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November 2009 
The Devil is in the Details
Posted on Oct 4th, 2008
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Jaia
Jaia
What does an Arizona sunset have to do with this saying? Nothing actually. I just took this picture on my way back to Patagonia from Tuscon about an hour ago. It was so beautiful thought I would share it.
Funny that a week ago I had never heard this saying before. In fact, when one of my fellow garden apprentices mentioned it, both myself and another apprentice, Jane, said, Oh no, It isnt Devil in the Details, its God is in the Details. We both were familiar with that phrase, but had never heard the devil thing before. It became a running joke for the next few days. Its the devil, we joked about more than a few things. In the details, you know.
Now, it just so happens that I was reading Paulo Coelho's new book, Brida. Great read, by the way, and if you do happen to pick it up you will notice that midway one of the characters mentions the phrase, the devil is in the details. No way. Too strange, although in the flow the synchronicities do come. In the book the character went on to explain that the phrase usually came up as a warning to pay attention. As I understand it, the phrase means that if you do not pay attention to the details, it will come back to get you. You will be sorry. So, I had to ask myself, what was it that I needed to pay attention to right now.
What were these devilish details that I needed to pay attention to and take care of?
One of the other main themes of the book is that of the Soul Mate. Interestingly, I have been in the habit of picking an angel card every morning, of the Doreen Virture variety, and over the last two weeks three cards have shown up consistently. Music, Study, and Soul Mate. I have to say the relationship area has not been the most pleasant in the past and every time that card comes up, so does an impulse to pull a card the way my daughter does. If she doesnt like what she gets she puts it back and draws another one. Well, if she can get the deck from me.
I wonder.
Can you put your Soul Mate back in the deck and pick another one if you don't like the one you get? Is it really best to create a relationship/partner manifestation checklist (which seems it would come mostly from an ego trying to get what it wants, rather than from a Soul interested in unconditional love, non-attachment, spiritual growth and selfless service.)
So, in this moment I am understanding that if I would rather attract an angel than a devil in relationship, I need to be clear in the details of what is desired. Knowing only the highest good is served in any relationship. Grateful for all of the lessons learned, all of the connections in the past, and to let go of any devilish resentments or limiting ideas of relationship from the past that may still exist in consciousness.
And in the meantime keep enjoying these beautiful sunsets, time in the garden, my wonderful co-apprentices, gormet raw food, satsang and shabbat and every other blessed adventure here at the Tree of Life.
Om Shanti.
Funny that a week ago I had never heard this saying before. In fact, when one of my fellow garden apprentices mentioned it, both myself and another apprentice, Jane, said, Oh no, It isnt Devil in the Details, its God is in the Details. We both were familiar with that phrase, but had never heard the devil thing before. It became a running joke for the next few days. Its the devil, we joked about more than a few things. In the details, you know.
Now, it just so happens that I was reading Paulo Coelho's new book, Brida. Great read, by the way, and if you do happen to pick it up you will notice that midway one of the characters mentions the phrase, the devil is in the details. No way. Too strange, although in the flow the synchronicities do come. In the book the character went on to explain that the phrase usually came up as a warning to pay attention. As I understand it, the phrase means that if you do not pay attention to the details, it will come back to get you. You will be sorry. So, I had to ask myself, what was it that I needed to pay attention to right now.
What were these devilish details that I needed to pay attention to and take care of?
One of the other main themes of the book is that of the Soul Mate. Interestingly, I have been in the habit of picking an angel card every morning, of the Doreen Virture variety, and over the last two weeks three cards have shown up consistently. Music, Study, and Soul Mate. I have to say the relationship area has not been the most pleasant in the past and every time that card comes up, so does an impulse to pull a card the way my daughter does. If she doesnt like what she gets she puts it back and draws another one. Well, if she can get the deck from me.
I wonder.
Can you put your Soul Mate back in the deck and pick another one if you don't like the one you get? Is it really best to create a relationship/partner manifestation checklist (which seems it would come mostly from an ego trying to get what it wants, rather than from a Soul interested in unconditional love, non-attachment, spiritual growth and selfless service.)
So, in this moment I am understanding that if I would rather attract an angel than a devil in relationship, I need to be clear in the details of what is desired. Knowing only the highest good is served in any relationship. Grateful for all of the lessons learned, all of the connections in the past, and to let go of any devilish resentments or limiting ideas of relationship from the past that may still exist in consciousness.
And in the meantime keep enjoying these beautiful sunsets, time in the garden, my wonderful co-apprentices, gormet raw food, satsang and shabbat and every other blessed adventure here at the Tree of Life.
Om Shanti.
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