RELATIONSHIPS TWO

I am going to write a couple more blogs on relationships but not necessarily sequentially. One of the important aspects of relationship is how we help each other. We are going through an era, characterized by rapid growth by some, and slow or real foot dragging by others. The waking up is quite uneven. A few have something invested in keeping the old world intact.

Those of us, who are beginning to see, want those around to join us. It is difficult to find a balance but keeping a few things in mind will help. As a general rule don't give your opinion unless asked. When we are learning something and are excited about it we will attract questions, from those around us, that want to know. Some of the things we are learning may be threatening to those who are trying to hang on to their belief systems. Challenging someone's belief system drives them further into their shell and may even bring out hostility. No one wants their beliefs threatened.

Keep in mind that everybody is responsible for their own spiritual/intellectual growth. Our friends and relatives are where they need to be now. When they are ready to know what you know, they will ask. If you have reached a greater level of peace, they will know it. Eventually, they will inquire about the change they experience in you.

It is difficult to watch somebody be ignorant of something you are learning. The urge to help is great. Remember, a child can't tie his/her shoes until their ready. Any attempt to teach too soon is just frustrating. It is the same with what we are beginning to see. Everything we thought we knew is untrue. Many folks are not ready for that.

A teacher teaches best what she/he is trying to learn. In reality the roles are reversed, the teacher learns more from the process. The student, acts like a magnate, and draws from the teacher information that the teacher did not realize she/he knew.

As our eyes open and we become more aware, we radiate that energy to those around us. We don't need to initiate the discussion. Be at peace, folks will ask.

We are learning very fast and we don't know where we are on the continuum. We are giving up old beliefs, be careful not to attach yourself to new ideas. Examine, learn, appreciate, but don't attach. We are in flux. Remember an opinion is just an opinion, don't hold on too tightly and don't share unless asked.

These are amazing, glorious times. The light is bright. We are on the threshold. A year from now, we will look back and realize what we think we know now is, not much. Don't concern yourself with those who don't seem to be learning at your pace. Know the love that is flowing all around us. Share that love with the folks, with your kindness, your smiles, your laughter. When they sense they have something to learn from us, they will ask.

Love and Peace,  Gregg