I had quite a learning experience recently with
this thread. Near the bottom of the first page I made a comment, based on my own perceptions of hearing Tolle, and a few posts later I was quoted with this response:
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This really isn't accurate.
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My first reaction was that I knew if I looked through all the transcripts of the Oprah/Tolle webcasts over the first 3 or 4 weeks, I could find a quote that would back up my opinion. I was less interested in the point this poster was making than I was in defending myself. I felt a bit embarrassed, then had thoughts of inadequacy. Then, I told myself that even if one person posted and disagreed with me, there were probably others more in tune with my ideas, who just hadn't spoken up.
Next, I stepped back and recognized what was happening - my ego was clearly at work here, and I was struck with the irony that would have been apparent had I chosen to debate my position.
I chose not to comment, but just watch the thread and see how it plays out. It's interesting to observe the comments, and just sense the kind of thinking behind them. No judgment, just watching the egos playing amongst each other. Very interesting.
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... So, how has this forum helped you come to a more profound understanding of, well, anything?
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By understanding that even when a bunch of "Smart People" (myself included) come here to play, there are just as many individual egos and agendas at work here as anywhere else, and the change is ultimately coming from inside each of us. This forum is one catalyst, but there are millions others that may work just as well.
I like the ideas that Erin and Steve share, and the challenges to my thinking they present. The blogs are key for me, but the forums demonstrate the responses of many. Fascinating!