03-12-2010, 01:39 PM
Like thefool said, it really is the little things that matter. You may not see it as clearly because you are continually viewing the situation from your own perspective. But try to put yourself in their head. Their mind is not as calm as yours. They have been frantically thinking and worrying themselves all day, just like we all used to do at one point.
Then, they see you, and even if they just interact with you for a moment, they will react to your presence. It's as if, amidst a sea of suffering, there is this one person who is calm, radiant, selflessly loving to all who they meet. Even if it's just a smile, a true smile that comes from the heart, it will change their thought process. There will be a tiny gap in their incessant stream of thought as they ponder the one who is close to Christ consciousness (even if they have no idea about consciousness or awakening or anything). If they are ready to start on their spiritual path, even just a smile will be a great helper for them. Guide by example. The whole Truth must be expressed by living it. It can't be cut into words to be said or actions to be done.
Remember, being of STO is just that. It's a state of being, not doing. The goal is not about doing something that, as charlie says, will "cut it". The goal is to realize that by entering a selfless state of being, the something that will "cut it" is always being done or in the process of being done. ("By not doing, everything is done." says the Tao Te Ching)
I have observed the same train of thought in regards to wandering, Charlie. I understand what you're saying and have felt the urge to just let it all go and run into the world with love. But I feel to do so would not be trusting in myself 100%. I am here and now for a reason. That reason isn't always necessarily obvious to me at the moment. I may be overlooking something. I should trust my higher self and its guidance. I completely agree with what thefool says. "The love lost in the STS world and then found again. That is what my journey has been about." Find the love in this separated, seemingly loveless society. It will be all the more powerful.
I love you all.
Then, they see you, and even if they just interact with you for a moment, they will react to your presence. It's as if, amidst a sea of suffering, there is this one person who is calm, radiant, selflessly loving to all who they meet. Even if it's just a smile, a true smile that comes from the heart, it will change their thought process. There will be a tiny gap in their incessant stream of thought as they ponder the one who is close to Christ consciousness (even if they have no idea about consciousness or awakening or anything). If they are ready to start on their spiritual path, even just a smile will be a great helper for them. Guide by example. The whole Truth must be expressed by living it. It can't be cut into words to be said or actions to be done.
Remember, being of STO is just that. It's a state of being, not doing. The goal is not about doing something that, as charlie says, will "cut it". The goal is to realize that by entering a selfless state of being, the something that will "cut it" is always being done or in the process of being done. ("By not doing, everything is done." says the Tao Te Ching)
I have observed the same train of thought in regards to wandering, Charlie. I understand what you're saying and have felt the urge to just let it all go and run into the world with love. But I feel to do so would not be trusting in myself 100%. I am here and now for a reason. That reason isn't always necessarily obvious to me at the moment. I may be overlooking something. I should trust my higher self and its guidance. I completely agree with what thefool says. "The love lost in the STS world and then found again. That is what my journey has been about." Find the love in this separated, seemingly loveless society. It will be all the more powerful.
I love you all.