Lansagin Upang Gawing Muli

Lahat tayo ay may kakilalang nakapagtaas ng proseso ng pagrereklamo bilang isang tinaguriang sining. Minsan nakakatawa, minsan nakakapagod, ang mga taong ito ay may kakayahang makahanap ng problema ukol sa lahat ng bagay kahit saan. Sa maiging uri ng salita, ang pagrereklamo lamang ay ang kakayahanag makakita kung ano ang hindi maayos, sa sariling buhay o sa panlabas na mundo, at ito ay maaaring maging lubos na kapaki-pakinabang kung susundin nito ang kanyang likas na konklusyon — ang paghanap ng solusyon at ilapat ito. Subalit, marami sa atin ang di pa nakakatunton doon, at napapatagtanto na ang pagrereklamo ay syang dulo na mismo nito. Sa mumunting dosis, hindi ito isang malaking problema, ngunit kung ang pagrereklamo ay naging isang malaking bahagi ng ating pagkatao o pagkakakilanlan, ito ay maaaring oras na upang magandang tingnan kung paano natin inilalagak ng maiigi ang ating panahon at enerhiya.

Ang pagrereklamo ay isang paraan ng bawat isa na kilalanin na hindi sila masaya sa mga kaganapan ng mga bagay-bagay sa paligid nila o sa buhay nila. Sa isang metaporikong paraan, kapag tayo ay nagreklamo o namumuna, nais nating lansagin ang isang hindi kanais-nais na istraktura upang bigyang daan ang isang bagay na bago. Ngunit kung ang lahat ng ating gagawin ay magpilas lamang o manlasag ng kung ano-ano man, nang hindi man lang alalahaning atasan ang mapanlikhang enerhiya na kinakailangan upang lumikha ng bagong bagay, tayo ay hindi tumutupdan sa proseso ng progreso. Sa katunayan, tayo ay nasa panganib na maging isang hadlang at mapanirang puwersa sa ating sariling buhay at sa buhay ng mga mahal natin. Isa pang talakayin sa pagrereklamo ay tayo minsan ay napagdidiskitahan ang kapwa, na di natin mabago, bilang isang paraan upang lihisin ang pansin mula sa taong maaari nating baguhin—ang ating sarili. Kaya nga sa paraan ng pagbabago ng pagrereklamo upang maging isang bagay na kapaki-pakinabang ay prosesong may dalawang bahagi na nagsisimula sa pagbaliktad ng ating mapagpunang mata sa mga bagay na may maaari tayong gawin , at pagkatapos takdan ng positibong aksyon.

Kapag nakikita nating tayo’y nagrereklamo, ang huling bagay na kailangan nating gawin ay makuhang ibaba ang ating sarili. Sa halip, tayo’y maaaring magsimula sa pamamagitan ng pagpansin na tayo’y nasa paraan ng pagdahop na gumawa ng ilang mga pagbabago. Ngunit sa halip na manghagupit sa isang tao o ng isang organisasyon, maaari tayong humanap ng angkop na lugar upang ibambang itong enerhiya—hindi sa ating mga kapwa, ngunit posibleng bahagi ng ating mga sarili. Panghuli, maaari nating tanungin ang ating sarili ng positibong tanong na kung ano ang ating nais na likhain sa lugar nating gusting pilasin. Kapag ginawa natin ito, ating binabambang ang negatibong ugali sa isang malikhaing proseso, sa gayon ay ginagamit natin ang enerhiyang mabago an gating kapaligiran sa isang positibong paraan.

~OM~

Minzhu Nushen

Goddess of Democracy and Freedom

"At this grim moment, what we need most is to remain calm and united in a single purpose. We need a powerful cementing force to strengthen our resolve: That is the Goddess of Democracy. Democracy…You are the symbol of every student in the Square, of the hearts of millions of people. …Today, here in the People’s Square, the people’s Goddess stands tall and announces to the whole world: A consciousness of democracy has awakened among the Chinese people! The new era has begun! …The statue of the Goddess of Democracy is made of plaster, and of course cannot stand here forever. But as the symbol of the people’s hearts, she is divine and inviolate. Let those who would sully her beware: the people will not permit this! …On the day when real democracy and freedom come to China, we must erect another Goddess of Democracy here in the Square, monumental, towering, and permanent. We have strong faith that that day will come at last. We have still another hope: Chinese people, arise! Erect the statue of the Goddess of Democracy in your millions of hearts! Long live the people! Long live freedom! Long live democracy!"

- part of the declaration of the Chinese Art Students that created the statue in their quest for reform held at a rally made in Tiananmen Square


Fall of the Goddess

The soldiers were able to fulfill their timeline of reaching the Square on June 4, 1989 by 1 a.m. through the use of tanks and armored personnel carriers. The Goddess of Democracy had stood for only five days before being destroyed by soldiers of the People's Liberation Army in the assault on Tiananmen that would end the Democracy Movement. The toppling of the Goddess of Democracy was seen by millions across the world on television “pushed by a tank, it fell forward and to the right, so that its hands and the torch struck the ground first, breaking off." As the statue fell, protestors shouted "Down with Fascism!" and "Bandits! Bandits!" It was "quickly and easily reduced to rubble, mixing with all the other rubble in the Square. To be cleared away by the Army". By 5:40 a.m. a negotiated settlement allowed the remaining students to leave by the south-eastern corner of the square. The army had fulfilled its order to clear the Square by 6 a.m. Clashes continued throughout the city and in other towns across China.

And the blood poured through the streets of Beijing

Those Who Came Before Us

Many entities assume the role of spirit guide. Throughout our lives, we may call upon angels, animal and nature spirits, ascended masters, and celestial guardians for aid, protection, and support. Our ancestors represent another wellspring from which we may draw wisdom in times of need for they, too, can act as our spirit guides. Since our forbears spent at least one lifetime experiencing the tribulations that are a part of human existence, the perspective they can offer is a uniquely grounded one. Ancestral spirit guides can empathize with our fears and our frailties, worry, temptation, and feelings of insecurity. Once you have requested their guidance, they will see to it that you emerge unscathed on the far side of conflicts and are well-equipped to fulfill your potential.

If your relationship with your relatives was strained when they were earthbound or you feel disconnected from your heritage, the thought of asking your ancestors for aid can be disconcerting. But when the soul takes on its spirit form, it becomes pure light. Your ancestors, regardless of who or what they were in life, are monitoring your life’s journey because you are their progeny and they want to see you do your best. You can communicate with them directly, as well as through meditation, your dreams, or the written word. Creating an altar or shrine that displays images of your forbears or objects owned by them can help you connect with individual ancestors. The guidance they provide may take many forms as each ancestral spirit guide retains its individual identity and will thus have its own style of communication. If your ancestors do not speak to you directly or visit you in your dreams, examine your life to determine whether they are replying to your queries subconsciously.

When you make contact with your forbears, thank them for being a part of the web of intent that gave you life. Honoring their wisdom and experience can make your life seem larger and richer. Like other spirit guides, your ancestors won’t interfere with your choices or attempt to deprive you of free will. They will only do their best to answer your questions and provide you with all the love, aid, and guidance you ask for in order to help you evolve as an individual.

Greeting the Divine Spirit

Bowing is a universal gesture of respect and reverence. In many cultures, it is the predominant form of social greeting, and most religions incorporate it into their rituals of worship. In many cases, bowing signifies not only respect but also an acknowledgment of the shared divinity between the bower and the recipient. Bowing can also be a turning in toward our own divinity when we bow our heads in prayer, contemplation, or meditation. Bows range in form from a slight forward nod of the head to a full body prostration on the ground, and range in meaning from a simple greeting to a complete giving over of the self to the divine.

If you have ever bowed or been on the receiving end of a bow, you know that it is different from a handshake or a hug. Bowing has the quality of consciously evoking spirit and conveys a sense of reverence for the people involved. The word "Namaste," which accompanies bowing in yoga, actually translates as "The divine spirit in me acknowledges the divine spirit in you." When we greet one another with this kind of awareness, we can?t help but be more conscious that we are deeply connected to one another and to everyone, because this divine spirit resides in all of us.

There are simple bows and complicated bows, and subtle variations carry different meanings depending upon where you are, who you are, and a number of other factors. But we can all practice bowing by simply bringing our two hands together in prayer and pressing the thumb side of our hands lightly into our chests. Keeping a long spine, simply bend your head gently down so that you are looking at the tops of your fingers. Close your eyes and breathe consciously, paying homage to your spirit, the same spirit that resides within all of humanity.