{"id":25647,"date":"2016-03-21T18:12:16","date_gmt":"2016-03-21T17:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dandavats.tumblr.com\/post\/141438307441"},"modified":"2017-01-27T07:44:33","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T06:44:33","slug":"three-steps-sutapa-das-the-three-steps-of-anything-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=25647","title":{"rendered":"Three Steps. \nSutapa das: The three steps of anything: 1)…"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Three Steps.
\nSutapa das: The three steps of anything: 1) Initial enthusiasm, 2) doubts, disinterest and struggle 3) eventual reward for the committed. This seems to be the standard pattern for most things in life: studies, career, relationships, hobbies, and yes, even spirituality. The beginning of our spiritual journey is often characterised by idealism. Everything is fresh and fascinating, a whole new world to explore and unlimited opportunities to pursue. We can\u2019t imagine any problems, since it all seems so simple and straightforward. We have finally found what we\u2019ve always been looking for. Unfortunately that honeymoon period doesn\u2019t last forever. Now familiar with the externals, one is forced to dig a little deeper to maintain their commitment and dedication. What in the beginning seemed so natural, now requires a good dose of discipline and determination to maintain.
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Three Steps.
\nSutapa das: The three steps of anything: 1) Initial enthusiasm, 2) doubts, disinterest and struggle 3) eventual reward for the committed. This seems to be the standard pattern for most things in life: studies, career, relationships, hobbies, and yes, even spirituality. The beginning of our spiritual journey is often characterised by idealism. Everything is fresh and fascinating, a whole new world to explore and unlimited opportunities to pursue. We can’t imagine any problems, since it all seems so simple and straightforward. We have finally found what we’ve always been looking for. Unfortunately that honeymoon period doesn’t last forever. Now familiar with the externals, one is forced to dig a little deeper to maintain their commitment and dedication. What in the beginning seemed so natural, now requires a good dose of discipline and determination to maintain.
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