Associations and spiritual growth
For those who sincerely seek spiritual growth and liberation, time and energy are precious.
If they waste their energy and time on meaningless discussions and socializing, they will not make substantial progress.
To advance on the spiritual path, we must learn to use our time creatively and avoid wasting it aimlessly.
Spending long hours with extroverted individuals who are only interested in the material dimension of life (let alone with people of low vibration) will keep us at a low vibrational state and tied to sensory experiences, especially if we have not yet developed spiritual virtues to a high degree. This can lead to insufficient spiritual practice or, eventually, abandoning the spiritual path altogether.
Two Greek proverbs say: “Tell me who your friend is, and I’ll tell you who you are” and “With whichever teacher you sit, such lessons you will learn.” These highlight how much we are influenced by the people with whom we associate.
One of the most significant laws of life is that physical or mental contact with people (and not just people) allows our mind to absorb their vibrations, shaping us with qualities and vibrations similar to those we associate with.
Whoever wisely applies this law can achieve their goals more easily and effectively.
Seek the company of enlightened individuals, advanced practitioners, and practice in spiritual centers of high vibration.
The ‘secret’ to a plentiful life, a life of harmony, happiness and contentment is to have a sattvic mind free from desires and ego and to live in every moment in conscious contact with our true Self (Consciousness).
🌺 Peace, Love, Harmony
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