Jesus said: Nor can a servant serve two masters, as he will respect one and despise the other. Saying 47b, The Gospel of Thomas.
Many spiritual paths exist, leading to the same Opening. Each path has a master of that path, one who has proven the validity of the path through his/her very being, through action, word, and presence. One can be aware of all paths and learn from them, but to follow more than one master of a path diffuses the one-pointedness that is essential for merging with the master. One sets one's whole heart on one master, becomes attuned to and identical with that master's wisdom and compassion.
Many spiritual paths exist, leading to the same Opening. Each path has a master of that path, one who has proven the validity of the path through his/her very being, through action, word, and presence. One can be aware of all paths and learn from them, but to follow more than one master of a path diffuses the one-pointedness that is essential for merging with the master. One sets one's whole heart on one master, becomes attuned to and identical with that master's wisdom and compassion.
You have said before that you follow the path of no path. Is this because your current understanding of your master cannot be bound by description or name?
ReplyDeleteHow can a person become a single one if divided by serving two masters?
ReplyDelete--Gary
It is because in following my master (and in not following my master, which I found was a form of following), I have been released from all paths except Is. Out of Is pours gratitude, mindfulness, and clarity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful question, Gary!
ReplyDeleteI think the operative word here is "servant." What "servant" means to you will determine who your master is. Who, in your heart, are you willing to serve? Taken in that light, trying to be a servant to two masters would be a big problem, if not psychologically impossible. But as Bob Dylan so aptly put it: "You Gotta Serve Somebody."
ReplyDeleteCan't we just focus on the Opening...with unattached acknowledgement and gratitude for where we are on the path at any given time? ♥ Cathy
ReplyDeleteCathy, yes.
ReplyDeletefor me, the other path a person might despise is the path that is not aligned with Spirit and True self (non ego). This means following rules, guidelines, normative standards, as socialized. It "works" outwardly, but rough on the innerds. <- is this even a word?
ReplyDeletethanks for the post, brother geo. nice gentle nudge.