"Trust is the foundation of spiritual development. Knowledge and technique are definitely important. But they are not enough to inspire genuine trust. I know priests and professionals alike, who are knowledgeable and proficient. People respect what they know and like what they can do. But that is not the same as trust. When you trust someone, you will follow them anywhere, even into the most terrifying caverns of your soul and mind. In fact, the only way for your initiation to have any real potency is for your spiritual guide to arrange a deadly battle between you and the fire breathing dragon. Think about it: what kind of spiritual transformation can ever take place without facing your demons? To overcome your deepest fears, you cannot rely upon your teacher's knowledge and skills. Instead, you must trust the abilities you've developed through their training and have unwavering confidence in their judgement of your readiness to stand and deliver.
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Sign up for a free eBook!In order to develop spiritually, you must believe in your advisor's teachings and the unique ways in which they have prepared you to meet this very demanding challenge. This is what allows you to surrender to the moment and let the teachings flow through you physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. All of this is based on trust. Live the medicine."
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