The Warrior's Predicament

[Revolution]

*--- The Warrior's Predicament ---*

So, you know the deal - your a warrior and everyone hates you right?

You wonder why you can't get along with the average man... you wonder why after all the years of effort in self-improvement... nothing has changed - in fact you gain less respect now from others than you ever did ... has this happend to you?

If so, I want to tell you someting - the average (normal) man is a BLACK MAGICIAN. Yes, thats right you heard me correctly.

Perhaps not black magicians in the way you would normally think of it - but in a sense that is exactly what they are because they will try to force you into accepting their limited views on life and their unhealthy and unspiritual live-styles.

So, why would they do this? Here: let me explain...

Not satisfied with their own miserable lack-of-connection-to-spirit lives they can only find solace in their selfishness. But of course the average person doesn't want you to KNOW that they are selfish., they PRETEND to be loving, kind and generous. But underneath they are self-serving and shallow...

Now, when YOU come along, INSTANTLY they see the joy and light in your eyes and STRAIGHT AWAY they are jealous and ANGRY. [Why don't THEY have any happiness and what makes YOU so special is their immediate concern.]

...You must understand that the average (normal) person - (a percentage that you don't want to even imagine!!!) is coming from SEPARATION CONSCIOUSNESS. Therefore, according to his/her mindset there is not enough to go around and EVERYTHING must be competed for. Thus, they think that a happy successfull person is a bad thing for them and a person in pain and suffering is a good thing for them.

The other problem is that (especially as they get to know you) they will start to feel insecure. Because they will see how intelligent and aware you are and they will see this as a threat. [They don't want you to see through them and reveal them for their ugly and selfish natures.] So naturally they will try to cut you down.
Also, the more they see your original hobbies and interests and you refusal to accept the social norm the more infuriated (and jealous) they will become.
They are jealous because they themselves are gutless cowards - hiding in their pretty masks - unable and unwilling to do anything but follow the herd mentality. Deep down they wonder if theres something more to life but they just don't posess the courage or the know-how to act in any other way.

The more they get to know you - the more dangerous it gets --- They will try EVERY trick in the book to bring you down. They might even try to KILL you. Make no mistake about it. [Look what happened to Jesus.]

So, on a positive note what can you do?

The main point of this post is what I am about to tell you here:

YOU MUST LIVE ALONE OR WITH OTHER WARRIORS.

Yes, anything less is asking for it. The longer you let it linger - the greater the danger. So put your skates on and surround yourself with the light - if you haven't already done so.

Peace

[Maguru]

Originally Posted by Revolution

*--- The Warrior's Predicament ---*

So, you know the deal - your a warrior and everyone hates you right?

You wonder why you can't get along with the average man... you wonder why after all the years of effort in self-improvement... nothing has changed - in fact you gain less respect now from others than you ever did ... has this happend to you?

If so, I want to tell you someting - the average (normal) man is a BLACK MAGICIAN. Yes, thats right you heard me correctly.

Perhaps not black magicians in the way you would normally think of it - but in a sense that is exactly what they are because they will try to force you into accepting their limited views on life and their unhealthy and unspiritual live-styles.

So, why would they do this? Here: let me explain...

Not satisfied with their own miserable lack-of-connection-to-spirit lives they can only find solace in their selfishness. But of course the average person doesn't want you to KNOW that they are selfish., they PRETEND to be loving, kind and generous. But underneath they are self-serving and shallow...

Now, when YOU come along, INSTANTLY they see the joy and light in your eyes and STRAIGHT AWAY they are jealous and ANGRY. [Why don't THEY have any happiness and what makes YOU so special is their immediate concern.]

...You must understand that the average (normal) person - (a percentage that you don't want to even imagine!!!) is coming from SEPARATION CONSCIOUSNESS. Therefore, according to his/her mindset there is not enough to go around and EVERYTHING must be competed for. Thus, they think that a happy successfull person is a bad thing for them and a person in pain and suffering is a good thing for them.

The other problem is that (especially as they get to know you) they will start to feel insecure. Because they will see how intelligent and aware you are and they will see this as a threat. [They don't want you to see through them and reveal them for their ugly and selfish natures.] So naturally they will try to cut you down.
Also, the more they see your original hobbies and interests and you refusal to accept the social norm the more infuriated (and jealous) they will become.
They are jealous because they themselves are gutless cowards - hiding in their pretty masks - unable and unwilling to do anything but follow the herd mentality. Deep down they wonder if theres something more to life but they just don't posess the courage or the know-how to act in any other way.

The more they get to know you - the more dangerous it gets --- They will try EVERY trick in the book to bring you down. They might even try to KILL you. Make no mistake about it. [Look what happened to Jesus.]

So, on a positive note what can you do?

The main point of this post is what I am about to tell you here:

YOU MUST LIVE ALONE OR WITH OTHER WARRIORS.

Yes, anything less is asking for it. The longer you let it linger - the greater the danger. So put your skates on and surround yourself with the light - if you haven't already done so.

Peace

I don't know whether to take this seriously or not. I am supicious of someone professing to know others' dark sides so well. It may or may not be correct but one thing is for sure, it takes one to know one.

[Akashic_Librarian]

This is just Lightworker claptrap, selfishness can be good too.

[JMan]

If you live to please God, and not others or yourself, you wouldn't experience this dichotomy.

[Dan.Linehan]

Originally Posted by JMan

If you live to please God, and not others or yourself, you wouldn't experience this dichotomy.

Which God? And how do we know what pleases him / her / it / them?

[Dan.Linehan]

Revolution, I think you are exactly correct.

Thanks for the inspiring post.

[Revolution]

*-{Love}-*

Thankyou to all so much for your replies.
I truly appreciate it.

I will adress each person who responded 1 by 1:

{Magaru}

Thankyou for your reply. I could've got angry or insulted over your comment but I didn't. The truth is I appreciate your interest in this. It is with love that I reply...

I don't know whether to take this seriously or not.

Take it seriously.

I am supicious of someone professing to know others' dark sides so well.

Why? Ever heard of psychic powers? Do you have a judgement about people with psychic powers Magaru? [Do you really think that enlightened people are fools - that they don't know whats REALLY going on? If so, then what safety could they possibly have? The Master is one who has been through it all and therefore judges nobody or nothing, but he is also wise - he sees both the good and the bad - he is fully aware - aware of ALL things.]

It may or may not be correct but one thing is for sure, it takes one to know one.

So, lets suppose my orgininal hypothesis is true for the sake of argument. By your line of reasoning it seems you are saying that by simply making an observational statement about something, you somehow become that something This is interesting logic. By the way I have mostly only heard of the statement "it take one to know one" in a postive context in which case I believe it to be true. But as for recognising negative thought patterns in others that you have long since dropped many lifetimes ago - well I don't see whats wrong with that and I CERTAINLY don't see how it somehow means you are the same as that which you observe.

Another thing - when I take an honest look at my life - the things I do and the way I live - I really don't see any truth in your implication.

I'll tell you something Magaru, I once heard an interview of the Dalai Lama:

Someone asked him: "There is so much pain and suffering in the world. What can we do as individuals to make the world a better place?"

And I knew what his respose would be before reading it: Find peace within yourself.

I am sick of the "normal" worshippers. People trying to tell me that everything is sweet and fine. Well it MAY be sweet and fine for YOU. But what about all the suffering in the world - the poverty, the starvation, the torture, the wars, the deception, the exploitation, the violence, the worsening state of the (once perfect) environment ... and the general lack of mental well being (depression). How can you tell me that this doesn't matter. Where is is your heart? Where is your compassion?

Ah, but who cares right? I've got better things to worry about... I'm going to go to a nightclub, get wasted, boast about rubbish and then I am going to support violent sports, waste more time with pathetic and worthless TV programs, and eat junk food. Then I am going to get into my gas-guzzling car - without the slightest notion of guilt - go to "work" and put down everyone there. But I won't stop there... I will try my utmost to get as many friends and as much money as possible. And I will also do my best to SUCK UP to my family - you never know when or how I might need them one day. LOL... My family is my "rock". ...LOL
Oh, by the way, hi my name is Normal. I couldn't care less about the environment. Its all about Me. Me Me and more Me. Thankyou very much.

You see, Magaru, I don't aspire to be "normal". Natural, however - well that is another thing entirely.

My friends, it is common knowledge that compared to other civilizations in the universe, this planet that we call Earth is very backward and primitive - not so much in technological terms but in terms of CONSCIOUSNESS. Do you have ANY idea how beautiful and wonderfull this world could be if the base consciousness was that of enlightenment? You don't really think violence and poverty are necessary aspects of the human condition do you? Surely not...

[MartialDev]

Originally Posted by Revolution

The other problem is that (especially as they get to know you) they will start to feel insecure.

Deep down they wonder if theres something more to life but they just don't posess the courage or the know-how to act in any other way.

I want to tell you someting - the average (normal) man is a BLACK MAGICIAN. Yes, thats right you heard me correctly.

...You must understand that the average (normal) person - (a percentage that you don't want to even imagine!!!) is coming from SEPARATION CONSCIOUSNESS.

YOU MUST LIVE ALONE OR WITH OTHER WARRIORS.

So, you know the deal - your a warrior and everyone hates you right?

Peace

I edited that for you.

[Angela]

A warrior seeks to act rather than talk.

We talk to ourselves incessantly about our world. In fact we maintain our world with our internal talk. And whenever we finish talking to ourselves about ourselves and our world, the world is always as it should be. We renew it, we rekindle it with life, we uphold it with our internal talk. Not only that, but we also choose our paths as we talk to ourselves. Thus we repeat the same choices over and over until the day we die, because we keep on repeating the same internal talk over and over until the day we die. A warrior is aware of this and strives to stop his internal talk.

You take yourself too seriously! You are too damn important in your own mind. That must be changed!

-- Carlos Castaneda

I love reading his stuff!

[wolfgang]

Originally Posted by Revolution

*--- The Warrior's Predicament ---*

So, you know the deal - your a warrior and everyone hates you right?

You wonder why you can't get along with the average man... you wonder why after all the years of effort in self-improvement... nothing has changed - in fact you gain less respect now from others than you ever did ... has this happend to you?

If so, I want to tell you someting - the average (normal) man is a BLACK MAGICIAN. Yes, thats right you heard me correctly.

Perhaps not black magicians in the way you would normally think of it - but in a sense that is exactly what they are because they will try to force you into accepting their limited views on life and their unhealthy and unspiritual live-styles.

So, why would they do this? Here: let me explain...

Not satisfied with their own miserable lack-of-connection-to-spirit lives they can only find solace in their selfishness. But of course the average person doesn't want you to KNOW that they are selfish., they PRETEND to be loving, kind and generous. But underneath they are self-serving and shallow...

Now, when YOU come along, INSTANTLY they see the joy and light in your eyes and STRAIGHT AWAY they are jealous and ANGRY. [Why don't THEY have any happiness and what makes YOU so special is their immediate concern.]

...You must understand that the average (normal) person - (a percentage that you don't want to even imagine!!!) is coming from SEPARATION CONSCIOUSNESS. Therefore, according to his/her mindset there is not enough to go around and EVERYTHING must be competed for. Thus, they think that a happy successfull person is a bad thing for them and a person in pain and suffering is a good thing for them.

The other problem is that (especially as they get to know you) they will start to feel insecure. Because they will see how intelligent and aware you are and they will see this as a threat. [They don't want you to see through them and reveal them for their ugly and selfish natures.] So naturally they will try to cut you down.
Also, the more they see your original hobbies and interests and you refusal to accept the social norm the more infuriated (and jealous) they will become.
They are jealous because they themselves are gutless cowards - hiding in their pretty masks - unable and unwilling to do anything but follow the herd mentality. Deep down they wonder if theres something more to life but they just don't posess the courage or the know-how to act in any other way.

The more they get to know you - the more dangerous it gets --- They will try EVERY trick in the book to bring you down. They might even try to KILL you. Make no mistake about it. [Look what happened to Jesus.]

So, on a positive note what can you do?

The main point of this post is what I am about to tell you here:

YOU MUST LIVE ALONE OR WITH OTHER WARRIORS.

Yes, anything less is asking for it. The longer you let it linger - the greater the danger. So put your skates on and surround yourself with the light - if you haven't already done so.

Peace

These other warriors are a reflection of you - so to judge them is to judge yourself. And to recognize them as not you is a denial.

It's all God playing with roles that people made up before incarnation. They are fulfilling God's desire to experience everything possible.

You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright

[fellowtraveler]

Originally Posted by wolfgang

It's all God playing with roles that people made up before incarnation. They are fulfilling God's desire to experience everything possible.

Oh good...some clarity (as to stance) at last from someone. Same wavelength and all that. I'll be paying more attention to your posts now for sure ('cept I can't deal with the 750-worders, but I scan pretty well).

Lucky you, eh?

[Maguru]

Originally Posted by wolfgang

It's all God playing with roles that people made up before incarnation. They are fulfilling God's desire to experience everything possible.

If I am fulfilling god's desires then where is my free will? I certainly would not have chosen my experiences.

[fellowtraveler]

Originally Posted by Maguru

If I am fulfilling god's desires then where is my free will?

Suppose you are God?

Originally Posted by Maguru

I certainly would not have chosen my experiences.

Hard to say, really. But I think you'll find out some day. That is, if you make it past those backside-biting demons and all that...

[Maguru]

Originally Posted by fellowtraveler

Suppose you are God?

iF i AM THEN OTHERS ARE NOT DOING MY WILL. DAMN, THWARTED AGAIN.

[wolfgang]

Originally Posted by Maguru

If I am fulfilling god's desires then where is my free will? I certainly would not have chosen my experiences.

Free will is kind of a trap. It's all God's will. But even when we think we have free will, it's God living through you. You, who you are right now, say you wouldn't have chosen your experiences - but that's from your view point of living it out. Maybe you did choose everything before incarnation. Your soul set out the experiences and you are living it out, perfectly.

[Maguru]

Originally Posted by wolfgang

Free will is kind of a trap. It's all God's will. But even when we think we have free will, it's God living through you. You, who you are right now, say you wouldn't have chosen your experiences - but that's from your view point of living it out. Maybe you did choose everything before incarnation. Your soul set out the experiences and you are living it out, perfectly.

Thanks wolfgang, I once had a similar view to yours but I realized that god is not responsible for any human experience. We are.

[wolfgang]

Originally Posted by Maguru

Thanks wolfgang, I once had a similar view to yours but I realized that god is not responsible for any human experience. We are.

As you wish. I'm not sold on any idea, really.

We are responsible for our human experience, yet that is also God's work since, to me, God is not some external being "out there". What ever it is that we experience, from what we think is our own will, is really God's will. I don't think in terms of we have to try hard to be one with God. Everything you do is being one with God. We haven't fallen from grace, we have incarnated into a life in which God wished to experience what it is we experience. imho.

[Mato Kinze]

Originally Posted by Maguru

If I am fulfilling god's desires then where is my free will? I certainly would not have chosen my experiences.

My fifth-grade daughter would not choose to do homework either at this stage in her life. However, by the time she gets to college (God willing) she will seek out homework and extra study opportunity to enhance her knowledge and understanding of that which she is studying.

That's ok Maguru... We're all fifth-graders in some aspects.

[Maguru]

Originally Posted by Mato Kinze

My fifth-grade daughter would not choose to do homework either at this stage in her life. However, by the time she gets to college (God willing) she will seek out homework and extra study opportunity to enhance her knowledge and understanding of that which she is studying.

That's ok Maguru... We're all fifth-graders in some aspects.

I suppose life could be seen as a school to grow and learn but not all education is beneficial. For instance, knowing how to build weapons has never been beneficial. That knowledge we could do without.

[Mato Kinze]

Originally Posted by Maguru

I suppose life could be seen as a school to grow and learn but not all education is beneficial. For instance, knowing how to build weapons has never been beneficial. That knowledge we could do without.

Really? I think I disagree. One cannot know life without death. Nor peace without war. One cannot know kindness and mercy without cruelty and spite. All things must have their opposites to have meaning. No experience is wasted or "bad", simply what we choose to do with it. We learn most from our struggles and pain - both as individuals and as a species.

[Acting Like Godot]

Originally Posted by Revolution

So, you know the deal - your a warrior and everyone hates you right?

Nah. I think most people either like me or are indifferent / neutral about me.

You wonder why you can't get along with the average man...

That's incorrect. I do get along fine with the average chap.

you wonder why after all the years of effort in self-improvement... nothing has changed

Actually, my life got better.

- in fact you gain less respect now from others than you ever did ... has this happend to you?

Nope. I get more respect now from others. I do care less about whether I get it or not.

If so, I want to tell you someting - the average (normal) man is a BLACK MAGICIAN. Yes, thats right you heard me correctly.

In a way, I agree.

Perhaps not black magicians in the way you would normally think of it - but in a sense that is exactly what they are because they will try to force you into accepting their limited views on life and their unhealthy and unspiritual live-styles.

Oh, you don't have to accept any views if you don't want to.

So, why would they do this? Here: let me explain...

Not satisfied with their own miserable lack-of-connection-to-spirit lives they can only find solace in their selfishness. But of course the average person doesn't want you to KNOW that they are selfish., they PRETEND to be loving, kind and generous. But underneath they are self-serving and shallow...

Mmmm, I guess that depends on the kind of person who's "average" in your reality.

I don't know what kind of people you typically attract into your own reality with your own thoughts.

Now, when YOU come along, INSTANTLY they see the joy and light in your eyes and STRAIGHT AWAY they are jealous and ANGRY. [Why don't THEY have any happiness and what makes YOU so special is their immediate concern.]

Hmmm. No I don't think so. I don't see many jealous or angry people around me.

...You must understand that the average (normal) person - (a percentage that you don't want to even imagine!!!) is coming from SEPARATION CONSCIOUSNESS. Therefore, according to his/her mindset there is not enough to go around and EVERYTHING must be competed for. Thus, they think that a happy successfull person is a bad thing for them and a person in pain and suffering is a good thing for them.

I disagree. I think that most people prefer to be around a cheerful, happy, successful person. In contrast, it's less fun being around someone's who's in pain and suffering.

The other problem is that (especially as they get to know you) they will start to feel insecure. Because they will see how intelligent and aware you are and they will see this as a threat.

This could be true in some cases. However, it really depends. My boss loves intelligent people, for instance. Because he knows that they will know how to do a good job.

[They don't want you to see through them and reveal them for their ugly and selfish natures.]

I don't have the habit of exposing people's flaws, even if I do see what their flaws are.

So naturally they will try to cut you down.

Nahh. If you're nice and helpful to people, most of them will treat you in the same way.

Also, the more they see your original hobbies and interests and you refusal to accept the social norm the more infuriated (and jealous) they will become.

I really have to disagree. I pursue many different hobbies and interests and I don't notice that anyone is infuriated or jealous because of that.

They are jealous because they themselves are gutless cowards - hiding in their pretty masks - unable and unwilling to do anything but follow the herd mentality.

Normally sheep are quite happy to be sheep.

Deep down they wonder if theres something more to life but they just don't posess the courage or the know-how to act in any other way.

Well then, they might love you for being their inspiration.

The more they get to know you - the more dangerous it gets --- They will try EVERY trick in the book to bring you down. They might even try to KILL you.

You gotta be kidding. Or insane.

Make no mistake about it. [Look what happened to Jesus.]

His death was His own game plan. Remember?

So, on a positive note what can you do?

The main point of this post is what I am about to tell you here:

YOU MUST LIVE ALONE OR WITH OTHER WARRIORS.

Oh. Is that it?

[Revolution]

Dear Acting Like Godot,

Thankyou for you reply. I can see that you are being honest and sincere.
I think one thing that is starting to become more and more clear for me is that my thinking was skewed.

In fact, most of my efforts over the years were just blind efforts dictated by the mind. But my heart was and still is in the right place.

I found out the purpose of life some time ago, and since then it has just been like this game to "get there". So I would just pick up every book and try every program that sounded like it would work.

But I have learned from my mistakes.

Now I have a new Game. Its all about stating my intentions first - and then expecting results to follow. One trick I have up my sleeve is to simply say (as an affirmation) "I am enlightened" for half an hour each and every day. That way I KNOW that eventually my life will - one way or another transform into this vision. I am also doing other 5 minute affirmations on more trivial things like happinness and health - because I know how easy it can be to get sidetracked by negative thinking.

Recently, I have started to become aware of new things - thoughts are popping into my head which I never would have even DARED to think before...

I might post about this once I have a more concrete understanding of it...

"Years teach us more than books"
~ Berthold Auerbach