testing

My teacher of many years, Dennis Adams, would repeatedly say "it either works or it doesn't." He would say this, from his personal experience, with regards to the spiritual teachings. He was not afraid to test any of them, even if it was something he was teaching, he empowered us all to take the teachings into our own hands and see for ourselves. And have our own experiences. So we might all be able to speak from a place of our own truth, not someone else's. And because of this, we leave the space for everyone to have their own experiences, draw their own conclusions, raise their own questions, and no matter what, be able to speak from a place of experience, not a place of regurgitating a teaching because it sounded like a good idea. Not that that is necessarily a bad idea. As long as it's Your idea.

So are we ready to put our beliefs to the test? I say, now is a good time. The stakes are relatively low. Armageddon isn't happening in this moment (at least this moment of me writing) so what are we waiting for? If our beliefs don't work out, at least we know! We've been able to test drive, and find another vehicle if necessary.

And btw - even if the test outcomes aren't what we thought they should be, that doesn't mean anything. What means something is, what do we feel/know as a result of the "test?" Even the outcomes are only valid for ourselves when we analyze them from our own truth.

So, when life gets to that place where we have the choice between doing what we think is the "logical" and "safe" and proven choice, maybe ask ourselves - how does this fit in with my beliefs about my True Nature,  my big S Self? And am i ready to put the teachings and my Self to the test?