken to become the deepest mystery, the greatest miracle. Close your eyes and see the light inside yourself.
Even if that light is just a flicker, it will grow into a blazing fire. Feel the Divine that lives inside you. Watch as your heart expands, as love overflows your being. Now you will see what matters. Now it will be your experience and no one can ever shake you again.
Mother Stella wants you to be happy. She wants you to be free. She wants you to embrace the consciousness of a true human being. You don’t have to preach. You don’t have to proselytize. You need only become this truth and everything will change around you. And inside you. You will become a great blessing to the world and a quiet joy unto yourself.
Finally, you will come home. Not to some static place, to some limited heaven. No, you will be reunited with the Divine; you will embrace the magic. And the mystery. Life will be a never ending surprise. You will absolutely delight in everything Life brings. This is what it means to be a Universal Being.
I can glimpse those moments when I appropriated my mother’s battered tin funnel to balance on my head. Now I could be a proper Tom Terrific followed by Mighty Manfred the Wonder Dog trotting at my heels. Or those ongoing adventures when I tied a blanket around my shoulders and set off through the figurative skies as Superman. Maybe I couldn’t actually travel as fast as a speeding bullet or leap tall buildings in a single bound, but in my imagination, I was fearless and unstoppable.
Today the idea of becoming a superhuman, if not an outright superhero, has been embraced by many. People would like to become more than human, to acquire powers or abilities. Even if your goal falls short of becoming a superhero, perhaps you would settle for the opportunity to extend your lifespan. And science is in lockstep with this goal, whispering promises that will lead to a long sought desire: immortality. Coupled, we can only hope, with eternal youth.
If I can tear your attention away from that dream for a moment, I would like to speak of your real birthright, your true nature. Before you lock yourself into a pursuit that will end in disappointment, listen closely to one of the most beautiful insights ever offered to humankind. Draw near as Mother Stella points you in a different direction:
God grows as you grow...
Quite simply, this realization is the key that unlocks the treasure, when you stop seeing yourself as separate and start seeing yourself as part of the Divine. God grows as you grow… Even as your mind advises caution, part of you is already smiling. By embracing these five words, your whole life can change in an instant. And remember: Growth is infinite.
Mother Stella would remind us that there is a personal God and a Universal God. There is a personal self and a Universal Self. There is personal love and a Universal Love. It may seem like too big of an undertaking, but our journey through Life is to take us from the personal to the universal, to grow until we embrace everything, to become a Universal Being.
You have lived so many lifetimes, in a wide variety of forms. You have become so identified with these forms that you have forgotten your true self. You see yourself as small, limited, powerless. Of no real significance. You have become lost in the world.
What do people seek when they are lost in the world? They chase after the usual things: money, power, fame, sexual pleasure, even immortality. They wish to enhance their personal selves, to be more in the world. Sadly, this is a long road that goes nowhere. Not that you won’t learn some hard lessons if you take this road. But the more of these things you chase, the more you will learn that their promises are empty. They will never satisfy.
It’s not that you ignore the body. You absolutely take care of it. It is the physical vessel. It’s not that you ignore the world. You play your part as needed. But you are not lost in the world. You are not lost in the play. You will not chase things that are ultimately empty. You will live intelligently. You will not forget your true self.
Given that our journey is one from the personal to the universal; we must learn to transcend the personal which is limited and restricted, whether it is a personal self, a personal God, or a personal love. It can be hard to embrace the Universal. You may feel that your “self” is automatically restricted, that you can’t possibly expand to absorb and embrace everything. The world of the personal is a world defined by limits.
But the world of the Universal embraces the infinite. There is no limit to how far you can expand, how much you can grow and absorb. That said, don’t confuse this growth with what we call omniscience. Or omnipotence. These two still reflect the consciousness of limits, as though there is some finite body of knowledge that exists. Or some Laws of Nature that cannot be breached. The world of the limited can be defined. But the world of the Universal… Now you have touched on the mystery.
The real wonder of Existence is how Life manages everything so beautifully, without effort. Every look, every smile, every touch is just so. Every moment is perfect within itself. If you merge with Existence, you are not some separate god, some rogue force rampaging through the universe. No, “you” have become One with the Universe.
Now everything that happens through you arises from Life. Now everything you say or do reflects that “rightness.” Whatever comes through you is real. It will resonate both inside and outside. You don’t need to be governed by others—by commandments or laws, by dogmas or beliefs. You are like the sun in the sky. You shine equally on the world, radiating love and goodwill to all human beings.
When you embrace your inner goodness, the complications drop away. You no longer have to second guess yourself. Because whenever you follow Life, you automatically follow the right path. Let this understanding resonate deep inside until a smile lights your face. And a wordless thank you overflows your heart.
God grows as you grow… Each of us carries a seed inside, a beautiful seed just waiting to burst into bloom. These extraordinary souls like Mother Stella live among us and serve as a reminder that Life has not forgotten us. They infuse the world with beauty and mystery. And most of all magic. They are the real treasure.
Find a Master who will allow you to fulfill the promise of the seed, who will help you grow into the vast human being you were meant to be. Through his or her energy, you will awaken to become the deepest mystery, the greatest miracle. Close your eyes and see the light inside yourself.
Even if that light is just a flicker, it will grow into a blazing fire. Feel the Divine that lives inside you. Watch as your heart expands, as love overflows your being. Now you will see what matters. Now it will be your experience and no one can ever shake you again.
Mother Stella wants you to be happy. She wants you to be free. She wants you to embrace the consciousness of a true human being. You don’t have to preach. You don’t have to proselytize. You need only become this truth and everything will change around you. And inside you. You will become a great blessing to the world and a quiet joy unto yourself.
Finally, you will come home. Not to some static place, to some limited heaven. No, you will be reunited with the Divine; you will embrace the magic. And the mystery. Life will be a never ending surprise. You will absolutely delight in everything Life brings. This is what it means to be a Universal Being.
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