Truly Understanding

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I truly appreciate each and every teacher I have worked with on this path. Some were mentors, some High Priestess, some friends, but I have learned from all and this is how it should be. For some time now, something my previous HP said to me has been in my heart and mind. One of the last things she said to me was to keep an open mind and an open heart. This is something I have always tried to do. First of all, we each have to find our own truth. We have stated time and again that what works for me may not work for you. Some things you will be more adept at then I am. That does not make one of us better than or less than another. It will actually be something you discover enhances one another when working together. On the mundane, we do tend to make quick judgments about people. We judge them by their attire, their swagger, their speech, their actions. Sometimes that is conditioning. A parent may feel a particular way about people with tattoos and decide that all people with tattoos fall into a category rather than taking a moment to know the individual. We may find ourselves reacting the same way. It is a learned trait. The point is, it is something we have to overcome. How many times have each of us been judged? We all have experienced this. Online it is more difficult. We have to have some faith that people will be honest and true to self. Words meant to simplify and explain can come across as angry and judgmental. Part of that is due to our own mood at the time. It is easier to discern intent when facing one another. But we have to come in with an open mind and heart and risk being made a fool. One should not take things personally. Oh yes, much easier said then done. But reminding you that this path is personal, each finding their own truth, we must not judge one's ideals and ethics. It isn't an attack for one to express themselves concerning their own ideals and ethics. Judgment is an attack. Think about it. My making assumptions on an individual without being able to truly know them on the same level as the mundane makes it difficult not to judge. I have always given people a chance. Truth is, I have been known to give several chances. But in a group situation what is best for the group is more important than what is best for an individual, to include me. I can't expect everyone to like everyone else. I can't expect them to agree with everything said, thought, experienced by another. I give from my heart because it is part of whom I am. I can not expect all people to do the same. I should not take it personally when someone does not. The only time I should take anything personally is when I am blatantly attacked, when the group is blatantly attacked, when the school is blatantly attacked, when the coven is blatantly attacked. People will post things that you disagree with. They are allowed their opinions. One may disagree but should not take it personally. It isn't about them. You can express that you feel differently and present your own opinion without trying to tell the other that they are wrong. Why? Because they aren't wrong if that is their belief. It is wrong for you, not for them. Don't close your mind and heart because someone thinks differently than you. Don't take it personally. It is not ammunition aimed at your heart. It is someones truth. As you travel down your personal path your truths and ideals will change. It is part of discovering self. It is part of letting go of old thought patterns, of removing those ingrained judgments, of forgiving, of self discovery. See, I too continue to learn and grow. I don't know everything. Love and light,