Drop the Weight of the World
Drop the Weight of the World https://www.spreaker.com/episode/drop-the-weight-of-the-world--71015334 You think you're helping your community, but what if you're actually holding it back? We throw around the word "Ujima"—Collective Work and Responsibility—but most of us are practicing it backwards. We’ve been conditioned to believe that being a good friend, a good family member, or a pillar of the community means sacrificing our own peace to carry everyone else’s chaos. Are you playing the savior in a situation where the other person doesn't even want to be saved? Are you gripping so tightly to the idea of "family loyalty" that you're suffocating your own joy? There is a massive difference between building together and bleeding out together. If your version of community work leaves you drained, bitter, and exhausted, you aren't practicing Ujima. You're just repeating a cycle. Call to Inaction A hand clutched tight around poison cannot accept...
Woke and on my way back to sleep. If you be patient I will add pics and my usual book ads later today. I just wanted to make sure that those of you that read and follow the Journey know that it is real. Lessons wake you up out of the dead of sleep, and you just have to put them down or miss a jewel. For those that registerd for the training you will see first hand for yourself. Symbols and metaphores will come alive and give you that needed kick in the ass before dawn sometimes. Wake up out your slumber and tarry with your inspiration for awhile. By the way support the Journey. I'm moving toward full time blogging and social entrepreneurship. purchase a book or click the paypal button.
ReplyDeleteLove this sharing...yes, the lessons on our journey come in many forms. The wise attend to them and recieve the guidance with gratitude and thanksgiving. I look forward to reading your sharing daily and only wish that
ReplyDeleteI was able to participate in the self-mastery classes and more...will be getting those books soon. Stay on the move, where's that survey?Peace Shan