The Larger Significance
of 'Y2K'
by
Micah D. Rubenstein
Is there a larger significance to Y2K?
If there are computer interruptions, it is reasonable to expect that we
may experience disruptions in our daily, physical circumstances.
The extent
of the possible disruptions is unknown. 'Self-reporting' from
organizations, and the complexity of the interconnectedness of electronic
systems, are two of the factors influencing the elusive nature of being
able to predict what will happen.
But even if Y2K poses no threat
whatsoever, the current discussions about it can be viewed as a help, if we
see this potential difficulty as a warning or 'red flag,' alerting us to
concerns on another level.
Abd-ru-shin, author of In the Light of Truth: The Grail
Message, offers
the following insights from a lecture written over 60 years ago, titled,
'Symbolism in the Fate of Man'.
'If men were not so entirely absorbed in the necessities and many
trivialities of every-day life, but would also pay some attention to and
observe more closely both the great and small happenings around them, they
would soon come to a new understanding. They would be astonished at
themselves, and hardly believe it possible that up till now they could so
thoughtlessly have overlooked something so obvious!
'And there is every reason why they should sorrowfully shake their heads
at themselves! If they were only a little observant, a whole world of
strictly-ordered, living happenings would suddenly reveal itself to them,
enabling them clearly to recognize the stern guidance of a higher Hand - -
the world of symbolism!'
Have we been, and will we be, observant enough to recognize and understand
these 'strictly ordered, living happenings'?
We all know the saying, 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' These words
express an eternal, unbending Law in Creation that whatever you send out --
be it thought, word, or deed -- will return to you in similar kind.
This
begs the question: What have we sent out into this world through the
development and seemingly 'unchecked use' of computer technology, and what
will be returned to us as the fulfillment of the great and simple Law of
Reciprocal Action?
Each person must explore this question for himself or herself.
For me, I
think of how, in almost every aspect of our daily lives, we have
unconditionally embraced technological advancement for the pursuit of
earthly things, at the expense of fulfilling our primary purpose on earth:
spiritual development. And did we consider how some uses of this
advancement might be disharmonious with Nature and the underlying Laws of
Creation?
Now that we are on the brink of a new millennium and potential massive
change, how will we address our fate?
It is my hope that we will address it by recognizing the Laws underlying
that fate, and by firmly resolving to live by them.
 Book Recommended by
the author:
"In the Light of Truth" by Abd-ru-shin
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this book.
About The
Author
Micah D. Rubenstein is
currently General Manager of Grail
Foundation Press
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and Editor-in-Chief of Grail World
Magazine, and was an Associate Professor
at Kenyon College for 14 years.
He has lectured at colleges,
universities, churches and temples
throughout
United States and Canada. Grail Foundation Press
is a non-profit, non-denominational
publisher whose
titles support the spiritual development
of the individual, while promoting
international understanding.
The work mentioned in this article, In the
Light of Truth, is available at
your local bookstore, or by calling the
publisher at 1-800-427-9217 or
740-392-3333.
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