"Spiritual progress is based on acceptance as a matter of free will and choice, and thus everyone experiences only the world of their own choosing. The universe is totally free of victims, and all eventualities are the unfolding of inner choice and decision." David Hawkins
"If we avoid the hypothetical positionality that people 'could' be different than they are, in actuality, people cannot really help being other than they are. If they could be different, they would be. Limitations define possibilities; the hypothetical does not exist; it is not a reality but an imagination. It is irrational to condemn human behavior by comparing it with the hypothetical ideal."
"Indignation gives way to compassion through understanding and brings into prominence the truth of the great historical statements, "They know not what they do" (Jesus Christ), or, "The only sin is that of ignorance" (Buddha). David Hawkins
For the past 7 years I have been reading and learning about reality and truth after living for 46 years unfamiliar with either.
Isn't it unbelievable that we would have such a hard time with reality and when reality is all there is? That living a hypothetical life isn't living at all…but escaping what is.
Yesterday I listened to a radio conversation between Ed Bacon and Donald Miller, as they talked about what makes a great character…and what kind of character are you if they were to make a film about your life.
What makes a great character?
If your life was a movie, would your character be entertaining and exciting. Donald Miller literally went out and created a fuller character, by living life completely different.
The dialogue between them stuck with me…and I wondered how I too can live my life so as to be a deeper or more artful character.
What will my character do? What would add bits of excitement…how to expand as a person?
If someone were making a movie about me…is there enough of a story there or is it mostly static repeats? Perhaps I can't change other people, but I will be more aware and add new layers in the Character called Me.
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