A local artist asked friends to select a cutting tool which represented a painful experience. However, though I searched, I was unable to find anything.I realized why. Many fantasize about going to an enlightened teacher, imagining that he or she will dispense illumination. It isn't like that. An authentic teacher forces a seeker to own the darkness within and withdraw projections.
The greatest pain in my life has been acknowledging that I am the one creating the depression, the anger, the frustration. This is why I couldn't find a knife.
Instead I found a mirror.
true circumcision of the heart..LOVE THIS!!
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ReplyDeleteGreat job. I loved this. It is so true and what I believe.
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteIt's so true! We're human and it's hard to take on the spiritual path. Working within ourselves does not mean that we are immediately perfected--it's work and it takes a long time--many pitfalls along the way, but we pick ourselves up and try again!
Great blog!
Very thought-provoking. Often we are our own worst enemies.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfection in 100 words. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYep, look within first. Cool post :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so true! You have to look within yourself when you don't like someone. Great post! =D
ReplyDelete--Diana Jillian
So meaningful with so few words. This is excellent.
ReplyDeleteI can really relate to this wonderful post, because I am my own worst enemy and usually don't need a knife, only a mirror. Because of this there is only one mirror in my whole house, and it is small. Great post with a whole lot of meaning! Well done!
ReplyDeleteKathy
http://www.thetruckerswife.com/
The mirror is mightier than the sword (knife). Great post.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your story. There is such a light touch to your writing and it is wonderful. So glad you two warmed up with your chowder and bread! It's amazing how a hot tea or soup can send warmth through our bodies!
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