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Creating Bridges: Spirituality & Philosophy:
The Conscious Column
A Death In The Family
by David Ault |
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We were close. Even when we went through long periods without interacting, there was this underlying reassurance that they would always be there. A bond of loyalty and trust ; the kind we tend to take for granted. All of that unexpectedly changed after my recent return home to Los Angeles from extended work on the East Coast.
I gave my usual remote greeting but there wasn't the automatic, boisterous response I had come to expect. Instead, a feeble, high-pitched whine, reminiscent of a slowly deflating balloon was the only reply. Then suddenly, without warning or prolonged good-byes - nothing. Silence.
I knew in that moment our long enduring relationship was over.
The television that I had owned for 20 years had finally transcended into broadcast heaven. In my immediate sadness, I was still able to marvel at and be grateful for its longevity. I could even praise its endurance, having once awakened to the sound of it crashing to the floor some 15 feet in front of its armoired home; a one and only solo flight propelled by the 1994 Northridge earthquake. But akin to the energizer bunny ­ it somehow kept going and going and going.
I have often lamented, "Oh, I'm not much of a TV watcher." But since its demise, I have come to realize that even though I profess to not watch television that often, there was a security in knowing it was there if I wanted to. Sometimes even the comfort of muffled voices wafting in the background was a panacea for live inhabitants.
I made a decision that evening. I decided I would not replace it. What would it be like to take a sabbatical from certain forms of media; a media holiday?
"Piece a cake," I thought, and began fantasizing about all the extra reading, writing and concentrated stillness I would experience when I was nestled inside my home.
The next day after its "passing", I walked by the armoire in the living room and decided to give the remote another try. Maybe I could try my hand at a little Lazarus interaction and command it to rise from the grave. Nothing.
"Hmmm, maybe the cord was accidentally unplugged from the back," I questioned.
It rested securely in the wall socket.
It's one thing to plan a time of stillness. It's another to have it arrive on your soul1s doorstep unexpectedly and ask, "May I come in?" By all accounts, it certainly seemed like a well-timed visitor.
I am in total agreement with the proposed idea that watching and reading the news or advertising promotes stress. It seems that little of our vast media programming provides the kind of healthy stimulus that supports us in fostering empowering visions and divine ideas. Taking a news fast or media holiday - avoiding news on the television, on paper and the Internet would surely renew a depleted spirit. When you consider that both local and national network news have increased their emphasis on crime, even as U.S. crime rates continue to decline, it becomes hardly a wonder that the absorption of violence, death and other negative images can provoke changes in mood and aggravate anxiety, sadness and depression.
So, what a surprising opportunity to consciously separate myself from world chaos and increase my time in the sacred stillness. What an amazing gift I1m being given. Right?
I continued my daily work routines along with the tasks of raising venture capital for my newly incorporated company. As any of you who have embarked on selling a dream know, essentially you are selling yourself. Along with this comes frequent reality checks, sobering and frustrating tests of one1s beliefs in their vision when at the end of the day no one has enrolled financially to come and play. Parallel this with the environment of silence and I suddenly had no distractions to numb the stings of rejections or closed doors that I struggled with in not taking these personally. No couch potato indulgences were allowed for my new emotional low-carb diet. The only new fall-season would have to take place outdoors.
It seems silly to write about this as if it were such a big deal, but I can honestly admit I did not expect to travel to the depths of vulnerability and confrontation that come from going "cold turkey" from addictive numbing techniques or from dealing with the immediacy of my feelings.
I recalled Baird Spaulding's revelations in the old classic, Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East where he writes, "If man would come to know the greater stranger; himself; let him enter his own closet and shut the door. There he will find his most dangerous enemy and there he will learn to master him. He will find his true self. There will he find his truest friend, his wisest teacher, his safest adviser; himself. There will he find the altar upon which God is the undying fire, the source of all goodness, all strength; all power; himself. He will know that God is in the deepest part of the silence. He will find that within himself lies the Holy of Holies. He will feel and know that his every desire is in God1s mind and is, therefore, God's desire."
The stillness played host to the enemy of my self-doubts which held surprising residence in my core personal foundation. I was beginning to understand where the true roadblocks lie.
With all thy getting, get understanding.
The silence brought to light that the only true hurdles were of my own creation. The stillness required me to become a better landlord and to start evicting the populated self-doubts one by one.
"Move on, unworthiness."
"Pack it up and hit the road, not being good enough."
Its surprising how crowded that village of self doubt had become. Just when I thought I had evacuated them all, another evening would find me rounding another bend in consciousness where more existed and where current trials were encouraging them to breed like bunnies.
With stillness comes clarity.
"I really must be on to something if I am being offered to clear my consciousness with such kamikaze speed," I realized, as a renewed conviction in my goals began to form.
The celestial speed up that is occurring for all of us is an unrelenting command to clean our emotional house1s once and for all. The stale issues of long ago come barreling to the surface over and over again, begging us to open up our hearts window and let in some fresh air. Whatever allegiances to unworthiness or loyalties to lack that hold residence inside are going to keep coming up swifter and stronger, recquiring us to become better caretakers of our temples and begin evacuating all beliefs that don1t support our personal divine kingdom.
Soon, the attempts to numb our personal call to play bigger - to take responsibility for our destiny and dreams by over-indulging with food, alcohol, sex, drugs and yes, even television, will no longer work as they have in the past.
One way or another, growth will grab our attention. Perhaps it will be the death of something or someone we hold dear that has to catapult us to embrace and surrender to the next stage of development.
I now appreciate the truth that there is always guidance and divine instruction readily available. I am grateful for the truth that there exists an altar where reminders of my goodness, my holiness rest eternal.
I cherish the truth that my dreams are God's dreams and I most honor their voice inside me.
These truths and many more are found in the silence.
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David Ault
Visionary Vocalist, Author & Motivational Speaker
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David Ault is highly regarded as one of the finest visionary vocalists and motivational speakers within the New Thought/transformational movement.
His focus on remembering the Divine within and reclaiming that connection has empowered hundreds of thousands on their spiritual journey. The union of David’s charismatic message and heartfelt singing has elevated him to guest speaker of choice in many nationwide churches and global organizations.
As a licensed minister and practitioner through Religious Science International, as well as author, songwriter/recording artist, David has traveled and shared his gifts for well over fifteen years.
Working closely with notables Louise Hay and Marianne Williamson and sharing the stage with many cherished mentors ranging from the late Og Mandino to Dr. Barbara King, Jerald Jampolsky, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Father Leo Booth and Mary Manin-Morrisey, David harvested that experience and developed his own unique style of teaching. His compassionate presence, warmth and humor continue to be an unforgettable guidepost for audiences as they rediscover and reawaken to their personal magnificence.
Starting out as a professional actor and singer, David worked extensively in Broadway tour shows, film and television winning critics awards in both New York and Los Angeles.
Throughout the 1980’s, David, along with the late Jerry Florence and Keith Kimberlin made their mark in New thought history by helping pioneer an unexplored musical genre—visionary vocal music. Known as Alliance, their remarkable blend became legendary, helping establish them as one of the most successful vocal groups in the Spiritual recording field.
David continues this musical path with the release of his critically acclaimed recordings, The Healing Bridge, Travelin’ With The Angels, All Is Calm, All Is Bright, And Then It Is Morning, all distributed through his Los Angeles based organization, The Conscious Company. Now, his highly anticipated literary debut, Where Regret Cannot Find Me, is heralded as “a fresh and exciting discovery in Spiritual literature ... a work of pure heart!”
“I feel extremely blessed and grateful in following this path”, says David. “It is my ongoing intention to create a message in word and music that assists us all in reawakening to our personal magnificence!”
www.davidault.com
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