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Creating Bridges: Spirituality & Philosophy:
The Conscious Column
Learning From Noah
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by Rev. David Ault |
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Noah was a great listener.
In his meditations and prayers, he heard benevolent guidance. And, being a man of great faith, trusted what he heard and acted upon it. Regardless of what the rest of the world thought, he prepared for something that his community could not comprehend as possible.
He began construction on a massive sailing vessel.
Those around him gathered to mock him and his reasoning.
He continued to build anyway.
You know what followed - a flood of infinite proportions.
However, because of his faith and intent, Noah, his family, and two of each species of animal that he had gathered were spared.
But how long would Noah have to float upon these flood waters – waters that had come as his guidance had predicted and cleansed race consciousness?
When or where would he land?
What would he find when he did?
My favorite part of this classic fable actually comes from Noah’s involvement with the infamous dove.
Once the 40 days of rain subside, Noah begins releasing the bird from the floating vessel. The dove, you see, would be the key to discovering if there was land in sight. For if the dove did not return, then Noah understood dry land had once again emerged and that all aboard this blessed arc would be able to start the new chapter of their lives.
Over and over again he releases the dove and each time the dove returns.
Still, Noah’s faith remains undaunted. Surely the divine knowledge and guidance that had successfully instructed and carried him this far wouldn’t leave him to drift aimlessly forever?
And, as the fable unfolds, the day finally does arrive when the dove returns but not as before. This time it carries with it a historic message. Resting in its beak is an olive branch signifying that indeed, the flood waters are subsiding. Soon it will be time to land.
Noah continues setting the dove freely into the sky, day after day, until finally it does not come back to him. It must be resting safely somewhere, creating a new home and a new beginning.
Noah’s relationship with the dove represents our ideas, visions and dreams. Our lives provide continuous windows of opportunity to release these ideas in order to find receptive places to land. If they are not received on the first or even the thirty first time, are we to discontinue releasing them?
It depends.
In Noah’s case, he felt there was really no other option. He believed wholeheartedly in his mission. Divine guidance had impressed upon him an opportunity and by obeying it, he had thrived.
If our vision has been divinely guided and if we wholeheartedly approach it with our pure intent – if we understand on a soul level what our personal path or life contract is, then the likelihood of its evolution is a natural given.
Then, yes, we must keep releasing our vision to the world.
Letting go of the form and the timeline of its materialization can, at times, take discipline. Yet by surrendering to that greater and grander design, we can be assured that at the right divine moment – it will land.
Even understanding this assurance, it can be challenging to keep the faith when for inexplicable reasons, the help doesn’t come when or how we thought, when promises are broken or outside enthusiasms wane. The floods of disappointments can seemingly eradicate all reasons for further pursuits.
Still, Noah’s persistence teaches us to maintain our belief in the dream – understanding that if the idea “landed” in our consciousness then it carries the same potentiality to land in demonstration. Someone or groups of someone’s will welcome it by extending their olive branches of acceptance and support.
I’m continually reminded of this time and again in my own human experience.
My expanded vision to create more avenues in spiritual music, inspirational books, producing expos, retreats, facilitating sacred travels and other endeavors through my company, Conscious Mile, Inc. has met with sporadic enthusiasm from venture capitalists. Nonetheless, the small nibbles must be and are celebrated.
My inner work impresses upon me that one of my karmic opportunities this lifetime is to follow Noah’s example – learn to listen more and continue to release the dove(s) of my vision(s).
This involves releasing the judgment of asking for help – a sometimes heavy, stale fear which seems based on what can only be bluntly described as unworthiness.
Yet, as uncomfortable as it can be, I know my willingness is there and I have no other recourse but to allow myself to press through – to continue to release my doves and allow trust to manifest the right and perfect landing spot (person or organization) that already eagerly awaits.
Can you relate?
Are you continuing to release your ideas as regularly as Noah released the dove?
Are you willing to continue in spite of the doubts and criticisms that may come from nay Sayers or even from your own inner critic?
As an old song lyric of mine reads:
Dove in flight
You know how to pave the way for me
Day and night
Wings of wisdom bring me to awakening
Dove in flight
Carry me on winds of joyful certainty
No force or fight
New horizons now are born in me
© 1996 Conscious Mile Music – David Ault
As I allow myself to remember that new receptive horizons already do wait for me, I pray you will as well.
Trust your vision and trust the process.
Keep releasing the dove.
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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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