Sit Under The Tree

One can pour only from a cup that is full, or from a heart full of love. This fullness can arise naturally from our own roots, even if those roots may appear vague or superstitious. My life is a myth that I must explore, and truth emerges from its shadows. If I remain truthful and aligned with my particular identity, it gradually reveals the universality hidden within it. I have tried the opposite and failed miserably, which is why I fully agree with the idea of deeply connecting with my own particular identity — or with our own particular identities. -- I had abandoned my own cultural or religious identity to uphold others’ views, but it turned out to be an expression of my lack of ego strength and diffidence. Outwardly, I supported others’ identities, but deep inside I felt torn apart. With this newfound love for my own particular identity, the veil of particularity is slowly lifting and giving way to universality. I am now able to see the truth in others’ views more clearly, and this clarity is coming from my heart. It is not merely an intellectual exercise; I am experiencing it through meditation on my spiritual path. -- Following my Guru’s path — the Ramakrishna–Vivekananda tradition.

Interesting how when you dropped your own religious identity and embraced other's caused you to be unsettled. We do need to explore our own beliefs/identities to then see the commonality of each others and be fully aligned in your own.