Relationships break down...because [we] are illiterate in love. To become literate in love, we must learn how to reduce our lifelong preoccupation with our own needs and feelings. -- Eknath Easwaran, January 11, "Words to Live By."
That, to become literate in love, is also known as ego reduction in depth. Upon reading that, most of us think, "That's what I want." But when the time comes, when we are face-to-face with the choice of giving over to or getting over on...ah, there's the test.
And it is ours to choose. What we need to understand, though, is that ego reduction in depth is not just inevitable, it is mandatory if we are to grow spiritually.
We're going to need to hold our nose and take a leap of faith, and the longer we delay, the harder it is to do...to become willing to do. Our justifications harden...our ego grows denser. Like a lot of things, if it is not growing weaker, it is growing stronger...it does not stand idle. It is up to us to choose which way we want to grow...or flow.
Let go and let God is not just a pretty slogan...it is the best advice. Again, choose ye this day whom ye shall serve.
Thank You.
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