Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience

I was enjoying Kanye West's song "Monster" on the way to work this morning. "Monster" is one of his many achievements in music and entertainment, and I am greatly inspired by him. This rap song is also very dark, and it's performed with profanity and controversial views on an ego-based narrative.

Kanye is infamous for his ability to express himself without filters; you can expect a shock. But those who appreciate his work find it incredibly refreshing. I feel good after listening to his music. Huh? How do I find dark and profane work inspiring? How can it possibly make me feel good? Because in this human space, it is enjoyable to me for various reasons, one of them being that I get his music. But most of all, I accept that I like it, which makes me enjoy it even more. I care to produce music for the same reason. The way a person is affected by music is profound to me. I have been moved on numerous occasions by music, and I think this feeling is part of the gifting of the human experience.

Moreover, what is really happening is that he and I are aligned in this expression. And this alignment is what occurs whenever we feel good about something and it matches some of the deeper aspects of ourselves. I have come to understand that it is the "feeling" we want to pay attention to in the process of creating and living well. What feels good to us is an indication of what is right for us; and for the most part, that can apply to anything. If you like it, you gotta follow it. The better it feels, the more you should do it. Unfortunately, we have been taught to ignore or even despise these feelings. The question that may follow such a statement is: "What if it is bad for you?" Well, things that don't work for us have a way of falling away from our lives; they only stay with our permission or our refusal to let go and move on. Although we have been taught otherwise, we are here to develop our unique expressions.

I hear a lot of people talk about Spirituality and how we are Spiritual beings having a human experience, which is true. But what is a larger truth is that we are indeed human. The answer to the question of why we are here may be (at least in part) to, in fact, be human—to explore all that interests us and to expand on those interests in our own unique way. That is very important as we view anything here on Earth. I get the feeling that people are under the impression that our goal is to deny our human self while attempting to live as Spirit on Earth, when, in fact, we are designed  "from" our Spiritual nature through kindness, love, and compassion.

Our understanding of our Spirituality is a tool in this human experience. Each person creates and develops the instruments necessary to carry forward as a resident "be-ing" here on Earth. Many may think that because they follow ideology or doctrine, that they are now more valuable, worthy, chosen, or even saved from impending doom because of such choices.

Others believe that quoting holy scripture or other Spiritual text verbatim clearly shows their closer connection with that which created us. Still others would do all of us a favor and warn that certain behavior or lack of belief in this or that will certainly lead to eternal punishment. That one was always pretty interesting to me.

From current knowledge obtained through my research over the years—which didn't feel like work or research and was really my unceasing desire to understand—I find that it doesn't matter what we believe. It doesn't really matter if a person is an atheist, claiming no Spiritual connection at all, or if a person is dedicated to the worship of a god we never even heard of. EVERY expression of our life here on Earth is valid and for reason and purpose. And all expression is Spirit based no matter what it looks like; therefore, there is no need to condemn or judge it. Acceptance and understanding makes everything interesting, and somehow everything fits.

Spirituality itself is less a discussion, more of an active experience and example in living. Less of a noun, more of a verb.

It is a long-held belief, and I agree, that we choose our circumstances for growth and development on Earth before we come to Earth. I invite you to explore what that idea might mean.

The whole point of being human is to be human in all its glory.

My version of human might look a little gritty compared to your version. As a matter of fact, I'm a little turned on by the possibility of that, of knowing that you may not get me because I'm a little too far "out there." I think I like it because I have always been very good at ushering out hidden human qualities in people that they might prefer stayed hidden. What I love is that once we fully look at and accept ourselves as we are, we enjoy this experience so deeply and so fully. It doesn't mean we cannot improve. We should absolutely reach for excellence. But the questions are: Who are we improving for? And why? Is it out of fear? This is a point where we can reflect on our true nature (spirit, light, love, etc.) and remember that there is nothing to fear.

Before we arrived on this plane, we were in Spirit form. When we leave this plane, we will return to our original state for the next assignment—better yet, our next project. For now, we are human. Laugh a little more. Joke—dirty joke if you like—a little more. Get your Kanye on a little more. Do whatever feels good to you, no matter what others say.

Generally, what we experience as other people's reactions to us is really about our own conscious or unconscious feelings, desires, and fears about who we are at any given time. As we grow and evolve, we may no longer recognize ourselves. We may be outlandish to ourselves. The only way to know if this is really "you" is to consider if you feel good. It may be an overwhelming realization, the discovery of Self. It takes courage to go with your own personal flow.

If your desires are harmful to you or others, seek the exact help you need to find your balance. And it does exist.

My offering here is simply this: Our purpose here is not to show others how much we know we are more than human. Our purpose here is to know this incredible secret of the ages and use it to live freely and experience freely. It is to "live" what it means to know we are more than human, while gracefully, lovingly projecting the Light of the higher realms, diffused in an array of soul-fulfilling colors through the human vessel, as a human. Whatever that may mean for you.