Conversations with myself - (2) - The yeses and noes of Life — YouTube from the CEC Library

Imagine considering some of the things we do in this life. Everything seems well organized. We have birth, an event over which we have no control. Suddenly, we appear on Earth with a physical body at our disposal. What happens next depends on our surroundings and what we learn. We follow a long path until we reach another point over which we again have no control: death. There are two moments we do not control: birth and death.

Unless we are an evolved consciousness with a deep understanding of spirituality and reincarnation, we do not decide to be born. And we generally die without knowing much about it. Our great opportunity is the interval between birth and relinquishing the physical vehicle. This space is significant. Birth happens quickly: we activate the vehicle and are already in the physical world. Departure also happens quickly; we cannot die or be born gradually.

How can we make use of this span of life and physical consciousness if there is so much we do not know? I believe every effort we make will be beneficial, but it must be an effort guided by common sense and directed toward self-revision and self-facing. Dealing with "yes" and "no" in life is fundamental. Someone asked how to deal with "yeses" and "noes." First, we need to understand what they are. "Yes" is anything that pleases us at the moment, while "no" is what does not please us. They do not have to be words: a smile can be a "yes," and a closed expression can be a "no."

Identifying the "yeses" and "noes" helps us see life more clearly. A caress is a "yes," but anything that stops the continuation of what we think and of our ideas can be embarrassing. A "yes" creates a flow that may or may not be positive. If it causes euphoria, it is not positive; if it promotes continuity of consciousness and enlightenment, it is. Depending on our level of evolution, a "no" can be extremely positive or burdensome, causing anger, frustration, hurt, discord, and conflict. If we can deal with "yeses" and "noes" in the same way, we attain linearity of consciousness, a total success. To do so, we need to accept ourselves fully. Our first relationship is with ourselves. The closer we are to ourselves, the more we will understand the meaning of our actions.

It is wonderful to understand birth and departure as "yeses." Even if they are "noes," they do not interrupt the continuity of consciousness. It is essential to make use of every instant of eternity to understand this unique opportunity to live on Earth and, competently, in the universe. The price of this dwelling is understanding life. The person who asked about "yeses" and "noes" may have wanted a formula. I would say: evolve. Discover the path of evolution through the experiences and emotional intricacies of the billions of people in the world. Move in harmony with yourself, independently of others. This reconciliation with yourself and with everything that exists resolves the sole problem: "yes" and "no." That is it.