I had a dab of feeling like I was at the bottom of the spiritual hierarchy this week. Some comes from the Ram Dass podcasts I’m listening to and some from real life experiences.
So the questions become:
- Is there a Spiritual Hierarchy?
- Are there people more “enlightened” than others?
- Was Ram Dass one of the Enlightened Ones? One that many strive to emulate?
- What do I do when I feel people are pulling rank on me?
- Do I ignore it and find my own worth without worrying about being a “rising star?”
I am pretty sure I am supposed to just not pay attention to people playing the, “I am more enlightened than you” game and recognize that as ego in themselves, but my ego feels like caca when being judged for my ignorance. I’m thinking that is what I am supposed to figure out, right? How to 1) not do that to others and 2) how to let go of others’ thoughts about me.
And here I am asking questions! Who am I asking? Myself? Other more enlightened people?
Reminder to Self
Each of us has areas of knowledge others might not have. I have a lot of midwifery knowledge and was asked questions for decades for my opinion and ideas so others could grow in their knowledge. Perhaps spirituality is the same way? Some people have a lot of spiritual experience and are asked their opinions and ideas?
5 Stages of Spiritual Awakening
As I was researching for this post, I came across this, something that made the most sense… something that I do. Alone. Independent of others. Without looking side to side, seeing what others are doing. Just stay in my own yard, tending to my own garden without worrying what my neighbors’ gardens look like.
Glimpsing: The call to adventure
Closer examination: Choosing a path
Seeking: Following the path
Loss of sight: Losing the path
Seeing: Merging with the path
I do believe I am off and running!
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