A world of effects

While there is a need for Cause in the dynamic of Cause and Effect, the world that we see around is us largely Effect. All of the physical manifestations in our environment are the result of some action that was taken. Your clothing and shelter are the result of the planning and execution of a person. Therefore it generally begins as a thought which at this point is intangible. Thought moves through a process to create the Effect. In nature it is also difficult to distinguish the proverbial "chicken or the egg." We say that we need a seed to produce a fruit or vegetable. Yet we also need the fruit or vegetable to produce the seed. Again this is about observing the Effect. We are the ultimate Effect of whatever created the universe and all that is in it. If you believe that the Effect is somehow an extension of the Cause, then everything around us is a piece of what that is. This includes what we consider both living and nonliving entities. Effect is forever changing and evolving in its physical form, yet Cause remains essentially the same as thought or consciousness. As you go through your day, think of the many ways that your thoughts are manifesting as Effect. Something as simple as making the bed, preparing lunch, or writing a blog are all the effects of thought. Even our unconscious actions such as breathing and heartbeat are regulated by a thought process embedded in the brain. What Effects do you notice today and what will you do to be a positive Cause for what you see before you?