Menu
Tony Blair[/caption]
Blair or a headmaster in a village school, there is danger in putting yourself forward as someone who is right and whose teaching must be believed and followed because of who you are. There must be leadership, of course, and decisions taken; leaders will have their beliefs that guide their actions, but it helps if there is a humility, too, which allows for fallibility, and for the right for everyone to have their own perspective on life, and, in their world, to be right.
Any good headmaster ensures that his pupils receive the best education possible, but the best will encourage individuality of thought and expression even if it contradicts established wisdom. A spiritual teacher, similarly, will give to his or her students all the wisdom he has, holding nothing back in the desire to help, and with no expectation or requirement that that spiritual guidance is followed unquestioningly. The Teacher gives in order that the pupil finds his own way, and those who choose to withhold their spiritual knowledge are using it as a weapon of power, unaware it is evidence of an ego out of control.
[caption id="attachment_2614" align="alignleft" width="192"]
Nelson Mandela[/caption]
A true Master never sets himself above others, or sees his opinion as any better than anyone else’s. A true Master never says he is a Master, for he does not think about labels or judgment, or much about himself at all - it is for others who know him to determine how they choose to think of him. Anything else is ego.
Nelson Mandela is a wonderful example of a world leader who was largely free from ego, as interested in and respectful of a cleaner as a prime minister. I leave it to you to determine how far Tony Blair thinks he is a Master in the world, and how far he deserves it.
Images by Andrew Skudder and Abbedabb
[byline]]]>
If you enjoyed this article and found it helpful, please pass it on to anyone you feel may be interested to read it too.
You can register here if you would like to receive my blogs and newsletters regularly via email.
I am a spiritual teacher, channel and writer with a special interest in esoteric philosophy and the world in transition, who loves nature and wildlife. My aim is to help your human and soul journey through spiritual wisdom, spiritual connection and the raising of consciousness.
G'day, Claire!
It's interesting to recall how well Tony Blair got on with George W. Bush, the guy who stole the 2000 U.S. election.
Thank you, William! Yes, my comments about Mr Blair apply equally to Mr Bush - though he has chosen to adopt a lower profile than Blair after his retirement.