John, Jesus certainly never tried to force anyone into believing his way was the right way by means of constant convincing.. I can honestly respect and understand where you're coming from, and being excited to share what you see as your truth. But love is unconditional. An acceptance of others, and of things you cannot change. No one loves the wrong way.. Just in different ways, and by different means. I think you're realization of this might help you in your quest for eternal happiness/peace. Accept people for who they are and what THEY believe. Understanding unconditionally is one of the cornerstones of love. I think that may be missing in your mantra.
This is very well said my friend!
There comes a point where words are no longer the masters most useful way of teaching. It is inherent in their
being. I imagine people that saw Jesus were
bathing in his Love, astounded by his
calm confidence, as it reminded others of the undeniable potential within themselves. Words are but utterances of the body, symbols of yet more symbols. Too easily misinterpreted. I think there is a much better way.
This is my take anyways. I could easily be wrong, as it wouldn't be the first time. That's for sure. I am %100 honest. I still hear fearful thoughts banging around in my mind, listening to the tricks of the ego yet again, and again. Thoughts dwelling in the future and the past. But I'm cool with that because the more I am aware of my fears, the easier it is to completely let them go, to move into the Now. You cannot force it on yourself, or others. There is a delicate journey that we are all going through. It is important to respect it all. Even those that "sit in their chair like a king."
What
is interesting is that I agree with a lot of what you say Johnny. You are surely a sincere seeker. I dig it. I just go about my business a much different way. That's what makes this life the carnival that it is I suppose.
Look forward to seeing some of your new climbing technique videos myself. Today was a lot of climbing. I'm going to lay down. Take her easy