Onereon Channel - The Action of Charity

 

As above, so below. Life is uncertain. There are no guarantees of comfort while in existence upon this planet. We speak of the needs of others and the opportunity for you to act in a way that creates a flow of balancing energy. We have often spoken of the movement of energy, how it will rise and fall, like the action of a wave. You will experience in your life, times of abundance and times of need. We do not necessarily mean this in reference to physical things, but we will specifically address the aspect of generosity regarding physical resources.

The Reason for Charity

In times of extreme weather or natural geological actions, members of the family human may be adversely affected. Calls for aid can and do rise. As natural as it may be for a hurricane, tsunami or an earthquake to occur, it is equally natural for the family human to respond with the power of compassion. From our perspective in the realm of spirit, we see clearly that the opposite and equal reaction, of what are termed disasters, is the immense outpouring of one of humanity’s greatest powers, the love of strangers in need. This action of charity sets the family human apart from nearly all other life on the planet. It is the conscious action that sets you apart from all life. Other life forms may act in an instinctual way, but you choose to behave charitably. It is a spiritual thing and evidence of your spirituality.

There is often never even a request. You witness an event and you respond with the question, “What can I do to help?” If you are close enough, you can assist directly. Rescue efforts are often made more successful by volunteers. Shelter is often provided by those living nearby. Food and water is carried and served first by ones who are in proximity to the event. Even if resources are stretched to a limit, there is a generosity of spirit that rises in these times. Emotions can and do run high. Tears of sorrow can swiftly turn to tears of relief when efforts of others arrive on scenes of tragedy.

When requests do begin, when the word spreads of the condition that some are left in, direct action is not always practical. Professional organizations then take on the majority of the work of moving large quantities of supplies into the affected areas. The individual at a distance then contributes in their own way, through donations of supplies, but more often through funding. Many small donations grow into large sums and the work of recovery has the opportunity to move faster. A restoration of balance is sought by both those who are affected and the ones who seek to assist.

Being Charitable is Beneficial for You

We say that charity is a spiritual energy. In the giving, you intend for charity to flow. It is an energy that may be interrupted. The closer you begin the action of charity to the space of need, the more energy will arrive to your chosen destination. The larger the organization, the more levels charity must pass through, the more diminished the final effect. This fact should not prevent you from acting on a charitable impulse. It should increase your discretion at the use of your personal resources.

Simply thinking about the opportunity for charity creates the space for a change within you. Once the thought is in place it is difficult to return to a self-centered position. It makes one aware of the flow of energy around them. Are you moving your energy inward or outward? Like a wave, sometimes you are doing one, sometimes the other. Awareness of your own needs will help you in expressing charity. You must remain centered to be effective in charitable action.

The action of charity begins to weave karmic threads together. It is this that begins to bind the family human tighter together. The action of response to another’s misfortune is an energy of the heart. The actual movement of resources toward that situation is an action of the brain. It is therefore a decision that strengthens the mind, which is the heart and brain acting in concert, and allows the brain, the intellect, the opportunity to connect strongly to spirit. Here is where spirit welcomes logic.

Charity is not something given in expectation of a return. Gratitude is an energy and you will feel this in subtle ways. If you are less directly involved, those affected by the circumstances will likely express their appreciation through prayer or meditation. It will return to you in ways that likely will not be directly relatable to your original action. If you are directly involved, the gratitude will be powerfully felt.

The action of charity is a self-less one. It can be mimicked and used in self-serving ways. The person who does this will karmically receive equally what they put into their actions. Still, any charitable action, however it is intended, has the potential for greater benefit to those in need. Charity is a spiritual power that can rise above initial intention. Charity can alter the giver in powerful ways.

Guard Your Resources

A caution then is in order. You must not give to the extent that you put yourself in urgent need. There will be times of desperate need. Choose your actions wisely. It does not serve a situation to attempt to rescue someone who is beyond your ability to assist. It does not serve to create a situation where two people are in need of help instead of one. If you cannot swim, do not try to rescue another who is drowning by jumping into the water.

A clear mind is important in the action of charity. We emphasize the need for you to remain centered in your charitable efforts. Even as we say these things we know that heart will often draw ones into a self-sacrificing action. You may decide to reach out beyond your current means for the greater good of the family human. This is a spiritual decision. Choose wisely kind human!

You are connected to and an aspect of the Source of all things! Having access to Source you have some power to control energy around you. These energies can be tangible objects. You may use some of this energy to depletion. However, energy never is destroyed, it is only transformed. When you are finished with something physical, it can often take on a new purpose. The more natural the physical product, the easier it will be to recycle the energy of the object. You then seek more aspects of Source energy for yourself. You seek to Re-Source your life. Here is where you choose wisely in your exercising charity. The stronger your spiritual connection to Source, the more desire you will have to provide Source energy, the basic life sustaining things, to those in need. By channeling such power you will be re-sourced yourself. Charity is an opportunity to “re-source” or regain connection to the primary energy of the universe.

Charity across Time

Charity is a supplying of needed energy. In many cases, an anticipation of need may influence ones to stock extra supplies. It is a familiar idea. But it can go well beyond just the thought that you personally may need fresh water in event of a natural catastrophe. It can spread to the organizing of groups of neighbors or family members into small units of balancing energy.

It can go even further into thinking of the future, not only of your family, but also the coming generations of humans being incarnated in the coming years and decades. What does the future look like now? What will those ahead deal with by way of resources?

This goes well beyond the physical realm. If you are creating more debris from your existence, how will this action then translate into karmic energy? A person need not become extreme in their efforts; only seek to do what can be done. It is wise though to look beyond what is already being done in one’s life. Look for ways to minimize intake and the unnecessary creation of waste. Look also for creative opportunities to re-use what already exists. The energy that makes up each and every human is a creative energy. Exercise this in reviewing your daily life. It is not necessary to live an austere existence. It is beneficial to live in awareness and consciousness.

If possible, view the future with the action of charity in mind. Think and act as if you might be alive in one hundred or two hundred years from now. What do you wish the future to look like? What are you doing to get that reality started today?

We often speak of the spiritual energies of Love, Joy and Peace. It is these powers that allow the energy of charity to exist. They are all aspects of your spiritual life and each feeds and supports the other. Charity is an individual choice to serve others. The action of charity is an evident demonstration of your ability to express Love, Joy and Peace. Together these are powerful forces not simply for humanity, but all life in the physical and spiritual realms. Express these qualities and feel the strength of Source grow within you.

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