Wisdoms from the Journey - Vol VIII (Jan thru Oct 2014)
…a few of the in-Sight-full sayings & inspirational images that I have been blessed to gently gather while wandering along my Way
…a few of the in-Sight-full sayings & inspirational images that
I have been blessed to gently gather while wandering along my Way
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Second, once we have identified our "False Prophets", <strong>the</strong> next step is to<br />
intently (and unemotionally) LISTEN to whatever <strong>the</strong>y happen to tell us. This can<br />
admittedly prove to be a bit tricky, because our first impulse is often to ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />
ignore <strong>the</strong>m or argue with <strong>the</strong>m, and yet it is critical that we choose instead to<br />
simply LISTEN -- to take note of what <strong>the</strong>y are saying; to take note of what <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are advocating; to take note of what <strong>the</strong>y think we should be doing or how we<br />
should be behaving; even to take note of <strong>the</strong> tone of voice <strong>the</strong>y use while doing so.<br />
I admit that this is quite difficult to do (seeing as how every "False Prophet" has a true<br />
knack for activating our most highly charged defense mechanisms -- for "pushing our<br />
biggest buttons") ... and yet with a little conscious effort, possible to do, it is.<br />
Finally, once you have taken note of what your "False Prophets" are<br />
sharing, <strong>the</strong> last step is actually a fun one: without informing <strong>the</strong>m of <strong>the</strong>ir "Un-<br />
Guide" status, and without beaming <strong>the</strong>m anything o<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>the</strong> most heartfelt<br />
feelings of compassion & gratitude, simply go forth and enliven exactly <strong>the</strong><br />
opposite of what <strong>the</strong>y believe &/or profess. Do exactly <strong>the</strong> opposite of what <strong>the</strong>y<br />
tell you to do ... Be exactly <strong>the</strong> optimistic of how <strong>the</strong>y show you to be ... Affirm<br />
exactly <strong>the</strong> opposite of what <strong>the</strong>y have chosen to affirm … Doing so not only<br />
allows you to smoothly transition <strong>from</strong> feeling annoyance & hatred to exuding<br />
<strong>the</strong>m compassion & thankfulness, but it also provides you with a veritable<br />
boatload of practical & highly effective Wisdom related to living a more Peacefull<br />
& Joy-full life … Indeed, within every wolf in sheep's clothing sleeps a<br />
glorious ram ready to reawaken ...<br />
… and it is treating such people accordingly that can help to make it so.<br />
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing<br />
but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know <strong>the</strong>m by <strong>the</strong>ir fruits."<br />
~ Jesus Christ (Mat<strong>the</strong>w 7:15-16)<br />
"A wise man gets more wisdom <strong>from</strong> his enemies<br />
than a fool does <strong>from</strong> his friends" ~ inspired by Baltasar Gracian<br />
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