by Pete Stieler
Remember when U2’s Bono suggested that “Everything you know is wrong”? Wow! To re-evaluate literally everything in your world can be a very disturbing process to some and very liberating to others. Theosophy has made me realize that everything I thought I knew about life may be “wrong”. My perseverant nature for truth-seeking however, doesn’t allow me to be scared off easily.
I’m a newcomer to Theosophy. I’ve been involved in West Michigan Study Group for over two years and I’m still a newcomer. You’d think by now I’d be well on my way to a much greater understanding of life and death. Instead, I have more questions...lots more!
As a reader, I’m undisciplined and I don’t absorb a whole lot through reading. I’m a listener and a talker. The opportunity for me to exchange thoughts and ideas with a Theosophical study group is perfect for me. Isn’t it this way for some others as well?
It seems to me that since a study group offers an entirely new dimension to learning, they can only help you to gain a wider appreciation for these profound teachings. Every time I ask a question, it’s answered. It may take a lot of patience and concentration but things start to become clearer and clearer to me (bringing about many more questions, of course).
The humbling nature of Theosophic teachings can be intimidating to some. A great personal responsibility is made clear. The fact that learning these lessons might take lifetimes has shaken a few foundations, as well. However, if someone is really interested in seeking truth, these aspects of Theosophy should only bolster their fortitude.