And sometimes along the way, we find what we want, what feels right, changes and new horizons beckon. 

And not all gurus are reclusives as such, though I agree it seems mighty rare.  If you look deeper into it, you would probably find that the followers feel blessed to be able to be so close and helpful - to free up the time of their guru - because the guru (a legit one anyway) regularly helps the follower attain to states s/he couldn't otherwise acheive on their own, at leat not as quickly.  It's all very suspect, no doubt.  But experience is the best teacher, and a guru can provide that.  Otherwise wandering around aimlessly... well it sucks.

It's occurred to me (again and again) the "figuring it out" and "the pursuit of happiness" in the USA constitution really are nearly one and the same. The idea that it's a "pursuit" is central, though. We arrive at the point we've identified, and spy another point somewhere on the horizon that's just opened up for us. Always moving, always changing, yet it almost always seems to be an expansion or an elaboration of what we began looking for at the outset. Like finding the thread of an idea and following it carefully, painstakingly, refusing to let it slip from our grasp or fade from our thoughts ... and THEN ... there's another thread, and another, and another, and ... suddenly those threads appear to have led us to a corner of something much larger. Perhaps this is only the opening of doors and windows, portals to more vistas that lead us in the directions we want to go.

Thanks for the visit. Thanks for this post!

What a good post. I am glad that I was distracted by it. I must admit that I will have to revisit it. Today was my first day of my last semester of school (maybe). Currently processing a ton of information. Anyway, I can relate with getting it and really getting it. Not many stop and think about "how" the guru got to the state of needing to be cared for. I am glad you shared this concept with me and fellow readers.

I tend to believe that the happiest people are those who stop trying to figure it out and just flow as it unfolds.

Fantastic post. I don't know about that one guru, but I think taking care of one's self counts as wisdom. Well, at least in my book.

perhaps it isn't to be figured out. perhaps it is only to be...

I'm a diehard "chop wood, carry water" person - and regardless of how "enlightened" one becomes, s/he is still in a body on this very dense and physical plane and there's a reason for that. Somehow, dependence on others for ANYTHING, especially simple daily needs, doesn't seem very "enlightened" to me.

But what do I know? I'm not enlightened.

Peter:  Thanks for visiting my site...otherwise I wouldn't have found yours for awhile...it was probably the empath in both of us.  Your post touched me...I will be back.

Nina

I rarely have anything to add comment on your posts because I try to avoid the cliche lines like "life's the journey not the destination," but these things are cliche for a reason. A good post to read before going to work :)

there is something to be said for being a bit laid-back about things. sure sometimes worrying is useful cos it helps you be more careful and mindful, but sometimes it adds extra obstacles. not sure if that just made sense there.

thanks for your comment on my US homeland security post...

Interesting "tall poppy syndrome."  I admit I'd never heard of the term, but the concept is fairly ubiquitous, and such desires to keep all the lobsters in the pot always stem from inherent weakness.  I'm suspicious of the motives of one preaching "a level playing field."  The term is usually a euphimism for "let's share everything you have and nothing that I have."