Be 'Alexanderous'

The spiritual path is one of the most arduous and misunderstood paths of self-evaluation and evolution. As your awareness is stretched, there is pain and discomfort, it's literally, 'no pain, no gain.'

The forest is dark, the climb is steep, the road long and there is little food and water for the journey, but once you get to your destination, the views are breathtaking and the spiritual feast is fit for a king.

It takes courage and sacrifice to infuse your life with Spirit, but it can be done. How will you find out what you are capable of doing without taking the challenge?

Alexander the Great or Megas Alexandros in Greek was on his way to greatness early in life. Not only did he conquer the world at a young age. He used his initiative to solve what others couldn't.

A age 12, Alexander was fearless and strong. He tamed the beautiful and spirited Bucephalus ('ox-head' in Greek), a horse that no one else could ride. This courage would serve as a processor to his destiny.

At the ancient Phrygian capital of Gordium, Alexander "undid" the tangled Gordian knot, a feat said to await the future "king of Asia." According to the most vivid story, Alexander proclaimed that it did not matter how the knot was undone, and he hacked it apart with his sword. Another version claims that he did not use the sword, but actually figured out how to undo the knot. Either way, he did it.

The Gordian knot was the name given to an intricate knot used by Gordius to secure his oxcart. Gordius, who was a poor peasant, arrived with his wife in a public square of Phrygia in an oxcart.

An oracle informed the populace that their future king would come riding in a wagon. Seeing Gordius, the people made him king. In gratitude, Gordius dedicated his oxcart to Zeus, tying it up with a peculiar knot. An oracle foretold that he who untied the knot would rule Asia.

Untying the Gordian knot is what we all do in the spiritual life. By doing this, we begin to conquer our own destiny and thus the mystery of self. So let us continue our efforts and be Alexanderous in our goals.