3rd Eye Watch January 2015 (1 yr Anniversary Edition) | Page 6

lesson or blessing to be learned or earned, and move on
in our spiritual evolution.
Since we are all One, part of the Divine, then those
around us are just different aspects of ourselves. The
way I like to phrase it, we are more than just our
brother’s keeper, we ARE our brother, or sister.
Therefore, those around us provide us with a sacred
opportunity to look in the mirror and see the reflections
of ourselves we may need to see for our spiritual growth,
development, and healing.

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE
WALL

I have been practicing yoga for about twenty-five
years. Throughout that time, I have resonated with the
word stated at the end of each session to each
participant: namaste. Namaste roughly means “the
Divine within me recognizes and honors the Divine
within you.” It is a very loving statement that has a feelgood effect--at least for me. Of course, it is easy to say
namaste when in the post-yoga relaxed mode, gazing at
other peace-filled yogis. But what happens when you put
the yoga mat, blocks, and straps away? Does the belief
in namaste get put away, too?
In metaphysical beliefs, we all are part of the great
collective consciousness--part of the “One.” We are all
considered not just a child of God, but a part of God
him/herself. God is not some distant, bearded old white
Caucasian man living in a celestial place called Heaven.
God, Source, or Infinite Intelligence is a creative,
connecting energy that dwells within each one of us. The
essence of God is not limited to humans--it includes
other animals, plants, rocks, water, etc. We are all a part
of this energy, thus we all are Divine. This means the
Divine also resides within those that we may consider
enemies. How does this belief impact our various
relationships? If we are able to view our so-called
enemies--anyone we may have issues with--as not an
enemy, but an “inner-me,” we may be less likely to
engage in or at least sustain conflict. We may receive the

Let’s examine this a bit more closely by using some
examples from my personal experience. The first one
relates to how my late father and I used to butt heads
constantly. It was not until years of life experience and
lots of therapy co-pays later, I realized I was very much
like the man with whom I always thought I had nothing
in common. We both had a need to be right, and would
argue our positions until I was inevitably sent to my
room. Thankfully, before he transitioned in 1995, I had
made peace with him, having learned I valued being
happy more than I valued always being right. But at that
time, mirror, mirror on the wall.
Another example stems from my worst work experience
in recent years. I had left my nice, cushy corporate job in
2007 to find employment closer to my home in
Maryland. I had taken a couple of months off to regroup,
travel abroad, and spend time with family in the wake of
my beloved uncle’s passing. My job applications were
yielding zilch, and I was beginning to worry. My parttime healing business and adjunct teaching at a college
almost an hour away was not paying the mortgage,
which had increased substantially due to increased
property taxes and a shortfall in escrow. It was with this
energy that I entered into a position that was similar to
one I’d been manager of in the past. I was clearly
overqualified, but bills needed to be paid. Not
surprisingly, I hated the job. I had difficulty taking off
my manager’s hat and being the employee. Since the
program was new, I was asked to give feedback, and I
most certainly did. It was not received well, and the
changes I believed were crucial did not occur.
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