So.... there is a great book of beatnik influenced self discovery called " On the Road" written by the late Jack Kerouac ( I have spoke of this book in prior posts). If you have not read it, it tells the story of criss cross travels around America and the related experiences and characters along the way.
I being The Rabid Monk, always have to put a spiritual spin on all things and want to use Mr. Kerouac's novel as a tool to do so.
You see, once we are born, throughout all of our life, we are indeed "On the road" in some way, shape or form. Each chapter that unfolds, we find odd characters, new situations, drama, love, conflict..etc..." On the Road ( during our lifetime)".
It may seem at times that life sucks, but you are just in the suck chapter (s). There is one exception however, you are not just an observer reading it ( your life novel)....you are writing it through your actions and behaviors.
So, if you desire a new chapter, you cannot rehash what was written prior ( by you)...it would be boring and well, just allow future chapters full of crappola to unfold.
You are the principal character in your " life novel" , so where do you want your character to go?
Stuck on that? Well, you seem to be interested in spiritual matters....
Okay here are a couple of topics that you can ponder....
On your journey, how did you find The Rabid Monk?
• What lessons are you learning from him?
•Do you see his dedication?
•His desire for peace?
•His knowledge base?
•How does he influence you?
•Was it by chance that you found him or were you ready for a spiritual teacher like him ( me) in your life and he ( me) just showed up somehow ?
Ponder those questions in your oncoming chapters.
Remember, if you want to be "all" spiritual, you must then lead a life that is indeed so. But, you must also know what real spirituality is in order to properly comprehend the flow and proper character development of yourself in your ever unfolding " life novel".
Deep? Oh yes, very Deep Daddy O.
The Rabid Monk
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