What We Practice

"Only in the depths of the soul can we realize

that quarreling and fighting are not natural at all.

What is natural is loving everybody,

seeing everybody as one."

Eknath Easwaran

WORDS TO LIVE BY

When we begin working with the concept of oneness, we understand we are a mirror to each other.  What is triggered in me by you, is a reflection of myself.  If I resent you for your gregariousness, perhaps I am just as gregarious myself or I may need to become more gregarious.  If I an unnerved by the way you treat others, it may be an excellent time to review how I treat others or be encouraged to treat others better.

And if I am a mirror to someone else, then I may want to step up my game.  I may strive to be more accountable or a better listener.  What we practice becomes a natural part of our automatic actions.

If we are one in the same, then why would I want to hurt you physically or emotionally? It would make no sense.  If I embrace the imperfection in myself, I will be less likely to judge the imperfection in you.  If I want to be self-evolving, perhaps you can join with me instead of against me.