Steam Locomotive Wrecks
A Bridge to Somewhere
Clearly, the days of profligate spending are over. But this does not mean that we will not spend at all in the coming months and years. It's just that we now spend more wisely. Just as our government invests in infrastructure as a way to move our economy, we should have the intention to invest in our infrastructure spiritual. Some of our own bridges and roads to heaven perhaps become a little rusty in recent years and maybe we lost time, money and energy to build bridges to nowhere.
Our most basic infrastructure is our spiritual awareness. It provides the rails on which we run the Locomotive who is our life. However, it is rare for a railroad crossing difficult terrain is not necessary a trestle bridge a gap or two. Financial Crisis present and is a cultural chasm so. Our bridge to nowhere was not up to par. It was built on greed and the idea that you can create wealth from nothing. Not surprisingly, he collapsed.
Easels who wore the old Locomotives in the days glorious steam were made of wood, rope, picks and straps. In order not to be hurled into the ravine and be part of the wreckage of the Train, we must build a trestle materials harder – our spiritual resources. If we engineer pretty well, use the right materials, use the right tools, working with good people and train our spiritual muscles, this type of infrastructure will not fail us. It will give us the inner strength and resources to overcome any adversity comes our way.
For me personally, my infrastructure is built on the philosophy of Radical forgiveness, because it gives me a context to perceive the crisis as meaningful and useful. I see this as an opportunity for healing the world and for each of us. It allows me feel the love that is running under the situation so I can let go of the fear and experience of life just as it happens. I also use the bridge I call Radical Protest to fix the rails on which I want to live my life in the future. It keeps me Out of apathy and despair, because I know I can co-create my experience, as I stay focused and aware.
These tools create my infrastructure. They work for me. You can have your own tools that help you build your infrastructure and spiritual support you in difficult times. Whatever they do, make sure you take the time to use them. Use them to stay out of fear so as not to fall into the valley of depression, despair and apathy when the going gets rocky. Building a bridge to somewhere.
Copyright 2009 Colin Tipping
About the Author
Colin Tipping is the acknowledged authority on the application of Radical Forgiveness to the “healing” of individuals, families, races, corporations, and communities. Please go to The Institute for Radical Forgiveness to learn more about Colin and other Radical Forgiveness strategies.
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