02-14-2009, 04:30 PM
I've got to agree- thinking for our selves may very well be one of the most important things we can do. One of the things that I'm happiest about after awakening is my greater confidence in my own judgment and thinking processes. When I would run in to a problem or important life question previously, I would fret and worry... ever seeking the advice of someone who supposedly would know better and could solve my problems.
Now, I'm certainly not saying that seeking others advice is a lost cause, of course not. However when it comes to making a decision, choosing a belief or determining what is true, that's where I've learned to trust my intuition, gut feeling, etc. It's extremely empowering.
I wrote a short truism* recently. It goes:
"One must always keep an open mind and question just about everything one reads, hears, sees or experiences. If you come to the same conclusion you had before, great. If you discover something new, so much the better."
Life's steady barrage of life events, problems, conflicts... as well as it's joys, loves, and moments of bliss are all given us for our benefit. Catalyst. The more we look within and decide for our selves, the more we grow.
* in line with my thoughts in this post, I use the word truism lightly!
Now, I'm certainly not saying that seeking others advice is a lost cause, of course not. However when it comes to making a decision, choosing a belief or determining what is true, that's where I've learned to trust my intuition, gut feeling, etc. It's extremely empowering.
I wrote a short truism* recently. It goes:
"One must always keep an open mind and question just about everything one reads, hears, sees or experiences. If you come to the same conclusion you had before, great. If you discover something new, so much the better."
Life's steady barrage of life events, problems, conflicts... as well as it's joys, loves, and moments of bliss are all given us for our benefit. Catalyst. The more we look within and decide for our selves, the more we grow.
* in line with my thoughts in this post, I use the word truism lightly!