The great mystic Teresa v. Avila once lamented in prayer the many tribulations and tribulations she would have to endure.
"This is how I treat my friends," the Lord answered her.
"That's why you only have so few."
And Ibrahim Abouleish, the visionary & founder of the wonderful SEKEM farm, chose his words in almost the same way.
About everything they had to deal with. We can be merciful and loving with ourselves and also see that it is not human or spiritual failure if we find some stumbling blocks. Rather a training for heart and spirit/mind, in this life on earth.
Pressure to perform has no home in the spiritual path.
Ulrike Rist
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ulrikerist@traumerde.net
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