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Each of us.. each, of.. us.. meet people on Life's journey, who act as a catalyst toward our next action.

Can you think of who acted as your last stepping stone, toward greater knowledge and understanding?

I would say some influence came from an old shaman friend i had before his disappearance. He spoke a lot about things he learned along his own journies, and enlightened me a lot about the spiritual in ways that I had not known before. I see a lot of qualities in myself, that he had, branching into my own world. I don't see him as my "last stepping stone". The learning is continuous.

I would say the condescending, hypacritical new age shop owner that I had a massive fight with a few weeks ago.

She has totally killed off any remaining fluffyness in me, and made me more determined to be everything that she is not - including being more open and tolerant of other people's beliefs and views, as well as being honest and forthright when it comes to dealing with disagreements with others. Cowardice and including others in your fights is not only pathetic, it's also destructive to yourself and those you have involved.

So even though it was a nasty experience, it's definately changed me in a lot of ways - personally and spiritually.

S.

Well, Learning and growing upon was the case of my life. my hobby reading everything curiously may it be stories or novels, wars and warfares, civilisations or arts or science. this took me to paralel journey of the world which was impacting on me. suddenly around 20s of my age, I got a book on divine yoga which was not based on poses of common yoga, but it was the book of total divinity. I went on doing test exercises oftenly.

within few years I was getting Para-psychic experiences and not mirage or hallucination. coz this book guided yoga in most balanced way.

but this para-psychic experiences did impact on me to the depth that I went on finding its existance and went my mind wandering in thsi universe to find answers to this quest and revealed new knowledges.

thus this book of divine yoga was the milestone which turned me to think of the things in new way and turned me to divineside completely.

the most surprising outcome of yogas mentioned in the book was, the exercises were erasing all evil from inner and mind slowly and decisively. this means if i was regular on these exercises, i would be sinless to great percentage. these excercises did work as catalystic way on me.

I have no answers to who it was. I haven't had a mentor literally, in years. As a stepping stone, or otherwise to take me to a new thought or concept for what I have been into my entire life.

But I can say that I have had many, many different conversations with random strangers as well as with people I know very well. The conversations are usually not a learning tool for me, but a re-iteration of what I already know and therefore I would be the stepping stone to most out there.

This is my reality, take it or leave it. The choice is and will always be... yours.

A person who was associated with the Golden Dawn and practiced modern magick and guided me towards a different way to see and do things. He became a sort of Mentor for me a few years back when I desperately was searching for answers.

I did not seek him out, per se, he sort of just fell into place. It was actually odd but comforting to know I was being looked after.

I am better now because of it. I walk the gray path, a little of the left, a little of the right, or you could call it the middle path. I learned about the Tree of Life through his mentorship and of the Golden Dawn, and the Mystic Kabbalah, things I had no knowledge of prior to his friendship.

So to him I say thank you for helping me open my eyes and mind

My ex and his best friend both helped me discover parts of myself that I didn't know existed. They helped me become more self aware and in the end I have gained more knowledge because I have been able to call upon strengths i didn't know i had.

... all stepping stones, to learning.
I do find it interesting that most with real knowledge, of a kind, will acknowledge those who came before them...

I think it is important to acknowledge those that came before us, that helped us along the way for better or worse.

If I didn't have mentors or guides along the way I would be lost. I am always seeking knowledge, I am forever a student but I also pass on what I learn.

There is so much to learn and to teach and I cannot wait until the next stepping stone of my life, I know it is coming and I'll embrace it and ackowledge it.

Its so difficult to find just one person who has had an impact upon me. Many folk have been an influential factor in the path I am on today. Sometimes, the smallest of gestures, a meaningful word here and there, can come from folk who dont even realise the effect they have had on me. For all these people, who probably dont even realise it, I say thanks you have helped in some way, and I do know that none of these people will ever read this post but thanks is due to them all the same.

Veronica. A slippery cuss if ever there was one.

After weeks of manipulating the truth and being the cause of upset to quite a few people she had her wrist slapped.

Damned if I did'nt end up feeling sorry for her.

Thing is, she reminded me not to take myself too seriously, heaven forbid I might of ended up like her.

Thank you Veronica.

There hasn't really been just one person that has taught me and acted as stepping stones but life in general has been one big stepping stone. I have learned things from different situations and different people. Some have stabbed me in the back others have tried causing drama that didn't end so well on their part.

I have subscribed to several people on YouTube who are completely amazing! They teach so much stuff!

so many things, so many people hold me and helped me to my next step. vr being one of my steps in m life. I grew here since i been here.

it's hard, to acknowedge that we may owe a small debt, to those we've met along the way, it means, I think, that everyone we meet can leave some sort of mark on us... as we can, on others.

there is hands down only one answer to this for me Drago1973..he literally saved my life not just once but twice...he opened my eyes..has taught me many things
deepened my understanding of who exactly i am ...

whilst for me, the one who provided that first awakening, was she who illustrated the path, for me...

My grandfather.
He was, is and always will be my guidance through life.

My current stepping stone, new ally and friend is an Elder I met through another group I am in. He's opened his doors to me to share the knowledge he has accumulated over the years in the Community. In all six years that I have been active in the OVC, I must admit that I was always reluctant to approach Houses as many trusted friends in the forum I called home warned me about the constant struggles with egos and such.

I am now becoming familiar with a House, their laws and traditions and I am truly grateful that I met this Elder. The few members I have had the pleasure of speaking to are wonderful individuals and I praise them for their commitment to the Community. I have no doubt in my heart that this journey will bring about much growth in me and forge a greater bond with my brothers and sisters.

My friend and family, and all that they have
teached me, it makes up who i am. Without
them i would have lost my mind a long time ago

The last person to truly influence me and be a kind of mentor.....was my sister.

I truly believe that everyone we encounter, particularly over time, shapes and guides us.

I've learned over the years to pay attention to every interpersonal interaction...for in those interactions are the keys to finding something bigger. That something bigger is different for everyone, but for me...for me, it has meant overall improved interactions with others. That is very important in my field, and it's a golden tool for my personal life as well.

People teach us, some lessons harder than others, simply by interacting with us...if we're not closed to expanding our knowledge base.

So, who has been a stepping stone for me? Everyone I've ever interacted with.

Everyone.. I've ever interacted with.. ?

I'll concede everyone can be a cause for learning: but, we don't choose to listen, to everyone...

Whether I ascribe to their beliefs or not, everyone I've ever had a serious conversation with has, in some way, shaped my beliefs...if by no other way than making me see that it's important to keep an open mind. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs and conveyance of such.

So, maybe you're right and I should correct my statement to say, "Everyone I've ever seriously interacted with, to whatever degree, has been some sort of intellectual stepping stone."

Definition of personal perspective is an on-going task, and others influence it, like it or not.

The truth is I am not that interested in a path, I do not like religion very much it is relatively boring. (Despite being taught in various religious schools I managed to dogge them all.)
Now the devil, he is a different thing altogether. Every time I think I spot his path and head for the bushes he ambushes me. It is very difficult for a mortal to out-wit a deity. Truth is he is playing with me, or at least I think he was. In ways trhat woulkd make most of you cry or breakdown, I was quite literally brought to my knees. One thing is for certain, I think I remain one of the most manipulated beings on this planet and I still have very little idea why me?
I am sure that some will define this as ego or illness-I assure you I know the difference and things based in tangible recoreded fact and seen by others are not illness. I know I am likely to be taken swiftly so I post as much as i may as some sort of sad record in the hope my struggles were at least recorded somewhere in history. For this reason, my answer is simply -V.R.

Ah now.. there's another source of possible questioning... for me...

what makes VR a place where one can meet so many 'stepping stones?'