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But I suppose one can have empathy and understanding and still choose not to act on them in the conventional way.

Yes, that is what I am advocating here.

By the way Fellow Traveller your post was most intriging. I've always been taught that only those with love and kindness can posses certain ... talents.

Thanks again Maguru, and I say to you YES! It is true that "they know not what they do" And I do have compassion - I really feel it - honestly I do. Especially after I stick up for myself I often feel something like a wave of sympathy sweep over me - because I never wanted to hurt them - but (in their ignorance they left me no choice.)

Now, Maguru, I appologise if I came accross as a bit high and mighty or a bit know-it-all or everything-I-say-is-right. And as for being enlightened? That is a question I prefer to avoid and I believe it is unwise for anyone to claim that they are Masters.

You see, my preferred approach is to speak with authority. As if I really know what I'm talking about. Weather I really do or not is up to you to decide. But I just think it sounds more interesting to hear someone make a clear cut statement rather than the usual "do you think..." "how about you guys" "I think" "I suspect" etc etc.

There is one thing I DO claim however. And that is that pretty much ALL of my posts are backed up by real life experience. I really truly believe what I say, but at the same time I certainly don't take myself too seriously or claim to be perfect or infallible or always "right".

Another thing: I have done alot with my life: I have read every book, tried every philosophy, I've tried all the new-age stuff, I've experienced many many different cultures, tried the meditation techniques, listened to the gurus, experimented with different diets, done the movements, the yoga, the mental trainings, even made up my own stuff from time to time, blah blah blah, the list goes on and I've been on the sprititual path in a very sincere way for more than a decade now.
I've encountered angels, masters, sorcerors.
But does that make me special? Am I boasting here? Am I suffering from self-importance? Of course not, everyone is special. Who cares? there is nothing to boast about.

You could say that I am something of a lone ranger. I have experienced ALOT of rejection in this life. It seems to me like you only get respect when you play by others' rules.

You would know they are not jealous, miserable, self-serving, shallow, selfish, insecure, gutless cowards. They are being human. A master would have empathy and understanding.

Well, I honesty do belive alot of people have those exact attributes. Sure they don't know any better and they are trying their best but at the end of the day their understanding is so limited that they could be described as selfish and all the rest of it.

But there is NO judgement. Not from me at least.

All I am saying is don't feel you have to be so kind as to surround your self with people who secrety don't give a damn about you. If they try to manipulate and control you (this can be subtle so watch out) then they are stifling your freedom and your growth. So, if you can't find like minded people then don't be afraid to live by your self. Trying to "heal" others who are simply not ready or willing is a fools game.

I believe everyone should have the right to arrive at the truth in their own way. Who is someone else to tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing?