It takes a lifetime to get to know ourselves. Of all the relationships we have, the one with our own self is the most important. Even our relationship to a higher power is second to that. Actually, our relationship with ourselves dictates our relationship with whatever we deem as that higher power.
One could argue it is the reverse…that we must be in relationship with a higher power in order to have a clear and loving relationship with ourselves.
Yet, like all relationships, it is what we bring to the table that counts. If we do not understand ourselves, our values, motivations; if we do not love ourselves, if we are looking to our relationships to make us happy and complete, we have missed the point of relationship.
The journey to Awakening is Knowing ourselves in all aspects of our unique expression as a human being and Soul. Lao Tzu reminds us of this: Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
May We All Walk in Beauty
Thank you Gurudevi! This is a bit of a frame break for me; I’ve never looked at it like this before. It makes complete sense. I love you!
Thank you so much, Indira. Coming from you this is a compliment. I don’t claim to be right for anyone but me and my experience has revealed to me that the better I know myself, the better off I am. 😊 <3
Such an important message at this time. You have reminded me that how I relate to myself will also be expressed in my relationships with others and the world. Loving myself opens the door to knowing myself and then another door to accepting all of me.
Thank you for this important message and reminder!
Thank you so much James. You have always been an inspiration in my sadhana.
I think this warrants a conversation. Soon. 😊 <3
Thank you Gurudevi for the teachings!
You’re most welcome, Randy. Thank you for the feedback. I never know if I am making sense to anyone but me. 🙂