Approval

2007-1-21 04:06:00

JA writes:

That leads me to think that JJ is so capable and Ruth and John C and Bryan and Melva and Rick etc., etc., etc., that you people or just people in general don't need me. Besides, I get nothing but Rain of Fire for it especially when it comes down to difficult decisions that I have to make alone. I mean, is it worth it?

JJ: There are times in the life of the pilgrim that he feels that he is not needed, that his efforts do not count or that he is not good enough. Fortunately, the soul will not let us keep those attitudes forever and keeps dangling that carrot of the higher vision before our minds. It is not long before the seeker diverts attention away from the needs of the self and continues on the journey, and joyfully so. Eventually, it matters not who is or is not paying attention or gives recognition. Approval of the inner self is all that matters.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)