Resistance is Futile

"The mind commands the body and it obeys. The mind orders itself and meets resistance." - Saint Augustine

One of my favorite programs growing up was Star Trek: The Next Generation. The series main nemesis, a cyborg species called the Borg, travelled the universe "assimilating" other cultures, species and technology…they did not do so by asking. When opposed they would calmly offer the phrase "Resistance is Futile".

In the context of personal development and spiritual growth that phrase is very much true although in a different way. We sometimes, unintentionally in most instances, try to stunt our own personal growth. We begin to neglect the things that nurture our mind and body. We forget about what's best for us.

Fortunately for us, our spirits know what's best for us. We may get off track for a while but our spirits always guide us back to where we need to be. In fact the only thing we get for our trying to resist is the promise of the same lesson again and again until we "get it", accept it and then learn from it.

Have you ever watched a movie where the main character refuses to accept his purpose (protect a child, speak out against injustice, etc.) and is continuously caught in a loop until they FINALLY decide "OK, I'll do this"? That's what happens when we refuse to follow our life's purpose and no matter what you do the only way to break free of the cycle is to accept what life is trying to show you and move on.

So again, from this perspective, Resistance IS futile. We must stop pretending we can get away from what our lives are meant to be and embrace the greatness that'd planned for EACH of us.

What do you think about resistance? How do you overcome your need to resist your calling? Comment below to let us know.

In the meantime, Meditate on This: I let go of everything I don't want or need for my highest good. Or I let go of my need to resist positive change in my life.