Resistance

Much spiritual teaching today extols control and resistance. But resistance comes from the idea of struggle. That we need to ‘attain.’ Resistance is statis and what you resist you anchor yourself to. Hold your principles. Those things that engage you more with life. Recall your instincts and act.

If everyone learnt the simple lesson about the cycle going full circle then life would be so much easier. It would be less contentious. Less argument and struggle, less stifled. More dynamic. More healthy for people in general. If blood flow stops we die. So perhaps flow is good. Flow is positive, resistance is negative. Stagnation. Flow is change and growth and opportunity for correction.

Attention creates reality. It is a mighty power. Example, at any given time when you are at odds with another. Is it not also true that their is something good about them? Like opposing magnets? You can flip poles with a change in focus.

The secret to mastering diplomacy is really not much of a secret. Your not actually opposed to who you disagree with.

“At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.” Maya Angelou