There is a popular New Age principle referred to as Ascension. In one form or another, it hints at a human's potential for upward expansion. While there are many versions of what is supposed to happen in this process, the most disturbing to me is the thought that certain people have made more progress than others. In this version of ascension, those who have made it to a certain stage of development by an unspecified date will magically enter a much higher realm. After all, those who are ready to ascend have such different frequencies than those still asleep. They no longer need to deal with the problems average mortals face!
Ironically, this particular idea of Ascension reminds me heavily of the Christian concept of the Rapture. The Rapture is supposedly the time when Christ returns back to earth. He will gather his believers to him and save them from the great tribulation that will fall on those left behind. Become a good Christian and you too will be saved from a potentially terrible fate!
What bothers me about these two concepts is judgment. In Ascension, those who have learned enough to overcome the limitations of society will go on to a place free from those who cannot handle it. In the Rapture, people are judged by God and if found to be following the precepts He has laid out will be separated out and spared from potential pain. In either scenario, there are standards to be followed which will determine whether or not you make the cut. To me, both ideas scream separation and ego--not very spiritual ideas in my book.
I would offer up an alternative view of Ascension. I see Ascension as a learning process. While we may be at different stages of growth and development, it is not about making any cut or adhering to any standard. It is about learning to deal with your pain and your obstacles in ways to keep you moving forward. We all backslide at times, and that is part of the process. Beings are not singled out for punishment or accolades. Rather, each individual success is a success for the greater whole. Ascension is ever changing, progressive. It has nothing to do with ego and everything to do with Oneness.
If your principles on spirituality result in leaving people out, might I suggest you try looking at them from a different angle? Ask yourself if you would really be happy with part of your family or friends left behind? It would be as if part of yourself was left behind (and indeed it would be exactly that).
We're all on this human journey together. When we understand how to live and work together, we will be on the road to Ascension. When we are unwilling to leave anyone behind, we will have arrived in the promised land!
~CSE
Ironically, this particular idea of Ascension reminds me heavily of the Christian concept of the Rapture. The Rapture is supposedly the time when Christ returns back to earth. He will gather his believers to him and save them from the great tribulation that will fall on those left behind. Become a good Christian and you too will be saved from a potentially terrible fate!
What bothers me about these two concepts is judgment. In Ascension, those who have learned enough to overcome the limitations of society will go on to a place free from those who cannot handle it. In the Rapture, people are judged by God and if found to be following the precepts He has laid out will be separated out and spared from potential pain. In either scenario, there are standards to be followed which will determine whether or not you make the cut. To me, both ideas scream separation and ego--not very spiritual ideas in my book.
I would offer up an alternative view of Ascension. I see Ascension as a learning process. While we may be at different stages of growth and development, it is not about making any cut or adhering to any standard. It is about learning to deal with your pain and your obstacles in ways to keep you moving forward. We all backslide at times, and that is part of the process. Beings are not singled out for punishment or accolades. Rather, each individual success is a success for the greater whole. Ascension is ever changing, progressive. It has nothing to do with ego and everything to do with Oneness.
If your principles on spirituality result in leaving people out, might I suggest you try looking at them from a different angle? Ask yourself if you would really be happy with part of your family or friends left behind? It would be as if part of yourself was left behind (and indeed it would be exactly that).
We're all on this human journey together. When we understand how to live and work together, we will be on the road to Ascension. When we are unwilling to leave anyone behind, we will have arrived in the promised land!
~CSE
Well that is a very interesting way to look at it! You are right!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the ways the powers that be keep us under control! They infiltrate groups, then present ideologies that keep us separate. Religions are ideal for this purpose!!! That's why it's important to cultivate your own divine connection through your heart! You won't be fooled by the nonsense!!!
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