"A problem cannot be solved
By the same consciousness that created it"
Albert Einstein
Grass Roots
At some point in my formation, whether through the years of the Franciscan teachings
at the Monastery in Maine, where we spent our summers, and
the Charismatic renewal in the early years and/or the many morning Mass teachings from our pastor,
at the Monastery in Maine, where we spent our summers, and
the Charismatic renewal in the early years and/or the many morning Mass teachings from our pastor,
a vague memory of a teaching came to mind upon reading
and "pondering" the meaning behind the above statement...
"A problem cannot be solved by the same consciousness that created it."
There was something about "hearts that needed changing", and "grassroots"...
meaning change may need to come from within hearts,
before any great changes take roots and grow up through the generations.
Changes within the heart... instead of only thinking and seeking intellectual answers,
imposing rules and expecting quick solutions.
Yet we do need the roots of a foundation
which brings us Hope.
"A problem cannot be solved by the same consciousness that created it".
What does that mean?
For me, it brings more questions than answers.
As generations evolve, do they bring with them a new consciousness?
Is there a new way of seeing, hearing and seeking, according to the Truth?
We are endowed with a thirst for the Truth if and when we
search for a better way to live.
It is no secret that we have all been deceived,in some way,
by the Liar and Deceiver... the enemy of the soul, who seeks to kill.
A mindset, a wound in need of healing, habits unchecked, can become
a way of life "unconsciously" lived without seeking change.
"A problem cannot be solved by the same consciousness that created it"
Jesus never refused to visit and enter a sinners house!
All manners of healing ensued and lives were changed when He entered in!
Do we have a right to deny a listening heart to one in need of speaking ? No matter what that need may be?
Everyone has a desire to be listened to and in that process, maybe a heart will be changed
and a new consciousness will emerge... for it all comes down to
a desire to grow and change from within.
Jesus calls each one to love and care for one another.
"Whatever you do for the least of (your brothers and sisters), you do for Me."
Through the many years, on this journey in Faith...seeking Truth and meaning for my own life,
there has always been new discoveries... some that were very difficult and resisted for a time...yet
God was always there, patiently waiting for me to respond.
There is always more to know and to learn...a deeper way to love, and
a never ending opening into the Kingdom.
Our Father God, is always renewing and re-creating us into His image and likeness.
Our Eternal God never sleeps...He is not a "static, at rest, God!"
Father ..change our hearts. Jesus, lead us into Your Merciful Love. Holy Spirit
open our minds and enlighten us,guide us deeper into your Presence, we pray.
Help each one of us to come to You with open hearts, wherever You find us!
Amen
There was something about "hearts that needed changing", and "grassroots"...
meaning change may need to come from within hearts,
before any great changes take roots and grow up through the generations.
Changes within the heart... instead of only thinking and seeking intellectual answers,
imposing rules and expecting quick solutions.
Yet we do need the roots of a foundation
which brings us Hope.
"A problem cannot be solved by the same consciousness that created it".
What does that mean?
For me, it brings more questions than answers.
As generations evolve, do they bring with them a new consciousness?
Is there a new way of seeing, hearing and seeking, according to the Truth?
We are endowed with a thirst for the Truth if and when we
search for a better way to live.
It is no secret that we have all been deceived,in some way,
by the Liar and Deceiver... the enemy of the soul, who seeks to kill.
A mindset, a wound in need of healing, habits unchecked, can become
a way of life "unconsciously" lived without seeking change.
"A problem cannot be solved by the same consciousness that created it"
Jesus never refused to visit and enter a sinners house!
All manners of healing ensued and lives were changed when He entered in!
Do we have a right to deny a listening heart to one in need of speaking ? No matter what that need may be?
Everyone has a desire to be listened to and in that process, maybe a heart will be changed
and a new consciousness will emerge... for it all comes down to
a desire to grow and change from within.
Jesus calls each one to love and care for one another.
"Whatever you do for the least of (your brothers and sisters), you do for Me."
Through the many years, on this journey in Faith...seeking Truth and meaning for my own life,
there has always been new discoveries... some that were very difficult and resisted for a time...yet
God was always there, patiently waiting for me to respond.
There is always more to know and to learn...a deeper way to love, and
a never ending opening into the Kingdom.
Our Father God, is always renewing and re-creating us into His image and likeness.
Our Eternal God never sleeps...He is not a "static, at rest, God!"
Father ..change our hearts. Jesus, lead us into Your Merciful Love. Holy Spirit
open our minds and enlighten us,guide us deeper into your Presence, we pray.
Help each one of us to come to You with open hearts, wherever You find us!
Amen
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