New years resolution

[andyjohnsonman]

After spending years of personal development observing the ego, trying not to be judgemental, being aware of when my mind separates things, spiral dynamics and the stages of spiral development etc I find that at times so many concepts can be overwhelming and especially one thing i've noticed on my journey is the need to improve and a lot of this can cause suffering.  I observe the ego and see the judgement I had of others and instead of accepting it can at times be frustrated that I am still at this level of development and especially at family events when my brother unconsciously is just better and more accepting of other family members. This can make me feel inferior and struggle to understand why my mind still works like this.

 

So my new years resolution..........

 

To honour the life of Ram Dass and because i feel this will be a very valuable practice I'm going to see myself and everyone as a tree:

 

I also bought this bracelet which i will wear everyday to remind me of the tree idea:

 

I am going to scrap all other personal development tools for a year and just try to accept myself and others in the same way i accept a tree. What are you guys thoughts on this? 

 

 

Edited December 28, 2019 by andyjohnsonman

[Bill W]

I like it. 

But also, it's interesting you mention family as there is that famous quote from Ram Dass along the lines of... if you think you are enlightened go and spend a week with your family ?

I know you think your brother handles family better than you, but still keep in mind that dealing with family can be hard, no matter what level of development you have reached! 

I'm working hard on this with my father and sister. If I don't make progress quicker my dad may well be dead by the time I reach a good level of acceptance and less judgment of him.

It's crazy. But we are human. 

I'm trying to transcend these misdirected animal instincts of mine which is largely my ego. 

[Epiphany_Inspired]

I even judge the trees....