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Intelligence is a creative,
connecting energy that dwells
within each one of us. The essence
of God is not limited to humans--it
includes other animals, plants,
rocks, water, etc. We are all a part
of this energy, thus we all are
Divine. This means the Divine also
resides within those that we may
consider enemies.

MIRROR, MIRROR
ON THE WALL

I have been practicing yoga for
about twenty-five years.
Throughout that time, I have
resonated with the word stated at
the end of each session to each
participant: namaste. Namaste
roughly means “the Divine within
me recognizes and honors the
Divine within you.” It is a very
loving statement that has a feelgood effect--at least for me. Of
course, it is easy to say namaste
when in the post-yoga relaxed
mode, gazing at other peace-filled
yogis. But what happens when you
put the yoga mat, blocks, and straps
away? Does the belief in namaste
get put away, too?
In metaphysical beliefs, we all are
part of the great collective
consciousness--part of the “One.”
We are all considered not just a
child of God, but a part of God him/
herself. God is not some distant,
bearded old white Caucasian man
living in a celestial place called
Heaven. God, Source, or Infinite

common. We both had a need to be
right, and would argue our positions
until I was inevitably sent to my
room. Thankfully, before he
transitioned in 1995, I had made
peace with him, having learned I
valued being happy more than I
valued always being right. But at
that time, mirror, mirror on the
wall.

How does this belief impact our
various relationships? If we are able
to view our so-called enemies-anyone we may have issues with-as not an enemy, but an “inner-me,”
we may be less likely to engage in
or at least sustain conflict. We may
receive the lesson or blessing to be
learned or earned, and move on in
our spiritual evolution.

Another example stems from my
worst work experience in recent
years. I had left my nice, cushy
corporate job in 2007 to find
employment closer to my home in
Maryland. I had taken a couple of
months off to regroup, travel
abroad, and spend time with family
in the wake of my beloved uncle’s
passing. My job applications were
yielding zilch, and I was beginning
to worry. My part-time healing
business and adjunct teaching at a
college almost an hour away was
not paying the mortgage, which had
increased substantially due to
increased property taxes and a
shortfall in escrow. It was with this
energy that I entered into a position
that was similar to one I’d been
manager of in the past. I was clearly
overqualified, but bills needed to be
paid. Not surprisingly, I hated the
job. I had difficulty taking off my
manager’s hat and being the
employee. Since the program was
new, I was asked to give feedback,
and I most certainly did. It was not
received well, and the changes I
believed were crucial did not occur.

Since we are all One, part of the
Divine, then those around us are
just different aspects of ourselves.
The way I like to phrase it, we are
more than just our brother’s keeper,
we ARE our brother, or sister.
Therefore, those around us provide
us with a sacred opportunity to look
in the mirror and see the reflections
of ourselves we may need to see for
our spiritual growth, development,
and healing.
Let’s examine this a bit more
closely by using some examples
from my personal experience. The
first one relates to how my late
father and I used to butt heads
constantly. It was not until years of
life experience and lots of therapy
co-pays later, I realized I was very
much like the man with whom I
always thought I had nothing in