Tell you something
Tell me about your user name. Does it mean anything in particular?
I will tell you that I AM a seeker of the truth. The first thing that happens is that you notice at what level people are really functioning at. Most of the time it is FEAR. Now, in my close circle if I see that someone is comimg from fear whenever they have a comflict and/or they start to worry--- I go right up to them and say ~stop~. Then I tell them filter your incoming thoughts.
In my personal opinion, if I draw a line left to right: left= back in time; right=forward, progressive, innovative... see where I'm going. Now there is a point anywhere on the line where ~one~ couild actually stop. Have no fear... this is a desert period. Now, what's important here is that that one regroups, rethinks...to gain perspective. For me, it's important to keep moving- you know" don't set up camp or build a condo {on that line} in the groove where you are at.
If you read some of the posts by ~some~ members you can actually see where they are on my line explanation. I read FEAR most of the time. I've been afraid but like I say don't: recognize it and don't set up camp there.
I feel there is good and bad in everyone. Now you need ~hutzpah~ to know what's coming at you when a person opens their mouth to speak. I believe we should challenge the
and not the messenger. If I am to discern a particular message and I want to know something, I ask a question. Read some of the posts out there-people can't even ask a proper question- they just move into mode.
I have 3 different descendants. I use the elders teachings to understand my world- but then I still have to navigate this complex world mostly filled with every negative emotion possible.
My GYPSY people have been maligned for centuries. News flash: I'm good gypsy- you know, like Glenda the good witch. The ignorance abounds:imagine then they have good or bad. Well, which is it? if I say witches are ~bad~ then I go and create a ~good~ one. It sounds confused.
Lots of confusion...
I know about the Gypsies in southern Spain. They have developped an art form in dance and deep singing, called . Literally it sounds as if they are crying. Check out http://flamenco-world.com if you're inclined one day.
The Gypsies in Spain believe they hold the suffering of mankind in the palm of their hand. They you, right through you... thank God I have my Celtic (northern Spain) to counterbalance this. Use nature to understand change.
Best of like Sylvia says, use knowlede to dispel ignorance.