Part 2 - AMORC

current which could effectively produce and sendelectricity over miles of wire.Anna Pavlova, the Russian ballerina, knewat the age of eight what her mission in life wouldbe when she attended a performance of the balletSleeping Beauty set to Tchaikovsky’s music. Shewas frail but headstrong. She knewthat God meant her to expressbeauty through dance, and thusshe instilled a love of ballet inthose who came to see her, andcontributed greatly to the beautyin the lives of all of them.Michelangelo, the famousartist of the Italian Renaissance,followed no school; his art wasoriginal. He attuned directly withthe Cosmic, from which he drewhis creativity and masterpieces.Michelangelo’s Pietà (1499) raisedhim to the rank of Italy’s greatestsculptor. He decorated the SistineChapel in Rome, and the MediciChapel ranks as his architectural and sculpturalmasterpiece. Michelangelo was a willing channelfor the overpowering urge of work and creation allof his life.These are just a few examples of great mindswho were cosmically inspired, who used anddeveloped their talents, and who fulfilled theirmissions in life.Humility and a Life of CaringNot everyone, however, can occupy centre stage.Not everyone can attain fame, power and glory.There are other tasks and missions more humble,yet just as important in the cosmic scheme of things.Worthwhile, purposeful living is the key to the lifeof the mystic. Humble service performed with loveand dedication is always blessed. In the eyes of theCosmic, there is no difference between the streetcleaner,the dishwasher, the scientist or the doctor.Knowing this, we must all find our own place inThe all-important thing is to care; thismeans loving and helping one another.life. We must use our time in such a way that at theend of life, we will have something constructive toshow for the time spent on Earth.Just as the different instruments of anorchestra combine to produce perfect harmony,so do we who wish to make life meaningful playour own parts to the best of our ability to create aharmonious whole.The all-important thing is to care; this meansloving and helping one another. When we choosea life of caring, we become a part of the flow oflife and energy that has nobeginning and no end. We areno longer separate but becomean involved, integrated memberof the human race.ServiceWe cannot become great untilwe give ourselves to somethinggreater than ourselves. Theinner urge to serve is sacredand must not be disregardedor suppressed. We must spreadlight and love where there isignorance, hatred or darkness.We must all become involvedin some way, whether at home,at work or in a Rosicrucian group. By servingothers, we help ourselves. What we are and whatwe do flows out and helps to determine whatothers shall be.We must extend a friendly hand to those onthe Path, and open doors to new understandingfor them. We can never know how far-reachingour words or actions can be to those striving tobetter themselves. At times, all we have to do is tolisten with a loving heart. Then we can look withcompassion upon our troubled friend and say: “Iknow, I understand, I was there.”Our journey on the path of spiritualevolvement will be smoother and present fewerobstacles if we keep our hearts and minds free fromresentment, intolerance and impatience. We mustopen our beings to the divine inflow so that it canwork freely through us. We reach out to others asthey reach out to us, and in the give and take, thereis enrichment for both sides.Michelangelo’s PietaIt is our duty and privilege asRosicrucians to lift up the vibrations of ourenvironment with positive thoughts andemotions. We experience the joy of fellowshipas we love and serve wherever we are needed.Then, with the mission accomplished, and with theutmost joy, gratitude and Peace Profound, we cansay: “This is why I was born. This is why I came intothe world.”The Rosicrucian Beacon -- June 200833