Awakening sense

humpty dumpty (part 3)

Humpty Dumpty analogies are all parts of our own stories.They illustrate what happens after Humpty has fallen off his wall, when the eggshell of our ego is shattered. In part 1 and part 2 Humpty is variously presented as innocent bystander and as both prepared and unprepared for change.

Unprepared for what kind of change? For an unrequested wake-up call; for a shock that compels waking up from a sleepwalking state. This is when Humpty's shell is so shattered that remedial work can't duplicate his prior makeup, much to his dismay.

What if Humpty has some preparation? Then a shift to a new sense of self is very different. The change is sought, invited; regaining one's prior state is no longer wished for. Fear or disorientation is minimized.

How so?  A focus on awakening of spirit creates inner stability, inner trust. This gives the sense that all is as it should be, no matter the outcome. Then letting things fall apart can be done more fearlessly and even more joyously.

humpty dumpty (part 2)

Egg-like Humpty Dumpty sitting on a high wall suggests our ego-shell-self sitting 'on top of the world.' It may be a hard boiled egg cooked by life's experiences, but still fragile. If too inflated or inflexible a fall is more likely. A tipping point is reached and gravity takes over.

Prior to this Humpty D. is in an innocent state just living a natural life. But with ego exaggeration come distortions that invite change, ready or not. Eggshell cracks develop and subconscious pressures start to surface.

This hastens change and also releases resistance to change. Real change leads to awakening; real resistance emphasizes separation (from Self) and causes insecurity.

Could all of this really be going on with Humpty Dumpty? Probably not, but the images invoked are fun to look at. What if he is just an innocent who accidentally fell off the wall? Then there would be less stories to tell; let's see what other stories surface. (also see Humpty D. part 1)

humpty dumpty (part 1)

The Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme reminds me of our inner resistance to change, to acceptance, to transformation. Could it be that Humpty Dumpty is just afraid of change? Could he be hiding his own connection with spirit from himself?

If we allow our 'old selves' to be dismantled and are confident of a positive outcome then there's a real opportunity. Dismantled means just to let things fall apart so they can be re-arranged more creatively.

This is the 'adaptive mechanism"'of spirit in action. It's the phoenix rising on whatever level we can let this happen. Finally it's becoming more human, more alive and more awake. It's accepting that the gift of Awakening Self is ever-present. (also see Humpty D. part 2)

sounds familiar?

Sometime to our surprise our lives fall apart; suddenly, even explosively. Then few familiar thoughts and feelings remain to keep us company.

Sometime life's dismantling is purposely sought. But how to function without the support of our usual props? To be dispelled of one's illusions, to break the spell, is a very big deal. Leaving behind what was once familiar can be a very unfamiliar feeling.

Whether through surprise or through seeking, these changes can create an inner vacuum. But this 'partial vacuum' can be filled by a new opportunity.

There can be a new awareness, a new influx, of the Truly Familiar. There can be a sense of homecoming, of being welcomed by the Real Friend, that ever-conscious aspect of our Self that is ever beckoning us to that familiar place within. Let's look forward to that.