Respectful Gesture

"People are like dirt. They can either nourish you 

and help you grow as a person or they can 

stunt your growth and make you wilt and die."

Plato

As we develop confidence and believe our contributions to life to be worthy, we begin to shrug off the careless words of others.  We no longer need to pause and question, "What did I do wrong?"  Instead, we can observe that the comment has more to do with the other person.

It is freeing to easily dismiss the judgment of others when we are in touch with our own intentions, motivations, and integrity.  While being aligned with our lovely selves, there is more depth to whatever we add to the earth.  As long as we harm no one, our slate awaits our creative expression.

Not all outside opinions are to be ignored.  Often, a person may mention a kernel of information to trigger an adjustment in our pattern.  We can learn from each other through exchange and be better for it.  It is a compliment when a person asks for an insight of his or her experience.  Sharing can be a highly respectful gesture to advance our own growth.

Just One More Quest

"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark;

the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."

Plato

The flame of a candle readily draws us in.  Our vision can become blurred as we are mesmerized by the simple light of fire.  It dances, moves in the wind or remains perfectly still, and yet we hesitate to go deeply within.

As the moon floats across a black sky, we are drawn to wonderment.  We may find ourselves thinking of our dreams.  We may be reminded of the sacred that has previously touched our lives and the follow through we never supplied.

We tend to adjust to darkness with the tools we have honed over the years, and even though the light enhances us, we begin to shy away from the promptings discovered in the light.  Maybe we just do not feel as though we can handle one more quest, but stimulation would ignite the explorer or adventurer or dreamer.  Step into the light and see where it leads.