THE GOD GAMES: Heaven and Hell, Chapter Four (continued)...
The next video Glenna started was for the planet Earth.
The beautiful blue and green jewel sparkled in the light from a bright sun, and a single moon rotated around her. My heart leapt with joyful recognition.
Scene after scene unfolded; all the colors of the rainbow in the sky, the waters, the fish, the animals, the birds, the flowers. Human beings were black, brown, white, yellow, red, and all of the shadings in between. There were mountains, valleys, deserts; plains, forests, jungles; oceans, lakes, rivers; such unspeakable richness.
Then other scenes unfolded: murders; wars; hate; prejudice. It seemed that revenge and greed were the basis for most human actions on Earth. Their's was certainly a primitive planet.
However, as the video continued, I saw a small boy rescue a large dog from a rain-swollen river; so I felt some hope. Maybe there was enough love available on this planet for it to advance spiritually. Something inside of me told me that I would like to take part in making this happen. I felt a challenge before me, and could hardly wait to engage in this experience.
"I think that's the one, Glenna. I really feel engaged with that planet, as if there was something there for me to do."
"Well, Ann, I thought that planet might interest you, however, let's also look at Sylvan before you decide. Sylvan is very much like Earth, but I think you'll see the difference, and you just might change your mind."
Glenna slipped the Sylvan video into the machine and soon there appeared on the screen a planet that must be Earth's twin sister. There were the same sun and moon; the same geography, and the same marvelous occurance of color in the people, and in all nature. I wondered what was going on here, were there two Earths? I had never heard of such a thing.
I continued watching the video, this time concentrating on the people themselves. I watched for some time and got the feeling that something was missing. What am I missing, I thought, everything looks the same and yet there was something; and then I caught it. It was peaceful. No wars were going on; the people were not fighting amongst themselves, and there was no separation of people into categories such as color, race, religion, or nationality. There appeared to be one benevolent government (and if that's not an oxymoron I don't know one!)
"What am I seeing, Glenna? I see it but I just don't quite get it!"
"Well, not to worry Ann, it is very subtle what you are observing. Sylvan is an alternate dimension of Earth. It is Earth as if very different choices were made by the humans on the planet. The people of Sylvan have never chosen violence, or hatred, instead they have chosen love and the best of possibilities for each other and the world they tend. What do you think now?"
"It is very tempting to go to Sylvan, but you know, I'm feeling hesitancy at the thought. I don't see a very great opportunity to work on my weaknesses; to grow up and choose correct paths for myself. I know it sounds kind of dumb, but it looks too easy, not enough challenge."
Glenna didn't answer to that but merely took the Sylvan video out of the machine.
"So you are choosing to go to Earth again; back into the fray? Having to struggle for every understanding; for every bit of knowledge; for every crumb of love?"
"I guess I have Glenna; I know I have. Thank you for showing me this."
We remained quiet in the room for some time; just sat staring at the darkened screen. Then with a deep sigh, I asked Glenna what was next on the program. She said that she had a wonderful surprise coming up for me next and that we would rest in the garden outside while all the preparations were being made.
(Tomorrow we start Chapter Five, Choosing your own Family...)
The next video Glenna started was for the planet Earth.
The beautiful blue and green jewel sparkled in the light from a bright sun, and a single moon rotated around her. My heart leapt with joyful recognition.
Scene after scene unfolded; all the colors of the rainbow in the sky, the waters, the fish, the animals, the birds, the flowers. Human beings were black, brown, white, yellow, red, and all of the shadings in between. There were mountains, valleys, deserts; plains, forests, jungles; oceans, lakes, rivers; such unspeakable richness.
Then other scenes unfolded: murders; wars; hate; prejudice. It seemed that revenge and greed were the basis for most human actions on Earth. Their's was certainly a primitive planet.
However, as the video continued, I saw a small boy rescue a large dog from a rain-swollen river; so I felt some hope. Maybe there was enough love available on this planet for it to advance spiritually. Something inside of me told me that I would like to take part in making this happen. I felt a challenge before me, and could hardly wait to engage in this experience.
"I think that's the one, Glenna. I really feel engaged with that planet, as if there was something there for me to do."
"Well, Ann, I thought that planet might interest you, however, let's also look at Sylvan before you decide. Sylvan is very much like Earth, but I think you'll see the difference, and you just might change your mind."
Glenna slipped the Sylvan video into the machine and soon there appeared on the screen a planet that must be Earth's twin sister. There were the same sun and moon; the same geography, and the same marvelous occurance of color in the people, and in all nature. I wondered what was going on here, were there two Earths? I had never heard of such a thing.
I continued watching the video, this time concentrating on the people themselves. I watched for some time and got the feeling that something was missing. What am I missing, I thought, everything looks the same and yet there was something; and then I caught it. It was peaceful. No wars were going on; the people were not fighting amongst themselves, and there was no separation of people into categories such as color, race, religion, or nationality. There appeared to be one benevolent government (and if that's not an oxymoron I don't know one!)
"What am I seeing, Glenna? I see it but I just don't quite get it!"
"Well, not to worry Ann, it is very subtle what you are observing. Sylvan is an alternate dimension of Earth. It is Earth as if very different choices were made by the humans on the planet. The people of Sylvan have never chosen violence, or hatred, instead they have chosen love and the best of possibilities for each other and the world they tend. What do you think now?"
"It is very tempting to go to Sylvan, but you know, I'm feeling hesitancy at the thought. I don't see a very great opportunity to work on my weaknesses; to grow up and choose correct paths for myself. I know it sounds kind of dumb, but it looks too easy, not enough challenge."
Glenna didn't answer to that but merely took the Sylvan video out of the machine.
"So you are choosing to go to Earth again; back into the fray? Having to struggle for every understanding; for every bit of knowledge; for every crumb of love?"
"I guess I have Glenna; I know I have. Thank you for showing me this."
We remained quiet in the room for some time; just sat staring at the darkened screen. Then with a deep sigh, I asked Glenna what was next on the program. She said that she had a wonderful surprise coming up for me next and that we would rest in the garden outside while all the preparations were being made.
(Tomorrow we start Chapter Five, Choosing your own Family...)
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