Feb 9, 2008
A point which so many miss. And such a basic point. And
do you know what happens to those who don't get it?
Quite often, those people spend their entire spiritual lives
accomplishing little more than repeating the slogans someone taught
them. And sometimes they were taught by someone who was only
able to repeat the slogans that they were taught. In some
instances, some might get paid very well for how they repeat the
slogans that they were taught. But then again, that is not
the purpose of spiritual pursuits, is it?
It's a basic point, and an obvious one. Of course, the fact
that it is so obvious might make it obscure to those who have their
own particular agenda. But for those with open eyes, it's
plain as day.
It can even be found in the sacred writings used by the people who
criticize us the most!
If you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time,
this particular point is a familiar one to you, and there's a good
chance that you're fairly comfortable with it. And some of
you might accuse me of doing what Christians call "preaching to the
choir." But once choir practice is over, the choir members do
have go out into the world and be part of it. And in dealing
with the world, affirmation can be nice.
The point which so many miss is so basic, but it can seem so
elusive to those who haven't looked it in the eye.
Maybe that's why so many miss that point.