"My aim is not to be consistent with my previous statement on a given question, but to be consistent with the truth as it may present itself to me at a given moment. The result is that I have grown from truth to truth..." (Gandhi)
I was reminded of this quote by Gandhi today... Why is it that we are afraid to be wrong? Why is it that we fear the perception of stupidity? Why is it that we will fight to deaths end just to be right? My opinions though passionate at the moment hold no tie to the one which will precede it. Cut from stone they aren't, though difinite in delievery - it could be only till they're challenged beyond the present reality of perception.
Though I obviously don't agree with all of Gandhi's concepts, nor can even confess to know enough of them to say how many or how little. What I've come to learn of this man in part inspires me. Is there not inspiration to be gained from every life breathed into existence? I dare to say so.
I'm inspired by radicalists. I am. There is something to be admired about one who will go forth beyond all perception of man, beyond all regard for oneself, beyond all uncomfortableness and even turmoil, beyond even understanding...to pursue something so passionately. That passion inspires me to pursue Him and His Truth more.
5 comments:
What a wonderful quote! I enjoyed reading your thoughts about said quote. I still would love to hear some specifics that your being challenged on.
Oh Jody... Soon my dear friend, soon enough they will get from my scrambled brain to words.
The pursuit of truth is often the hardest pusuit and yet the most deeply satisfying, even in its difficulty...
Blessings on you as you seek it out!
That quote brought a little more clarity in my life. I loved it the first time I read it (which was yesterday). Thank you.
T.
My apologies on my absence, I see you have been hard at work! Why do I hate failing? Expectations, insecurity maybe, perhaps a developed love for someone wanting to give them all I can. Perhaps its something we learn as children that we living out. This is something that has plagued me my whole life and He is the only one who is able to suppress these fears, and that is good enough for me. And I love the radicals as well, long live the Maverick. Hope to see you soon.
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