In our ways no one becomes a true believer at once. The seeker believes, then disbelieves, and comes back again to believe!

In our ways no one becomes a true believer at once. The seeker believes, then disbelieves, and comes back again to believe!
Each time in his return to "the way" he loses another layer of the carnal self until such time as to become "whole" in all ways."
Seeking perfection goes in stages of self esteem verses flow of events unfolding. Yet we measure success with increased wisdom and mindfulness not in years or medals. Nothing worth having for life is ever easy. 

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