A visitor from a distant galaxy would probably be mystified by this planet’s utter turmoil, seeing the incredible juxtaposition of luxury lifestyles and rapid technological innovation, with numerous wars and disputes, hunger, poverty, and ecological destruction.
This is a world of complex chaos, related to one root cause: abandoning spiritual acceptance and respect for each one’s part. A global amnesia, where all have forgotten who and what they are. We are like children freed from the classroom, running amok without guidance and structure, concerned only with satisfying some basic personal needs. We find overlapping resentments and anger when needs mix and clash, resulting in the familiar repercussions.
So, are we doomed to be just survivors in a maze of difficult situations and issues? I believe using the analogy of a play will help us gain clarity and formulate a positive response to the dysfunctional turmoil of the present time.
A play comprises actors, in specific scenarios, with specific roles and lines to deliver at the appropriate time. When each one forgets these or loses awareness of when and where they should interact, things go wrong for themselves and others in the play. Does that sound familiar?
At present, circumstances are such that many have become disillusioned with the scenarios they are in, and frustrated by the part they have to play. They have become distracted by wishing they could play another’s part, or make their own part like another’s; their lines, exits and entrances, identities and interactions, are forgotten or entangled. Abandoning their original role, many try to create a new role, and by doing so step out of sync with the overall harmony of life’s unlimited drama. Chaos ensues, and the play loses all meaning and direction.
It is through the teachings of spirituality that order can be restored. The teaching of self–realization provides the avenue to bring order to this rampant confusion. The mind that lives in the awareness of the soul, a soul-centred mind, has the strength to hold this awareness as it continues to play the part destined for them. In this way, order is reestablished and the soul becomes full of enthusiasm and courage to move forward. It moves into a state of contentment with the role and part it has to play. Out of chaos and havoc come harmony and order. Life takes on a new meaning and each one becomes the hero of their own story.
Jim Ryan has a background in education. He is an author and a Brahma Kumaris Rajyoga teacher, based at the Global Retreat Centre, Oxford, UK.
