Self-Realization and Other Awakenings

Robert, on the other hand was fearless. Before he
left he told me he would be betrayed by all the people
who were trying to seduce him to leave Los Angeles
with promises of financial support, and support of
Satsang.
One by one these people came to me and told me
how they were going to help Robert and also me to get
settled and find a job. I reported what they said to
Robert, and he frankly told me that they would never
keep their word. He told me that every one of them
would betray him, yet he went to them knowing this.
This turned out to be truth. They did not support
him as they promised and finances were always
desperate. Robert often called me or I him just to
talk, and he continually wanted me to come, but I
could not. I was afraid because there was nothing
there for me. The people there made it clear I was
not wanted. They wanted Robert all to themselves
alone. All the former promises disappeared once
Robert was their captive. Yet he went into the
unknown, knowing this, and out of fear, I did not
follow.
So I ask, “Do you trust me to take you to an
unknown goal of freedom?” I will not even take you to
the safety of the “Absolute,” or “Brahman,” or “God,”
for these are just words to give comfort. Are you
willing to shed all your concepts, beliefs and security