I have felt disinclined to share any thoughts with the world over the last week or so, as the complexities of our existence are difficult to put into words and should rather be described by our actions. Much of the animosity between mankind is born of unmet expectations, and blessed indeed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed. This little catchphrase goes much deeper than is immediately thought. It is not an excuse for disappointment, but rather an admonition to not judge others by our cultural beliefs and personal standards. Society has led us to believe that certain things must happen to make your life a success, when in fact we are all individuals and cannot be expected to react in the same way to events and experiences. Which led me to remember that the purpose of life is to experience it and every individual has chosen their own experience, whether it be wealth or poverty, hunger or feast, anger or compassion, tragedy or joy, war or peace, or a smooth and even path along the middle road. Some are just starting the journey and a few have reached the end and it is very true that life is about the journey, not the destination.
We cannot change the world by trying to change others. It will change when every individual lives through the soul and not the ego
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
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