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10 Signs of Progress on Your Spiritual Path

Here's a list, from my book The Seeker's Guide, of 10 common pitfalls you may encounter and the key signs of progress.
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Suffering Is Our Fear of Pain
There will always be pain in life. This is something we learn as we progress spiritually. We also learn that if we resist pain, if we fear it, then we create additional pain called suffering. Our resistance to pain stands between us and full-bodied living; it keeps us at war with our problems and from making peace with life's dual nature. When pain arises in your life and you stand to greet it with calm curiosity, you will know that you making progress on the path.
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Published 12/11/2009
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