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 So if you like the idea of searching for something more meaningful, then you probably like the idea of having cool conversations with cool people. And if you like the idea of hanging out with cool people, then you probably like having cool friends. At SKS we believe that finding a group of people who share your interest in spirituality is an absolute necessity to the spiritual path. Why?
Your friends teach you service and selflessness.
Most importantly, if they're good friends, they keep you honest—especially with your Self. |
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Since we don't always know exactly what we're looking for, and since we don't always know if we're being truthful with ourselves, it is tremendously helpful to have other people to bounce ideas off of—sounding boards. Compatriots. Spiritual companions.
Our friends also hold mirrors up to ourselves. They can point out things we wouldn't be able to see on our own. Sometimes it can be downright scary to look at certain parts of our Selves, and there are some parts that we'd never admit to if not for the help of our friends. |
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But when we use the word "community" in the SKS, we mean more than just having deep friends. We expect a lot from one another, and we give a lot to one another.When Georg and Janet Buehler moved into their new home in Raleigh, 20 SKS people showed up in Chapel Hill to load up the truck, and 20 other SKS people showed up in Raleigh to do the unloading. One of their new neighbors commented, "Is that a couple moving in, or a tribe?" |
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"Community" also means working towards a vision that's higher than your individual desires. It means committing yourself to helping other people, and not just when you "feel like it." It means you are a "team player"—you aren't interested in how many points YOU score; you're interested in helping your TEAM win the game. SKSers help their friends. and, uh...sometimes we just play softball together. |