this path

this path is not like the paths

that give a good feeling to the mind 

so that it gets comfortable and propped up

with sweet sounding words and such 

this is not to help the soul find the truth 

that is non-dual

what is needed is the sharp sword of kali

that will cut the conditionings to bits and 

leave the light to break through 

when the seeker comes to this path

he is not really aware of what a hard 

hitting path is like 

he is looking to be out of suffering for sure 

but does not know about the 

true challenges that are in store for the ego

the ego fights always to save it's life 

and will look for every out to keep it's energy

in motion and not be seen through 

as this means death to it 

so when the seeker comes to this path

challenges begin to be set in motion 

for ego immediately

the seeker may not always be aware of the 

challenges that are taking place 

many times these workings are not always clear 

but indeed if he is engaging the practices with sincerity

the ego is being worn away on one level or another 

and the truth will eventually be exposed 

and this is what allows the seeker to taste for even 

a moment the peace that accompanies no-mind 

it is very important to know that sooner or later 

a great challenge will likely come to each 

that is the blooming of the conditionings 

that have been long held within 

and  that have driven the soul for lifetimes

this challenge is not pleasant by any means 

it appears that one's world will be taken away that 

has been so closely guarded 

it is like standing on a rocky cliff looking down

and one knows not where the feet will land 

but one at this point must with all of the heart trust 

in the guidance that has been given by Guru

and go forward 

and see that what was driving them was unreal and made 

up only by the mind and not at all valid or lasting 

this may sound easy to understand 

but again it is not easy in any way to *live*

so many come to this point and run away and 

hide back into the shadows 

this is so very sad for them

the mind has exaggerated something so greatly and 

this type of fear based mentality takes hold 

many times these ones get so very stubborn about 

having *their* way and are not in any way open 

to listening to reason or willing to talk it out

and what progress that was made is lost for them

as they choose to take back their suffering and 

go on their way..

a thing so very hard to see

one has gained greatly from Guru's admonitions 

if at the point of challenge and crises 

there can be a witnessing of what is taking place 

rather than reacting 

as this will keep the soul steadier

and the wave will pass quicker 

ego will say "this will not happen to me"

"i am different" and all of this 

this is not true ..

do not get secure in any of this type of thinking 

and do not get in fear or worry either 

but stay steady in the grace given by Guru

and follow what is honest and right 

without letting the mind dictate your way

and when the hard times come 

know that there is nothing one cannot get through

with Guru's blessing in heart 

and an honest and open mentality

and that what seemed so very difficult

will turn around and it will be seen that 

it was the the best thing that was needed for 

one's journey….