Being In the World But Not Of the World

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Being in the world but not of the world means engaging the world and reaching out to those you can help, while at the same time retreating often and taking care of yourself when you start to take on negativity. It means you do not identify with the things of this world, but you respect those who are caught in illusions. You learn to recognize the addictive nature of modern life without lashing out at it and accusing the less enlightened souls of “poisoning the mind of youth,”or any other judgment. At the same time, you recognize that most people on Earth are asleep spiritually. In some cases, it is your job to help wake them up, while in other cases you must let them sleep.

You take your relationships with others on a case-by-case basis. One size does not fit all. While the problems on Earth may be universal, not every soul needs the same approach to solving them. For example, some souls are visual, while others are auditory, and still others kinesthetic, or feeling oriented. You might need to adjust your approach to helping based on the type of person you are dealing with.

Being in the world but not of the world means remaining detached from the drama and trauma of everyday life, without going into denial. This means not taking things too seriously, yet having love and compassion for those who are still caught. You have been there and done that. You have descended into darkness and have been caught in the illusions of the ego. You know what that feels like. Therefore, it is easy to have compassion for those who still believe the purpose of life is to amass financial wealth, collect “toys,”or have others approve of them.

You may be guided to be highly visible as a teacher, healer, counselor or humanitarian worker, or you may prefer to remain in the shadows and silently do what you can to help humanity. Whatever you do, remain vigilant to the subtle and devious ways that the ego can use to ensnare you back into identification with the world.

Excerpt from the book "Soul Integration"