Last night's experienc ewas great, but I do not think it is to be striven for as normal, because that would mean moving to a hermitage and doing nothing but navel gazing. Surely we do have a responsibility towards our fellow man to point the Way to would be Seekers. I do not think Christ wants us blissing out in a vacuum, but then again I do not think He begrudges my experience last night.
I do understand why monks go to hermitages. When in that state, it is easy to understand.
I read somewhere recently, don't remember where, that it is easy to get self absorbed into the bliss of spiritual connection. If that happens it is a form of hubris, and God corrects that right away. Good intentions can run a foul with ease, if the Spirit is not listened to.
Maybe that is why God sets it up so that we only get occasionally blissed out. Then, we have a lingering memory of direct connection, we have a reference point for hoping for Heaven, but we retain the responsibility of navigating this reeal world too.
Just thinking... Nobody could maintain the blissed out spiritual high 24 x 7. That sort of thing needs to be a special treat, like Tres Leches cake, or something.
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