I will be unneeded, and gladly so, when you realize that the vitality and reinforcement and joy are your own, and rise from the fountain of your own beings; when you realize that you do not need me for protection, for there is nothing you need protect yourself against.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes self-reliance and the importance of finding joy from within rather than relying on others.
Jane Roberts' quote speaks to the essence of personal empowerment and the realization that true happiness and strength emanate from within oneself. It suggests that once individuals come to understand their own capabilities and intrinsic joy, they will no longer feel the need for external validation or protection from others. This self-discovery allows for a deeper sense of freedom and contentment in one's life.
In practice
In a self-help seminar about personal growth, one might quote this to illustrate the importance of inner strength.
And, if you believe, in very simple terms, that people mean you well, and will treat you kindly, they will. And, if you believe that the world is against you, then so it will be in your experience. And, if you believe that you will begin to deteriorate at age 22, then so you shall.
You must begin to trust yourself sometime. I suggest you do it now. If you do not then you will forever be looking to others to prove your own merit to you, and you will never be satisfied. You will always be asking others what to do, and at the same time, resenting those from whom you seek such aid.
You have grown abominably lazy, and you like gossip, and waste time on frivolous things, you are contented to be petted and admired by silly people, instead of being loved and respected by wise ones.
Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.
Work organizes life. It gives structure and discipline to life.
Negative emotions are like unwelcome guests. Just because they show up on our doorstep doesn't mean they have a right to stay.
Try viewing everyone who comes into your life as a teacher.
Even when the winds of misfortune blow, amazing things can still happen.
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