Just Be

Don't say to yourself that you are ugly, wrong, a sinner. Don't condemn. Whatsoever you are, you are. Don't be guilty don't feel guilty. Even if there is something wrong, you are not wrong. Maybe you have acted wrongly, but your being is not wrong because of that. Some action may be wrong, but the being is always right.

-- Osho, Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously

I came across this today while continuing my read of this very interesting book. I've wondered why Eastern Philosophy seemed to fit so well with my REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy) training. The above statement is the same the idea of Unconditional Self Acceptance (USA) that is part of REBT. There is you, and then there is your actions and attributes. These are separate entities and while your actions may be bad, the core -- you -- will always be accepted unconditionally.

I find it interesting how multiple paths begin to intersect. Which path to choose? Does it matter? Perhaps all paths will intersect, or perhaps it's just a sign that I am traveling on my path when more and more things intersect.