Tools for the Journey
"The spiritual quest is classically likened to a pathway, a journey, or a venture. Unfortunately, the naive seeker often goes unprepared on a difficult journey without the necessary tools. In the ordinary world, we depend on many safety measures. ... Thus, caution comes from wisdom, not from fear. Prudence requires awareness of the pitfalls to be avoided."
(The Eye of the I, 63)
So, I held the book in my hands and asked to open to a page that could greatly benefit me or give me some insight into my current challenges. In my personal belief system, this is more to prepare my *own* mind to receive any inspiration that I might be able to draw from a random page. Either way, this hits me because just today I had an episode of major temptation with unhealthy food that I had sworn off. I managed to run away (literally!), fortunately. Just last night, I recognized the need to use a better system, better set of tools, to keep me in line with my life vision. I had books and a good, smart friend handy so I figured out a system -- but I've not yet put it into action. This quote gives me a kick in the rear to set it up. So be it!!
(The Eye of the I, 63)
So, I held the book in my hands and asked to open to a page that could greatly benefit me or give me some insight into my current challenges. In my personal belief system, this is more to prepare my *own* mind to receive any inspiration that I might be able to draw from a random page. Either way, this hits me because just today I had an episode of major temptation with unhealthy food that I had sworn off. I managed to run away (literally!), fortunately. Just last night, I recognized the need to use a better system, better set of tools, to keep me in line with my life vision. I had books and a good, smart friend handy so I figured out a system -- but I've not yet put it into action. This quote gives me a kick in the rear to set it up. So be it!!
