It’s easy to fall in love with my own ideas – to believe that my way of “seeing” life is well…better. Can you relate?
Have you ever wished that others would see it “your way,” not to mention behave in accordance with your wishes?.
We know, at one deep level, diversity of thought and perspective is good for us. But opening to those different perspectives can be quite the challenge. Our propensity for personal perspectives and biases can make it difficult to invite in diverse voices.
Have you ever fallen in love with your own ideas?
Cultivating a rich spirituality certainly has a personal element to it. We do have to forge our own path. However, we can’t forge that path alone. In fact, to do so increases the chances of a narrow-minded approach. This can lessen the possibility of transformation and heighten the chance of rigidity or absolutism.
Seeking with others then truly reminds us that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
We need other voices in our lives. When we explore spirituality with others we make it more likely that our exploration will lead to transformation. When we open to “trusted others” we find that we are not alone and that wisdom for life can flow from a community of seekers. It doesn’t mean we let the group tell us how to live. It means that the collective search itself reveals better ways to live. Seeking with others then truly reminds us that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
In the final segment of, Never Arrive, we’ll explore what it means to find and participate in a seeker’s group. As we consider this important topic, we’ll provide and post:
- Weekly thoughts/blogs about the topic of the week
- A weekly podcast that focuses on the topic of the week
- A reflective guide you can use for individual or group exploration