"EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED"

It is known in the Ascended Master’s Teaching community that “Expect the Unexpected” is the motto of Master El Morya. It is only lately that I realized the beautiful meaning of this motto.  It purports to mean expecting the best even if it is unlikely to happen. For example, considering some of the major troublesome events in the world today like terrorism, we can expect that the Islamic State in the Middle East and other terror groups had suddenly abandoned their cause and beliefs and their weapons and embraced the true religion of Islam. We can also expect that the leaders of Russia and its government had ceased to become dictatorial and has become a true democratic country providing Freedom to its people. Similarly, we can also expect this suddenly happened in China, North Korea and other countries where there are forces of anti-freedom. These maybe unlikely to happen but we can expect it.

We do not stop there expecting, we strengthen our expectations through our visualizations, meditations, prayers, and dynamic decrees. In a way, “Expect the unexpected” is a motto similar to Holding the Immaculate Concept. We can also expect that the Violet Flame which is the Freedom Flame is coursing in through and around the whole world. Expect that the whole world has quickly become I AM race where everyone is adoring the I AM or GOD Presence within.

Merry Christ-mass everyone.  

COMPETITIONLESS COMPETITION

One of the concept that you will discover in inner spiritual teaching especially about the Guru-Chela relationship (or Master- Pupil relationship) is that a Real Master desires that his chela or pupil will come up higher even if he surpasses his own attainment in this world of form. His love to his pupil was so great that he wanted to see him increase in wisdom and spirituality and if possible exceed his. This relationship sometimes extends even to their next incarnation on earth. This is rather exemplified in the life of Prophet Elijah and Elisha (Book of Kings in the Old Testament) who according to Ascended Master teachings were embodied later as John the Baptist and Jesus respectively. As portrays in the Old Testament account, Prophet Elijah is the Master of Elisha.  When the work of Elijah was finished he was taken up into heaven on chariots of fire, which means he ascended into heaven thus becoming an Ascended Master. Then Elisha took the mantle of Elijah and stood in his place as the next prophet albeit in the spirit of Elijah. It will be realized that Elijah, being an Ascended Master is not supposed to be reincarnated. His re- embodiment as John the Baptist is a special dispensation by the Lords of Karma according to Ascended Master Teaching through The Summit Lighthouse as far as I can remember. It will be seen that Jesus acknowledged the great attainment of John the Baptist when he says in Luke 7:28 “Among those born of women, no man is greater than John the Baptist”. Presumably Jesus knows that John is the Ascended Elijah, who was his Master when he was Elisha. But in their next incarnation John the Baptist takes the secondary supporting role preparing the way of the great day of the Lord Jesus. John the Baptist even states, referring to Jesus that “He must increase and I must decrease”(John 3:30 ). He knows full well that Jesus became the Christ and will fulfill his great divine mission to be the world savior. Thus he said of Jesus as “the one mightier than him who will baptize with Holy Spirit and fire and whose sandals he is not worthy to wear” (Matthew 3:11).   Herein we will see the great story of Guru- Chela relationship where the Master willingly supports his pupil’s greater mission for the greater good.

I was inspired by this story that made me tell some of my classes when I was teaching in the University of the East in the Philippines that I would be happy if I see them surpass my knowledge. I believe that my top student in Engineering Economy was inspired by my statement that he often gets perfect score in the examination. He even approached me to discuss certain difficult points on the subject.

 

The reason why I am telling this is because I think this concept of He-must-increase-and-I-must-decrease can in some way be applied in almost every relationships and therefore every constructive field of endeavor.  Everyone should progress in whatever field he is doing and each one should rejoice in one another’s improvement. A progress in almost any field of endeavor is an indication of gain in mastery of chakras (spiritual centers) and must be channeled to express the Great Spirit. If there is one who is at the higher level - be it in terms of expertise and skills, knowledge, experience and qualification – he/she should help those who are at the lower level to come up higher to reach or even surpass his level of attainment. It is of course our aim to improve ourselves at the current specialization we are handling, but it would be better if we encourage and build up others as well, it doesn’t matter if they will be on top if that is for the greater good. Remember that we are all one. We are all sons and daughters of God and will someday be one with God in the ritual of Ascension. In heavenly octave there is no competition, only oneness. The Brotherhood of Light is one yet each has his own individuality. Our life on earth has to be the reflection of that in heaven. As above so below.

It is hard to imagine what it is like in heaven but it is definitely a glorious experience as there will be no pain, no disease, no death, but eternal harmony, joy and happiness. Some people who had near-death experiences as you can find in several books have described the blissful experience there, thus they do not fear death anymore and see those who passed away in a positive light.

It seems, however, that they are not aware that the City Foursquare or the New Jerusalem will be lowered into physical octave to manifest Heaven on earth. I believe this is just a question of time from earthly point of view where we are somehow imprisoned in time and space but in Heaven this is already a reality.

Back here in this current imperfect world, we know that there are always problems, conflict and negative competition in almost all areas of life.  I believe this is not to be so. Simply adopting the He-must-increase-and-I-must-decrease attitude can lead to oneness, unity and collective progress in our society, nation, and the world. The example of Elijah and Elisha then John the Baptist and Jesus may seem too perfect as a model because John the Baptist is cognizant of Jesus as the Christ and his divine mission to be the world savior and raise up mankind. Hence John, obedient to the will of God, was willing to take the secondary role. We, however, can regard the variant of He-must-increase-and-I-must-decrease as a practice of selflessness and humility to advance an ordinary constructive goal for the benefit of the greater whole. This is not to say that we will not advance our own self and take a higher position to be of service to God and man. It is just we sometimes have to acknowledge that there are others who maybe more fitted and capable to perform the same service. There should not be jealousy but instead be happy and praise or congratulate the other person for you know that he will do the same service that you desire that will benefit the society. You must even be willing to support and help him on performance of his duty. He in turn should reciprocate and elevate you and others up.

Take for example politics under DEMOCRACY. Suppose there are candidates running for the highest position of the land. The motivation of each of these candidates to run for the highest office of their country should be love and selfless service at greater capacity. Not money, fame, power or other selfish motives. We can say that each believes that he has relevant experience, knowledge and capability as well as having excellent plan and program that will greatly enhance the welfare of their nation. This can probably be put to the test by means of debate or public dialogues that should be done harmoniously without resorting to personal attacks. (In my opinion, debates can be useful if done with courtesy and if the aim is to come up with the truth or find the best practices, policies, strategies, plans and programs.  It can also engender new ideas and knowledge). If they are selfless or egoless, each will not fear to lose in the election and should not resort to any type of black propaganda, manipulation of voters or any unholy practices just to win the election. Because these negative acts do not bespeak of the good leader. They can of course expose any bad and corrupt practices of other candidate because we would not want to have a leader that will put at risk the nation’s welfare. Each should respect the election result and congratulate the winner; except if there were evident cheating which should be exposed and be brought into court, for that would mean the said dishonest candidate is not fit to rule. If the candidates’ motive is selfless service, losing only means they will not be able to render that service and implement their own plan and program as the leader of the nation. But they know that they can be of help to the nation through other avenues and creative civic projects or many other activities. They can of course be vigilant and look for mistakes of the current administration (without playing politics) but should do so in a spirit of cooperation and offer advice, solutions or alternative programs. In turn, this newly-elected leader and his parties should then do their God-given duties and responsibilities without any political agenda but simply honestly render their services to the public.  If there were established viable plans and programs by the past administration, they can continue implementing it regardless of which political party created it.

I believe that the present political practices in the world where there are always heated arguments, criticisms, mudslinging and sometimes violent conflicts between political parties must be reformed.  Probably, it generally stems from ego who always want to win, desirous of popularity and power, if not money. These are not good for our spiritual growth as well as national progress.   We hope that there will be many politicians whose intention and joy is selfless service to God and man. I believe that various political parties can have differing opinions, ideas, goals, strategies and programs for the good of their country but they need not fight over these differences but instead be willing to find out whichever is the best to implement regardless of its source – be it from other political party or even from citizenry.

I reckon that this virtue of selflessness and humility can be practice even in any kind of constructive competition like for example in some sports, educational, arts or office competition. Though one is aspiring to get to the top, he is also prepared to give way to the other who is probably more talented, skillful or knowledgeable. The latter is a way of acknowledging that the other party has more attainment of mastery of one of the chakras or spiritual centers.  It is something to be rejoiced for. He can be regarded as someone whom you can learn from to improve one’s self. Maybe the primary purpose in participating in the competition should be to improve one’s self, enjoy the social interaction and friendship, and not merely winning. Should you find yourself to be the one on top, it is good to remain humble, share one’s talent, skills, knowledge and experience to elevate others even as you also aspire to come up higher. Should they reached or surpassed your level, that doesn’t matter, it is again something to rejoice for because that means they are improving. I believe that any constructive activity can be a way to express the Spirit of God or a way to attain oneness and union with God Presence. If there be competition in the activity, it will not be regarded as competition at all but a means to help one another to progress on the spiritual path.

I hope I have given some nuggets of wisdom for your inspiration and spirituality.

Thank you and Godbless.