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**Ann** · 02-04-2006, 03:38 AM

You are reading from the book Touchstones.

Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.
--Carlos Castaneda

Were we offended by someone today? Do we harbor resentment for remarks, oversights, or unpleasant mannerisms? Do we feel tense or uneasy about how someone else has treated us? We can probably make a good case to justify our reactions. Perhaps we are in the right and they are in the wrong.

Yet, even if we are justified, it doesn't matter. We may be puffing ourselves up and wasting energy. When we are oversensitive, we take a self-righteous position, which leads us far from our path of spiritual awakening. Our strength is diminished.

How much better it is to let go of the lightness, let go of our grandiosity, and accept the imperfections in others. We need to accept our own imperfections too. When we do, we are better men, and our strength and energy can be focused on richer goals.

I will accept others' imperfections; I do not need to be right.

02-04-2006, 03:59 AM

Ann, I didn't look, but is this page the one that came up today, on its own for this date?

kathyF · 02-04-2006, 04:17 AM

Great post Ann:
I don't need to be right. Just happy with my life.

Thank you for this.

Blessings,
kathyF

**Ann** · 02-04-2006, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Ann, I didn't look, but is this page the one that came up today, on its own for this date?

Yes indeedee, Doug.

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Today's Thought
SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 04, 2006

You are reading from the book Touchstones.

Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.
--Carlos Castaneda

It's amazing how many days I find a reading that is speaking right to me. I swear these people look in our windows then run home to write these just for us.

Hugs
Ann

02-04-2006, 04:34 AM

the right message at the right time. seems to make it more "gripping".

02-04-2006, 03:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	Self-Importance You are reading from the book Touchstones. Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone. --Carlos Castaneda Were we offended by someone today? Do we harbor resentment for remarks, oversights, or unpleasant mannerisms? Do we feel tense or uneasy about how someone else has treated us? We can probably make a good case to justify our reactions. Perhaps we are in the right and they are in the wrong. Yet, even if we are justified, it doesn't matter. We may be puffing ourselves up and wasting energy. When we are oversensitive, we take a self-righteous position, which leads us far from our path of spiritual awakening. Our strength is diminished. How much better it is to let go of the lightness, let go of our grandiosity, and accept the imperfections in others. We need to accept our own imperfections too. When we do, we are better men, and our strength and energy can be focused on richer goals. I will accept others' imperfections; I do not need to be right. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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02-04-2006, 03:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Ann, I didn't look, but is this page the one that came up today, on its own for this date?

02-04-2006, 04:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
kathyF Live Laugh Love Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 19	Great post Ann: I don't need to be right. Just happy with my life. Thank you for this. Blessings, kathyF

02-04-2006, 04:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	the right message at the right time. seems to make it more "gripping".

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