Be Free To Do What You Must

Location: 
Wageningen, Netherlands
Date: 
June 2007
Length: 
3:56

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In traditional spiritual lineages, practitioners could count on a teacher to hold them accountable to their vows and commitments. However, in post-postmodern culture, a spiritual teacher is not always available or advisable. So how do we attain a high level of intensity in our practice? These days, we need other kinds of support structures, such as groups, coaches, or our own system of "practice tracking" to help us maintain the fire required to fulfill our sacred life mission. But the doesn't make the path any easier! And as we give up our old luxuries and means of consolation, a higher sense of "sacred mission" can emerge to guide our lives.

Comments

This is beautifully

This is beautifully articulated, Terry. What a find.

Having worked alone, in relationship to everything around me, for the past 6 years, I am finding that living on the edge, living in what I have to do, living out on the tiny branches - both exhilarating and extremely frustrating. I have come to the point where I can't deal with the intensity of this lifestyle on my own any more or with just one coach (they have been fabulous by the way). I am in need of additional support structures.

Where are they?

Wonderful stuff from you,

Wonderful stuff from you, man. Ive read your stuff before and youre just too awesome. I really like what youve got here, adore what youre saying and the way you say it. You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it smart. I cant wait to read more from you. This is really a great blog.

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