Good and True
Heart at the Center: How many hearts do you see?
I believe there is a place, a way, an energy, a spirit in which to think and operate, which is Good and True. Good and True “things” resonate outward with broad and inclusive positivity. They are peaceful, efficient, egoless, loving. They ring energetically, clearly and loudly, at a unifying vibration which is quietly healing us. Good and True is a transmittance of love in unity and cooperation with the energy of the Universe.
Good and True is a two fold characteristic; they go hand in hand. When we understand it and can access it, it becomes a tool as a filter or measure of both intent and importance. We can use it to assess our own thoughts, the words we use, or a decision, which can bring us peace and strength through alignment. Then, from that beneficial place, we further positively affect our environment.
Good and True lives on a plane that is not subject to our agenda, fears, control, and thought. It lives in heart, spirit, and the energetic exchange of all.
Good
Good is about intent, positivity, and contribution. Good is derived from positive intent, the opposite of malicious intent. Good contributes a benefit and is not detrimental to anyone.
Example: A compliment might seem as if it is not beneficial to all, but anything that raises the vibration of one person, translates to another. On the other hand, let’s take a compliment that is meant to manipulate for gain. That compliment, while seeming “Good” is self serving and not True in this sense. Has anyone ever complimented you but it felt icky?
True
True is a little hard to explain because it is not truth in the usual ways the word is used. It’s not about true or false. We all know a lie is not true. Or we can assert the truth of what happened last night. Or that one thing is fact and another fiction. Let’s set these definitions of “true” aside for now.
True refers to a solid, unifying foundation, like the basis of all. True works in harmony with our diversity, and is not limited to perspectives. True is present; it is not past or future. True is a form of alignment like carpenter using a plumb line to assess vertical. With alignment comes peace, strength, and opportunity. True is coming from heart and not the pitfalls of mind and ego.
See Also “Alignment”
True is high vibration. Insert magic uplifted triumphant hands and a chorus of “aaaaahhhhhhh.” That is what I am talking about. What lurks low in muck and mire is not True. Pain and difficulty might be an actual experience we are having, for sure, but it is not the truth of our existence. True exists for us despite pain. In fact, True uses painful experiences to help us find it.
Good and True Work Together
Good and True must work together. Some intentions can be good, but they are not rooted in Truth. If something is True, it is always good, because True is the very language of our world. You might ask then, “Why not just say ‘True.’?” Because we need the “Good” to remind us that “True” must include “Good.” In this way, the not so good feeling places in our mind are relinquished. We are human and need reminders!
Examples
I recently came across the story of the monkey and the fish.
“Kindly let me help you or you will drown said the monkey putting the fish safely up a tree.”
The monkey, seeing the fish drowning in the water, had Good intentions. But he projected his world onto the fish and in this way did not act in the True nature of the fish.
Example in Parenting: Another example might be the parent who says, “I need to put my kids first.” Sounds good right? This is a Good idea/intent. But is it also True? Is putting them first serving everyone well? Or is it creating imbalance? Is love best self-subverted and directed to others? Is this ego and fear speaking around being the best, most attentive parent one can be? These are the theoretical questions! But we can see how the measure of a Good and True balance will serve everyone well. Even in pure intentions towards the children, an over involvement could end up depriving the kids from the water they need and pushing the parent into a limited and/or imbalanced role in their own alignment.
Example in Love: Good and True is important in romantic love. You are in love. So much in love that you fear the loss of it. You fear the pain of losing the love by any means. The potential pain of love is very real; it is the yin to the yang of love. But the pain is not in the present. Do not project into the future or you will miss the Good and True right in front of you at present. Or you might attempt to protect yourself from this future threat with armor, limiting the flow of the very love you desire.
Example in Words: Being careful with our words, letting them flow through our new internal filter of Good and True, contributes to positive interactions. Not only are our words aligned with our higher self, but we will let go of what is not meant for us. We will speak less. We will react less. Emotions can take control for sure. But with a step away into breath and assessment, we can better address all that we are feeling and diminish inflamed dialogue and misunderstandings.
I hope you will consider this concept. No amount of writing or examples can fully explain. I wish it were a gift I could wrap and hand over. The best I can do is share its existence and hopefully spark the question - Can I find this place? I work on it daily.
Guided Meditation
Please listen to the meditation below. I cover the same concept but hope that through listening and breathing, you can find this place inside of yourself.
