My last entry was "Laughing: A Soul's Medicine" and I was explaining how the role of the real spiritual teacher is to trigger and provoke you to face the darkness that wraps and warps the soul. I'd like to share my thoughts on many students' reactions.
The Spiritual Path is not "La-La Land Spirituality" or "Cloud-9" spirituality. It's hard core, difficult, the greatest challenge (ever!), and so much more.
In my several years of meeting those on their spiritual path, I've observed that many like to just stay on the surface of it. "Peace. Light. Love. All is one. Uncondiontal Love everywhere." Oneness with everything, and so on. I am not mocking anyone, as this is the beginning surface of spirituality. It's a change within you that inspires you to live a peaceful and happy life. For some it is satisfying, for the truth seeker, it's just the surface.