Guest guest Posted November 19, 2000 Report Share Posted November 19, 2000 I often have similar feelings to those you've been posting, and I tend to want people to be "better" than they are---healthier, more evolved, more pure maybe. Especially those in authority---whether a teacher, boss, or leader of some sort. When they inevitably fall short, I think it triggers anger from when the most important teachers/authority figures fell short---my parents. For me, anyway, I think my difficulty accepting where others are at is closely linked with my difficulty accepting my own and my parents limitations as well. As I make slow and painful progress in this area, I find I become outraged and indignant less often, judge less, and can see things with more lightness and a sense of humour. I don't know if any of that is relevant to you. . .<br><br>By the way, you mentioned about Pema. I don't know much about her personally, but am a fan of her Awakening Compassion tapes. I find that when she uses her own failings as material, but at the same time is gentle with it, it speaks to me. The message has been of extreme benefit to me in making the difficult adjustment to a new home in a new country. So the question for me is this: if the message rings true and is beneficial, how much does it matter where the messenger is at? This really is not a rhetorical question. (Out of curiosity, what is it that you find so offensive about her---like I said, I don't know much at all about her). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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