”If you find no one to support you on the spiritual path, walk alone. There is no companionship with the immature.” ~ Buddha from The Dhammapada
This is another theme echoed (again and again and again!) by all the greats. Two of my favorites:
Rumi: “Stay with friends who support you in these. Talk with them about sacred texts, and how you are doing, and how they are doing, and keep your practices together.”
Seneca: “Retire into yourself as much as possible. Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach.”
Perhaps my favorite, Jim Rohn (Tony Robbins’ chief mentor back in the day), says: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Wow. Re-read that and then do the math on who you’re hanging out with. If they’re more dialed in, inspiring, etc. than you: sweet. You’re averaging up. If they’re LESS inspiring/turned on to life/etc. than you: eek. You’re averaging down. If it’s a mix, you’re not going anywhere. Tip: Average up.
(This is a big practice for me and I like to say that one of my best friends is God. I like having her help my average. :)
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