Month: March 2015

I admit that I am an idealist, but I have enough of a sense of freedom to balance my sense of belonging. I like to question and evaluate everything using the best of my common sense.

I believe every child is a seed of God and should not be judged as legitimate or illegitimate because societal norms change with the times. As long as you function physically, help, and benefit human society, you are doing the work of God. We are all born through the same process and are individual human beings, not mere extensions of any ideology or exclusive group.

You should never be victimized by the customs, traditions, or rules of groups or religions. This isn’t just about law and order or human rights; it’s also about spiritual justice. After all, you had no control over your birth, making you innocent on two levels.

The same applies to mixed-race or biracial children. Our prejudices and discrimination stem from our sense of belonging. The moment you are born as a human being, you become part of humanity, not just a specific group of people who may discriminate against you. If one believes in God, then God’s importance cannot exist without humanity—never mind the groups, nations, or religions.

Somewhere along the way, someone made man inferior and God superior, leading to a reversal of roles in the politics of control.

Dictatorships, authoritarian governments, and religions have power and control in common. They all seek to prevent individuals from reaching their full potential, metaphorically keeping people as seeds in a jar, regardless of their potential to bloom into trees and create forests. This is nothing more than the politics of belonging.

People with a strong sense of belonging and a weaker sense of freedom accept these boundaries as God’s will, remaining in self-imposed prisons that rob them of their potential. I believe this is against God’s will because each of us is blessed with our own free will. If God wanted us to remain in the jar, we wouldn’t have the evolving and flexible potential that we do. It is purely human politics that keeps power in the hands of a few. When God is used in this political game, ordinary people gladly give up their power in favor of a sense of belonging.

Human potential is, in fact, God’s potential because it is through men and women that we progress and make God almighty. For example, today we can predict the paths of storms and tsunamis to save lives, something we couldn’t even conceive of in the past, leading to sacrifices like throwing virgins over cliffs to appease God.

Our potential drives us to evolve and take charge, becoming godly creators. We invent and innovate daily for the benefit of humankind. These are all miracles of God, but they come through ordinary people because life’s complexities are not fully understood, and our mortality is a bitter fact. The proof of our evolving nature lies in the discoveries we continue to make in every aspect of life.

If you look at spiritual knowledge, it has always come from extraordinary men like the Prophet Muhammad or Jesus, who had to make extreme sacrifices to deliver their extraordinary insights. The resistance or hatred from their opponents, and even today’s conflicts, are rooted in the same foundation: the politics of belonging.

Unfortunately, even our prophets couldn’t escape the politics of belonging. This type of politics takes over every group’s leaders, leading them to resist change for political reasons. New ideas and ideologies are adopted by us when politically convenient.

Interestingly, religions have often done the same things that happened to them in their early stages. Killing to maintain the status quo is a conservative ideology born of the politics of insecurity. A large segment of the population resists change initially, with some eventually adopting it over time, while others resist out of political conservatism.

Evolution is like a river’s flowing water; it regenerates, improves, and prevents stagnation, forming a boundless ocean. Stagnation, like a pond, inhibits progress and evolution, keeping individuals weak and unable to benefit themselves or society, allowing the powerful to remain powerful. The hidden agenda of any political entity is based on the group’s insecurities, yet the real power for all groups lies in the ocean, or in other words, humanity.

As humanity evolves, change comes, inevitably meeting with conservative resistance. Today, the world is grappling with issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation. It is clear that conservatives are losing this battle because today it’s all about human rights, and no one can deny that politically.

Advanced and secular societies have stopped putting people in jars to inhibit their potential, as new knowledge has proven that the more trees you have in a society, the better and more powerful that society becomes. Controlling societies are progressively becoming a thing of the past. The world is undergoing a change, so there will be chaos for a while, but things will settle as we evolve to the next level or chapter of humanity.

Religious people must accept these changes as God’s will and should not resist them because, in the end, God does things the right way. The individual who is insecure and has doubts is the one who doesn’t truly, deeply believe in God. True belief alleviates stress, instills hope, and makes individuals soft, compassionate, forgiving, sacrificial, and loving.

We should all ask ourselves questions about our belief systems: Do they contain these jewels of humanity? If not, it’s time to surpass them and come together as human beings. Intentionally killing the innocent, even children, is neither religious nor spiritual—it is purely political and aimed at controlling the uncontrollable changes.

As human beings, whether we belong to a gang, community, nation, or religion, we have a penchant for idolizing individuals as our heroes. Likewise, as individuals, we strive to belong, impress, and garner admiration from our respective groups. Our heroes may range from sports stars and rock icons to movie celebrities and military figures, and we take pride in associating them with our group identities.

Just as cubs or kittens engage in playful combat to hone their hunting skills, boxers spar in preparation for bouts. As our society evolves, it is imperative that we acknowledge and test the boundaries of friendly competition. However, crossing these boundaries can lead to prejudice and discrimination, hindering our spiritual progress.

The practice of killing one another harks back to our primal instincts, yet one would expect spiritual evolution to temper such impulses. Why, then, do we still elevate predatory behavior and compare ourselves to creatures like lions and eagles? Why do tales of conquest and bravery captivate us, without prompting deeper reflection on the ethics of subjugating, disrespecting, or even killing fellow humans?

Despite our religious teachings, which emphasize spiritual growth, many still struggle to tame their animalistic urges, especially in matters of faith. Paradoxically, heightened religious fervor often correlates with a greater willingness to resort to violence against dissenters.

A truly balanced individual not only harmonizes their animalistic and spiritual aspects but also navigates various facets of life, akin to a CEO. While we are physically creatures, our internal makeup is imbued with compassion, personal justice, sacrifice, forgiveness, and, above all, love. We possess the potential to transcend mere creaturehood and evolve into spiritually enlightened beings.

As individuals, it is incumbent upon us to seek personal equilibrium, ensuring that our mortal existence is a symphony of harmony. Survival remains paramount, but for those fortunate enough to have an abundance of resources, wanton killing for pleasure or sport is unconscionable. Fishing for sport, where fish are caught and released, exemplifies the principle of restraint—acknowledging the capacity to inflict harm but choosing not to do so.

However, engaging in live prey before killing it, purely for entertainment, represents a regression rather than evolution. Our evolving societies grapple with conflicting ideologies, often leading to confusion and conflict, particularly among less enlightened individuals or groups.

The recognition and glorification of bravery often accompany acts of violence, perpetuating a cycle of heroism steeped in bloodshed. Yet, in societies governed by law and order, such actions merit condemnation, underscoring the need for spiritual growth to transcend primal instincts.

Our struggle with belonging groups’ politics underscores the necessity for individual agency in challenging prejudicial norms. By balancing this inherent need for belonging with a robust sense of freedom, individuals can rise above the divisiveness that plagues our societies.

Egotistical notions of honor and pride, fostered by belonging groups, often lead to conflict and suffering, both for others and oneself. Overcoming these impulses is essential for personal growth and mental well-being.

It is time to transcend the constraints of groupthink and embrace our common humanity. Our collective potential for destruction, epitomized by nuclear weapons, underscores the urgency of this endeavor.

Rather than succumbing to fatalistic narratives, we must harness the power of the internet to foster global unity and progress. Our past knowledge, rooted in violence and division, should not dictate our future trajectory; instead, we must strive for a more inclusive and enlightened path forward.

As individuals, we possess the agency to effect change, challenging outdated ideologies and embracing a more humane ethos. By rejecting the politics of prejudice and discrimination, we can uplift our spiritual selves and contribute to the evolution of humanity.

“The Purpose of Individual Life”

An individual’s life transcends mere familial, communal, national, or ideological affiliations. Each person must assume the role of a CEO, directing their own life’s course to achieve personal fulfillment, happiness, and contentment.

Embracing boundaries out of insecurity is antithetical to the inevitability of mortality. Constraining oneself stifles personal growth and detracts from the divine duty to evolve. While groups such as families, communities, nations, or religions may assert authority, it is ultimately the individual who passes on, thus bearing the responsibility to navigate life’s various dimensions.

Living within self-imposed boundaries limits one’s potential and obstructs the path to spiritual enlightenment. As human beings, we should not settle for complacency, even in the vast expanse of the ocean. True evolution entails transcending limitations and reaching for the stars, both metaphorically and literally.

The boundaries we erect are of human origin, stemming from a desire for security and control. Yet, acceptance of mortality liberates individuals from fear and fosters freedom to pursue their potential. Breaking free from these constraints allows for personal growth and contributes to humanity’s collective evolution.

The purpose of human life is to serve humanity’s advancement, akin to the cellular function within a body. By transcending the confines of individual or group identities, individuals can fulfill their divine mandate to propel humanity forward.

Religious doctrines may dictate boundaries, but history has shown that progress often emerges from challenging established norms. Embracing personal agency and exercising free will enables individuals to reach for the divine within themselves, transcending the limitations imposed by tradition.

In a world interconnected by the internet, individuals possess the tools to dismantle barriers and forge global solidarity. It is incumbent upon each person to seize this opportunity for collective growth and enlightenment.

Rather than adhering blindly to ancestral wisdom, individuals should strive to surpass the limitations of past knowledge. Our capacity for evolution extends beyond earthly constraints, offering the potential to unlock godlike powers and address humanity’s most pressing challenges.

The purpose of individual life is to transcend boundaries, both physical and ideological, and strive for personal and collective evolution. By embracing our inherent potential and rejecting the constraints of tradition, we can chart a course towards a brighter future for humanity as a whole.

Unlocking Human Potential.

An individual’s existence transcends mere ties to family, community, or ideology. Each person must navigate life akin to a CEO, shaping their own destiny. This journey isn’t solely about impacting the community or serving oneself or others; it’s about finding personal fulfillment, happiness, and contentment.

Boundaries born of insecurity stifle growth and detract from the inherent duty to evolve. While groups like clans, communities, nations, or religions may assert influence, it is the individual who ultimately bears the responsibility for navigating life’s complexities.

Choosing to confine oneself within these boundaries is akin to living in a pond while the vast ocean beckons beyond. To be truly human means striving for boundless potential, transcending limitations imposed by social constructs.

Our society’s progress towards equality and freedom has been marred by resistance and conflict. Despite advancements, we remain shackled by the politics of belonging, unable to fully embrace our shared humanity.

True evolution necessitates shedding layers of personal and collective insecurities. The politics of division, fueled by allegiance to family, community, or nation, undermines our collective progress.

Individually, we must embody the synthesis of spiritual ideals and physical action. Despite technological advancements, our inability to resolve conflicts peacefully underscores our spiritual stagnation.

Achieving balance, whether at the individual or collective level, is fraught with challenges. The top-down approach to social change has historically favored the few at the expense of the many. However, the rise of democracy and advocacy for equal rights signal a shift towards bottom-up reform.

As individuals become more empowered to challenge entrenched power structures, the potential for meaningful change grows. By questioning societal norms and engaging in civil discourse, we can dismantle barriers to progress.

The path forward is uncertain, but our capacity for growth and adaptation remains boundless. As an evolving species, our potential evolves alongside us. It’s up to us to shape our collective destiny and chart a course towards a more enlightened future.

Picture an outline of a human body made up of cells. The brain cell says, “I am better than the colon cells because I run the body.” The heart cell responds, “I beat to keep the blood flowing so all cells can live.” The lung cell claims, “I am the one who brings in oxygen.” The colon says, “I am the one who supplies the nutrients—without me, you’re all dead.” The liver adds, “I am crucial; without me, you would all perish.” The skin remarks, “If I weren’t here, you’d all die from infections.” Then, the arm or the leg might say, “I don’t like living in this chaos; I don’t belong here.”

The idea is that the body consists of all kinds of cells and isn’t complete unless it works as a whole. The same applies to humanity—we are the cells of humanity, or I would even go as far as to say, of God. Just as the body relies on the harmonious functioning of all its cells, God and humanity cannot function without human beings.

If one particular group of cells claims to be better because of its job, it’s absurd because the job is only possible through the functioning of the body as a whole. Therefore, every cell is important, regardless of its kind.

If any individual claims to be better than others because they belong to a certain nation, race, or religion, it is just as ridiculous. The day a human being is born, they belong to humanity, not to any nation, race, or religion—they are simply a human child. Now, how do you pass the test to become a true human being? What allows you to graduate from the class of chimps and baboons? Why don’t we focus more on how to become human beings? When will we be able to overcome our darker side?

The number one qualification to be a human being is one’s personal character, not their clan, race, nation, or religion. The jewels of compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice, and love are what make a person truly human. Otherwise, regardless of the group you belong to, you have the potential to be worse than the worst because you possess both intelligence and, in today’s world, weapons of mass destruction.

Imagine if the arm or leg claimed to be too good to be part of the body, yet all the nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood provided to them comes from the body. If your race, nation, or religion has led you to believe that you are superior, they are not only racist, but they are also wrong, leading humanity—and even God—toward destruction. This is no laughing matter when nuclear weapons exist, and emotionally charged individuals have their fingers on the triggers. In a nuclear disaster, we’re all in it together—no brain cell, heart, liver, lung, arm, or leg can survive without the body.

Ironically, our holy books predict a day of destruction. The question is: Are we going to create or avoid that scenario? Personally, I am an optimist and believe that we will evolve beyond our religions and nationalism to unite as humanity as a whole. It may not happen in my lifetime, but if there are people working against global warming and saving other species from extinction, we should have the common sense to overcome our emotionally dark, animalistic side as well.

 

Equal human rights, civil achievements, and racial, national, and religious freedoms are all connected to humanity’s march toward its full potential. From human sacrifice to the persecution of homosexuals, from racism to all forms of prejudice and discrimination, these issues have been gradually improving, but progress has not been fast enough. Personally, I believe we are evolving and progressing in many areas, but our religions seem to lag behind.

Unfortunately, every achievement has come at the cost of human lives, as there has always been strong resistance to progress from our own kind. The lessons of history teach us that if you want to gain something, you have to fight for it. Even when something is beneficial for humanity, we still have to struggle against our conservative fellow human beings. Despite our ability to discuss and debate, we somehow fail to recognize or choose to ignore our incomplete knowledge. Unfortunately, we are often unable to stray from our ancestral beliefs, even when they have been proven wrong. As human beings, we are taught not only to believe that our ancestors couldn’t have been wrong but also that we must protect their traditions, customs, rituals, and rules. We are educated to respect, protect, and sacrifice in loyalty to our sense of belonging. Even in this day and age of equal human rights, the news is still filled with stories of racism and prejudice-related injustices.

For humanity, change has never been easy. Reaching our potential or advancing in our journey of evolution requires peeling away layers of personal and collective insecurities. Our politics, driven by a sense of belonging to a particular family, gang, community, nation, or religion, has been our downfall. If we are born into the human family as human individuals, we automatically belong to humanity, but our politically influenced education teaches us otherwise. If we learn to belong to humanity, we would realize that, in reality, humanity is one, beyond all the politics of division.

Individually, we all need to become evolved spiritual beings who can and do convert spiritual thoughts into physical actions. By now, with all our understanding of evolution and civilization, we should be able to peacefully debate and discuss our way to change, but we are far from it. Our political and religious wars are clear evidence of this. We cannot continue this way because, on one hand, we have been evolving with nuclear weaponry, but on the other, we have not evolved spiritually. An insecure individual with a strong sense of belonging to their group, yet with their finger on the powerful and destructive nuclear trigger, can be a deadly mix. Our evolution is unbalanced because we not only dismiss each other’s knowledge but also carry along our ancestral disputes. Humanity has never been able to live in peaceful times; even after all this civilization and evolution, we still can’t discuss and debate our differences in a civilized manner.

Achieving balance is not easy, even at the individual level, let alone collectively. Our disputes have largely been the result of the politics of belonging. Our social changes have never been without the influence of the politics of belonging. We have become accustomed to changes brought about by a top-down philosophy, which seeks to keep power concentrated in the hands of a few, often by force. As a result, the individual has always been a weaker participant—until recently. Today, we live in an era of democracy and equal human rights. Individuals are being educated to be CEOs of their own lives, capable of seeing and understanding the politics of power behind every tradition, custom, ritual, and societal rule. These changes will bring about a shift from the bottom up, allowing for debate and discussion, so decisions can no longer be made by a select few who have been holding special political and personal interests, using power to fulfill their personal and group-related agendas.

How and what will change in the future will depend on the awareness of ordinary individuals. Where will this take us as humanity? Will we continue to go back and forth, or will we change everything, including our ancestral differences, disputes, and related wars? Can we change and evolve from our present level of civilization? What is our potential? Since we are an evolving entity, our potential will continue to evolve with us—so where are we headed?

Jihad…

One of the pillars of Islam emphasizes the gathering of resources and efforts to defend and fight for the group one belongs to. However, if the group in question is humanity itself, then the spiritual jihad should be directed towards combating issues such as hunger, poverty, racism, prejudice, nationalism, and religious extremism.

Various groups employ the concept of jihad, though they may not use the same terminology. For instance, in the past, Christians conducted crusades, and figures like Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and even modern entities like NATO have pursued similar endeavors. When resources are pooled for the benefit of one’s own group or like-minded individuals, it ceases to be a humanitarian effort. Rather, it becomes inherently political. Thus, claiming such actions to be spiritual in nature is erroneous.

By now, we should possess enough evolution to discern these distinctions. Politics primarily revolves around gains, whereas spirituality does not entail collateral damage such as the loss of innocent lives. Even the loss of a single innocent life tarnishes humanity’s image.

Passionate love Instinctive love

Universal love

This progression signifies the transition from animalistic behavior to human consciousness. An evolved human is characterized by their capacity for love, sacrifice, and compassion. Conversely, without embracing these qualities, one remains akin to a primitive creature, prepared to kill or die for land, resources, or ideological differences. Despite our mortality and expanding knowledge, our understanding remains incomplete, and we cannot possess anything permanently; we must eventually relinquish all possessions.

The loss of love can be profoundly challenging, irrespective of material possessions. Therefore, causing the death of a loved one for political purposes perpetuates the constant warfare and conflicts endured by humanity.

While coping with loss is difficult, the degradation of humanity is a greater tragedy than emotional turmoil or subsequent revenge. Revenge only further stains the reputation of evolved individuals.

Overcoming these tendencies is easier said than done. However, as we continue to evolve, we must shed the baggage of our past, which is rooted in our animalistic nature. While modern individuals would reject being labeled as animals, our actions often disgrace us, especially when innocent children are deliberately targeted in the name of religion.

Human life depends on and revolves around love; we strive for it, and try to protect it at all cost. The biggest reason for worries and stress along with food and survival is the loss of love. When children are out of sight, parents not only worry about their well-being; they fear the loss of love as well.

Since everyone feels and knows about the pain of love loss, opposing groups try to get at each other where it hurts, so killing each other’s belonging individuals is an ongoing process along with the causes of prejudiced related hatred regardless of civilization and evolution of humanity in all other departments.

This raw core is the one where the human individual is equally divided with the potential to be good or bad, so all people surrounding the individual with love have to be responsible. If you are nurtured with love or rob of love would set the foundation. Belonging families, communities, nations and religions are just as responsible for an individual’s bad behavior as a grown up individual would be. Harsh punishments may tame people with fear but as human beings we bring along a potential to be good so we need education based on love. If you look at the crime rate in the nations where they have harsh punishments is not lower than the ones where they are not as strict. If it is not the harsh punishments then what would be the reason to have a lower crime rate. Common sense says that love triangles make sense. If we all are responsible and play a role in raising good and bad people then we all should take initiative to be responsible.

This animal core is where one can decide to choose and this is where we are highly influenced by the love we receive or don’t. Love, whether it’s universal, passionate or instinctive, love is what makes us separate from the other animals and makes us the work horses of God.

As humans we have free will, which makes us personally responsible for our actions during our living years, how it should be lived, and whether we are focusing on finance, love, health, or any other areas. Making a decision for anything in the future, such as going to school for a better job or sacrificing our life in the army, is first and foremost dependent on the individual to use his/her free will. Our actions and reactions are our decisions, regardless of emotional pressures. In a court of law you just can’t say “my God told me to kill so I should not be charged,”  so regardless of the demands of the belonging groups, an individual is still responsible for his/her actions.

Let’s look at it this way, if each and every one of us has a life story written as a  musical sheet: where you as an individual are a musical note and the empty space between the notes is God. So, when it’s your turn to speak, you speak, and when you are required to stay quiet, you stay quiet. In order to create a good harmonious melody out of your mortal life. You have to follow the rhythmic system for your personal and individual life.**********************************

If you choose to grab a drum and beat the hell out of it for a few hours without any break, you will become exhausted. Likewise, if you say everything is done by God and do not speak even if it is your turn, you would have a blank sheet.  Human progress and evolution would come to a screeching halt. Either extreme is wrong and works against the individual and God simultaneously, because human beings are God’s work horses. We have to save lives and reproduce so God can exist to fulfill people’s prayers. Since man is the third equation in the triangle of God and the Devil, he judges the good and the bad. If man is not there to judge, the good and the bad lose its importance or disappear altogether. It is man’s job to understand his/her importance in the larger scheme of life and live his/her life with justice to himself and all others around.

There comes a time when love starts to compete; it can tear the individual apart, so it is important for us to learn to become a CEO of our lives. You can’t just choose your society over your loved ones, or your lover over your children or family or society.

Learn to balance all the corners of your triangles to be spiritually healthy, especially when it comes to the love triangle…

You can’t just disregard your kids who are your instinctive love, if you find a new passionate love. You can’t just live your life for the community and disregard your family or vice versa. Balancing is not easy especially when you are brought up with the strong sense of belonging to your belonging group, but remember as an individual you are created with the free will thus you are the CEO of your life and that is your job, so make the right decisions to stay away from spiritual crimes.

These evolutionary love corners are the human being’s jewels and we should be proud of our accomplishments, but the fact is that they all depend on the existence of that core. Without being physically alive there is nothing you can feel, enjoy, or react to, our belonging religions may have certain visions of afterlife but we as groups don’t agree with those visions so it all depends on the individual to keep the balance between living years and the disputed belief systems. We have acquired this jewelry with a long journey of evolution, but regardless of evolution, mortality is a fact of life and is still considered a loss. Sometimes this loss comes from natural causes, accidents, or war-related circumstances. They all have the potential to strip man from these Godly gifts and we can end up in a pit, where the negative and evil reactions arise from. This pit is our animal side where we are naked of love and have the potential to be fearless and potentially barbaric beings, even if we are born raised as a gentle soul.

I talk about the triangle because I believe everything should be in balance; if love is out of balance, man is capable of committing spiritual crimes. A child robbed of love in his early years may grow up with issues and wound up a criminal or unfit to have healthy, loving relationships later in life.

When universal love is stripped, some people are willing to kill their own children. The example here is honor, ego, and pride. There has even been a documentary about a Sikh family who got their own daughter killed because she married someone who they disapproved of.

Passionate love can destroy instinctive love and instinctive love can do the same thing to passionate love.

There was a girl who drowned  her two sons because her boyfriend did not want children. When kids come along, some couples can’t balance the love, and end up splitting.

When couples break up, they feel the loss of passionate love, but if kids are involved the loss is twofold, because you are not only losing passionate love you are losing instinctive love as well thus the potential for spiritual crimes increases. What would we do without love? If we are capable of committing spiritual crimes in spite of love?

Wars often rob all kinds of love, and spiritual crimes can evolve to all sorts of war crimes and human rights violations. In my opinion, the cause of our terrorism and heavy-handed revenge bombing is the stripping of love, which turns the individual into a loveless raging revengeful animal.

Lack of understanding about the human being is responsible for these perpetual spiritual crimes. We know a lot about other creatures but still we can’t figure out how to deal with our own kind, the disputes all over the world are clear signs of this misunderstanding. We use propaganda and politics to put each other down and blame the atrocities but forget that we all are human beings. We use God and religions in the name of politics, yet there is nothing clear about our past and future, which I mean before birth and after death, other than the assumptions we make with our evolving and constantly changing knowledge.

For millions of years we have been around, and for thousands of years God has been in our lives. Where did we come from? Science and religions both don’t provide more than assumptions.

Whether the chicken or the egg came first, God created man or man created God is not as important as the chicken which lays the eggs and feeds human beings, or the human individual who is doing all the Godly work. What came first has never been clear nor is it important, so we look for evolution theories. Still the world would argue about it because of the different schools of thought. I am not going to dig into the past or the science to create argumentative assumptions just to find out how and what happened. I am going to stay in the present and see what is happening right now. My question is, why are we still killing each other regardless of our civilization?

Using common sense and logic has always worked for me, so I am going to follow that and explain how I think about what is and how it should be. If it makes sense to you and you like it, then keep reading; evolve from the pond philosophy and broaden your horizons to live this life as a third equation, not subservient to any ideology which keeps you exploring the space and the ocean where you belong. Today the individual is connected to the Internet, and living in the pond with boundaries is like using a computer without having a connection to the Internet.

Don’t just follow whatever your belonging group is calling for: question the political motives and make your choices as an independent entity who has free will to explore the inner and external space. Remember that using free will is a privilege and your human rights at the same time.

Spiritual justice has been and usually takes a back seat when it comes to security. Since there is no ultimate security for the mortal, we should put and keep everything in perspective. Living with justice to all including yourself brings inner peace to the individual, thus it should theoretically create universal peace as well.

The essence of human life is intertwined with love; we seek it out and safeguard it at all costs. Loss of love, alongside concerns about sustenance and survival, ranks among the greatest sources of worry and stress. When children are out of sight, parents fret not only about their physical well-being but also about the potential loss of affection.

Given the universal experience and understanding of the pain caused by losing love, opposing factions often target each other’s vulnerable spots. Consequently, the ongoing cycle of violence persists, fueled by prejudices and animosities, despite advancements in civilization and human evolution in other aspects.

At the heart of this dynamic lies what can be described as a love triangle – a complex interplay of emotions and motivations. This core represents the innate duality within human nature, capable of both benevolent and malevolent acts. Surrounding individuals who nurture with love or deprive of it play a crucial role in shaping this foundation. Families, communities, nations, and religions bear responsibility for fostering either positive or negative behaviors in individuals. While harsh punishments may deter wrongdoing through fear, true transformation requires an educational approach rooted in love. Crime rates in nations with severe penalties do not necessarily differ significantly from those with more lenient systems, suggesting that fostering a culture of love and understanding may be more effective in reducing crime.

Love, whether universal, passionate, or instinctive, distinguishes humans from other animals and serves as the cornerstone of our spiritual development. Endowed with free will, individuals bear personal responsibility for their actions and decisions, regardless of external pressures or affiliations. While belonging groups may exert influence, each person ultimately remains accountable for their conduct.

Maintaining balance in the various facets of life is essential for spiritual well-being, particularly in navigating the complexities of romantic relationships and familial obligations. Striking this balance requires conscientious decision-making and a steadfast commitment to upholding spiritual values.

Tragically, the absence or distortion of love can lead individuals to commit grave spiritual crimes, resulting in profound societal repercussions. Whether through acts of honor killings, crimes of passion, or neglect of familial duties, the erosion of love jeopardizes the fabric of human relationships and communities. War, fueled by the absence of love and understanding, engenders further atrocities and human rights violations, perpetuating a cycle of violence and suffering.

Addressing these spiritual crises necessitates a deeper understanding of human nature and a commitment to fostering empathy and compassion. Propaganda, politics, and religious dogma often exacerbate divisions among people, overshadowing our shared humanity. By embracing reason, empathy, and a commitment to justice, individuals can work towards creating a more peaceful and harmonious world, transcending the boundaries of ideology and belief. Ultimately, it is through the pursuit of spiritual justice and universal love that humanity may aspire to lasting peace and fulfillment.

If you possess and exercise your free will, you stand at the apex of the triangle, thus it is you who can rectify the situation.

Politics and individual insecurities lie at the root of both personal and societal unrest. If you perceive yourself merely as an extension of an ideology, you fall victim to your own internal imbalance, which I view as a human flaw rather than an asset. True assets include the capacity for independent thought, the use of free will, and the ability to administer justice to all, including oneself.

I contend that humanity occupies the highest position in this hierarchy, not the lowest. If you believe contentment lies in being devoid of opinions, consider examining yourself under a metaphorical microscope; you will discover much about yourself. You might not hesitate to harm an innocent for the sake of your group, develop an eating disorder, or contemplate suicide due to societal judgment. Always remember, you have been endowed with free will for a purpose; if God created humans, it was with the intention that they evolve into godly beings.

Humanity has descended to a lower status due to personal insecurities, which serve to mask the underlying politics of belonging, cloaked in the guise of nationalism and religion. I advocate for the restoration of humanity’s rightful position—and yes, each individual is the CEO of their own life. Regardless of logical deductions, humans must occupy the highest corner; even if religions espouse otherwise. It is a twisted logic that all religions impose stringent rules and punishments. If they genuinely believed that God orchestrated every action, they would exhibit more forgiveness and grant individuals greater leniency. Our legal systems would lose their significance if every human action were attributed solely to God.

Every societal transformation begins with an idea originating from an individual, as we adapt to the changing landscape. The inception of religions, or ideologies such as socialism, communism, or democracy, serves as examples. Every change elicits a reaction; while one religion may suit certain individuals, it may not be applicable to others, hence the perpetual need for new ideologies, even within existing religions, as evidenced throughout history.

From communism to socialism, from religious sects to atheism, we witness unmistakable signs of progress. Humans naturally gravitate towards progress, whether gradual or rapid; we inherently pursue our potential. Human opinions have, do, and will always rest on shifting ground due to our continually expanding knowledge base.

We err, rectify our mistakes, and press forward, only to realize that our corrections require further refinement. From medical advancements to societal norms and everything in between, change has been, is, and will remain a constant. Given our ongoing evolution of knowledge, impassioned extremes have no place in our journey of progress. We are all born human first, thus our primary allegiance should be to humanity.

All human groups, be they defined by race, gender, nationality, or religion, are inherently political entities, as they are rooted in the politics of belonging. Religions ought to remain focused on spirituality, which has always been and should remain the bedrock of service to humanity. When religions intermingle with politics, or when individuals conflate the two, it breeds a toxic concoction that not only disrupts personal peace but also foments warmongering tendencies. Emotionally charged individuals may believe they are fulfilling divine mandates by committing spiritual transgressions. Throughout history, countless lives have been lost due to religious extremism; from the Crusades to contemporary religious conflicts, all are manifestations of prejudices propagated by religion.

The underlying catalyst behind religious discord is not God or the doctrines themselves, but rather the politics of belonging. This sense of belonging intertwines the individual with their respective group. Since groups are unlikely to deviate from their political agendas, it falls upon the individual to effect change. If you exercise your free will in decision-making, you possess the potential to be the CEO of your life (a role inherent to each of us).

A CEO may opt not to adhere to the politics of their group or uncritically accept the status quo. Western societies provide a pertinent example, wherein individuals of diverse religious beliefs coexist harmoniously while adhering to the rule of law. The cornerstone of this harmonious cohabitation is the constitution, which safeguards individual rights irrespective of religion, race, or background.

Understanding the dynamics of belonging and freedom is paramount, particularly in an era marked by weapons of mass destruction. Political elites, nations, and religions are disinclined to reconcile their differences, as such discord perpetuates their respective power dynamics. Our collective history reveals a litany of conquests, subjugation, genocide, and dehumanization. A candid reflection on our past reveals the blemishes of our ancestors; it is time to pardon and forget them, recognizing that they acted to the best of their knowledge or in accordance with their inherited wisdom. Today, global interconnectedness via the internet enables individuals to connect with one another across geographical divides, transcending the constraints of belonging.

Balancing the realms of belonging and love fosters inner peace and enables its dissemination to others worldwide. If person-to-person connections materialize, it will mark the inception of change from the grassroots level. The top-down approach has proved ineffective for millennia and will likely remain so in the foreseeable future, given the entrenched politics of belonging to our respective groups. As individuals, we must prioritize our allegiance to humanity over color, race, gender, nationality, or religion.

Historically, our governing structures have been instituted from the top down. It is time for genuine democracy, flawed though it may be. Each of us is blessed with the capacity to make choices; we are all born CEOs of our own lives. However, our sense of belonging often enslaves us to our respective groups. It is time to transcend these boundaries and embrace humanity in its entirety, acknowledging and empathizing with the pain of love loss not only within ourselves but also in others. It is time to propel humanity to the next stage of evolution, wherein we no longer resort to violence in the name of God or nation.

 

 

 The love triangle…

Here, another triangle which has been flipped and needs to be put right-side up:

If you have and use your free will, you are on the top of the triangle: thus it’s you who can make it right.