On leading The Way … ( 05 / 09 / 2013 )
On leading The Way … ( 05 / 09 / 2013 )
“ I was very pleased when I finished that one , because of the way it ends : ‘ Our almost-instinct almost true : What will survive of us is Love .’ I remember thinking : If that ’ s the last piece I write , that will do me .” ~ Christopher Hitchens
We can indeed find glimpses of Truth in the writings of our sacred texts & the sermons of our spiritual leaders . And yet those glimpses remain just that — mere vague and hazy hints of the brilliant grandeur that awaits us all … Indeed , it is not enough to merely gaze upon a Path and marvel at the way it bends and curves towards the horizon , just as it is not enough to merely sit attentively and listen to one who has radiantly returned from a journey along that Path ’ s long and Peace-filled lengths … No , to truly comprehend any Path , its Way must be personally walked .
And the same is true of the Path of LOVE … No words can adequately describe its wonders , and no parables can adequately share its Beauty . To know perfect LOVE , we must have the courage to set aside our scriptures and leap into our everyday lives … To know perfect LOVE , we must have the courage to disembark from our dogmas and worship God in serving the downtrodden … To know perfect LOVE , we must have the courage to lovingly depart from our pastors and set forth alone to rediscover our Purpose — our own unique Way of Giving to those around us .
For THIS is the Path that heads to your greatest Bliss … THIS is the Road that flows to your true Home … THIS is the Trail that winds toward your ultimate Salvation . … THIS is The Way .
As such , I utter a heartfelt “ Bon Voyage !” to you , my Friends , and send you on that way .
[ P . S . For all those who are pastors , preachers , reverends & gurus , please remember that Love not only shows The Way to others ... Rather , Love IS that Way !]
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