DIVINE ACTION
It’s said that a wise person does first what others do last ... always taking the best course of action. To act at this level we must consistently be in tune with our higher nature. Eastern spiritual philosophies call this ‘right action.’ I call it Divine Action. It’s the course we learn to choose that shapes our personal divine life path.
In the 60’s, this concept was used as an excuse to indulge oneself: many hippies and others conveniently translated doing what ‘feels right’ to doing what ‘feels good,’ which roughly came down to living hedonistically. While there’s great value in enjoying the pleasures of life, one does not live best hedonistically. For example, it may feel good to overindulge in rich food, alcohol or drugs. But we actually harm our bodies and pay a big price for it later. Right action would have us act more wisely than this.
Another confusion about right action often comes from thinking that it’s a question of following correct rules of behavior: moral, ethical and social norms. While such behavioral rules are generally helpful, they may not always provide the ‘right’ guidance for each unique situation. For example, although it’s considered wrong to lie, it may be right action to tell a bride her wedding dress looks beautiful on her (even if you don’t think so), as not to squelch her good feelings of the day.
True right action comes from drawing upon the wisdom of one’s divine nature. At this level we seek the greatest good that’s compatible with fulfilling our soul’s purpose. At this level of focus, our actions are sacred and blessed.
Goodness and joy to all, Joseph.
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