Waltzing with God Part 2

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Regarding the previous post about The Art if Surrender, I have had to apply the dynamics, principles, and essence of this work in my own life. Particularly as it applies to my intention to learn to waltz with God.

In uncovering my own stuck places, I've come to realize that what I hear and see others doing and saying are the very things that I myself need to work on. I've learned that everything I see and hear is an actual reflection of my own inner creations. That I am the cause of everything I have and experience.

This awareness has prompted me to pay attention to the messages and guidance that I have been given from God. In order to see and understand this information, I have learned that I have to pay attention and follow the lead that God is providing me. The challenge is following with responsiveness, rather than being like a puppet on a string.

If you read the previous post, it describes this process in exquisite detail. Following with responsiveness, like the clouds follow the wind, requires watchfulness and discipline. Neither of which we are taught nor trained to do.

In ballroom dancing, this same relationship takes place, but only if both partners know and understand all of these elements. Even though I have learned, practiced, and experienced this, it remains a challenge for me to do it with God.

I have found this to be utterly fascinating, mostly because I have spent considerable time learning to control my mind, and understand the masculine and feminine balance in relationships. Even as I begin each day with the intention to do my part perfectly, there are times when I try to lead. These moments usually produce unwanted results, which made me painfully aware that I am leading.

As I become aware of the power and exquisite beauty of this dance, I often reminded of the advice of many Guru’s - Do Nothing. It took me a lot of prayers, practice and dedication to understanding the meaning of doing nothing. Simply enough, the truth I have discovered is that we only have to stop trying to lead the Dance.

This brings us to the two critical components of this work - Watchfulness and Discipline.

These I will address in future posts.
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