We have previously discussed the importance of inner needs and the benefit in exploring these. These needs may signal something more than just our genetic makeup or life experience. Hidden needs may even predispose us to certain life experiences. They often manifest as a strong desire to express ourselves and share our special talents with the world. The outcome is a work in progress!

Life lesson No. 13 is:
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Spiritual masters have long taught that WE are the CAUSE of our own SUFFERING. Both as individuals and as a human collective. 

Intellectually understanding this is one issue. LIVING an ALTERNATIVE WAY to ‘avoid’ such all-pervasive ‘suffering’ seems much harder.

 Most attempts at us changing our mind-set seem to end up back roughly on the ‘same track’. Back in the same realm of thinking. In fact it's the THINK...

UltimateTest.org is intended for people who are curious and keen to explore new frontiers. They are open to seeking the Truth!

Such minds question everything critically but also creatively and playfully. They analyse everything but only criticize in a positive way, not out of fixed belief or cynicism.

These minds are not afraid of the unknown, nor are they purely reckless. They don’t blindly follow social...

We miss out on so much in life because we grasp it all so tightly, and guard it so intensely. For added security, like a precious painting, we even lock it away out of view.  We HIDE AWAY that same Beauty that gave it its value.

By doing this, WE DENY OURSELVES THE LASTING HAPPINESS OF SHARING SUCH BEAUTY WITH ALL OTHERS.

We also no longer can easily see it!  We limit ourselves or others to temporary pleasure...