Our thoughts become things: this is a concept that has been around for a very long time. It is a knowledge that has existed for centuries and periodically resurfaces. In the last several years we have seen and heard books, movies and stories about the “Law of Attraction”, “The Secret” and “What the Bleep Do We Know?”. Quantum Physics is showing us that what we think, truly can and does manifest in the world around us. So where is the line between this understanding and blame for the not-so-nice things in our lives?
When we are experiencing pain, hardship, difficulty in relationships and emotional challenges, the newer beliefs suggest that we ourselves have created those in our lives. This form of Metaphysical malpractice is neither helpful nor supportive. It is, in fact, damaging.
We are left feeling overwhelmed and completely responsible for whatever is happening in our lives. This is not a problem when all is going well. When health abounds, prosperity and peace are a part of our daily experience, it is nice to know that we had something to do with that occurrence. However, when things are not going so great, who wants to believe it is their fault?
Whether it is because our spiritual consciousness is off or isn’t , is not the point. Certainly there is growing evidence that we contribute to the creation of our own reality. What has not been addressed is the reason why. Because of that missing link to our condition, it is unconscionable to lay blame back on the individual who is suffering.
Those who would practice a higher spiritual consciousness are often quick to suggest that another is having problems because their thinking is not in alignment with the Universal flow. This type of metaphysical malpractice is in itself not in alignment because it is not of Love. We are first and foremost Spiritual Beings who are having a Human Experience. This means that we have, in many respects, chosen to experience or need to have a particular event exist in our world for a purpose we may not yet understand. Whether we call it Karma or the desire to learn something in this life, there is a reason for our experience.
We can not know why someone has drawn a particular challenge into their world. It is impossible therefore for us to judge another’s experience by suggesting that their thoughts have created the situation or that they are not in the “right” spiritual consciousness. Just as we would not want to be judged for negative situations in our lives, we should not judge others. It was our elder brother and way-shower, Jesus, who admonished us to “Judge not.” He also told us to Love one another - period.
Metaphysical malpractice is contrary to both of these teachings. It is not of Love, and it is in judgment of another’s experience. For the one who is the target of such judgment, it is demeaning. The individual is not only left completely unsupported, but also blamed for their circumstance in a way that suggests that had they been either a more positive person or thought "correctly" about their life, things would be better. Often this person has already reached some level of depression or is overwhelmed with their circumstance. Once there, pulling oneself back up is no easy task.
Rather than passing judgment on those who are facing life challenges, spiritual leaders need to refrain from suggesting there is a lack of spiritual consciousness. It is the task of those around this person to instead offer affirmative prayer and encouragement. Affirmative prayer must be carefully phrased as well, as this can suggest blame. Seeing “the right and perfect” outcome provides both support and assistance in shifting whatever negative thoughts may be contributing to the situation. It is not for us to advise the other to “think better” or pray better, but for us to see our fellow human as the whole and perfect beloved child of God that he or she is and to affirm that the highest and best outcome for all concerned is at hand.
As we test of the waters of the Law of Attraction, we are all learning as we go along. We have developed over the centuries certain ways of thinking about our lives and shifting those to a more positive and affirmative way of being is a step-by-step process. Much has gotten in our way of seeing the good that is before us. When a situation arises that we do not understand or believe should not exist be we are trying to be positive, we must not buy into the metaphysical malpractice of the day. We must instead, give thanks for the occurrence of this particular issue and look for the blessing it offers. Then and only then will we be able to shed the thoughts of lack, limitation, fear, and doubt that are often contributing factors to the road blocks that pop up. Opening and allowing the Universe to guide us back on track will leave us available for divine ideas that will in turn lead us out of the situation we face.
As by-standers, friends and family, it is up to us to avoid placing blame at all costs. Instead of extending our “wisdom”, perhaps we just need to extend a hand.
