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Wednesday, 21 October 2009

ALLOWING OTHERS TO WALK THEIR PATHS…


Watching people I care about traverse a path littered with stumbling blocks is immensely painful. I instinctively want to guide them toward a safer track and share with them the wisdom I have acquired through experience. But I know that ALL human beings have the right to carve their own paths without being unduly influenced by outside interference. To deny them that right is to deny them enlightenment, as true insight cannot be conveyed in lectures. Rather, they MUST earn independence AND illumination by making decisions and reflecting upon the consequences of each choice. In allowing others to walk their paths freely, I honor their right to express their humanity in whatever way they see fit. Though I may not agree with or identify with their choices, I understand that they MUST learn in their own way and @ their own pace. Though it is VERY difficult and I CANNOT intervene when watching them make their way slowly and painfully down a difficult path, I try to empathize with their need to grow independently and make their own way in the world. The temptation to direct their path is a creature of many origins, and I’ve learned a LONG time ago that the overactive ego that tries to convince me that mine is the one true path is NOT what life is all about. And my light burns a little different from everyone else on this planet…so theirs should as well…

11 comments:

  1. wise call. You can try to guide, but never push.

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  2. EDUARDO - IT IS A WISE CALL, BUT SOME DON'T UNDERSTAND IT THOUGH...

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  3. As always a good post. Some paths are more diff. for some, but none is TOO hard

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  4. It cannot be easy to understand, especially where emotions are involved.

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  5. REGGIE - THANK YOU...

    MISS SHALLOTTE - YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THAT...

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  6. Great Post....let em find their own way. im still finding mine lol

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  7. This is horrible just to watch someone walk the wrong path. However, some people will never take your tips/advice for their own good. so you just have to watch em go down.

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  8. CORVEDACOSTA - HOPEFULLY THEY WON'T STAY DOWN...

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  9. A lot of wisdom here, but it's like walking a tightrope, too! Especially when those you love are younger relatives, and they just won't...can't...see or hear...WOW!
    Nine times out of ten, no matter WHO it is, there is NOTHING we can say or do that will change things. THEY have their paths just like we have OURS. And they have their OWN mistakes to make! And you are right, Gaytekeeper, hopefully they won't stay down, BUT SOMETIMES THEY DO! I've seen it happen where they stay down so long that eventually they're OUT! And all we can do then is shake our heads!

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  10. COREY - WHEN THEY STAY DOWN IT GETS TO ME AS WELL...

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