I recently cut my finger very badly on a piece of glass...., following which I would
hit my finger again and again at the same spot. I am sure you also have noticed this in
your life as well….The weak spot is under attack. I became very alert to this phenomenon. Initially, I thought I
was just getting more aware, when actually I might be frequently hitting that spot in my finger otherwise as well owing to my general clumsiness. But I noticed it would get hit in very
unpredictable and out-of-the-ordinary ways.
Why does that happen? The weak spot has to be protected with extra care, as
there do seem to be some powers that seek for it.
'Elimination of the
weak'? There do seem
to be some energies that work on eliminating the unfit. The weak deer of the pack is left behind and is caught. The shark is said to be able to smell even a drop of blood in the ocean and come for it. Somehow the weak spot does seem to have a vibe that brings to it the powers that attack on it and eliminate it. It is a blind power. But it can be surmounted. When the inner strength rises to the challenge, it can indeed subdue these forces.
Nobody can ride your back unless it is bent. You might say that you
weren’t weak and yet you were dominated upon. Think carefully, you might not
have noticed that weakness. Sometimes one's goodness can become a weakness…rather,
one's gullibility. Have you noticed how the manipulative people don’t even trust the most straightforward person, and how the good man trusts even the wilest one? It is trust that
can be betrayed not mistrust. This can
be said of an individual, and it can be said about a nation. India as a country is weak because of its tolerance.
It's an easy going attitude towards many things that makes it the target of terror forces time and again.
One has to learn to see objectively, rather than see others as we
see ourselves. Innocence on its own is not always a virtue; one has to learn to be wise as a serpent even when
innocent as a dove. One needs to learn toughness, hardness and decisiveness.
When the eliminating energies begin to revolve around you, use its prodding to bring out
the insurmountable power within you that is above all powers. Become more, and
rise above your weakness. Then you would be fit enough to survive.
It is said that one's past life sins are responsible for the tragedies of the current life. I cannot believe that when I consider Abel who was the son of the first man Adam. He was murdered by his brother Cain. He was a victim of jealousy. His was obviously a
first birth and his past life sins can definitely not be responsible! I had been looking up the regression session readings of some people. A farmer’s earlier birth
had been of a chemistry professor. A poor girl's earlier birth had been of a
preacher in church…It is then not always a progression to a better birth!!?? A sage in one mythological story was born in the next birth as a deer because he had got attached to a deer during his final years in the forest!!
It may not be just about desire and attachment though. Maybe the life of a chemistry teacher failed to teach
somethings that the life of a farmer could? To get a clear idea of anything, we
need to see life from different perspectives, we need to see life through
different kinds of eyes. Death can only kill the body. Just as in a play, there is no real loss, but only
lessons gained, buried in the spirit, which need to be tapped into and
opened to reach our own fullness by gaining this complete view. Each life may
show us a different aspect of a bigger truth; such as 'a different part of the elephant,' but if we stay blind we will not see
the tail to be a part of something bigger.
With each episode in life, we are meant to open our
eyes..wider...., and connect the links to get the whole picture. With each attack on us, we are meant to recognise our weak spots, and are supposed to eliminate them one by one until we are unconquerable.
"With each episode in life we are meant to open our eyes..wider.... and connect the links to get the whole picture. With each attack on us we are meant recognise our weak spot and are supposed to eliminate it one by one till we are the unsumountable" I loved these words !!!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteNo one can ride on your back unless its bent.
ReplyDeleteThis line just made me realize where I went wrong!
I am so glad it was useful!
ReplyDeleteGood one dear. Liked the statement "nobody can ride your back unless it is bent" and also Abel's example.
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ReplyDeleteits great thinking,but sometimes our love,care for our loved ones become our weakness,its those moments we cant come over our weakness..
ReplyDeletethank u jovy nd Asteria
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog Asteria. Your question is very valid and as I said about the wound that is a weak spot....it has to be protected with utmost care till it heals. Kids have to be sheltered under our wings, made strong through proper guidance till they are strong enough and then set them free to live the life of their own as we live our own :)...
The trouble is, I suppose, when you have several weak spots.
ReplyDeleteHmm...
ReplyDeletework on them one at a time???
You are right, but there are so many situations, so many instances where rules, and ideologies do not work..but as we all know life goes on and so it does. I have read you previously as well, just that commented first time, and thanks for reading me as well.
ReplyDeleteHmm...I know; philosophy is just a balm that reduces the pain of a wound, but some wounds require a lot of balm and a number of years....to ache a little lesser
ReplyDeleteLove and hug
Love this, thanks. I believe we are meant to open our hearts and minds as we learn and open our eyes as well.
ReplyDelete:)Yes "God breaks the Heart again and again until it stays open" Hazrat Inayat Khan
ReplyDeletetry haiku, its fun...:P
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about it! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! SO TRUE!!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting about your finger, I hit and scraped my shin climbing over a metal gate, a 6 months back. It had a huge bump and scar for months, the bump wouldn't go away. It was so tender and sore, but it seemed like it kept getting hit. On chairs, my vacuum, tables, and even my dogs jumping on it. haha The bump finally went away, but I was left with a scar... and a reminder to NEVER climb over the metal gate again.
Yes, we need to learn from our mistakes, and from those situations or people, that we've allowed to take advantage of us.
Like you said, "one has to learn to be wise as a serpent even when innocent as a dove."
AMEN!
VERY TRUE Farfalla to not repeat mistakes and keep away from those who take advantage of us. Hmmm. you made me think on that one
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing ur experience and thoughts!
Hi Jerly :o),
ReplyDeletethis post is an excellent reminder to be always on guard and to protect ourselves!
I completely get the story with your finger.It happened to me several times to get hit on a weak spot - in a physical and in a psychological sense.However,it was only after I got utterly pushed on the ground and humiliated that I said,enough is enough!Then I had a serius talk with myself and I took the ferm decision not to allow the world to hurt me so easily.Now things are going on much better and I have already had cases where I had to stand for what I believe in and for the person that I am and that I aim to become.It sure will not always be easy,but I am ready - wise like a serpent,innocent like a dove :)!
Many greetings and all good to you :)...
Jerly you are one of the few very wise ones who I have come across when it comes to absolutely objective thinking! Could not agree more with you!!
ReplyDeleteThe weak spot has to be protected with extra care, as there do seem to be some powers that seek for it.really true..u imparted the information well with ur thoughtful writing..good work..GOD<3U
ReplyDeletehola jerly!
ReplyDeletei'd nominated you for the liebster award on my blog. congrats! you have a lovely blog and im sorry i cant really keep up with it as much as i want to.
anyways, do check in on my post for more details on what the award entails.
cheers!
Thanks Jasmina, Rahul Adhi, Raphael and Neela for the love. I am a bit pressed for time now but hopefully I will find time and visit ur blogs;
ReplyDeleteRaphael thanks so much for the award!
That was a very simple way to say something so deep :)
ReplyDelete..wound is the place where light enters you..thats what Rumi says..
ReplyDelete..we should look at things frm this perspective..
..i loved your post..as always it was a powerful piece of writing..
..how much we are wounded..how much our weak spots gets highlighted..we shud try to come out stronger..in that process even if we die..coz in your words..' death can only kill a body '..
..but ideas never die..they are immortal..like your powerful words..
Lovely words waiting for me!!! thanks both Praveen; Rigzin!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jerly :o),
ReplyDeleteI hope you're doing fine.It's been a while,so I just wanted to send you many greetings.
I wish you all the best in whatever you're doing...
Mwah :)!
What great words...I will be on guard now!
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wisely said...
ReplyDeletedo you mean we slowly reach perfection as we keep erasing our weakspots over time...or life cycles
That’s the same tactic used in sports as well… cornerign the weakling in the opposition :P
ReplyDeleteStopping by after a long while…
hope the 'weak spot' is not under attack anymore...
Happy Onam…
ReplyDeleteawesome read Jerly.. i am back after a bout of hibernation... but feels good to read your post...
ReplyDeletereally excellent, beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteJerly beautifully written...Yes it is our will power that in every knock down it says us to Stand Up and Fight Again.
ReplyDeleteBoth Physical courage and Mental Courage is necessary , but Mental Courage / Will power is more important.
With Will Power Weak Spots become Strong Spots
No one is weak , we are as strong as our mind and as weak as our mind..
Yes Impossible says ...I M Possible.
Thanks for such motivating words..
Thank you all for the love here. I was in some kind of hibernation. Some challenges took centre stage. I am so blessed I had all of you. I hope some day we can all connect again, and pick up where we left.
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