Pedestals and gurus

[luckysod]

Pedestals and guru's.
Idolitry is a necesary part of human nature. A child exhibits unquestioning belief in messages received from thier primary care giver for a variety of reasons directly related to biological survival instincts.
The idea of unquestioning belief as an adult however can present a myriad of issues that for the most part are not in opposition to survival, but will at least cause a knawing doubt and discontent in the afflicted individual.
History has repeatadly demonstrated the results of blind faith on both an individual and mob level. and there are any number of reputable institutions who are aware of and actively pursueing techniques to acheive that very thing. It comes in many shapes and sizes with a common thread being the inability to stand scrutiny.
In the end I was unable to appreciate the clay feet of others until I could appreciate my own. Once the value judgements that where such a feature of my internal dialogue were replaced by a knowledge and understanding of developmental, evolutionary and biological processes, the idea of having anyone on an unconditional pedestal made no sense. The hows, whys and where fors of why I had idolised some in the past became clear and any need to do so again faded.
As I became human so did everyone else.
A side benefit is I have noticed a marked reduction in expectations, something that makes for a more peaceful existence.
Cheers,

David

[paulpsych]

I guess we won't be seeing you at church this Easter Sunday then?

[luckysod]

True Paul, If the stories are right I'd be in danger of lightening strikes or some such if I did, but on sunday I gave q heart felt word of thanks to the cliff i was about to ascend and all the tangible things that made the day possible. That seems similiar, giving thanks, being gratefull, appreciating the present etc.
Whatever works mate, each to thier own. I have good Christian (and other) friends. People are people, same but different, and flexility and wide open eyes are all important when taking and leaving any of the myriad of life answers on offer.
Cheers
David