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Liara Covert · 02-09-2007, 09:57 AM

More than enough information definitely exists "out there" to enable us to continue learning for many lifetimes, if that's what we choose to do.

I'm particularly struck by concepts in a book by John Ralston Saul called "Equilibrium." I think our life is meant to enable us to explore how we each have different qualities that contribute to our own kind of intelligence. This doesn't imply we should try to learn everything or necessarily as much as we can. Rather, it implies we should follow a path of choices that enable us to develop self-confidence and practical skills to think and act responsibly. For some people, this kind of writing is too general. If you prefer a list of ideas to choose from, work with that instead. The key is to take action, not only read.

Ultimately, it's up to each of us to figure out what it takes to achieve our own sense of balance and make related contributions to the world. What reinforces your sense of self-worth won't necessarily make your best friend feel like he's doing something useful. We all have roles we can perform to benefit other people. To what degree we confront our fears and explore our deepest interests is up to each of us as individuals. It's less important how much you do that the quality of what you do and the motivation behind it. It's also very meaningful to feel grateful for whatever contributions you make, however you enrich the lives of others, no matter how large or how small.

"Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you.”- Eileen Caddy

02-09-2007, 09:57 AM	#45 (permalink)
Liara Covert Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 584	More than enough information definitely exists "out there" to enable us to continue learning for many lifetimes, if that's what we choose to do. I'm particularly struck by concepts in a book by John Ralston Saul called "Equilibrium." I think our life is meant to enable us to explore how we each have different qualities that contribute to our own kind of intelligence. This doesn't imply we should try to learn everything or necessarily as much as we can. Rather, it implies we should follow a path of choices that enable us to develop self-confidence and practical skills to think and act responsibly. For some people, this kind of writing is too general. If you prefer a list of ideas to choose from, work with that instead. The key is to take action, not only read. Ultimately, it's up to each of us to figure out what it takes to achieve our own sense of balance and make related contributions to the world. What reinforces your sense of self-worth won't necessarily make your best friend feel like he's doing something useful. We all have roles we can perform to benefit other people. To what degree we confront our fears and explore our deepest interests is up to each of us as individuals. It's less important how much you do that the quality of what you do and the motivation behind it. It's also very meaningful to feel grateful for whatever contributions you make, however you enrich the lives of others, no matter how large or how small. "Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you.”- Eileen Caddy __________________ http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au "The final mystery is oneself." Last edited by Liara Covert; 02-09-2007 at 10:31 AM.