Yes, I suppose some could gather up their numbers and start wars and battles over religions or whatever else, but as we become more and more enlightened on all levels, I think we learn to appreciate value of being on all paths. We learn that it is not important for all people to represent 'light' and to try to outshine 'dark'. Without 'dark' 'light' has nothing to shine into. Those whom we deem as 'dark' actually give us purpose. They give us a reason to shine our own 'light.' The act of war in and of itself is 'dark' and therefore you have lost your own 'light' while participating. I am not about to claim that I am above such things, just that in that moment of aggression, my own light does not shine no matter how valiant cause.

I think it's loneliness of personal growth that scares us into thinking we have to convert everyone else onto our path. Sometimes, it's an innocent zealousness over our newfound ideals and beliefs, but when people get really focused on converting others, it's usually out of a need to feel better about sheer numbers. How many of us use statistical head count of those who agree with us as proof and validation that we must be right? If you continue on with your own personal growth long enough, you will no longer require any one else's agreement to validate who or what you are. We are a social animal and as such will always hunger for connection with each other. But we will not always need to agree with each other in order to connect on a heart to heart level.

Do not be afraid of loneliness of enlightenment. Do not force others to agree with you. Simply give your heart and know that you are growing and that they are free to grow or not. It is nature of game. We are all free to choose our paths. Even in going so far as to kill someone for their belief, you did not change their belief, you just weakened your own cause. If we are truly spiritual, then we must be able to allow others privilege of being wrong!

Copyright 2004, Skye Thomas, Tomorrow's Edge

•you ought to do ……..that will never work •you should do ………what do you think your doing •that will never work Forget it. •how do you think that’s going to pay bills •you must be mad don’t you remember what happened last time

Remember there is another voice that you can tune into. A voice that is full of encouragement and hope. Every time you are faced with ‘you can’t do ..……… reply with Of course I can do this…….I have skills.

The role of inner voice is no more than getting you to conform to labels people have put on you. Your job is to reach your potential. Release your creativity. So why listen? Tell yourself and everyone else I can do it…Of course I can……I am following my aim and objective in life. I am like a seed. With a little nurturing and right environment I can mature into a beautiful flower. I have done it before I can do it again.

Just think for a moment:

when was last time you successfully handled difficulties that occurred in your life?

when were you thanked and congratulated for doing a good job?

what responsibilities do you have in your life that you successfully deal with?

what do you like about yourself. What are your qualities?

when in your life have you felt loved?

Remember conformity stops you from being creative. Stops you from leading your natural life. As you learn to overcome conformity and start to believe in your strengths then you have first step in living a more creative and fruitful life. A life which is naturally yours.

Remember:

Instead of where there is a will there is a wont. I now believe where there is a will there is a way.

Graham and Julie www.desktop-meditation.com

Graham and Julie live in the Canary Islands where they pursue their love for writing, photography and spirituality. To see more of their work please go to: www.desktop-meditation.com