01-19-2012, 02:51 PM
(01-18-2012, 04:03 PM)abridgetoofar Wrote: What comfort does one find in identifying themselves as a wanderer? Doesn't it serve as a sort of escapism and separation from the present?
For me, it was the opposite. I felt 'different' as a child, and learning that I might be a Wanderer helped me to better integrate into society, instead of trying to escape. It helped tremendously to understand why I felt as I did; that it was actually normal for Wanderers.
(01-18-2012, 04:03 PM)abridgetoofar Wrote: How exactly do you guys feel that knowing you are a wanderer helps you in your life?
It strengthened my sense of mission, and I no longer felt so isolated. I feel that I'm part of something bigger than myself.
(01-18-2012, 04:03 PM)abridgetoofar Wrote: When I look at the various quizzes and descriptions of wanderer identification, sometimes it seems to me like those depression medication commercials. "Are you sad? Do you feel alone? Like you don't belong?" Honestly, I don't know a single person who hasn't felt this way at one point or another.
The only quiz I know of is in Carla's book The Wanderer's Handbook. And I don't think she intended it to be conclusive or authoritative. It's just a fun quiz that might help explain some of the feelings we had growing up. Some of the questions in the quiz, like looking at the stars with a yearning for home, wouldn't be found in a depression quiz.
(01-18-2012, 04:03 PM)abridgetoofar Wrote: Also, in relation to plenum's descriptions of 4D, 5D, 6D wanderers, how can we tell someone is a wanderer from that density and not a 3D native who is working in those energy centers, reached that level of spiritual awareness, or wants to be different?
Maybe someone can help me understand?
I don't think we can know for sure. I think a good indication is that, for Wanderers, a lot of the concepts seem like just remembering something we already knew; whereas, for natives, it's learning it for the first time. That's the feeling I have anyway.
Another trait that may be prevalent among Wanderers is an understanding of Oneness; Wanderers seem able to understand that all the world's religions are basically saying the same thing, and aren't stuck in identifying with only one culture or religion. For example, an evangelical Christian generally thinks that "only Christians go to heaven" and Christianity is the "true" religion etc. They might be totally loving an quite harvestable, but still locked into that separatist thinking. That's just where they're at.
I've met several people in mainstream religions whom I believe to be Wanderers. The difference is that, even though they totally believe in the Bible, for example, they are able to grasp the deeper concepts, and somehow manage to think independently and actually transcend the divisive concepts in mainstream Christianity.
One friend in particular, is 100% Bible believer, yet his understanding of the essence of the Law of One is profound. He has managed to find the golden nuggets of the Law of One in his chosen religion. I believe he is a Wanderer who chose to incarnate as a mainstream Christian, so that he can share the Law of One with those in that subculture. He chose this incarnation quite strategically!
Ron Paul is another example of someone who doesn't have the classic, telltale signs of Wanderer - he isn't New Age or any of that stuff - but nevertheless has Wanderer written all over his face, because of the depth of his understanding.
I don't think a native would have such depth, when they are learning the concepts for the first time. It's lovely to observe them opening up their hearts for the very first time...so beautiful!
Recognizing that we're Wanderers needn't be any sort of ego trip. We're not 'better' and I don't like to think in terms of 'more evolved' because that can lead to inflated egos and feelings of separation. I prefer to think in terms of just being older siblings.