Licking the Razor's Edge (2015)

Please note that this chapter in no way intends to denounce counseling or meditation or
prayer entirely; it merely points out that these practices are mere tools that you can use to
move towards a life of awakened service, not a destinations of “enlightenment” in & of
themselves.
*It is beneficial to open up to another about personal concerns (like in psychoanalysis) —
I am merely pointing out that the “awakening” that comes in those sessions will not bear
the fruit of real Joy until you go forth and live it with others.
*It is beneficial to sit still and reawaken to a deeper inner Calm (like in meditation) — I
am merely pointing out that the “inner peace” that comes in those sessions will not bear
you the fruit of real Joy until you go forth and live it with others.
*It is beneficial to connect with a personal vision of the Divine (like in prayer) — I am
merely pointing out that the sense of “connection” that comes in those moments will not
bear you the fruit of real Joy until you go forth and live it with others.
This “express lane” to the summit of Enlightenment takes the mind’s “middle man” right
out of the equation. Instead of taking years to master your meditation, months to expose
your ego or weeks to perfect your prayer, it is possible to skip all that struggle & strife
and live real, deep-seated Contentment in every moment of your life instead — starting
with this moment right NOW.
And even though it is indeed a somewhat frightening choice to make, doing so is also
quite simple …
All you have to do is be Kind when you would rather look away.
All you have to do is be Caring when you are tired or sad or in pain.
All you have to do is be Forgiving when you are angry.
All you have to do is be Loving towards others when you are uncertain, nervous or afraid.
This is what it means to put your thoughts in their proper place …
This is what it means to put your Heart where your mind once was.
This is what it means to put your life in order ...
This is what it means to LOVE.
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