14. Blog: 19^th Nov. Oct 09

Living in the ‘Now’

-          Laibl Wolf, Dean, Spiritgrow - The Josef Kryss Wholistic Centre, Australia

‘Chochma’ trans. ‘wisdom’; defined in the Kabbalistic system as the source of Divine creation; explained in Chabad psychology as the creative element in thought process - the locus of consciousness.

Spiritual ambience stems from Chochma consciousness. This state of awareness and mindfulness defines the moment, providing it with definition. It becomes the lens through which the soul perceives the moment of ‘now’.

Most people deny the soul a perfect lens. They deny themselves the freedom to draw on their optimal Chochma flow. The consequence: they can’t live in the ‘now’. All too often the ‘fishing expedition’ into the mind is tarnished with past guilt and regret, or distorted by worry and anxiousness about the future. Their moment of ‘now’ has no opportunity to get a ‘shoo-in’. Their lives are entrapped in time warps, trapped lives, lives devoid of the joy of ‘being here, now!’.

When the Kotzker Rebbe was asked what is most important? He replied: what you are doing and thinking right now!

The ‘now’ can become a locked door due – a result of emotional-non-intelligence. Tattered emotions cannot force this door open.  But it can also become a spacious vestibule – a gracious hallway leading to new vistas, creating new opportunities, defining another possible future.

Right now, at this moment, there are infinite possibilities and futures open to you. Choose one and the door closes behind you – as quantum physics notes:  the waves of uncertainty collapse into the reality of this moment of choice. Choose wisely and the immediate future also aligns with joy, purpose, and enlightenment. To do so requires skillful application of Chochma potential. And this, in turn, requires spiritual space and consciousness in the moment – living in the ‘now’.

The most poignant moment for the practice of Chochma consciousness is relationship. To touch another with the eyes, to read the other’s soul, to enter into symbiotic oneness with mind, heart and spirit – these are the moments of true worth and entry into a higher state. Most people wait for this to happen.  They wait for the right person.  They wait for the right moment. They wait for the right resolution of problems and issues. They wait till they can ‘afford it’. They wait for life to serve the moment up on a silver platter. And they wait, and wait - forever.

The template of creation seeks the ongoing practice of human mastery - training, discipline and mentoring by a wise one. (The Kabbalah was passed on generationally through individualized mentoring). Such dedication and commitment to Chochma-consciousness opens the doors to ‘right moments’. True spiritual warriors know that waiting doesn’t cut it. They realize the power to create moments. They don’t see ‘silver platter service’.

Become a spiritual warrior. Live in the ‘now’.  Seek enlightenment in classic mastery works such as ‘the Tanya’. Engage a spiritual teacher. Find a personal mentor. Train your ‘chochma’. Make your life truly meaningful. Evolve significance in your life. You don’t need to wait for that opportunity to visit the Himalayas sitting lotus-positioned at the foot of some guru. It’s within your reach – right around the corner of your home, right on your desk computer e.g. Chabad.org . Or email me. Happy to advise. We can all help each other along the road less travelled. In the words of the Mishna: ‘…Now go and learn’.                                              

- Laibl’s web site: www.laiblwolf.com     - Laibl’s blog site: http://www.laiblwolf.com/blog/     – Spiritgrow: The Josef Kryss Wholistic Center, Australia site  (soon up after extensive ‘renovation’)   www.SpiritgrowJosefKryssCenter.org