You gotta study that SELF!
Just had to take a minute to forgive… and THANK myself…
See… often we get stuck in certain situations or environments and we immediately start pointing outwards… blaming others for what is really a problem within self.
We also can get so honky dory at times that we forget to BE… feel me?
That’s what happened to me. I am currently going through what some might deem a tough situation. The funny thing is on the surface… this shit is tough. It’s difficult not being around the people… person… you love. It’s even more difficult realizing that you are part of the problem.
I forgive you for that Ash-Shaheed…
The beauty in it all is that when you help others… you truly help yourself. People come to me from to time for advice. Mostly, I just listen because often we already know the solution to our problems. My only real advice is always the same… don’t let fear rule you… and I often follow with this anecdote.
Years ago I went on a spiritual retreat with fellow members of my kung fu class… and my Sifu of course. This was the first of many and no one knew what to expect… especially when Chaan Tzu Ismail Sadaat is involved… lol. The very first night he gave us a tour of the camp grounds. As we walked to the kitchen house, we had to pass through some woods. It was dark… ain’t no street lights in the country! A couple people had flashlights and turned them on…
They got scolded and were immediately ordered to turn them off! This is what he said…
STOP! Do not move! Turn the lights off! Now…
DO NOT FEAR!
Your pupils will dilate and your eyes will adjust to the darkness. You will see just fine.
Whenever someone exhibits a bit of fear about a situation they are in or are unsure as to how things will turn out, I always relay that little story. Recently it was my turn to take my own advice as I found myself “in those woods” again so to speak.
I still have to walk in the dark… but I can see clearly now… and for that…
I thank you so much Ash-Shaheed… you are the man! You always wanted to be a ninja anyway… lol.
The only person that is ever going to save you is yourself… funny thing is…
The only person that you will ever need to be rescued from is yourself…
