We all want certain things out of life at a very young age. Most of us want to find love, maintain our friendships, become more than what we are, and ultimately make those around us proud. I know for myself, I always wanted to write fantasy novels. I grew up reading Lord of the Rings and Forgotten Realms books as if it were my only focus in life. Slowly, the awkwardness of youth began to take its toll and I started to read nerdy books in private. That’s not to say I wouldn’t admit to my tastes if asked, but it wasn’t cool to be a fantasy nerd back then. While our friends usually are a beacon of strength, they can also take away your passions without you realizing it. Watching anime wasn’t cool, so only a handful of friends got to know that part of me. We begin to compartmentalize the aspects of ourselves that we don’t want to be judged for. We begin reading non-fiction works that were recommended to us by our teachers. We choose to learn about things relevant to our life and our peers, losing our fanaticism for our true interests.
The reason for this post, is that those on the spiritual path are notoriously gifted at this. We may believe in angels, aliens, inner earth, but to speak of our realizations to those who do not believe as we do, is seen as heretical. It’s human nature to avoid discomfort, especially when it is related to the people closest to us. Now, not everyone is ready to have a conversation on the implications of the flower of life being located all over the earth, building the metaphysical blocks of our universe. This is supposed to be so, there is a reason we all make new friendships as we grow in our spiritual quest. As our energetic vibration begins to raise our consciousness, our ability to believe in the esoteric magnifies.
The more you pursue sacred wisdom, the further away you will drift from those in denial. The universe does this in order to help us, we need different relationships to better different aspects of our lives. You may have a friend who is your confidant, while another is your esoteric peer. One helps you master the seen reality, while the other helps your spirit ponder the unseen. As long as you learn to appreciate your friends for their role in your life, you can maintain those relationships without expectation.