"O' Alas! Alas! Fortunate Child of Buddha Nature,
do not be opressed by the forces of ignorance and delusion,
but rise up now with resolve and courage!
Entranced by ignorance, from beginingless time until now,
you have had more than enough time to sleep!
So do not slumber any longer, but strive after virtue
with body, speech and mind!"
I have been surrounded by the oppression of my own insecurities. Ignorance and delusion have fooled me in to believing less in my self. They have tricked me into believing that I am worth less than the others around me. They have guided me into accepting that I had to stand back for those that could do better than I. They have pushed me into the corner so I could watch life go by. In truth, they are I and I have allowed I to do this to myself. I am a sleeper awakening. I will not allow my self to slumber in the bliss of ignorance any longer.
Divine, please grant me compassion. Not only for those who surround me, but also compassion for myself.
1 comment:
I think self-loathing and struggle with self-worth runs in the family. :)
Thank you so much for your comment. It brought tears to my eyes, and I will treasure it.
But know how much value there is in you, as well. I know circumstances may have you feeling very much devalued right now, but no one can deem your worthiness as a person. It is only when we take in their opinion as truth that we start living like we are who they say we are.
You are such a compassionate and loving man. You are loyal and true. You are so very smart and have so much to offer this old world. I do pray that you will have compassion on yourself and that the Lord would show you your true worth. May He break the chains of low self-esteem and lack of self-worth off of you, off of me, off of Mom. May He quiet the voices that have spoken lies into our lives, the lies of others and the lies we have spoken to ourselves.
Love you.
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