A Sherpa's Inner Calling (Contd)

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Let go. As we face the twists and turns in our road of life, we must be willing to let go. We will find much solace if we honor the middle way between being a doer, taking responsibility and surrendering to a higher Will.

Have faith in re-creation. Like the weather at high altitudes, we change minute by minute. If we stubbornly hold onto an idea of the past, we can get stuck. Without forgiveness, there can be no freedom. It is best to learn from the past and move on. We liberate ourselves and others when we give everyone another chance. Embrace the web of life. Everything we do, both seen and unseen, impacts every other part of life because we are all connected. Sherpas know that as they change, so will others, even if it is imperceptible at first. That is why their goodwill is contagious, and why it has been said that in their presence, dreams of a better life suddenly seem less foolish.

Influence by example. As they lead Westerners up the mountain, Sherpas know that modeling is the only effective way to teach. Truly, we are most effective when we practice what we preach. Knowing that we can't effectively teach what we haven't become, we are goaded to come up higher, not only for ourselves but also for all who depend upon us.

Let the four faces of God shine through you. There are four pathways to our authentic self. As we open these pathways we become chalices for our highest potential. Like the Sherpas, we become self-disciplined ones, expressing God as the Loving Father, the essence of protection and direction. We embrace adventure and courage as a male-child. We nurture, teach and guide those in our charge as the Loving Mother. We rely on our intuition like a female child with care and finesse to make sure that everyone is back to the camp safely.

Serve others first. Sherpas have gladly laid down their lives for those in their care. They deeply understand what it means to be their brother's keeper. They know that only through helping others can one fulfill his or her reason for being. No matter what your stage on the mountain of life, whether sun rays come to warm you or an avalanche approaches, may you embrace the principles of the radiant Sherpas and keep on going on.

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