It is a delight to see that nowadays, a lot of people, especially youngsters, are drawn towards exploring spirituality. They invest precious time, money, and energy to attend spiritual talks, workshops, and retreats. However, like in every field, one faces challenges on the spiritual path as well.
One of the challenges that I have faced is that at times, teachings get misinterpreted. I have struggled with getting the right understanding of vital teachings. The reasons for this could be varied, but primarily, it happens because words are mere approximations of spiritual experiences, and therefore, no matter how much a teacher with good intention teaches, he is unable to perfectly communicate his experience in words correctly. At times, the seeker has to pay a heavy price for such misinterpretations. Therefore, it is important to share your experience in order to generate awareness and initiate an inner dialogue leading to clarity.
Listen to your heart, not your head
Every teacher, from ancient mystical traditions to New Age gurus and even Sufi poets, says this vehemently: “Listen to your heart, not your head.”
It sounds so romantic! Young seekers love this teaching. They dance in abandonment at spiritual music festivals believing that they are following their hearts. They probably do not have much awareness or a deeper understanding of what is being sung.
What has God made the head for? Everyone keeps saying listen to the heart! I keep wondering. Why should thinking be shunned and only feelings heeded?
This story is from the July 2020 edition of Life Positive.
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