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Old 10-07-2012, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Starbuck
Hmm I agree Oliness. I think there's a difference between learning from others (which of course, we all naturally have to do from birth) and attaching to others to fulfil an inner yearning. Not that either of those is 'bad' as such, but learning generally suggests becoming more independent whereas attaching to others places others in a more important, guru or celebrity role. That works for some people and they prefer not to move on any further.

Some people follow gurus and develop their own understandings and beliefs from them. I do this from reading books etc. In the past I have seen therapists for support and also to learn how to become myself and free of the past. But I don't follow their words blindly. I don't lose myself in ideas without having the independent capacity to feel what is true for myself. That is the difference in my view. I'm not so sure it's all about the nature of the guru, but how these gurus are interpreted by the people around them.
Excellent post!
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