The law of Spiritual Equilibrium

Mark L Lockwood - Contemplative Intelligence

This video offers a profound perspective on navigating life's ups and downs by introducing the concept of "spiritual equilibrium." It's a must-watch for anyone seeking:  Inner Peace and Stability A Deeper Understanding of Life's Purpose Tools for Emotional Resilience Spiritual Guidance A Fresh Perspective on Adversity

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00:00In the grand tapestry of existence, there is a silent, unwavering principle at play,

00:07the law of spiritual equilibrium.

00:11It is the universe's gentle yet persistent nudge towards harmony, a cosmic balancing

00:17act that ensures that for every ebb there's a flow, for every shadow a guiding light.

00:27We often find ourselves tossed in the tumultuous seas of life, grappling with what can feel

00:32like an endless series of challenges and triumphs.

00:36Yet, if we pause and quiet our minds, we can really begin to perceive the unseen hand of

00:45balance, working tirelessly to bring all things into alignment.

00:52So what is this spiritual equilibrium?

00:54Essentially, it's a profound understanding that life is not a random series of events

00:59at all, but a purposeful journey of growth and restoration.

01:04It is the quiet confidence that, even in our darkest moments, there is a countervailing

01:10force of light making its way towards us.

01:14Always.

01:15Think of the natural world.

01:18After the harshest winter, spring always emerges, breathing new life into the frozen earth.

01:24The tide recedes only to return with renewed vigour.

01:29This isn't chance, it is the universe's sacred rhythm, a dance of opposing forces that ultimately

01:37create a perfect, harmonious whole.

01:41As V. Edmunds said, never doubt in the dark what God told you in the light.

01:46Our resistance to this natural order is the source of our deepest anxieties.

01:51We cling to moments of joy, dreading their inevitable passing, and we push away sorrow, fearing it

01:58will consume us.

01:59But what if we choose to see both as essential parts of our journey?

02:05What if we understood that the pain of loss deepens our capacity for love, and the sting

02:10of failure fuels our determination to succeed?

02:14Happiness is the essence of spiritual equilibrium.

02:16It's not about avoiding the difficult parts of life.

02:19It's rather about embracing them with an open heart, knowing that they are an integral

02:24part of our growth.

02:26Thomas Merton said, happiness is not a matter of intensity, but of balance, order, rhythm,

02:33and harmony.

02:34The wise have spoken of the law of spiritual equilibrium for millennia.

02:40In Eastern traditions, the concept of yin and yang illustrates the beautiful interplay

02:45of dark and light, feminine and masculine, passive and active.

02:50One cannot exist without the other.

02:53They are two halves of a divine whole.

02:56So when we learn to honor this dance within ourselves and in the world around us, we step

03:02into a state of grace.

03:05We stop fighting the current, and instead learn to navigate it with wisdom and compassion.

03:13Self-love.

03:14So how do we cultivate this in our lives?

03:17Well, it begins with acceptance.

03:20It's the gentle surrender to the present moment in all its messy, beautiful imperfection.

03:25It's the practice of gratitude, not just for blessings, but for lessons disguised as hardships.

03:33When we can look back at our struggles and see the strength they forge within us, we begin

03:38to trust in the universe's grand design.

03:40We begin to understand that we are not being punished, but polished.

03:46We should align ourselves with the law of spiritual equilibrium.

03:52It's a divine compass that the Creator has given us so that we can seek peace, wisdom,

03:59and understanding whenever we really need to.

04:02So then, let's be like the willow tree which bends in the wind but doesn't break.

04:07Let's practice contemplation and find the quiet within ourselves, that unshakable place

04:15of peace that remains untouched by the storms of life.

04:19So in that sacred space, we discover the profound truth of spiritual equilibrium, that we are

04:25always held, always guided, always moving towards a more perfect and beautiful harmony.

04:33Beauty will save the world.

04:36So simply put, we've just got to accept both joy and sorrow and have gratitude for understanding

04:43life's natural rhythms.

04:46By embracing this balance, we can navigate life's complexities with grace and find inner

04:52peace that is peace beyond understanding.

04:56Spiritual equilibrium isn't found in the placid pond, but directly in the eye of the storm.

05:03It's that unshakable inner stillness that whispers, I am.

05:07Even when the world around us roars, you're lost.

05:11It's not about avoiding the tempest, but contemplatively realizing that you are, in fact, a soul, God's

05:18divine compass, always pointing true north, no matter how wild the spin.

05:26We all need balance and harmony, and we need it inside to navigate our environment, the outer

05:33world.

05:34And when we do get this equilibrium inside, it gives us inner peace, emotional stability,

05:41composure, and equanimality.

05:43It just lines everything up together, the body, the heart, and the mind, and lets you

05:48realize that you're a soul having a human experience, and life's challenges are just

05:55part of the game.

05:58So we look to the law of equilibrium, not as a fixed destination, but as a continuous journey

06:05of consciousness, of self-awareness, growth, and alignment.

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