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INITIATOR or DICTATOR?

Ah, life is a curious journey, isn’t it? Along the way, we encounter certain souls—companions, if you will—who agreed long before we took this earthly form to accompany us. Not in ease or comfort, but in the most challenging of ways. These are not merely friends or adversaries; they are Initiators. Souls who, with firm hands and unwavering purpose, guide us back to the path when we stray too far into the wilderness of our own illusions.

You see, the ego is a marvelous storyteller, spinning tales of grandeur, weaving intricate webs of self-deception. It would have us believe that these bumps and nudges from our Initiator, are acts of malice or domination. But let us pause, quiet the noise of our restless minds, and reflect: Are these challenges not precisely what we need to strip away what no longer serves us? Are they not the chisels that carve us into the best version of ourselves?

Now, there is a fine distinction—a critical one—between an initiator and a dictator. Both will wear you down, yes, but they erode very different things. The dictator grinds away at your freedom, your spirit, your sense of self. But the initiator? The initiator wears down your resistance, your illusions, your ego’s tight grip on what is safe and familiar.

How do you tell the difference? Quiet your mind, still your heart, and in that silence, ask yourself: Does this person’s lesson, if embraced, point me toward the best version of myself?

The answer will not come through the ego, for the ego fears growth—it fears its own dissolution. No, the answer will bypass the ego entirely, arriving clear and simple, like a stream cutting through stone. If the answer is yes, then you are in the presence of an Initiator, a soul as relentless as they are loving, as challenging as they are essential. To have such a guide in your life is not a burden but a privilege, akin to the touch of a guardian angel.

But beware, for many confuse an Initiator for a Dictator. Those that get this wrong fight the wrong battle.  They oppose their Initiators and mistake guidance for oppression. They cling to their shackles, not realizing they hold the key. They run downhill because it is easy, avoiding the steep climb to enlightenment, which demands the effort, discipline, and courage to change. 

The road to growth is arduous, but it is the only road worth traveling. So, put those who challenge you to the test. Observe their lessons, their impact, and your resistance. You may discover a few dictators who must be cast aside. But equally, you may find philosophers disguised as adversaries—Initiators who deserve your trust and gratitude. For they do not seek to control you; they seek to awaken you. And there is no greater gift than that.




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