The one that is not here to stay with us
What if there was no afterlife? What if everything was just a fluke? What if life on Earth evolved over billions of years due to random component collisions? Contrarily, it is undeniable that consciousness can create life. But both explanations are obscure, and we choose the one that best fits our intellect and feelings.
I recently listened to a discussion that my favourite author, Richard Rohr, had attended. As a Franciscan priest, he graduated from Franciscan School of Theology. Michael Dowd, the host, is both a novelist and a priest. Their conversation turned to how people's ideas of God have changed over time. They both claimed that they used to define God as a being up in the sky and outside of themselves, but that they are now uncomfortable with this concept and do not believe it is accurate. They stated that God is defined by Life, and that LIFE on Earth is the actual God. That is, God is in these people's inner worlds, far away from humanity, and in the sky. The earth, nature, and life all point to God. Life is divine...
Life is divine in and of itself, and it is the only thing we need to respect. Right now, everything is divine. Our present breath, nature, and everything on earth are divine.
Throughout other words, "Ecological God" as addressed in the rest of the discourse.
Is it feasible that by starting with the divine, we will be able to see life and live differently? Understanding that life transcends our individual existence and that it is passed down from our ancestors to us and our children may help us feel more connected to it. Is it possible to distinguish what death serves when we realise that Divine-Life is only with us for a limited time?
Death's job is to assure and nourish life's continuation. Recognizing our mortality inspires us to pursue lives that glorify the Divine who gave us our lives. If we are oblivious of our death, we see our possessions as a right rather than a trust, and we establish our priorities accordingly. No one knows death thus we miss life.
I've learned the hard way. When people approach me, they are curious about what I do (Death Doula- Companion), yet they back away or object when I say something like that. I am helpless in this position. To share my life experiences.
As a result, I believe you have a fragile trust, and that you may have overlooked this fact. That faith will return one day, at an unexpected moment and place (such as not in your bed surrounded by your beloved ones as you always imagine).
Reflecting about our fleeting existence on this earth can save time. It enhances and connects your life, but does not extend it.
One of my conversation partners questioned about my source of delight. I had to mention bees or caterpillars. It wouldn't be inaccurate. Every little thing in life has the ability to make me joyful since I am aware that I may not see it again tomorrow.
I won't waste anything.
I'm not trying to convert you, but I think it's vital to know about Ecological God. Also, contemplating death is a chance to live...