Today’s Oracle takes us to the CAPRICORN – Monthly of Jan 01, 2001
The most pressing concern you face is seeing anyone else as being more spiritual or enlightened than yourself. No doubt you’re aware of your own darkness. Yet this is a matter of perception, and your view is disproportional to the real extent of the situation. If you look within and see mostly unwholesome chaos, then look without and see a greater proportion of talent, holiness or wisdom in others, you can be sure you’re confused. Yes, you are now facing certain of the less savory elements in your character (which is a sign of excellent character). Yet it’s also true that you may fear this is some form of karmic reprisal — that you “deserve what you feel,” that you had childhood pains “coming to you” or that you are somehow doomed to add up to less than others. I caution you against taking this seriously, and suggest seeing it for what it is: an attack on yourself. On another level, this setup is designed to carry you further, to train your awareness on a new, less polarized level of reality. Some of the most important teaching is accomplished through contrast, and it’s by seeing the world in black and white that we seek the subtleties of color and hue. When we encounter people who may serve us as teachers, mentors or givers of knowledge — and remember, they are our gracious servants — it’s crucial that we remind ourselves consciously that we are truly equal to these people, even if we are very different. For the gifts they offer can only be received on level ground.
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