I’ve been thinking a lot about dreams recently and connected to what you were sharing about the Gaian Dream and the metaphysical background. I have a sense that doing what is truly best for ourselves is best for the world and it’s communities of inhabitants. I contemplate the optimal means of relating to my dreams. They come from a mysterious place, synthesized from the world around me and the immaterial, offering glimpses of my and the world’s potential for being a more beautiful garden. It seems there is a longing in most all of us for this, a natural emergent quality in humans however we may flounder in our expression of it- either not getting the pieces together to make the puzzle or making a horror of tragedy through our desire, like war. I have a sense the presence of calling is part of the Gaian dream. I’m curious how to relate to these callings- when to put things into motion and when to witness what is, kick back and enjoy the current.
As I’ve contemplated this through the years, I’ve gathered a sense that each of us has an authentic form and its expression emerges in collaboration with nature. The flower is a great example- the kind of flower it is, is written into its DNA. A lotus will bloom a lotus, but the form it takes is shaped through time. As conscious beings, we have the capacity to be both the parents and the child to unique self as we walk this journey. We are both the flower and the stewards who may support its growth, tuning in, and giving it what we feel it needs along the way. I wonder why it feels some of us bloom while others do not get the chance to (this round). Why do some Dream and do the things while others lose touch with their inner calling? So many cute ass sea turtles plucked by seagulls before they reach the sea. I recognize even asking this question is a luxury not present when there are bombs falling outside and our family is starving. The questions arise, “Aren’t those wars part of the Gaian dream? Is there anything that isn’t? Could we ever be separated from it?” Nature is a savage.
Not to get all binary with good and bad, but the archetype of the “Steward” feels to be a noble one, one who cares for the flower of existence, one who would not do what Hitler did. Though I’m guessing, however tormented his perception, he was likely doing what he thought was best for life.
My example here is to pose these questions- How do we connect to the good (for lack of a better word) dream, one in which we serve as vessels to nourish the world? How may we be the best stewards of ourselves for the fruition of our lives and the well-being of others?
I have a sense the answer, If such thing exists, lies in the same direction of connecting with our Authenticity and feels like health. I also have a sense the author of the Plant Kingdom and Imaginal Realm was pointing this way.
Lovin the pod yo!
Just after listening to the 3rd in this trilogy, I read in Finite and Infinite Games "There is no such thing as an unnatural act. Nothing can be done to or against nature, much less outside it. Therefore, the ignorance we thought we could avoid by an unclouded observation of nature has swept us back into itself."
This has been a very helpful, and surprisingly relaxing idea to me. I remember a couple years ago... I was backpacking in Big Sur... somehow I was thinking about all the giant homes that humans have built over the last couple generations, the "McMansions". I was angry, judgmental, blaming, condemning. Then a brand new thought popped in that felt like it was from another being "Now imagine these homes in a few more generations. Community homes with room for multiple families and multiple generations. Good. Now thank the original builders and funders of those homes who had no idea what they were doing for future generations. You perceive it as selfish greed, but just outside your view is an act of service to future humanity."
Relaxing into the idea that I really have no clue what anything is for, and that there is a much larger evolution at play than my limited mind can perceive has been so relaxing for me. Judgement and blame and guilt are very heavy to carry and I find that this perspective helps to lighten that load. I will still continue to make choices that I believe create the world I long to see manifest, but I don't have to be a crusader anymore. And I can trust that we are all playing our part on some level that I can't see. What a relief.
Thank you for this podcast and your work in the world, Jackie. You are a gift and I love you!