Excerpt from my Yahoo! 360° - The Philosopher King - Introduction and Philosophy

Yahoo! 360° - The Philosopher King - Introduction and Philosophy: "
Here is a huge understanding that I've gained over the years. 'You cannot begin from anywhere other than where you are.'

There are lots of people that will offer you 'help' and 'spiritual guidance' that set as a precondition that you radically change who you are, what you do, who you associate with and most especially, what is the most important thing in your life.

This is foolish.

First, it's unethical to expect people to do anything like that as a precondition for help with their troubles.

Second, it's not truly possible. But they will come to harm trying - that's why it's unethical. If you accept such help, you must realize that what they are asking is for you to give up a portion of - well, for want of a better word, of your soul.

The principle is as true for you as it is for anyone else. You must stop expecting yourself to be someone other than who you actually are. Once you do that, then you can get down to the serious work of making what you are worthwhile.

The real trick to it is figuring out what it is you truly need to feel fulfilled, needed, wanted, beloved, useful and well-rewarded. Then you need to find and evolve a personal ethos that allows you to get there honestly and without harming or exploiting others."