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**Ann** · 11-14-2006, 03:25 AM

Do not be afraid to contradict yourself. For enlightenment is a moving target.

Be willing to admit when you are mistaken. For that is how you gain valuable wisdom from the mistakes.

Take no offense if others say that you're a hypocrite. Instead, consider that they may have a point, and use it to learn something about yourself.

Steadfastly devote yourself to truth. Yet keep in mind that there is more to the truth than what you can now see.

Let go of any illusion you may have that you're infallible. Get beyond your own ego, and you'll open yourself to profound truth.

Be willing to be wrong. For in so doing, you can discover what is truly right.

-- Ralph Marston

**Ann** · 11-14-2006, 03:31 AM

We all make mistakes, yet it was a lesson to me to be able to say "I'm sorry, I was wrong" or "I was the one who made the mistake".

What made me defensive before learning that? Fear. Fear of reprisal. Fear of being thought stupid. Fear of facing the fact that I am capable of bad judgement.

When I allowed faith to replace my fear, I could accept all that came with it including fallibility.

Hugs

***indigo*** · 11-14-2006, 04:34 AM

Thank you Ann.

indie

SaTiT · 11-14-2006, 01:32 PM

mmm....me ???
I'm never wrong. I'm an alki......
Becuase nothing absolutley nothing happens in god's world by mistake.
Including my reply.lol

love ya, Ann

11-14-2006, 03:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,023	Willing to be Wrong Do not be afraid to contradict yourself. For enlightenment is a moving target. Be willing to admit when you are mistaken. For that is how you gain valuable wisdom from the mistakes. Take no offense if others say that you're a hypocrite. Instead, consider that they may have a point, and use it to learn something about yourself. Steadfastly devote yourself to truth. Yet keep in mind that there is more to the truth than what you can now see. Let go of any illusion you may have that you're infallible. Get beyond your own ego, and you'll open yourself to profound truth. Be willing to be wrong. For in so doing, you can discover what is truly right. -- Ralph Marston __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

11-14-2006, 03:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,023	We all make mistakes, yet it was a lesson to me to be able to say "I'm sorry, I was wrong" or "I was the one who made the mistake". What made me defensive before learning that? Fear. Fear of reprisal. Fear of being thought stupid. Fear of facing the fact that I am capable of bad judgement. When I allowed faith to replace my fear, I could accept all that came with it including fallibility. Hugs __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

11-14-2006, 04:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,133	Thank you Ann. indie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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11-14-2006, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
SaTiT Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: anomaly Posts: 2,196	mmm....me ??? I'm never wrong. I'm an alki...... Becuase nothing absolutley nothing happens in god's world by mistake. Including my reply.lol love ya, Ann

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