The Jackal and the Mange

By on January 9, 2009 in Spirituality

I am thinking of one of the primary teachings of Buddha. I am going to assume you know the story and talk about it a little bit and how it is reflected in my life. I have been on a spiritual path for some time and it is very funny how after even years it is easy to forget this simple lesson. Blaming is still an easy place for my mind to go instead of the healthier version of emotion. Acceptance ! By accepting I mean ‘allowing’ not tolerating, as this is still a negative emotion. Allowing things just as they are is much more healthy for me. Why is it so easy to forget that life is suffering because I am ignorant to my true self? Why do I still find ways of finding fault in other things, people and the world? I , like the jackal , need to cure the mange. I am trying and seeking and I am finding myself to be quite funny sometimes at the ignorance I can still possess. Although now I can stand back and laugh at my ‘ego’, I guess. Is this feeling of finding myself ignorant and quite laughable normal? Is everyones ‘ego’ just as ignorant and silly? I am glad to now know this is not my true self but it is me as long as I have human form. Ego comes with the package, geez! It is like a court jester to me now though! Any comments would be greatly appreciated .

Peace

Stu Restrup

About StuRestrup

I am a 39 year old who spent much of my life chasing shadows. When I decided to change my life and live spiritually, I found, Deepak Chopra and a guide in the form of an author. I continue to become conscious and live in acceptance and TODAY. The Book of Secrets was a great tool for me and ' living like a cell'. I am happy to say that I have been clean from mind altering substances for over a year because of my new found spirituality and the guidance of Deepak and the path he has discussed in many books. I am also a songwriter and have written songs about recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. To hear such and other songs please visit ...any of these 3 websites ; thanks in advance http://www.garageband.com/artist/nuts_n_all http://www.myspace.com/nutsn39all http://www.reverbnation.com/nutsnall Stu Restrup vettastu@hotmail.com
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3 Responses to The Jackal and the Mange

  1. Adriana January 9, 2009 at 1:48 pm #

    Dear Stu:

    First,

  2. KAN January 13, 2009 at 7:50 am #

    Hi Stuart,

    Everyone is ignorant in many ways and it won

  3. StuRestrup January 13, 2009 at 9:30 am #

    Adriana and Kurt,

    Thank – you for taking the time to read and respond to my blog. I very much appreciate others experiences and the help it gives me along my path. Sharing your wisdom and thoughts with me is very welcome. I am trying and learning and being very diligent in my efforts. I am receiving gifts I never thought possible and it is with this gratitude that I try and share my experience with others. Again, thank-you for your kind words and your encouragement!

    Peace