Comparing Mind – Junkyard Dog of a Critic
The problem with in-laws
Is the concern
For their family values
Not you
The mind’s orientation
Toward the soul
Is similar ———– jh
It’s impossible to judge a book by its cover if there is no comparing mind. If there is no reference point for comparison then, it’s damn difficult to find fault with anything.
Now, a comparing mind can be a good thing when it’s functioning free of the “judging mind”; “inner critic”; superego; or “junkyard dog”. It helps us to get home with a sack of oranges instead of a box of zucchini. But, unless we have engaged in specific work on this part of ourselves, it’s a given that it is running amok and causing us an enormous amount of suffering.
If we really look into the situation, we find that this junkyard dog is just plain mean and nasty. It’s being driven by self-hatred and it’s using our libidinal energy (life force) against us. I wish it weren’t so, but the situation is even worse. (more…)