Liked this shared on FB and really exactly my thoughts these days…
The planet does not need more successful people.
The planet desperately needs more
peacemakers, healers, restorers,
storytellers and lovers of all kinds.
– Dalai Lama
& besides, how do you define success?
If you seek peace, if you need to be healed, restored, learn and be loved … then:
You provide peace which may include forgiveness, if you need to be healed, perhaps you can consider serving others who need a cure, concoct a remedy potion:) if you need to be fixed or restored, you may consider reaching out to restore others, if you need to learn from storytellers, practice empathy or teach… if you want to be loved, love art, love music, love all living creations … motto, motto. Then there will be more of what we need. In a small way. It does not have to be big, grand nor dramatic. In our small ways … it can be just taking care of a child or the aged … need not be about signing a peace treaty in war torn countries – just within your own sphere of influence, a small contribution, serve without expecting or calculating something in return – just loving those around you and closest to you (note: that includes yourself) for the huge difference in totality. Many are already doing this and I bow to those people.
Reality check: Yes, we do need the paycheck to pay that rent or mortgage … or for that education. SO balance out the needs but keep the above words in mind as we go through the day to day – it will make a difference on how you see “relationships”. We can all be more loving…without being selfless.
In terms of “education” costs – why education? So that we can discern TRUTH from deception or true masters from impostors and charlatans. There are many self promoting “authority” on stuff but we need to have discernment on what and who is truly AUTHENTIC, well trained and experienced, an expert who possess that wisdom and knowledge you need. Sometimes those teachers are found because of already widely known reputation and track record and history as a student/teacher but sometimes, they are found through serendipity. Those with humility may not have a huge promo and ads with tactical use of the social network marketing their expertise or wisdom…In fact, they may not even want to teach, wanting to just immerse themselves more into their arts… but that beauty is to the eyes of the beholder. Fate, luck, Karma … plays a role. With humility, I confess that everyone I meet is my teacher. Every single one.
