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Betwixt and Between dream's avatar

I think this is such an honest share of the spiritual path. The true struggle of what it is like. I remember in my 20 ‘s what I thought my life would be like on this path and boy was I wrong. The con artist teachers and snake charmers don’t help that offer manifesting and manipulation. If only it were that easy. Those teachers on the other side know something. I like how you write that you don’t always want to hear it. It’s kind of like hearing wisdom from a real good parent or grade school teacher. Children don’t want to hear it either. I guess we are all children on this path and need to listen to our elders.

Heron Dance Art Studio Inc.'s avatar

Thanks BBD. My mind seems to often argue for adventure; the peace deep inside for quiet beauty. As I get older -- I turned seventy yesterday -- I am finally learning to surrender.

Helen Barnett's avatar

I love your work and your honesty with your struggles. You are a very creative, deep thinker. Your art is very meditative for me. Thank you for persisting. I wish you joy and peace.

Kate's avatar

Oh Rod that is such an inspiring letter, I just loved it and I so relate to it in many ways, especially the grouchy