Re: [BardonPraxis] Mundane Relationships

["Simon Proteus" <SimonProteus@...>]

Hello Allen,

I had a similar experience. As I kept going however, interest (per say) in 
conversation meant less than caring about the person, and so balanced out 
the equation. As people who are laboring for spiritual attainment, I 
believe we often end up being the ones who must take the high road. Another 
way to look at it is to realize that being anti-social (I don't mean to 
choose too strong of a word, but I'm at a loss for another way to put it), 
could be considered a trait for the negative soul mirror in and of itself. 
Practioners in the Western Tradition deal with daily life as a way of 
progressing on their path. Ignoring mundane concerns is not the way to 
transend them.
Warm Regards,
Simon


> From: Allen Kray <sourceport@...>
> Reply-To: BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com
> To: BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [BardonPraxis] Mundane Relationships
> Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 05:06:03 -0800 (PST)
>
> Hello All,
>
> The deeper my practice, the better I become at dealing
> with situations concerning anger, hate, jealously,
> judgement, etc. This of course is to be expected if
> anyone truly endeavors to transform their negative
> traits in the soul mirror.
>
> Yet, on the other side of the coin, I notice that I am
> beginning to deal with people more as an observer. I
> listen to what they are saying, talk less, smile, and
> rarely become interactive anymore in a conversation,
> especially if I sense anything negative or not
> spiritually beneficial. To be honest, the daily
> concerns of most people is beginning to feel like a
> chore to listen to. I am sure people are noticing this
> new behaviour. I even notice people getting mad
> because I do not choose anymore to "participate" in
> their emotions as I may have before. I also choose to
> keep my spiritual life very private and never talk
> about it, but there are always clever people who
> notice things...
>
> Does anyone here on the list have similar experiences
> and any advice how to deal with people that are happy
> not to ask questions in this world of delusion? (that
> shouldn't be read as condescending).
>
> Sincerely,
> Allen
>
>
>
>
>
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