That "themselves" got my brain going ding-ding-ding. Been thinking about this. How do you wake someone up? Isn't it one's duty to tell if they see something wrong going on? Probably. For now, I'm aware there's a tendency in me to latch onto other people's faults, to conveniently shrug off my own, so I've decided I'll be focusing on me for a while. Healing. And helping, as I can, through that. But I think healing, meditating, staying on your journey can help others around you by default. Maybe. I wanna think it anyway.
You're right, dear human. Of course! :)
My thoughts (open to change as I learn - always!)
Yes. I think it is our responsibility to act in defence of harm to ourselves and others. And only then! I honestly believe there is some kind of "balance" in "the universe" or "gods and goddesses" or whatever you want to call it. And we are "bound" to act in "truth" to stay on the right path if you will.
If we want to live peaceful harmonious lives :) Any less and we struggle personally because we create / perpetuate "karma" or "dysfunction and trauma (more psychological and scientific) or "sankaras" or whatever you want to call humans struggles (same same and many words for the same thing depending on what perspective you're coming from :D )
It's that knowing what is "right action" isn't really as simple as you'd think! Because only human and human ego - tricky and sneaky!
I reckon this is why we all should have "masters" or guides (even psychiatrists and psychologists are supposed to be in therapy to keep them in check professionally but few bother!) who are further along the journey or more objective to keep us in check!
But absolutely yes! If a person wants to heal and progress individually. Physically, mentally, emotionally and especially spiritually! All those amazing books have their own suggestions on "right" action by the way. No point in reading it and not applying it ;) I guess that's the same with any skill or practice, innit?
In fact... I'd go as far as to stay taking action in defence of truth is the only way anyone can achieve all of the above.
p.s. I don't think we even have to know what "truth" is. Taking action will show us, you see. It does. Over time. Because when we take action there are consequences and these lead us into new understanding of things. It can't not.
Damn phone. I keep opening replies/posts, then I think "oh this is too long for the phone, I'll check it out on the laptop later", and completely forget about it xD you'd think I'd learn to stop opening them. so sorry about the late reply.
I really like that.
Yeah, I keep encountering that. Every day, I'm learning more, as you said, and trying to find the limit between good intentions and my own codependence/need for confirmation/coping whatever, when giving advice ;)
I saw this thing online, how maybe people telling you their story are only looking for your vibe, not your lecture sometimes. It resonated. I'm still working on integrating that, though.
I just finished a book that said that xD And that you should ask potential therapists about that. It was funny, cause I'd reached out to someone the night before, and I was like "you kidding? I could barely work up the courage for a hello". But you know, baby steps.
See, I wanna think that, but I see so many obtuse people, wilfully making the same mistake over and again, and seemingly stuck in their current lives. When are they learning the consequences? Not my business, I know. Right now, I'm talking a lot about other people to mask the inner process, but on the inside, I'm very me-focused atm.
:)
Eh... you're not obtuse or unconscious. I wouldn't worry about that too much.
Hell yeah check that your therapist is working their own process and accountable before you let them into your brain!
p.s. you're awesome in case someone didn't tell you that today.