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Asking Higher Questions, Part 1
Friends,
One may first wish to know what is meant in this teaching by the term, "higher question." Essentially, a higher question is any question that one asks oneself (the essential/core self) in an open and loving manner. It is far more practical than continually parroting unoriginal, clichéd questions such as, "Why would a loving God create a world that has suffering in it?"
A higher question is a much more honest question, one that actually gets to the point of existence, for most questions that people ask are not backed by an honest willingness to receive insight and peace from within. At the core of asking questions, you ask them simply because you believe there is an answer that would give you some clarity, direction and a sense of well-being. This is really why you would ask any question. You crave well-being.
Therefore, a higher question is one that your higher self inspires you to ask. Yes, sometimes your higher self does indeed give you an impulse to ask something like, "Why would a loving god...", because sometimes asking these type of questions truly help you discover a higher way of perceiving. However, your higher self doesn't encourage you to make a habit of contemplating such things while having a negative attitude, for this is not practical.
Consider this:
The real point of asking any question is to open oneself to a higher state of consciousness.
Remember, you really hope to gain clarity about something when you ask a question. . .and gaining clarity is really about expanding your consciousness.
In order to ask yourself a higher question you must be willing to let go of blame. Blaming God is pointless; it doesn't really make you feel better (not for long). Blaming others is pointless; it really doesn't make you feel better, certainly not for long. Blaming oneself is unproductive; it is not the same thing as an honest acknowledgment of self-responsibility.
All blame is in essence the same, no matter which direction it is pointed. You have to be willing to let this go, regret too, for regret is actually a form of blame. Spiritual self-inquiry requires you to let go of resistance. Higher questions (in the context of this teaching) are those that point you in the direction of the Holy Spirit, the Divine Light within, where all true clarity, peace, direction and answers are found.
Love is the answer your heart seeks, not a set of words. This teaching (any teaching), of itself, answers nothing.
The Great Answer you seek is found in the open space of your willingness to gently hand your grievances over to love, for the wisdom of love knows how to transform pain into joy.
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