I am on holiday this week in Wales with the same old friends I have gone away with at New Year for over 30 years. It is a bittersweet experience right now, as we were once very aligned in our lives and outlooks, but those have drifted over time, and I am definitely the purple platypus of the group.
I can see how I have grown spiritually, intellectually, morally — without claiming to be righteous, better, or even virtuous. It is just a matter of being able to perceive some higher aspects of consciousness, especially how deception and manipulation can hijack our spirit. Engagement with evil forces you to up your game, like it or not.
I don't want to see any of my friends suffer, but I know that they have made some unfortunate choices, and trusted some wicked sources and institutions. The familiarity of the annual holiday ritual is comforting, yet at the same time draining and distressing as I have to tiptoe around "difficult" subjects.
Mr. Geddes, you are not alone. Exactly how it is with friends of mine and understand it is bitter sweet getting together. Personally, I have found by inserting questions of logic around certain subjects and not answering them and letting them figure out the tidbits has proved helpful in a couple of instances but for the most part, they just do not want to admit they are wrong and have been duped/ lied to their whole life. Praying for the light bulb to flip on for your friends …..All the best for you in 2023
~Bubba
