It used to really get under my skin… still does in a way… thinking of ourselves as “beings in relation” rather than authentically unique. It felt conformist. It felt like integrity was lacking.
But there is something crazy good about putting these two things together:
- integrity (synchronized with unmoved mover)
- self-sacrifice (switching perspectives with the other, who will have to move with you if there is going to be movement, due to 1)
Pivots away the dross. Produces irons & diamonds.
& roses from fertilizer.
& stuff like that.
But. It takes iron to sharpen iron, & … let’s just say sometimes I feel the dross. Other times I am paranoid I’ll get yoked with a friggin dumbass. (“I’m the dumbass” was covered in feeling the dross.) Just having proper pride for everyone 