Anxious Sage

Listening is a vital component of the sage's toolkit and the ensuing words of comfort or in some cases discomfiture are important. However, this in no way detracts from the sage's anxiety as he or she both draws on their experiences and intuition and expresses how these can be utilised by another in organising a more positive present and future for someone. There is a milli-second of standing outside of oneself and watching the relationship between willing seeker and the sage and wondering about its impact. This is the sage's anxiety.