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Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell are psychological concepts and realities, as well as religious ideas. In one way they can be understood as images of the outcome of the Law of Cause and Effect or Karma. In a religious sense they are spoken of as reward or punishment for thoughts and actions.

In a deeper sense they are inner realities that emerge from the natural tendencies of the psyche to maintain balance and harmony. Whenever we think or act in ways that are contrary to our own well-being we suffer in some way because we are going contrary to our nature. When this occurs we are giving ourselves the message to rectify the situation.

When we think negative or destructive thoughts about ourselves, others or life situations, we put ourselves out of the stream of natural support that the universe and our psyche are designed to supply. When we blame, condemn or reject through lack of understanding or acceptance we isolate ourselves from meaningful learning and relationship. When we refuse to love those who need our love we block soul connection that automatically wants to reach out with compassion. When we destroy or abuse our natural environment we de-value the physical world that is the foundation of our own physical incarnation. When we do not care for our own physical health and well-being, we diminish our capability of expressing our life purpose in incarnation.

The accumulation of our disregard through ignorance, laziness or selfishness produces a natural back-lash that sends the signal that something needs to change. Some rectification of thought or action needs to take place because there is a lack of harmony.

The Law of Harmony is a natural law that flows out of Universal Order. This universal order is the basis of purpose. Everything that exists has a purpose to fulfill as part of life. In order to fulfill purpose harmony must exist. When harmony does not exist, the consequences are suffering. And if nothing is learned and changed then we eventually experience a life of hell. A self- created hell.

On the other hand when we are in harmony we allow the easier expression of soul to manifest through our thoughts and actions. We are ‘in the flow’. This not only feels good, but it enables us to more easily be compassionate and understanding toward others and our environment. We are motivated to be respectful and supportive. Our harmonious inner world is reflected in our relationships. We radiate positive and helpful energies. This is our heaven.

The choices we make all contribute to the creation of our own heaven or hell. And what we create we experience, and what we experience is also what we contribute to the world around us.

Exercises: 1. What choices do you make that consciously or unconsciously contribute to your own suffering or disharmony? 2. What choices can you make that would create more harmony in you life? Make those choices now.

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