Being an Example

Being an example to provide direction so others can find their way is important, but when the example only shows a specific way, it loses its guiding effect…

There’s no such thing as one way to wake up from unconsciousness and it’s just about impossible to see exactly what another person experiences because no one travels the same exact road in the waking up process. I find it quite amusing the way some people project their waking up process as being the way. This is not to say this isn’t the way for that person, but that’s their experience and it’s very unlikely that two people let alone many have the same experiences. I know for me I just try to direct people to look inward so they can come to their own conclusion to finding what will provide them their peace. I seriously doubt that anyone went through exactly what I did to get to the place I’m in now, so why would I expect anyone to see things as I do.

Members of a site I once frequented always talked about there not being a self as if this is the only way one can experience peace. Many others use religion as the road to peace. I’ve found there are many roads to the so called top of mountain and none of them are wrong. I don’t know and don’t really care what direction one travels, it’s not my place to judge. I often say one of the truest statements ever made was “Paleface speaks with forked tongue” which simply means many say one thing and do the opposite. Although I understand the conditioning in place is in control, I really find it funny when someone goes against what someone says because “they put it out there so it’s fair game.” To me the bottom line is to show love and respect to everyone, even if their way is not something I’ve experienced. The only reason someone shares something is because it’s what’s in place, and it’s not up to me to judge it simply because it’s “out there”. But it is up to me to watch my own tongue and make sure it’s not forked, as this will only dim the example that others may be looking to…