Should I let go of ambition or embrace it?

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December 21, 2014 at 6:01 pm #69594

Anonymous
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I’m sorry but you really need to re-think your philosophy. To be an atheist yet go to church to suit your own desires of becoming a (powerful) politician is disgusting. You are a global citizen and forgiving your own belief to win the favour of the local community is manipulative and coerce. By even modelling yourself on antiquated dictators is insulting to the intelligence of the people on this forum who are searching for real change in the world. I hope you understand what I am saying and make your own reflection accordingly…

December 21, 2014 at 6:36 pm #69608

Victor
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I already said I understand that that was wrong and delusional. I’m not going to church for that reason anymore, I honestly enjoy the community and it’s nice to see other worldviews. At the very least, it’s a good reason to get up early on a Sunday.

“I just can’t find a balance between being a good, kind person (which is something I want) with being driven and successful (also something I want). I feel like I’m living a paradox but I can’t let go of either side because it all makes up who I am. I can’t see myself as wise and loving but also ambitious, because that seems hypocritical. I know I can be ambitious and successful without being a bad person, but when I succeed (get a promotion, go on a date, obtain power of any sort) pride creeps in, and I lose my compassion.”

The last part of the post is what I’m struggling with, the first part was just for background. I apologize for any confusion.

December 21, 2014 at 6:48 pm #69610

Anonymous
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You can have drive and success for positive reasons!
Look at these people for inspiration… (no religious indoctrination necessary)

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/

Hope it helps!

December 21, 2014 at 7:06 pm #69612
Nida
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You need to understand what true success is. As you said, that only masters of deception truly make a mark on the world. Where is reality in delusion? Where is success, if being delusional is success in the outside world? What is true success, and where is it, if its not in the outside world?

Look within. See that the light you need to guide you is not from the outside, but must be found in the inside. Let go of all delusion and ask yourself, what is the meaning of true success? If you really want true success, you will find it, only if you don’t allow your desires for things you don’t really need to get in the way.
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December 21, 2014 at 10:33 pm #69629

Adam
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Hey man,
Firstly, know that you will never and have never given up on love. Life without love is the same thing as having DVD’s without a TV. It doesn’t work. The people closest to you have the ability to hurt you the most but would you trade that entire relationship to avoid one bad experience? Think about how much you’ve grown from that relationship, the strength you’re now gaining from suffering from the loss of it, and how much of a better person you now have the opportunity to become because of this experience. Your perception is what is making this experience so much harder. You’re battling with yourself right now and the side of you that wins this fight is the person you’re going to become after it is all said and done.

As Ghandi said, “If you want to change the world, first change yourself.” Your inner success and happiness is the first step to making that change. Life is a paradox man. Accept that and find balance. It takes effort and hard work to better yourself and it’s only after you’ve taken the first step do you slowly begin to see the benfits.

thepathofaronin.blogspot.com is my personal blog. Use it if you need any help.

Good luck, my friend!

December 23, 2014 at 8:10 am #69715

Victor
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Thank you so much Adam, I needed to read that. I’m looking at your blog right now.
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