Dont lose faith.

In ourselves and eash other - listen to the sage.

Published on July 11, 2004 By Muggaz In Blogging

As prisoner's of society, we witness greivances as misfrtunes on a daily basis... a broken home, an ignorant acquintance or an offensive blogger. Some people crumble under the pressure, become jaded and closed... un-able to understand perspective or consequences, no consideration for future events, and a hostile train of thought.

Some choose to learn from afflictiions, greivances, and carry what they know to everyone else, the ancient Chinese referred to these people as the 'Sage' The Sage dont know everything about the way, but they know what they have learnt, and with this knowlege, and spirit, they hope to help those searching for the way along the right path... to overcome any affliction with a head held high.

The Sage knows that grief in this world is un-avoidable. This does not mean he embraces the grief - their is a time to reflect, but we dont need to embrace the grief to remember and learn, and hopefully teach. I was fortunate enough to learn about the Sage through my dear friend Mignuna. Link We had been speaking about something, and she bestowed the greatest compliment I have received in my short life - she said I was a modern day Sage. I didn't know what this mean't, so I did some research into the Tao, an ancient Chinese Philosophy - and I learnt that to be compared to a sage is a great compliment indeed.

Ever since that day, I have embraced the label 'Sage' The Sage is always learning, and always teaching... He isn't always a great teacher personally, but he inspires thought and reflection from within, and for those that pay heed to advice, they will be following 'the way.' If i can display a few Sage like qualities, I believe I will live a fulfilled and happy life.

This weekend, I have been very busy in my work... not just this weekend - i try to factor it into my everyday life... It's just that this weekend I have spoken to two different people who have so much hatred for someone that they wish death upon them - one was in person after my cousins 21st b'day, and the other was by email, on both occasions, the hatred seemed genuine.

The first person was a border that my auntie has taken in because she comes from a troubled home... she is only 17, but even for a 17 year old, she was very naive. A broken home, and a very, very bad relationship. She touched my heart with her openness and trust with me. Unfortunately, she trusts all too easily, and she has been taken advantage of all too often. She has no role models, no one she feels comfortable with asking advice, she only needed a little direction. The poor girl was so naive she thought I was her savior, well, I am pretty good, but she was throwing herself at me... so under normal circumstances, being a sage has many untold benefits! Alas - these weren't normal circumstances! It is her responsibility to heed my advice... to learn from the tales of my experience, and the pain from hers. I think she will be ok - thanks to my auntie and uncle... a couple of modern day Sages.

The second is a person I hold very dear to my heart. Also a beautiful young girl. She belongs to a minority group in California, and sometimes is subject to bouts of prejudice. I know she is wise beyond her years, and has successfully been able to disregard flippant remarks from ignorant people. Unfortunately for this girl, there is one particular insolent person that has inspired so much hatred, that a beautiful and peaceful heart has been corrupted with wishes of pain. I too have had this intense hatred for people who dont understand my way of thinking, or when I have misunderstood them. I have certainly wished a painful death upon some. When I learnt about the The Tao Link I learnt to evict all hatred from my heart, as it only eats you up inside. The ignorant aren't so because they choose to be, they are ignorant because no one has taken the responsibility to endure and teach... the enlightened must share with the misinformed... feelings of hatred aren't the path to enlightnement, we must reflect, understand, and advance. I know this young lady will understand this is the way, and she will be happier for it.

Last night, I have also seen two sisters who practically killed each other in their youth share a loving and genuine embrace... years of trouble, torment, and greivance under the water, all forgiven with some moving words. I have seen my frail Nana hold her great grand daughter for the first time, and break out in tears after so much pain throughout her life time - these were tears of joy.

I have also seen countless articles on these forums that inspire negativity and dont allow for positive growth... I am quite possibly a crack pot hippy... but does it take a 22 year old wanna be Sage to let people from all ages and walks of life realise that hostility is not the way?

I try to advocate civility, and patience. It's hard to be a Sage when you are opinionated like me - I am learning though. There are also many other Sage's out there, who have learnt the way from mentors of the past, I am learning the way from these other Sage's in my environment. The only thing it takes to be a Sage is a good heart, and perceptive ability.

When we lose faith in ourselves, we lose faith in humanity. Hatred is the path to the darkside, and you could be lost to the way, forever. Never underestimate your part to play in the great boardgame that is life.

A good person is a bad person's teacher. A bad person is a good person's work.
It is a grave mistake to disrespect your teacher. It is a grave mistake not to love your work.
-Lao Tzu

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Comments (Page 2)

Muggaz

on Jul 12, 2004

Id rather put my efforts elsewhere.

No one said it was easy... Thats half the fun... Some people are ignorant, some people are learned, some people are vibrant, some people are jaded, some people are naive, and some people are malicious...

Just because people like your father refuse to budge on certian issues, doesn't mean you have given up on him as a person...

After repeated exchanges with them, on various topics, it becomes clear to me that trying to get them to see my point of view is an exercise in futility.

That is your first mistake... you are probably just as closed minded as your father on certain issues - As you have admitted, you dont care for others opinions, you just want them to see your way, and whilst that may be constructive for you, it's not necessarily constructive for the situation! It's a lot harder for someone to see your way of thinking, when their way is slammed.

If you don't trust people,
people will not trust you.

-Lao Tzu

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new-age nomad

on Jul 15, 2004

you know, a bad person is a good persons teacher, too.

I mean, look how much you've taught me.

hehehe, just playing, you know I love you!

Trinitie

Muggaz

on Jul 15, 2004

you know, a bad person is a good persons teacher, too.

Hahaha... very insightful Trinny!!! I couldn't agree more!

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dharmagrl

on Jul 15, 2004

You do know that JeremyG is Taoist, right?

I learned a lot from Tao. I have the Tao of Pooh (i'd highly reccomend that as a starting point for readin about Tao) and the Te of Piglet and The Tao Te Ching.

Interesting stuff.

Oh,. and crackpot hippy is great. That's what I'm aiming for.

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