"When we choose not to react to other people's unconscious behavior,
we are able to respond wisely in all of our social interactions."
Eckhart Tolle
It is a blessing to be surrounded by kindred spirits, thinking out loud about our spiritual journey, but when we get lulled into social situations, we are quickly reminded we are all at a different level of awareness.
A harsh judgment is made in response to a casual comment and we think the statement has been made in fun, but when we turn our eyes to the speaker, we realize the statement was sincere. Perhaps we cock our head, waiting for a round of laughter, but none comes.
We must choose our comments wisely. The statement itself is far from our level of awareness and our voice will not be heard as intended. We are called to accept our differences, not as superior or inferior, but as being on different levels of understanding.
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