Master Vigil
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Just thought I would post this to let others understand what a Vigil is. Enjoy. 
Vigil, what does this word mean? And why would I attribute it to my spirituality? It is in the essence of humility and constant learning that I use it so lovingly. In these days of technology, we as humans believe to be in control. Yet, we are constantly suffering from stress, depression, and anxiety. Do these problems exist elsewhere? In animals or plants? If so, certainly not to the same extent. Why is this? Perhaps it is our society, our upbringing, or our genes? Or the simple fact that we lost our simplicity. We lost our humility, and we brought it upon ourselves. The nature of being a Vigil is rooted deeply within its definition. To be watchful, awake, aware, etc... This is how a Vigil lives, and how one learns.
The world is a place animated by spirits, or simply energy. This energy flows naturally, and is sacred. And when one becomes aware and is able to understand the way it flows, one can mold their life to be in sync with this sacred spiritual flow. And when one has achieved this; stress, depression, and anxiety are alleviated. And a beautiful spiritual cultivation changes one's life. This is what a Vigil strives to achieve.
About The Symbol:
A good way to understand what a Vigil is, is by studying the symbol above...
This symbol represents many things. For one, it represents the universe. But as a Vigil, we must look at how it represents us. A vigil must be aware of the way of nature, and these are the ways of nature this symbol represents...
1. Circle: representing the whole, the all, Tao.
2. Spiral: motion in which nature acts, cycles, change.
3. 2 sides: the dualistic nature of the universe, with the middle circle being the balance of the two sides. (Peace). While the universe is noticeably, dualistic, the extremes are what cause stress. A Vigil looks to achieve balance within their lives, themselves, and the universe. Thus the middle circle is the epitome of a Vigils journey. It is the part where the two sides meet, and are no longer noticeable. There is such perfect harmony that the two opposing sides no longer exist.
Also note that the two sides are not a different color. Though they are different and opposing, a Vigil sees neither as better or worse, each have equal value and purpose in the nature of the universe.
4. The center circle can be seen as one persons view or perception. While it is a part of the whole, it is not the only part. A Vigil strives to be aware of all that is outside of our "little circle." The best criticism comes from outside sources.
5. The middle circle can also be seen as a full moon, while the two sides can be seen as two crescent moons, one waxing and one waning. This denotes the natural moon cycles that are sacred to a Vigil.
6. It can also be seen as the earth spinning on its axis. This denotes the cycles of seasons, which are also sacred to a vigil. But also denotes the natural motion, and change that exists everywhere in the universe.
7. It can also be seen as the solar system, with the sun in the center, and all the planets rotating around it
This symbol represents many things. For one, it represents the universe. But as a Vigil, we must look at how it represents us. A vigil must be aware of the way of nature, and these are the ways of nature this symbol represents...
1. Circle: representing the whole, the all, Tao.
2. Spiral: motion in which nature acts, cycles, change.
3. 2 sides: the dualistic nature of the universe, with the middle circle being the balance of the two sides. (Peace). While the universe is noticeably, dualistic, the extremes are what cause stress. A Vigil looks to achieve balance within their lives, themselves, and the universe. Thus the middle circle is the epitome of a Vigils journey. It is the part where the two sides meet, and are no longer noticeable. There is such perfect harmony that the two opposing sides no longer exist.
Also note that the two sides are not a different color. Though they are different and opposing, a Vigil sees neither as better or worse, each have equal value and purpose in the nature of the universe.
4. The center circle can be seen as one persons view or perception. While it is a part of the whole, it is not the only part. A Vigil strives to be aware of all that is outside of our "little circle." The best criticism comes from outside sources.
5. The middle circle can also be seen as a full moon, while the two sides can be seen as two crescent moons, one waxing and one waning. This denotes the natural moon cycles that are sacred to a Vigil.
6. It can also be seen as the earth spinning on its axis. This denotes the cycles of seasons, which are also sacred to a vigil. But also denotes the natural motion, and change that exists everywhere in the universe.
7. It can also be seen as the solar system, with the sun in the center, and all the planets rotating around it
