Let it in… Let it out… Let it be…

I realize that much of the process of education involves classifying, sorting, categorizing, etc. various ideas, thoughts, concepts, and constructs.  We seem to need a framework of some type to “hang” an idea on, in order to grasp it.

Nonetheless, I find “either/or” statements problematic, particularly when it comes to discussions about a topic which falls into the realm of mostly what I would call “experiential opinion”.

Is God “within”, looking to our unfoldment in order to give greater expression?  Is God “without”, trying to get into our hearts and minds”?  We discussed the “let it in / let it out” (the “it” being God) in class on Tuesday.  Of course, we came to no conclusions, and I for one, am not willing to “pick one”.

As I voiced in class, I do not see an issue with AND.  It is full of possibility.  There is no finite measurable verifiable infallible way to “prove” God – so is this just an egoic conversation about who is “right”?

Yes, I am aware that “if this is true, then that means…” types of discussions.  I find it mostly irrelevant to my daily experience of God.

I gave the example of “water”.  Present within me, in great quantity.  Water as the basis of blood and other body fluids.  Some “water” present as interstitial AND intrastitial cellular fluid, spinal fluid, tears, etc.  Some expressed only when needed, such as sweat, some to be released to the outside, as urine.  Water vapor is present as a component of the breath – necessary for comfort of the airways, and a byproduct of respiration.  That’s my experience of water “inside”me. Mostly operating and doing it’s thing below the level of consciousness, but essential nonetheless.  All providing something essential to my life, on so many levels. Oh, and I sometimes drink the stuff too…  purposely and consciously putting it into my body as water, coffee, tea, etc.

And then there is my experience of water “outside” of me.  This experience of water occurs on a much more conscious level.  I am conscious of experiencing water as weather – rain, sleet, snow, fog, mist, dew, etc.  I experience water as a cleansing agent for my body.  I experience water as a buoyant and refreshing immersion in the pool or lake on a hot summer day. Or in which I wash the dishes, or clothes.  I experience water externally in many, many, MANY forms – ice, liquid, hot, cold, steam, etc.  And, sometimes I consciously drink the stuff too… oh, I said that already.  Probably because when someone says “water” I initially think of one thing – that thing upon which I anchor  my definition.  A drink of water. Although I experience water daily in a multitude of ways... I tend to think of "water" in a limited sort of way. 

My point is, how is this different from God?  All the way from the smallest molecule of my being to the grandest expression in the cosmos – who is to say that the essence we call “God” isn’t present throughout?

Sometimes, it’s time to let it out.

Sometimes it’s time to take it in.

And, sometimes, it’s time to let it BE!