Rosicrucian Beacon Magazine - 2013-03 - AMORC

the Sistine Chapel in Rome and the
Medici Chapel in Florence, the latter
of which ranks as his architectural and
sculptural masterpiece.
These are just a few examples
of great minds who were spiritually
inspired, who used and developed their
talents, and fulfilled their missions in
life. However, not everyone can occupy
the centre stage. Not everyone can
attain fame, power and glory. There
are other tasks and missions more
humble but just as important in the
cosmic scheme of things. Worthwhile,
purposeful living is the key to the life
of a mystic. Humble service performed
with love and dedication is always
blessed. In the eyes of our Creator there
is no difference between the street
cleaner, the dishwasher, the scientist or the physician.
Knowing this, each person must find his or her own place
in life. We must use our time in such a way that at the end
of life, we will have something constructive to show for the
time we were privileged to be on our beloved planet Earth.
Just as different instruments of a symphony orchestra
combine to produce perfect harmony, we all have a role
to play in creating harmony in the Cosmos. The allimportant
thing is to care, to love and to help one another.
When we do this we become a part of the flow of life
and energy that has neither beginning nor end. We are
no longer alone and separate but become
an involved and integrated member of
humankind. No one becomes great until
they give themselves to something greater
than themselves. The inner urge to serve
is sacred and must not be disregarded or
suppressed. It is an innate need of our
deeper self to express itself as widely as
it can, and it does so through service to
causes greater than the individual self. Let
us therefore spread light and love where
there is ignorance, hatred or darkness.
Let us speak of peace and reconciliation
wherever there is talk of war and strife. We
must all become involved in some way,
whether it be at home or at work, in some
higher purpose. By serving others, we help
Pavlova
She was physically frail but very determined in
her quest to become a great ballerina.
ourselves, and what we are and what we
do flows out and helps to determine
what others will become.
Whenever you can, extend a
friendly hand to those who are not
yet on a path; help them to enter a
path meant for them; help them to
open doors to new understanding.
We can never know how far-reaching
our words and actions can be to those
who are striving to better themselves.
And it is often the simplest expressions
of humility that carry the greatest
weight. At times all we have to do is
to listen with a loving heart, and then
we can look with compassion upon
our troubled friend and say: “I know, I
understand, I have been there too.”
Our journey on the path of
spiritual evolvement will be smoother and present
fewer obstacles if we just keep our hearts and minds free
from resentment, intolerance and impatience. We may
have “been there, done that”, but many have not…, yet.
Therefore open yourself to the divine inflow, so it can
work freely through you. Become enriched by the
spiritual action of reaching out to others in need.
Rosicrucians especially find it their duty
and privilege to raise the vibrations of their
environment with positive thoughts and
emotions, even if in very subtle and humble ways. They
experience the joy of fellowship as they love and serve
wherever they are needed. And then, when the mission
has been accomplished, with the great joy, gratitude, and
tranquillity they say: “To this end was I born. For this cause
I came into the world.”
Michelangelo’s roof of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
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