One of the things that tends to annoy me still is when people try to discredit, put down and judge other belief systems and make comparisons especially if they are clueless about the lives of the rest of humanity. I have been trying to figure out why that triggers so much irritation in me and as I started exploring this issue, I began to realize that, that is exactly what I used to do. The old religious ways are so limiting, where the very place that we were supposed to find our solace and peace, became like one big sales & marketing department where members/clergy had to 'preach' and 'spread' the Word of God and bring people to the "fold". And as I explored further, I found out that those very people had absolutely no knowledge about other spiritual traditions because their minds were so shut down. So, in all fairness, what is there to compare with, other than one's own limited ideas?
As I went deeper, I discovered for me the experience has been personal because people attack and slander you as you try to find your way out of the 'system'. If you're not with 'them' then you're no good!! I was affected so much because I had this mistaken idea that one could choose God and the world and be happy at the same time pleasing everyone all around. But that is simply impossible. As Jesus reminds me one cant ride two asses at the same time. Its either God or the world. Amen to that!
And as always answers come to me quicker than I expect. Joel Goldsmith says "When thought dwells on person, place, or thing, you are
functioning in the dream. When your thoughts unite in spiritual contemplation, every
person, place, or thing becomes a spiritual delight."
I am glad indeed I asked the question!! Self Inquiry brings Light on The Path of Self Discovery.
Aum.
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