Having been a spiritual mentor for
many years there is no more painful word to hear from a student then but.
It matters little whether the student has been on the path 10 weeks, 10 months
or 10 years this word is a nearly impenetrable barrier to progress.
Typically a new student asks a question and then listens impatiently (translation: very little), waiting for their chance to interject, then when the opportunity presents its self they begin with yeah, but…
Now the student who has been on the path for a time, faced with something uncomfortable they don't want to do will try to make their case for avoidance of the required action with a yeah but you don’t understand…
Finally, those who have traveled the path for a significant period are attacked by but obliquely. Having persevered and done much work spiritually, they “believe” but doubt has crept in. They are attempting to come to terms with a current difficulty and are looking for answers or some action to engage in for immediate relief. One of the most difficult spiritual lessons to take to heart is when to stop and just be still. When we have consulted with those whose spiritual counsel we value, have taken all the secular steps indicated, have prayed and meditated on the difficulty, the next indicated action is to trust and be still.
Consider cake making: We have obtained all the right ingredients, mixed them together in the correct proportions, placed the raw batter in the baking pan, the pan then placed in the heated oven where, in time, the magic of cake happens. Importantly, while it bakes, we need to leave the oven closed for opening the door repeatedly to see how things are progressing upsets the balance. The cake batter has its job, the oven its task and neither requires our assistance. Spiritually we follow the same recipe, once you have put together the ingredients for healing and placed them in His hands; give the Miraculous time to cook, let Divine Love do its work. Tasty cake and faith require patience, neither have buts in them. For If truth is true, there are no buts.
Typically a new student asks a question and then listens impatiently (translation: very little), waiting for their chance to interject, then when the opportunity presents its self they begin with yeah, but…
Now the student who has been on the path for a time, faced with something uncomfortable they don't want to do will try to make their case for avoidance of the required action with a yeah but you don’t understand…
Finally, those who have traveled the path for a significant period are attacked by but obliquely. Having persevered and done much work spiritually, they “believe” but doubt has crept in. They are attempting to come to terms with a current difficulty and are looking for answers or some action to engage in for immediate relief. One of the most difficult spiritual lessons to take to heart is when to stop and just be still. When we have consulted with those whose spiritual counsel we value, have taken all the secular steps indicated, have prayed and meditated on the difficulty, the next indicated action is to trust and be still.
Consider cake making: We have obtained all the right ingredients, mixed them together in the correct proportions, placed the raw batter in the baking pan, the pan then placed in the heated oven where, in time, the magic of cake happens. Importantly, while it bakes, we need to leave the oven closed for opening the door repeatedly to see how things are progressing upsets the balance. The cake batter has its job, the oven its task and neither requires our assistance. Spiritually we follow the same recipe, once you have put together the ingredients for healing and placed them in His hands; give the Miraculous time to cook, let Divine Love do its work. Tasty cake and faith require patience, neither have buts in them. For If truth is true, there are no buts.
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