The story of the fall of man is one that is repeated throughout different faiths and tries to explain the apparent division between humankind and Source. Some will take the fall of man as a literal happening and see it as the point when humankind turned from his/her God and from that point on was forever tainted. Let us look, however, at a more personal view of the fall and what it can mean to us right here and right now.
The story of the fall is the story of self, turning from Source to live an independent and self-sufficient lifestyle. Let us start by saying that this is not sinful; it is merely choice, However, the retribution would only be the effect that this independence has on the psyche. You know that feeling, when everything just clicks in place and you are happy with yourself and with your place in the world. This is the joy of connecting with the Universe and removing the isolation of a fragmented self; ultimately, that is the story of the fall.
Realignment can happen in many ways; it may be spontaneous, associated with a religious path or a more fluid, spiritual practice. Regardless of the method, the realignment of self and Source is an experience of homecoming. This is not the unquestioning obedience of a slave to its master; this is an experience of participation in the glorious creative and expansive power of the Universal Spirit. It matter not, the though form that one uses for inspiration in these matters; one may use ancient Egyptian pantheons, Greek legends or tales from the frozen North. The point is that a resonance will be felt within the self when alignment is taking place and this will occur from the moment of practice; whatever the practice may be. The idea of a one true faith or one true teaching is just not so!
The story of the fall is thus a tale with deep esoteric wisdom concealed within. The story of the fall is thus a personal tale of fragmentation and restoration of wholeness; this allows us to do away with the notion that the ‘sins of the father’ etc. is a binding contract. Spiritual rites and practices are not to convert the masses or to plea bargain that we may return to ‘heaven’; spiritual matters are about the self and its journey from the Fool to the Universe and all that happens in-between.The Story of the Fall
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