September 30, 2022 by dancingbottle
Let’s start this discussion with an opinion: regardless of your religion or personal beliefs, life has never been, is not, and will never be about what lies beyond the cliff of faith or after death. It has always been, is, and will always be about our living years because we are needed to convert spirituality into physical actions during our time on Earth. Just ask a blooming flower about the nature of mortal beauty. It blooms to be beautiful regardless of its short life. All it needs is a couple of appreciative eyes, and in the case of human beings, we need our own two appreciative eyes to live our mortal lives successfully. This wisdom of mortality is all around us; we just need to embrace it individually to find happiness. If you feel fearful or unhappy, try viewing life through the wisdom taught to us by a flower. While many religions preach being good to attain heaven after death, they often ask for blind faith when it comes to physical explanations. There is a motive to keep individuals in line. Regardless of the picture they want you to believe, it is still about your living years, not about life beyond the cliff of faith.
Recently, I watched a CNN documentary titled “Gupta Amazed by Biologist’s ‘Ghost’ Heart.” The inventor featured, Doris Taylor, is an LGBTQ individual who was expelled from college simply because she was gay. When it comes to human innovation and knowledge that benefits humanity, such factors should supersede the sexuality or character of the source. I believe that humans never work alone; the body, oxygen, and favorable circumstances are not exclusively within the control of an individual. Thus, there is always a larger picture involved. While some may say that God is responsible for everything, I argue that God cannot do everything without our help. The truth lies somewhere in between. A light bulb will not light up unless both wires are connected, so if you argue that there must be a Devil because we can’t attribute bad things to God, I would say this is where we become the third equation. Without our physical actions on both good and bad, nothing would happen. This topic may not be easy to discuss, but it must be addressed, especially in an era focused on equal human rights. If we don’t recognize our place, we will never become spiritually responsible, regardless of our religious affiliation. Human evolution is ingrained in our genes; we simply cannot stop evolving, no matter what our religions may try to suppress. An insecure person might stay in a pond like a frog to feel secure, but genetically, we are not designed to be frogs. All our man-made boundaries—whether based on race, gender, nation, religion, or individual insecurities—are present until we collectively take the next step into a new paradigm.
Look around: today, things have changed and are continuing to change progressively. I want to see the impact human knowledge has on humanity as a whole. For instance, our religious beliefs have made us aware of the need to rise above other animals. Yet, paradoxically, when it comes to our differences, we often become worse than most animals. Where did things go wrong? Why do we become so brutal and kill each other over our metaphorical realities? Why can’t we simply explain ourselves? Often, the political interests of our belonging groups do not align with the changing individual and the times. Everything we have achieved or evolved has been questioned extensively, but unfortunately, we do not question our religions simply because they suggest that questioning individuals are somehow un-Godly or not part of the divine world. Let me be clear: any human knowledge, whether in technology, medicine, or theology, should be able to make a physical difference in people’s lives; otherwise, it will eventually lose its relevance. Before discussing the documentary, I need to establish a connection based on common sense. Humanity will always have metaphorical realities, which do have their place in our lives, but without physical results, they lose their importance and relevance. In today’s world, humanity calls for justice based on equal individual rights. A justice system should be founded on solid, physical principles. Since we can’t prove God’s physical existence with repeatable results like science, God’s place should be in our hearts, not in our courts. Societies ruled on equal justice will function better than those based on divisive politics and religion due to their prejudicial and discriminatory policies.
Non-political spirituality yields physically positive results. Bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination-based politics usually favor a specific group of people, which has nothing to do with God. Death and destruction have always marked political religions. Regardless of our religious affiliations, we all have spiritual responsibilities to aid humanity. You should not claim a connection to God if you work against those whose help has been proven beneficial to humanity. Look critically at the politics of belonging, and you will see how people have even abused God. If you are politically abusing God, should you be punished by God? Upon critical examination, you will see the disrespect towards religious beliefs. Does this mean that God is not present in religions? Why are those connected to science able to bring more spiritually meaningful advancements than religions have ever achieved?
If a gay individual can save lives, she is contributing to God’s work. Shouldn’t she be granted a higher place on the spiritual ladder than those who use politics to achieve their goals, despite claiming to be straight but crooked? Consider individuals like Sir Frederick G. Banting, who, along with his followers, invented insulin; Charles R. Drew, the American surgeon who developed blood transfusion; and Doris Taylor, who has the potential to save millions of lives. Yes, Doris Taylor, who was expelled from college simply because she was gay. Religious people deemed her spiritually inferior. I would place these three individuals above all the bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination in world history. That is the spiritual height that bigots, prejudiced, or discriminatory individuals can only dream of but never reach. You may adhere to your religious beliefs and honor your prophets, but try providing real-time physical results like blood transfusion and insulin to keep people alive. These kinds of genuinely impactful spiritual results are bringing more science into our spiritual systems. Consider those who deny even blood transfusions, despite the countless lives saved by it. Looking at the history of our religions, you find death and destruction in the name of God, which must be justified before judging those who brought lifesaving results to humanity. Personally, I believe that if you help save lives and reduce human suffering, you are performing the ultimate spiritual job. Imagine a weighing scale held by the blindfolded Lady of Justice. Place all the bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination on one side and three individuals—Doris Taylor, Sir Frederick G. Banting, and Charles R. Drew—on the other. Their contributions to humanity would outweigh the former, tilting the scale in their favor. These three individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, achieve spiritually meaningful results far surpassing those who cannot translate the divine or spiritual world into physical reality. People like Doris Taylor build hope and bring humanity where science and spirituality merge to complement each other, rather than turning scientific work into Devil’s work. You can think about religion, politics, bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination as much as you want, but to me, anyone working to physically help humanity is praying practically. So, they are more important than those merely shooting their arrows in the air. God does not need your bowing down or sacrifices; God needs you to fulfill your spiritual purpose by making God exist physically. Your physical actions fulfill someone’s prayers and are the essence of human life needed by God. If someone can create a new heart from a patient’s cells or keep someone alive with insulin shots or blood transfusions, they are dealing with everyday physical realities. Logically, they fulfill a lot of prayers for those seeking help from God. Show me some physically positive results from a political religion, other than taking lives and oppressing people to the point where death tolls become unaccountable. Recent news shows women in Iran burning their hijabs. Remember, God is supposed to be a spiritual entity, and a belief system is something a human individual adopts optionally. Because their foundation is based on metaphorical realities, it’s all about the love of God to benefit their mortal life. The problem is that politicians have used God to control their populations. I must repeat that Googling the crime rates worldwide did not present a favorable picture for religious societies. Higher crime rates than secular ones are a slap in the face to religious societies. Ethics, morals, traditions, customs, and rituals have their place in human societies, but they cannot be counted as laws in today’s world. Enforcing them as laws on everyone, regardless of their belief in God, is simply wrong. Especially in this day and age, this can become a problem for society because the world is watching. If a belief system adheres to pure spirituality and equal justice for all, people would learn to self-regulate and refrain from committing crimes against each other. Forceful and politically motivated religious beliefs eventually fail, as seen worldwide, because they do not align with the present-day trends of equal human rights. Tell that to the women burning their hijabs or those killed by the morality police. This clearly indicates that a religious belief enforced by force to control the population robs it of its spirituality. Unless an individual understands simple spiritual principles like treating others as they would like to be treated, the crime rate in society will not decrease, regardless of the extremity of their religious beliefs. If individuals become spiritually aware enough to envision themselves on the receiving end of their actions before committing them, things can change. Otherwise, society cannot afford a police officer for everyone. Logically, you cannot enforce a religious belief as a justice system because it is purely based on metaphorical realities. Spiritually, it all comes down to blind justice, nothing more. So, if you live in a melting pot society where people believe in different things, a religious justice system may be problematic.
As we continue to evolve, our spiritual and ethical beliefs must align with our technological advancements. Acknowledge the physical results of human efforts and celebrate those who make tangible contributions to humanity. Re-examine your beliefs and how they contribute to the greater good. By doing so, you align your actions with a higher spiritual purpose, fulfilling your role in the grand scheme of life.
Individually, we have often been reduced to an irrelevant part of the holy picture. Yet, interestingly, humans possess the atom of autonomy, supplying the essence of physicality to both God and the Devil simultaneously, making them relevant. What is wrong with this picture? Why are our societies enamored with metaphorical realities like love and God, yet fail to value human physicality and its importance? We have countless books, movies, and special effects dedicated to these popular subjects. We are fascinated by Harry Potter, Dracula, witchcraft, haunted houses, and magical wonderlands. Our metaphorical realities—whether they involve the superiority of our religions, races, nations, or the stories of God and the Devil—dominate our societies. All the disputing ideas, bickering, wars, and the unaccountable death toll stem from this. Yet, the respect and responsibilities associated with our physical realities are often left far behind.
Consider this: We pray and worship God, hate the Devil, and avoid taking responsibility for our actions, despite being the ones with personal autonomy. We live lives akin to parasites, constantly receiving, asking, and taking, but not reciprocating. If we were to reciprocate honestly, the world could be free of hunger and poverty. Just look at our war budgets and the creation of billionaires—this alone can put things into perspective. Logically, God’s role is to provide what we don’t have control over, like oxygen, water, and favorable life circumstances for internal and external health. Beyond that, it is up to us to care for humanity and everything related to it.
Open your inner eyes and observe what is happening around the world. Why is honest reciprocation missing? Aren’t we the physical side of God? If you start asking these questions, you will find the answers within yourself.
Our politicians have flipped our holy triangle, placing God and the Devil at the top and human beings at the bottom. Without human physicality, everything falls apart. Politics thrives on individual insecurities, so we cling to our groups and metaphorical realities more than our physical ones. Politicians exploit these insecurities for their benefit, making individuals seem irrelevant. Most religions, ideologies, kingdoms, dictatorships, and autocracies rely on human weaknesses. Democracy, with its emphasis on equal human rights, is the only system that brings us closer to spirituality. Other systems are designed to make individuals inferior for political control. Politicians have further manipulated us to feel dependent on our groups for security, stripping us of self-worth and esteem. When a significant portion of the population buys into this, questioning individuals are often shunned or punished. As a result, we lose our self-respect and self-esteem, becoming akin to parasites, dependent on our groups and God, rather than being the physical hands of God.
If you look at it with a sense of responsibility and honest reciprocation, you will see its presence in all our relationships. As productive beings, losing our sense of importance can be harmful. We seek security from our groups, but as mortals, this is highly questionable. It is not acceptable for us not to use our God-given powers. Our free will, sense of justice, sense of self, and duties of honest reciprocation are essential.
So, why have we lost our self-respect and self-esteem? Why don’t we become what God intended for us? Remember, we are human beings, not creatures that latch onto a host. Each of us is capable of honest reciprocation, barring illness. Since God does not need anything from us, our reciprocation fulfills the prayers of those who seek help from God. This means we are the ones converting spirituality into physical actions. If health issues inhibit us from helping, we fall into the receiving end of help. If we are healthy but choose not to help, we are taking without reciprocating, becoming akin to parasitic creatures rather than human beings. Believing it’s smart to take and take is against our atom of autonomy. Going against ourselves can be a curse because internal conflicts rob us of satisfaction, happiness, and contentment. As mortals, we cannot afford to spend our lives in this mode. A human life without satisfaction and happiness is a failed mortal experience.
If you seek satisfaction and happiness but spend your life securing things you will eventually leave behind, you must go within to find peace with your atom of autonomy. Ultimately, you have the answers within yourself. What goes on within you cannot be helped by outside sources, so you must create peace with your atom of autonomy before it’s too late.
I don’t label human beings as animals, but rather as physical beings with a strong spiritual side. If we follow our politics of belonging without questioning, we end up aligning ourselves with other creatures, despite our unique human status. If you don’t find this unacceptable, consider your real blessings and make individual decisions. Understanding the power of the politics of belonging and its impact is crucial. Each of us carries the exclusive atom of autonomy and significant personal responsibilities. Recognizing this knowledge is key to understanding our importance and true selves. Since our reality has been and continues to be robbed by the politics of belonging, we need spiritual awareness and understanding of what it means to be human. A torn individual becomes confused and dependent on their belonging societies. Solving this puzzle by recognizing individual importance is the purpose of this blog.
Personally, knowing our importance and relevance is crucial, especially for understanding ourselves individually. I will use an extraordinary quote from Dr. Allama Iqbal, a revolutionary poet:
“Khuddi ko kar bulund itanaa kay her taqdeer say pehlay Khuda bunday say khud poochy btaa tari raza kya hay.”
He says: “Raise your ego so high that before writing your fate, God comes down to you and asks, ‘What do you agree with?'”
Regardless of conventional wisdom or what religions, nations, or people claim, I believe God is for all, not just for some. Claiming God for a select few would make God prejudiced and discriminatory, just like us. You cannot make God what God is not. Using God politically would be a spiritual crime.
Understanding good and bad is not exclusive to collectives; it’s an individual matter. Politics often forces individuals to conform to collective beliefs without questioning. Since we are all blessed with free will, all responsibilities rest on our personal shoulders. Before committing a crime or following an order from our belonging group, we must make a personal choice. Whether it’s good or bad is secondary; not using our free will is the first spiritual crime. For thousands of years, belonging groups have overseen us. However, for the first time in history, individuals have the internet, providing a broader perspective. It’s no longer easy to blame entire races, genders, nations, religions, or even God, as these can be challenged globally. Blaming entire groups is wrong, prejudicial, and discriminatory, and does not align with the era of equal human rights. You can only be good or bad as an individual, as you made the choice. Prejudice and counter-prejudice come from the education provided by your group, but you still cannot blame the group because you are a human capable of making individual choices. Your upbringing and life circumstances may influence your choices, but you are the one who turns those influences into reality. Judging entire groups based on an individual’s actions is legally wrong. Today, courts charge individuals, not their entire families or groups, unless proven otherwise. National and religious levels should follow the same principle, but they often don’t. Thus, wars continue.
If you can clean up your belief system by removing installed prejudices and discrimination, you can overcome the influences of political belonging. We are not genetically programmed to follow our groups; we are born as individuals with all their perks and duties. By recognizing our atom of autonomy, we can understand our true importance and spiritual nature. A torn individual becomes dependent on their belonging societies. Solving this puzzle involves recognizing human importance and individual self-worth.
As beings with the atom of autonomy, you are potentially the CEO of your life. Don’t remain stuck in the same tunnel humanity has been in for thousands of years. Change yourself at a personal level to bring about change for yourself and the greater good. You can influence others to change but must first believe in and have convictions about your own importance and relevance. Develop self-respect and self-esteem to speak spiritual truth, regardless of your religion. Any belief system preaching exclusivity is politically tainted, prejudicial, and discriminatory. Choosing to be good or bad is one thing; making God either good or bad is another. If your education implicates God in bad actions, it cannot be true, regardless of what race, nation, or religion says. Take pride, elevate your self-esteem, and become the CEO of your life. Your significance makes God significant and almighty. Ask someone fed by another human’s good heart. Spirituality means nothing until it is performed physically, and you are the one converting spiritual thoughts into actions. Politics of belonging that diminishes individual importance only benefits a few. Believing in your irrelevance insults both the creation and the creator. Dive within to find spiritual peace instead of falling for the politics of belonging. Being stuck in a stream pouring into an ocean can tear you apart, so grow and flow into the ocean of your personal spirituality. Evolve and adapt to find solutions to your problems rather than looking backward. Choose the divine reality of being spiritual over political prejudice and discrimination, and avoid implicating God in politics, as it leads to doing devilish things while connecting them to God. This is a total disaster for your personal spirituality.
In our political world, we often let our groups claim that they are more important and relevant than the individual. They assert that they are helping individuals feel secure, and therefore, individuals owe them political loyalty. However, if we examine this logically, we see that a group is composed of individuals, and all our great ideas originate from individuals. This has always been, is, and will always be the case, due to our inherent autonomy. Ideas come from individuals, but groups often co-opt these ideas for their own political agendas. If ideas originate from individuals, then spirituality is directly connected between God and the individual. In nature, everything happens from the bottom up, not from the top down.
Until we learn to acknowledge and respect the individual, we will remain mired in political conflicts. Politically, gangs, groups, communities, races, nations, genders, and religions become the foundation of everything. Yet, the real and logical foundation of all these is a single human individual—who is the thread of the divine fabric. Even the concept of God originated with our prophets, who were human individuals. Interestingly, religious communities often downplay the significance of their individuals. Despite this, God and the Devil are placed on pedestals, disregarding the physical importance of the human individual. Political efforts have suppressed individuals to the extent that they come to believe in their own irrelevance, allowing their groups to undermine their self-esteem. As individuals, we are aware of our mortality and limited time, which can lead us to view our lives with low self-respect. Our political influences shape our perception of our personal lives. Regardless of our temporary nature, all responsibilities of spiritual existence rest on our individual shoulders. Even a flower understands mortality better than us, as it blooms and spreads its beauty regardless of its short lifespan.
Our education, era of birth, role in life, and susceptibility to social influences and imposed identities are personal matters. If you need to explore your inner self, don’t remain confined to your current stream of knowledge. Expand and evolve to become what God intended for you, not what your group wants you to be. Whether linked to genetics or not, our education and life circumstances play a strong role in shaping our personalities. Critically examine yourself to understand your place. Despite education and circumstances, we retain some natural traits that dictate whether we are more alpha or beta. By studying our reactions to various situations, we can gain insight into our nature. It may not always be scientifically proven, but we can change how we think and control our external behaviors regardless of our inner feelings. Our responses to life circumstances can reveal our nature, and if we feel different from others, we might become a thorn in the side of political leaders in our group. If your nature calls for a different sequence of traits, you must learn to navigate your mortal existence comfortably. Fitting in, impressing others, or seeking admiration from your group may lead to internal conflict. Not knowing yourself can result in an unfulfilled life, and since life is brief, you can’t afford to spend it in that state. A flower has no choice, but you do. Conforming to prescribed boundaries might not align with your true nature.
Regarding mortality, there is nothing personal; you can’t change the outcome through willpower or wisdom alone. Understanding your personal sequence is essential. While ego is often viewed negatively, it can also have positive effects when used appropriately. For example, if a father tells his son he will be a failure if he continues his current path, the son’s reaction will depend on his personal sequence. If he sees his father as an authority and gives up, the ego was not used effectively. However, if he takes the challenge personally and strives to prove his father wrong, the ego has worked to his advantage. Similarly, our personal journey may not match others’, and trying to fit in or impress others can lead to inner turmoil. Understanding yourself critically is crucial, as not knowing yourself may lead to a life of dissatisfaction. The choice is yours—don’t let a flower’s wisdom outshine your own.
Taking ego to the next level, it’s important to understand whether you are a victim of individual or collective ego. Japan, despite its size, survived a nuclear attack and emerged as one of the top economies in the world. In contrast, some communities drain the life out of their members by continually reminding them of past atrocities, paralyzing them. Depression can be a collective phenomenon influenced by political leaders who exploit individuals’ sense of irrelevance. By intentionally stopping natural healing and evolution, those in power can depress individuals and communities.
Reflecting on yourself critically allows you to understand your personal urges, conflicting education, and individual responses. For example, hypnotherapy shows how the mind can create physical sensations or health issues from thin air. The placebo effect is a testament to this phenomenon. Meditation and hypnosis, based on creating physical realities from imagination, can influence individual behavior and belief systems. If you can create problems from thin air, you can also manifest solutions. Our religions can drive individuals to extremism, but ultimately, we must navigate our personal journey with awareness. Human life is a personal project; finding happiness and contentment requires understanding and embracing your individual path.
In conclusion, the merging of metaphorical and physical realities is essential. Prioritizing metaphorical realities over physical ones can hinder progress. Human evolution and achievements, such as space travel and medical advances, come from our ability to imagine and create. Scientific discoveries, like blood transfusions and vaccines, have saved lives, whereas religious leaders’ influence has often led to death. Understanding that metaphorical realities should not overshadow physical realities allows for a more comprehensive approach to addressing life’s challenges. We must evolve, use our free will, and take responsibility for our actions. By doing so, we can achieve the elusive peace humanity has long sought.
Remember, a human being is a note written on the blank sheet of divine paper. Without those empty spaces, music would not be harmonious, but without the notes, the sheet would remain blank. It’s like positive and negative wires; with one, you can’t light up the light bulb. If you don’t speak when it’s your turn, you become a monk or believe that God is doing everything, meaning you see yourself as an irrelevant entity. This results in your personal sheet remaining blank while those who choose to play their melodious music of life move forward. In essence, the world of a blank sheet is not the world created for us human beings. If you want proof, try removing human beings from the picture and see what happens to God and the Devil. They would not only become blank sheets but would also become neutral, losing even their metaphorical meanings. Without human physicality, there would be no concept of good or bad. Our holy triangle has been politically flipped by elite politicians, whether you like it or not; that is the devil in detail.
If the population allows, movements like the Taliban could emerge anywhere in the world. Remember Iran’s experience and the recent threat faced by Americans. They have just reversed the abortion law to test the waters, and now it’s a matter of time to see if their democracy survives. Conservative populations are loud, passionate, and extreme, often going to war with opposing groups. Unfortunately, these are the main ingredients for militancy, and there are more guns in the hands of people than there are people themselves. Logically, differing opinions are healthy for social growth and evolution, but extreme beliefs in our abstract realities often override others’ physical realities. Passionate, emotional actions by individuals frequently divide nations. We are approaching two hundred nations worldwide, yet if you look at the earth, there are no physical lines; rather, it’s divided by politically inspired lines. Global warming, extreme weather, internet crimes, and modernization of warfare call for humanity to work together or face unsolvable problems. Universal values like equal human rights are becoming more popular, and we are increasingly aware of the need to work together. However, nationalism and extreme religious beliefs still pose a major threat to our stability. The politics of belonging to groups remains very popular, so despite my optimism, humanity is not yet on the right path or stable. Therefore, I suggest not putting all your eggs in the basket of what was or what will be; instead, focus on what is. Unlike what we have been taught by religions and nations, our lives are a journey-based venture, especially individually. The reason behind much of this preaching is to use human beings, God, and the Devil for political purposes. Remember, if you individually sacrifice things, someone will benefit from those sacrifices, and it will not be you, God, or even the Devil because your politicians are there to take it all. What lies beyond the cliff of faith may be an interesting topic for discussion, but since no one really knows or comes back to tell us what is beyond our physical realities, we can’t definitively say our destination is heaven or hell. In a journey-based philosophy, what you do is crucial, especially when it goes against your atom of autonomy. This may create heaven or hell in your living years. Therefore, my focus is to stay as close to physical realities as possible. Believing and thinking about what is beyond death is one thing, but killing over it is another.
Personally, I would not become an extremist on either side because we are evolving entities, and we are not finished evolving yet. On one side, scientists propose believing in a marble that exploded fourteen billion years ago and is still expanding. On the other side, religions claim God created the universe, so we should return to the era of our prophets to find the truth. The question remains: Where did the marble come from, and why did it explode? This means we are still exploring where we come from or where we are going. The problem is that without assumptions, there is no clear answer from either side. Today, scientists use major telescopes to see and claim that the universe was created by the Big Bang. Personally, rather than believing in this blindly, I question where the marble came from, why it exploded, and why it is expanding. Such questioning keeps me grounded in the present. I would not want to go backward or too far forward, compromising my present-day physical reality. I would not buy into anything sold to me that advocates killing and dying for life after life because I wouldn’t be part of the picture, at least not in physical form. What is most important to me is living comfortably in my mortal skin so that I can also allow others to live. If believing in spirituality makes me a better individual, then why can’t I benefit from it? If science plays a crucial role in my daily life, then I should benefit from that as well without delving into fourteen billion years ago and arguing passionately about it. Logically, you can’t change anything in the past of your physical life, nor can you know what the future holds for you without making assumptions, especially when it comes to life after death, without affecting your present living days. One might say that people would control themselves and not commit crimes out of fear and greed. However, that has not worked well, as crime rates show, and religious societies are not performing better than secular ones. To me, religious societies have something to ponder.
If spirituality removes fear and greed, you would not need a carrot-and-stick philosophy for control or regulation. You would self-regulate because you are not created like other creatures. You can control your animal urges due to your spiritual side, which sets you apart from other creatures. Interestingly, and unfortunately, crime rates in religious societies are not lower than in secular ones, suggesting that the carrot-and-stick philosophy, effective for training animals, does not work for humans. Proof is in the pudding: if crime rates indicate a lack of control among individuals, religious societies’ crime rates should be lower. If you are treated like an animal, as soon as the threat of the stick subsides, your animal side will resurface. By allowing your spiritual side to flourish, you would overcome the need for a carrot-and-stick approach to control social crimes. No society can afford to have a police officer for each individual, so we must all learn to self-regulate. If your personal greed for heaven or fear of hell keeps you in line, that is fine, but you are merely living your life as a destination-based story. Don’t you want to consider the journey? Where things physically matter for you and even God. That is where God really needs your physicality. Sure, you may live hoping to get everything you want, but if you think about when you are most meaningful to God, you will find that your physicality is required in the living moments of your life. You can only make choices while you are physically living, so put your logical reasoning into practice. Otherwise, others will do it for you, and those others will always have their political agendas. Make sure not to be abused, as your personal actions can create a living hell for you from within. Therefore, the responsibility for your actions rests on your shoulders, regardless of what you have been taught to believe or preached. Your group might say you will go to heaven, but that is something neither you nor your group knows for sure, just like a physical reality.
I am not committed to claiming my religion is superior to all others; I view all religions from an unbiased perspective to find spirituality and practical prayers as the measuring stick. Even as a child, I questioned everything, which often got me into trouble. I have always examined religions critically, whether they are mine or not. Looking at Islam critically, from its meanings to its spiritual content, everything is unmatched by others, but only if you exclude all the political content related to justice, ruling, and belonging. Is Islam immune to politics and corruption? Not at all. Like other religions, there are many sects within Islam. To me, spirituality and justice are the most important pillars of our lives, especially regarding our belief systems. They should be solidly based on physical realities and nothing but the truth, instead of the politics of belonging. Religion is not better because of what we believe in; it’s about what we do. If you pray five times a day but engage in dishonest practices like mixing water into milk or selling impure goods, it is not a sign of superiority but rather of spiritual weakness. When personal and business interests cross, if you do not follow what your prophet has taught, it means you have spiritual deficiencies. This can reveal how spiritually inclined you are or are not. If you are left behind due to honest reciprocation, it should not worry you because honest reciprocation removes the fears of mortality. Claiming that your religion is the best or how strictly you follow traditions, customs, rituals, or rules is not enough. What matters is how honestly you live. The purpose of religious belief is not to secure a place in heaven or hell after you die but to live honestly on the journey to the cliff of your faith. Always read between the lines of your preached knowledge to reach your own conclusions. I cannot base my metaphorical realities on my personal sense of justice and spiritual beliefs. For example, you cannot have a justice system that can be bought, whether by money or political influence; just look around the world and decide for yourself.
Spirituality simply cannot be confined to our group politics because justice and spirituality are universal, just like God. They belong to a world without the group politics of bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination. Trying to confine God to your group politics will eventually ruin even God’s good reputation and image. If you use God to justify your group’s politics, you are taking an ocean and space and putting it in a boat floating on a stream of belonging. This can become a problem not only for the individual but for the community as well. Even God should be left out of political justifications. We all know that politics and religion are distinct, even though in practice they often intertwine. Sooner or later, if you are smart enough, you will know the political games within your religion. Even though I am inclined towards Islam, I do not become extreme in my belief or follow any political motives within it. I believe in doing good by all means and doing my part honestly. This is the right and best way to live. Do not let a political group, religious or secular, brainwash you with false promises or use you for their personal gains. Always make sure to stay close to physical realities and practicalities. If you choose to follow a particular path, do it with honesty and integrity. Think practically, and remember that the essence of living is to be your true self while navigating your journey.
Since a brainwashed individual cannot fully utilize what nature or God has provided, they are ripe for political manipulation. When emotions are out of control, a person becomes like a programmed machine or puppet, unable to think clearly. Especially concerning belonging groups, these groups have various tools to exploit weak and vulnerable individuals. Tactics range from guilt-tripping and shunning to setting examples through violence against those who question their authority. The politics of belonging are deeply rooted, even in our genetics, making it challenging for individuals to stand against their own groups. Loyalty to these groups often prevents individuals from reaching their full potential, such as becoming a CEO. This is a political strategy designed to keep even the most educated individuals under control, while calls for global cooperation and humanity’s collective action are increasingly urgent. Issues like human rights, the speed of the internet, global warming, and threats from nuclear and biological weaponry are real and pressing. These problems are visible in real time across the globe, and political tensions are rising due to these changing circumstances. Anything that threatens the status quo or the power of political elites can have severe consequences. Humanity is calling for individual evolution, which challenges the established group norms.
I firmly believe that all human knowledge should serve the greater good because all creeds, genders, nations, and religions are constantly evolving, albeit at different rates. Those comfortable within their current boundaries may resist change, while others push for rapid transformation. Remember, life is like a musical score, and if you resist change or seek it too eagerly, understanding your personal melody is key to achieving harmony.
Our group-based politics inherently breed inequality, prejudice, and discrimination, diverting us from our spiritual essence. Religions, in particular, are heavily influenced by the politics of belonging, often leading to prolonged and bloody conflicts. Spirituality was meant to help individuals from all backgrounds improve, fostering equal rights, hope, and optimism. It should address insecurities related to mortality and personal development. Today, the need for such knowledge is greater than ever as we understand more about our abilities and evolving nature. The more we explore, the more questions arise. I wonder about my position, especially given my dependence on external forces like oxygen. With the complexity of my physical existence, including countless cells and bacteria, and the responsibility of translating spirituality into physical actions, I see a narrative that political groups do not convey. This narrative challenges popular stories of belonging, faith, and divine will. Should I fear aging and mortality and accept everything presented to me? Should I risk losing respect from my group or undermine my autonomy by opposing them? As a mortal, I see the politics of belonging creating hatred and robbing love, leading people to harm each other over matters beyond our comprehension. HAVING AN OPINION ABOUT METAPHYSICAL REALITIES IS ONE THING, BUT ROBBING SOMEONE OF THEIR PHYSICAL REALITY IS ANOTHER. Using religion to justify harm is not acceptable; faith should not be reduced to mere metaphor. Wars over land and resources might be understandable, but wars over the unknown are senseless. If self-destruction stems from ignorance about our identity, then politicians have robbed us of our free will, justice, and compassion, often using our own beliefs against us.
Who has the answers to humanity’s persistent problems? Certainly not the belonging groups. If they had solutions, we would have overcome our spiritual deficiencies by now, and the proliferation of religions would be unnecessary. If reincarnation were true, we should see fewer crimes, as we would have evolved past such issues. To me, the answers lie with spiritually aware individuals, who, despite feeling insignificant, possess the potential to use their gifts of justice and free will effectively. However, they are often seen as extensions of ideologies or puppets of their groups, and group politics are mistaken for a universal justice system. Remember, God did not create humans to be mere extensions of a genetic program; evolution is inherent in our genes, but politicians inhibit its use. Each of us has a unique atom of autonomy, and we must break free from politically influenced pigeonholes to discover our true selves. Until we recognize our importance in the grand scheme of humanity, we live as programmed entities.
Regardless of our progress in adopting democracy, we remain trapped in spiritually deficient and politically influenced systems. If no one challenges the politics of belonging, individuals will never achieve their full potential. We were meant to transcend our genetic limitations, evolving from animals to spiritual beings capable of receiving and giving life in a meaningful way. This is what true reciprocation entails.
Consider God and the Devil without human physicality. If everything is only meaningful in physical terms, the argument that God created humanity becomes questionable. If good and bad actions cannot be translated into physical reality, they remain metaphorical. If you believe otherwise, you need to understand what humans truly are and their relevance. We should all assume the role of CEO of our lives to regain self-respect and avoid being used for political purposes. If you were born in this era, your focus should be on humanity as a whole, not just specific groups. Stand for equal human rights and justice for everyone, irrespective of group affiliations. Humanity must unite to address global challenges like extreme weather, infectious diseases, and nuclear threats. If you are blinded by political and religious rhetoric, you are not fully utilizing your potential. Being a CEO requires taking responsibility for your actions. Internal conflicts are detrimental, so question everything your group promises. Going against your autonomy can lead to internal strife. As a mortal, your happiness and contentment are crucial, and following a group blindly can lead to spiritual crimes that affect you deeply. If you follow your group, you may face internal conflict from your autonomy, while opposing them might result in being condemned by the group. In today’s world, both you and your group need to evolve to avoid being damned.
Understanding God can help us cope with life’s ups and downs. Unfortunately, religions often sell out to political agendas, reducing the significance of individual spirituality. While they may claim God is almighty, they, like their followers, keep even God under their control. Religions exploit God and the Devil to diminish human importance. This exploitation leads to pain and conflict, driven by the desire for revenge. Politicians manipulate these emotions for their own gain, causing violence and suffering regardless of education or group affiliation. RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS ARE AMONG THE BLOODIEST AND LONGEST-LASTING, KEEPING US IN A STATE OF CONSTANT STRUGGLE WHILE PROMISING ETERNAL HEAVEN. GO FIGURE.
Political groups have always opposed individual strength because it threatens their power. Whether through gangs, nations, or religions, they strive to keep individuals feeling weak and dependent on the group. This strategy maintains the group’s relevance and power while keeping individuals vulnerable. By nature, humans are capable of great evolution, with each of us carrying a divine spark. We are designed to evolve without limits, yet our groups impose constraints. Look at the global disparities in development to see how group politics stifle progress. As CEOs of our lives, we must take charge and evolve, balancing personal growth with universal understanding. Politics and religious beliefs cannot be left behind; they must evolve with us.
If we are advancing in technology, science, and medicine, our religious beliefs must also evolve. No area should be restricted by political or religious ideologies. We need emotional and spiritual growth to understand the politics used by our groups. There are countless groups in humanity, yet they perpetuate the illusion of superiority and division. They promote the idea that we are separate, rather than part of a whole functioning body. This lie supports their control over their followers. With today’s weapons and emotionally driven individuals, we risk destroying humanity before realizing its potential.
Socially, if humanity supports equal individual rights, we should have a unified justice system for all. Where we are born, our skin color, gender identity, nationality, or religious beliefs should not affect our equality. All humans should be counted as equal. This concept is simple for those who are spiritually aware, but politically influenced individuals may become victims of their groups. The harm caused by group politics is immeasurable, affecting countless lives and causing immense suffering. If we can learn to belong to humanity as a whole, we can make significant changes. NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO KILL OR ROB SOMEONE’S LOVE OR PHYSICAL REALITY OVER METAPHYSICAL REALITIES. Whether you believe in God or follow a religion, these beliefs should not justify harming others. If you are confused and believe your group’s narrative is the ultimate truth, remember that you have an atom of autonomy. You have the power to make choices, guided by your free will, sense of justice, compassion, and love. BEING BLESSED WITH YOUR OWN ATOM OF AUTONOMY MAKES YOU THE MAIN CHARACTER OR CEO OF THIS SPIRITUAL PICTURE, AND YOU HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE CHOICES BEFORE COMMITTING ANY SPIRITUAL CRIMES.
Our true reality is that we are either the thread or the material that makes up the divine fabric or we are cells in the body of God. Denying this throws a wrench in your own belief system because it places God and the Devil on pedestals. You might want to avoid implicating God in the bad things humans do to each other, but that doesn’t reduce the importance of the individual. The value of human life diminishes only when politics of belonging interfere with religious beliefs, and when religions permit this to happen. This not only makes individuals seem irrelevant but also creates a spiritually unjust system disconnected from God.
When individuals feel irrelevant, they lose their self-importance and self-esteem. Without self-respect, they cannot self-regulate and thus lose their sense of responsibility. They become not only irresponsible but also weak, vulnerable, and easier to manipulate or control by their belonging groups. They remain loyal to these groups, whether right or wrong, and because they are spiritually weak, they cannot question any wrongdoing by their groups. This means they have sold their spiritual soul to the politics of belonging. Since most religions have succumbed to the politics of belonging, their spirituality has been compromised in exchange for political control. This has allowed the politics of belonging to be used as a tool to keep individuals seeking refuge under religious beliefs rather than true spirituality.
If you are a political entity or party, maintaining power and control over your followers may lead to compromising spiritual principles for political gain. I would ask those who commit spiritual crimes in the name of religion or God: What drives you to do so? Regardless of your beliefs, without the physical contributions of human beings, spirituality remains impotent. God, the Devil, or even a political group falls short without the physical actions of their followers. Good or bad intentions lose their meaning without being translated into physical actions. Whether you believe in God, the Devil, or nationalism, you must confront your physical reality to elevate it above metaphorical realities. Metaphorical reality relies on the physicality of human actions. You may consider a natural disaster an act of God, but remember that practices like throwing virgins over cliffs to appease God would not be acceptable today. In the age of the internet, the world would react strongly against such practices. Without human intervention, things lose their meaning, and even God’s divine value diminishes.
If the politics of belonging can brainwash you, you are not functioning as the fully independent human being God intended. What is a fully functioning human being? This question leads me to emphasize the importance of making individuals aware of their personal and individual relevance in manifesting divine purposes. Understanding our responsibilities to translate spirituality into physical actions should help us put things into perspective. Consider yourself as an individual born into modern humanity. We have a duty to recognize that we live in an era that values equal human rights. Therefore, if you receive these rights, you must extend them to others, as justice and spirituality go hand in hand.
Religions have been tainted by the politics of belonging, which has stolen the spirituality from modern-day religions. As spiritually aware beings, we cannot just take; we must also give. Spirituality is based on equal reciprocation in all relationships, including those with God, other human beings, and even personal relationships. To live according to the demands of our times, regardless of our beliefs, race, gender, or religion, we must recognize that we are aging and mortal beings. Unlike other creatures, we are not genetically programmed, so we should not live like them. We are not purely physical but also spiritual, with our own atom of autonomy that allows us to exercise free will, personal justice, and compassion. We are designed to evolve in all areas of life, so imposing boundaries on ourselves is unnatural. We no longer live in the bush or caves; we have evolved beyond that. Our ancestors did not have modern facilities, unlike today’s advanced civilization. While our so-called cousins, chimps, remain in the bush, we have advanced significantly. Being human in today’s era carries responsibilities because we cannot remain stuck in the past. Although religious populations may attempt to confine us within man-made boundaries, divine orders call for evolution, compelling us to break free from these constraints.
If you blindly follow religious beliefs and commit acts of violence in the name of God or your religion, you will not only be held responsible for your actions but also scrutinized by the entire world. Social media has elevated our level of scrutiny. You can no longer hide behind race, gender, color, nation, or religion. If you are an extremist and refuse to adapt to contemporary times, it is your personal matter, but such actions can be considered war crimes. Eventually, these crimes will catch up with you, whether internally or externally. Remember, you are a human being with personal responsibilities, blessed with free will and a sense of justice. God must have some wisdom in placing you in this era of scientific and technological advancement, so do not neglect to learn about these responsibilities. Even if your religion opposes blood transfusions, you may face legal consequences if you deny modern medical help to your child.
Privacy is a thing of the past; everything is exposed, whether you believe in God or not. Regardless of your affiliations, color, gender, or beliefs, you are responsible for your actions. You cannot protect yourself from being labeled a bigot or discriminatory by those who disagree with you. Societies are interconnected through the internet, and issues like global warming and infectious diseases cannot be contained by building walls. As we no longer live in isolated environments, it is essential to adapt to the demands of the present era. You must critically evaluate every form of education from your belonging groups to understand how political tainting has influenced you. Belonging groups can only offer prayers for your security, but true security does not exist. Most crimes against individuals are committed by their own belonging fellows. If you seek genuine answers to your problems, study human societies with an open mind, free from political influences. Ask yourself why we continue to fuel conflicts for centuries due to the politics of belonging. The solution lies in strengthening individuals rather than maintaining their irrelevance and lack of self-respect. The problems humanity faces today cannot be solved with outdated politics of belonging. It is essential to strengthen individuals so they can reject group politics and recognize that we all belong to humanity as a whole, much like cells belong to the body. Just as cells are part of the body, we all belong to humanity and to God as one entity. You cannot claim an exclusive God for yourself any more than an arm or leg can claim exclusivity. While you may feel separate, it is an illusion. True understanding of your personal atom of autonomy allows you to see things as distinct realities. Remove politics of belonging to find true spirituality and fully understand your responsibilities.
Remember, God cannot be reserved for a select few; being a good person is a universal responsibility, extending to all human beings regardless of their color, race, nation, or religion. Our universal purpose is to seek justice and to live a successful mortal life. Unfortunately, politics of belonging have caused us to sacrifice this opportunity to live like genetically programmed creatures, such as bees and ants.
My intention is not to recount the stories of past heroes, kings, conquerors, emperors, or prophets and their religions. Instead, I focus on how to live in today’s era without being influenced by the past or future. We cannot keep one foot in a metaphorical future or stay stuck in a distant past. With today’s weaponry, we could potentially realize scenarios predicted in holy books, yet God’s involvement remains secondary to understanding why we have free will. Therefore, living in the present is crucial. Today’s problems are not about individual strengths but rather weaknesses and belief systems. History shows that politics of belonging have kept individuals spiritually unaware and misguided, convincing them that following certain paths will lead to heaven, even if their actions warrant otherwise. We continue to kill innocents and wage wars in the name of religion, nation, race, or skin color. If politics of belonging can deceive you and prevent you from using your atom of autonomy, you are not fully utilizing the gifts God has provided you. Individual actions are urgent because group politics and weaponry have brought humanity to the brink of destruction. Since nations and religions with all their spiritual education have failed to solve these problems, it is time to change our approach. While it is difficult to look beyond our belonging groups, evolution requires it. We must recognize that individual strength contributes to the overall well-being of humanity. Our groups have taught us that strength lies in belonging, but modern problems demand unity and cooperation across humanity. Building walls is futile; we must work together as a global community.
Critically assess the education from your belonging groups to see how you have been influenced and used. Security is a myth; most crimes against individuals are committed by those within their own groups. Seek answers to your problems through an open-minded study of human societies, free from political tainting. Question why we continue to fuel conflicts for centuries due to politics of belonging. Strengthening individuals, rather than keeping them irrelevant, will help solve humanity’s problems. Our true reality is that we all belong to humanity as a whole, just as cells belong to the body. Logically, spiritually, and physically, we are all part of God and humanity, and we must reject the politics of belonging that corrupt even the best of us. Safeguard yourself from these politics before questioning others’ spirituality. Especially if you engage in acts considered dark or devilish in the name of God. It is our personal and individual responsibility to untangle this politically twisted puzzle. Mortal life should balance spirituality and physicality to achieve a successful existence. Unfortunately, we often fall victim to politics of belonging, sacrificing everything to live like genetically programmed creatures.
If you are taught to believe that you are superior to other human beings or even other parts of yourself simply because you belong to a certain group or body part, it’s time to rethink that mindset. The era of such politics is long past, buried in history. Today is the age of equal human rights. If you don’t believe in this, you risk aligning yourself with those labeled as bigots, prejudiced, or discriminatory. Believe me, you wouldn’t want to be called those names, let alone take pride in them. Even if you don’t believe in God, you still belong to both God and humanity simply by virtue of living in this era. Whether you’re taught to follow Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, or any other religion—or even to reject the notion of God—you are still a part of God’s creation. So, the question remains: What does this make you, especially in your own eyes?
Our biggest challenge is that we are born onto paths shaped by our ancestors. Their influences have affected our parents, and those influences, in turn, affect us. This is a reality we must face. The politics of belonging to certain groups is a trait we inherit from birth. However, since we are born as individual humans, it is crucial for us to question everything we’ve been taught. Remember, we all eventually leave the past behind, and it’s important to recognize that the past is no longer a physical reality. Logically, apart from our religions, there has been significant evolution in many other aspects of our lives. Therefore, we must learn to live in the present era, where we have the ability to create balance.
The reality is that we are all mortal. Sooner or later, we must confront the reality of our fate, regardless of our beliefs. From the moment we are born, we are bombarded with the politics of belonging to our respective groups. We are expected to remain loyal to these groups to the point of sacrificing our lives for them. The question of right or wrong often becomes secondary to mere obedience, which can make us act like genetically programmed creatures. If we deviate, we may face ostracism, punishment, or even death. In today’s world, adhering to outdated traditions, customs, rituals, and rules can be challenging.
Globally, we see successful melting pot societies where people from diverse backgrounds coexist. As our evolution progresses, it often clashes with the politics of belonging to specific groups. This struggle affects groups, individuals, and humanity as a whole. While global warming, internet-related crimes, space programs, and economic challenges push us towards unity, group politics often pulls us in the opposite direction. The outcome is uncertain, and we must be aware of the potential for conflict.
If we, as individuals, place our identities above our inherent human connection to God and humanity, we risk losing our true essence. If we focus solely on advancements in areas like weaponry without understanding our fundamental identity as human beings, it can lead to negative consequences for both ourselves and humanity. By nature, we are meant to create balance in all aspects of our lives. As we advance technologically and in terms of weaponry, our emotional and spiritual evolution must also keep pace.
If you are born following the path of your ancestors and know that you will eventually face the ultimate question of faith, yet are taught that there is either hell or heaven awaiting you, critically examine the politics behind such teachings. Don’t take this knowledge at face value. Instead, question the motives behind why you are taught to be a good person. The answer is straightforward: question everything.
Your spiritual beliefs should teach you that all human beings are part of God’s creation. This understanding should transcend race, gender, nationality, or any other group affiliation. Your beliefs, if genuinely spiritual, should not be twisted by political agendas. If you allow political influences to override your spiritual principles, you are responsible for your actions. The concept of an afterlife should be questioned as well because each of us will face our own fate personally.
Our task is to live in the present era and address the complexities of our times, rather than clinging to outdated traditions. Modern advancements in medicine and technology have surpassed ancient beliefs, making it crucial to adapt. For example, debates on abortion should be left to medical professionals and patients, not dictated by religious or political beliefs. Today’s medical knowledge far exceeds the understanding of ancient religious extremists.
Ultimately, spirituality and God should be free from political influences. No religion should mix politics with spiritual beliefs. Political interests have historically tainted religions, but we must strive to keep spirituality separate from politics. If you find yourself struggling with political influences, remember that your atom of autonomy, your free will, and personal sense of justice are crucial. Don’t let political or group dynamics overshadow your spiritual principles.
Our existence as humans is not about adhering to outdated beliefs but about living as responsible and spiritual beings in the present era. Don’t let politics rob you of your spiritual truth. Life is a journey, not a destination. Embrace your individuality, make choices guided by your atom of autonomy, and seek a balance between your spiritual principles and the realities of the modern world.
Sure, we all need governing systems to manage our political affairs, but as individuals, we also need our spiritual needs met. If you are under the political influence of your belonging groups and cannot distinguish or separate politics from spirituality for yourself, you must first learn to become the CEO of your life. Only then will you be able to question and take responsibility for your actions when necessary, meaning you would be able to self-regulate without fear or greed. Keeping an eye on the hidden agendas and motives of both yourself and other political groups can help you separate politics from belonging. This will help you focus on your spiritual responsibilities as well.
If your religious leaders want to keep you focused on the past or the future, the least you can do is avoid harming others in the present. Remember, every one of us is God’s working hand, so disrespecting others is against spiritual principles. Even if it’s about a fetus, make sure to live in the era you were born into. Confused? Remember, if you believe in God, believe in God entirely and without doubt. Don’t believe in God? Always remember you have the same rights and duties as believers. If you respect this and uphold equal human rights, you cannot go wrong.
If you’re still confused, remember that you can’t have it both ways. You can’t say you believe in God 100% and still kill each other over political differences. If your belonging group uses God for political purposes and you don’t speak out, your personal spirituality may be in question, unless you’re in danger of losing your life. Using God for political purposes is spiritually wrong, no matter what your group says.
When you say a human is guilty of a crime, you go to court where you must swear to tell nothing but the truth—a physical truth, not a metaphorical one because people believe in different truths. If you claim that God told you to punish someone, you must bring God out of your metaphorical reality and into physical reality to prove your case. Do you really think you can do that? No one has managed it, not even with millions of years of evolution, so don’t buy into something you can’t prove physically and repeatedly on demand. Sure, you feel God, just like you feel love, but feelings are not sufficient, especially when it comes to matters of life and death. Just like you can say you really love someone but later seek a divorce, love is a metaphorical reality that can change at any time and is out of your control.
When you prioritize your metaphorical realities over your physical ones, it’s your choice, but God might ask, “I made you a human being; why didn’t you use your free will and personal sense of justice? Did you live a human life, or did you reduce yourself to an extension of a group and let the politics of belonging rule your life?” A classic example of what I am writing about is the recent news of the Pope apologizing to the Natives of Canada. Those involved may have believed in their religious beliefs wholeheartedly and acted in good faith for their religion, yet their actions proved to be politically and spiritually wrong, as evidenced by the Pope’s apology.
So, be mindful of your actions, even if they are for your religion. If you stay solidly in the spiritual zone of your belief systems, you won’t have to regret your actions later. As I have said before and will say again, consider how you would feel if you were on the receiving end of your actions before committing them. If you wouldn’t like it, it’s against spirituality and is usually politically motivated. As a human individual, you simply can’t do to others what you wouldn’t want done to you or your loved ones.
Now it comes down to this: you can either say you believe in God and that humans are not responsible for their actions, or you can say that humans are responsible and God is not to blame. You can’t have it both ways. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. When you think spiritually, you can’t be political, and when you are political, you can’t be spiritual. To be clear and straightforward, you must clear the political clutter from your own belief system to remove confusion. Remember, this is why there are thousands of religious beliefs yet only one God and one humanity. If you examine it critically, most religions have very strict rules and punishments, yet they place God and the Devil on pedestals high enough to claim that even a leaf on a tree cannot move without God’s will. They are determined to make the individual human irrelevant and worthless, yet they assign all responsibility for crimes to them. The problem with that is that it is humans who convert spirituality into physical actions. If you remove the human individual from the picture, both spirituality and the politics of groups collapse.
Interestingly, as human individuals, we don’t even control our next breath, so we can’t function or live on our own. So who is to blame? Both? If so, then why? Remember, without human individuals, no spiritual or devilish act or thought can be physically performed or fulfilled. It’s confusing to believe that God or humans are doing everything exclusively. To me, it’s like two electric wires intertwined; one alone cannot light up the bulb. Both are equally responsible for getting the job done, so separating them into one or the other is logically incomplete knowledge. We must come to undeniable spiritual justice and give credit where it belongs. You simply can’t place God and the Devil at the top and make the human individual irrelevant because nothing would light up without the physicality of the human individual.
We punish individuals for their wrongdoing because we either believe humans are responsible for everything or that we have free will to choose. Yet in the same breath, we believe God is doing everything. The question is: why doesn’t God stop human beings before they commit spiritual crimes? After all, we don’t even own our next breath, so God must be implicated in all physical actions equally. Now ask yourself: is God involved in it or not? Or do you believe humans are entirely responsible because of their free will? Should the individual be punished for their physical contribution to the bad action, or should God be blamed as well? No matter what you believe, it makes the human individual an important and crucial part of this holy picture. So why do most religions preach that human beings are irrelevant? If you believe in human irrelevancy, you are making human physicality irrelevant, which undermines the entire belief system because without human physicality, things remain suspended in the air and nothing happens physically. Politics doesn’t care about logic when it comes to our religious beliefs, so if you make the human individual irrelevant, you are favoring politics over spirituality. If you do that, you can’t simply choose between God or the human individual exclusively. I believe our politics must be separated from our spiritual beliefs; otherwise, we will continue producing individuals with low self-esteem, self-respect, and a diminished sense of personal responsibility for justice. As groups, we are not going to change anything because it goes against our political interests. Since equal human rights are gaining strength, we should all take responsibility for being human beings born in this present era. If you’re still confused, think about your importance. Logically, if we remove the human individual from the picture, both God and the Devil lose their importance and value, regardless of what your group says. Oh, and remember, even the groups would disappear because they consist of human individuals as well.
If you don’t know how to start, begin by separating the politics of belonging from your personal spirituality and connect directly with God as one neutral entity. You need to start believing in humanity as one, just like God, and in the universality of spirituality. You must shed your political identities to discover what a human individual spiritually looks like or what they are made of.
Issues like global warming, infectious diseases, internet-related crimes, and the simultaneous popularity of equal human rights around the world may be confusing and difficult for everyone to fully understand. A simple way to address these confusions is to prioritize our known and physical realities over our metaphorical or unknown ones. You can do this by gaining personal strength to put things into perspective. While respecting our metaphorical realities and religions, we must also acknowledge the physical harm they have caused humanity over the centuries. Our physical reality shows that we cannot count the death toll of our religious conflicts. Religion cannot be a belief system if it is tainted with group politics. Especially if our group politics implicates God as a politically tainted entity. Remember, as spiritual beings, we cannot claim that it is God’s will for us to be prejudiced and discriminatory. Everything we have been taught can be questioned because, to me, if God is neutral, why would God need sacrifice to be pleased? Physically or metaphorically throwing virgins off cliffs or killing each other in the name of God simply cannot be right. I believe a spiritually aware individual who can look beyond the politics of their belonging groups can be more useful to God, humanity, and their communities. Our individual understanding of politically tainted religious beliefs can be beneficial not only to the individual but to humanity as a whole.
For thousands of years, we have been taught that the mass is more important than the individual, but personally, I do not believe this is spiritually correct. In an era of equal human rights, things are not as they once were, even in our recent past. Whether it was a race, nation, or religion, all have demanded and preached that the individual should be subservient and irrelevant compared to the group. This may be logically understandable, but it is not spiritual; it is political. If it were spiritual, it would be based on equal justice, whether between individuals or between an individual and a group, nation, or religion, because in the spiritual world, equal and blind justice matters.
If we critically examine our personal feelings, we would learn that human insecurities are the foundation of politically successful groups. Whether a gang, community, nation, or religion, they all rely on the number of individuals. If an individual is insecure, they seek security in numbers. Even if they are the backbone of a group and contribute to its success, they lose their personal importance, self-esteem, and relevance. If you understand this with both logical and spiritual insight, you will see that there is no security for us mortals. Proof of this is our acceptance of aging, disease, and death. Our groups may offer prayers and well-wishes, but logically and simply, they cannot provide us with security from the mortality we fear most.
It’s easy to understand that as groups, we are merely a collection of individuals. If individuals improve, it can potentially benefit the group. While things may not change in my lifetime, if we continue to evolve individually, we may bring about collective change. From being barbaric savages to proponents of equal human rights did not happen on its own; it took centuries and thousands of years of evolution to reach this understanding. The changes we have already made are clear evidence of our evolving nature. We are still entangled in group politics and individual insecurities, but we are making progress. We are still drawn to the politics of belonging to our groups and protective of our installed identities. We still desire world peace, but under the umbrella of our group. Somehow, we still believe that our group is our foundation, not the other way around. This twisted logic keeps us personally weak, vulnerable, irrelevant, and unimportant, even though logically, a group’s foundation is the individual. If we all learn this, we can change our group’s political policies, as is happening, which is why equal human rights are becoming the new religion of this era. Change will not come unless individuals stand up for themselves. A CEO can address the causes of irrelevance and take responsibility for their actions. Personally, I don’t like seeing individuals eagerly exploited even when it goes against their spiritual values. That’s why I focus on individual education, so people can understand their value. While it may not be popular in this era of political belonging to groups, the growing popularity of equal human rights suggests that individuals will soon be acknowledged as central to everything we do, whether political or spiritual.
Since we are all born into and educated with politically influenced ideologies that shape our individual thinking processes, it is intriguing that we are still capable of thinking beyond these politically-instilled views. Our thoughts and opinions can evolve with our life circumstances and experiences, but they should never be restricted or frozen in time. Being evolving beings, if we remain locked into a specific time period or confined to our political ideologies, it can be limiting. This situation is akin to being in a self-imposed prison, preventing us from reaching our God-intended potential. This is a significant personal loss. Since it is an individual loss, we should each strive to transcend our political affiliations. Ultimately, we are responsible for our actions. If we are living in an era of advanced technology, we should utilize all the opportunities it provides. If you feel trapped in the mindset of two thousand years ago, it is time to break free and embrace the concept of equal human rights. This will help you see the reality of your prejudiced and discriminatory beliefs. Failure to do so is your personal loss, as time is running out. You cannot keep one foot in the afterlife and the other in a bygone era while perpetuating conflicts over issues that are not relevant to the present. As individuals, we have a responsibility to critically assess our lives rather than following orders blindly. Always remember that you possess free will and a personal sense of justice for a reason. Your evolving nature is leading you to a place where you will need all the knowledge you can gather. As you evolve, you have new places to explore and discoveries to make. Reflect on your limited time, your political influences, and your ability to form your own opinions. With free will and an evolving yet mortal nature, you must outgrow the insecurities tied to political boundaries. Become the CEO of your own life to experience it fully. A CEO is responsible for all aspects of life, not just political ones. While your religious leaders may prioritize life after death over your living years, remember that we must all die first to understand that reality. What is the true reality? If we don’t truly know, it should be considered a metaphorical reality, much like love and God—things we feel but do not fully comprehend. You don’t need to question those around you or your religious beliefs; instead, examine the politics of group belonging to understand the roots of your personal prejudice, discrimination, and bigotry. If you wholeheartedly believe that your group politics, even with God on your side, then you are attributing prejudice and discrimination to God as well. If you look impartially, you will find that God, love, humanity, and spirituality are universal. Good people can be found in all religions, nations, races, and genders. So why would anyone think they are superior just by belonging to a certain group or believe that other groups are inferior? As I mentioned, we can think beyond our installed education, so practice understanding why God, spirituality, and humanity are universal. It’s not that difficult because you possess the potential of an ocean and vast space within you. All you need to do is look beyond the politics of your belonging and dive into your personal ocean, where all your knowledge converges. Remember, as a human being, you have the ability to choose, mix, and match from all the knowledge you have acquired.
Now, assess your personal and individual life. Logically, neither you nor your pets would be content living with lice, fleas, ticks, or parasites. Why would you think God would favor those who only take without giving back? We are all cells in the divine body, and our relationship with God reflects this. If every one of us only worshipped without contributing, it would be a disaster for humanity and even for God. We work to help each other and sustain the divine world. If everyone took without giving, it would result in a one-sided relationship that doesn’t work—plain and simple. How can God be pleased with people who act as exclusive takers? If we are provided with fundamental needs like oxygen and a healthy body, we should be grateful and act as God’s helpers. If you are born to take and never give, you are no different from parasites. Ask yourself why you want everything done by God without your input. Are you doing everything in your power before asking for help, or do you just want everything done for you without reciprocating honestly? Don’t you think God has done enough for you? You should recognize that you didn’t just appear with a perfectly functioning body, free oxygen, and free will. All you need is to make an effort in your life. If you are not appreciative of your comfortable life or your mortal existence, do something about it. Think beyond the limitations of your political education and explore what is in your personal ocean. Understand what honest reciprocation means to grasp the concept of spiritual burden. Real and spiritual life demand that we learn about reciprocation so that we don’t owe anything to anyone, including God. If your parents helped you, help them when they can’t help themselves. If your husband provides for the household, he deserves respect and support to make his life easier. If your wife makes your life easier, acknowledge and respect her contributions. Honest living sets you free and allows you to become a mini-God yourself. If you only take and never give because you’ve been taught or have learned that this is acceptable, reconsider. We are not merely physical beings; our spiritual needs must also be met during our living years, not just in the afterlife. Honest reciprocation adds profound happiness to our lives and alleviates our fears of the afterlife. Our physical business teaches us to spend less and gain more to run a profitable business, but applying this to our everyday lives makes us metaphorical parasites. So, if you appear human, be one. As groups, we often try to dominate others like predators in the jungle. Throughout history and even today, racism, bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination persist. While slavery may no longer exist, these traits stem from a lack of individual spirituality. Since individual and personal spirituality is crucial for happiness and contentment, we need to understand this aspect of being human. Remember, it all starts at home. As Dr. Wayne Dyer once said, though I don’t remember his exact words, he implied that you should not rip the cocoon of a child. By helping but not tearing their cocoon, you allow them to fly solo. This is similar to the religious teachings that advocate for women remaining dependent. Such politics have limited us regardless of gender, nation, or religion.
When intellectualizing things, even over-intellectualization is encouraged for physical realities. However, when it comes to metaphorical realities, many say not to delve too deeply because it is considered God’s domain. This raises the question: What does this do to humanity? We have been killing each other over unproven metaphorical realities for thousands of years, with no end in sight. We rob others of love, creating immense pain for the victims, while the perpetrators carry tremendous burdens. Should we continue this behavior simply because our religions endorse it? Extremists might say yes, willing to kill for beliefs they don’t fully understand or can’t explain. Placebo effects exist, but a doctor should not rely solely on sugar pills because not addressing the cause can be fatal. Thus, we must explore and explore, as even one individual’s decision can have significant consequences. Today, we cannot accept everything as divinely ordained without questioning. We have discovered that God was not angered by groups sacrificing virgins or burning widows alive. Our religious attitudes would change if they felt empty, as the insecure human individual is the main source of such practices. If you feel insecure, it’s because you’ve been brainwashed by the politicians of your groups. Personal and individual knowledge of physical and metaphorical realities is essential. How will you obtain it? It is now easier than ever to become the CEO of your life. Humanity supports this change, as equal human rights are becoming popular due to individual awareness. Bigotry, prejudice, racism, and discrimination are shifting from being sources of pride to shame.
Over-intellectualization is one thing, but killing each other over it is plain ignorance. While such conflicts occur in nature, animals don’t kill each other for metaphorical beliefs. If you ask why God doesn’t stop us, I would question why you don’t critically examine your evolving nature. Each of us is designed to evolve, so by now, we should have learned to stop killing each other, especially over metaphorical realities. Over and under-intellectualization are problems rooted in our political affiliations. Solutions will not come from top-down approaches because they lack spiritual inspiration. Political interests are deeply rooted and resistant to change. While we are making progress in addressing issues like racism and gender bias, things can regress, as seen in recent events in America. Our struggles persist because real spirituality has not been prioritized. Individuals must take personal responsibility and cultivate spiritual awareness. By becoming the CEO of your life, you will understand that group politics is merely one department of life. As a spiritually aware individual, you will act with a personal sense of justice. You will not do to others what you would not want done to yourself or your loved ones, regardless of your group’s expectations. Today, we face legal consequences for our actions because everyone believes we are individually responsible. As a CEO, you should be able to envision yourself on the receiving end of your actions before committing them, realizing that being a puppet of your group is a demotion for human beings.
Now, let’s put things in perspective. Emotions and feelings arise from our thoughts. Sleep and stress-related physical ailments can develop from non-physical causes, as we create things out of thin air. The question is why do thoughts remain abstract until they manifest physically? If you let thoughts run wild, you can create a whole non-physical world for yourself simply because you believe in it. Visualization and meditation are important, but how you perceive and interpret them matters. Even your imagination is grounded in reality and brings tangible effects into your life. Until we understand the true nature of our thoughts, we will continue to manipulate physical reality based on our non-physical beliefs. We must differentiate between metaphorical and literal realities. Our new discoveries can help us become better spiritual beings, so take responsibility for the era you live in. Reflect on how your political beliefs affect you and whether they serve your higher purpose. Avoid living a life of hate, fear, and ego. It is your decision whether to live by them or rise above them to fulfill your divine purpose. Your spirituality will help you transcend the limitations imposed by political affiliations. Embrace spirituality to become the CEO of your own life, unshackled by outdated ideologies. May you strive for a life of honesty, awareness, and spiritual fulfillment, and may your journey be guided by wisdom and compassion.
Throughout history, twenty-five different and unrelated human societies have practiced human sacrifice. Today, such actions would be classified as murder, indicating that our evolution has led to a fundamental shift: no society now permits human sacrifice. Should we allow our nonphysical beliefs to inflict physical harm? While practices like meditation, hypnotism, placebo effects, and religious beliefs can be beneficial, they also come with potential harms. Personally, I find meditation to be harmless, but creating an entirely nonphysical world could have individual consequences. Regardless of the outcomes, whether good or bad, our intentions may be pure, but they can lead to both positive and negative results.
Especially concerning are religious beliefs, which have historically led to extreme actions and violence over differing opinions. Meditation can offer personal peace by creating a belief system that helps one find inner tranquility. Hypnotism has both potential benefits and risks. Religion, too, can offer advantages but only if one deeply believes in it. These nonphysical aspects can significantly impact our physical reality. Blindly following beliefs without understanding them, to the point of justifying human sacrifice or violence against non-believers, is unacceptable. Meditation may offer therapeutic benefits, but it remains rooted in a nonphysical belief system. When faced with legal issues, relying solely on nonphysical beliefs won’t suffice; physical world solutions are necessary. You can’t use placebo effects to heal everyone, just as you can’t rely solely on prayers to build physical strength. If manifestation worked 100% of the time, God would be on demand. Instead, we should appreciate our blessings and take responsibility to evolve and address challenges practically.
A criminal who is not deterred by nonphysical beliefs will not be stopped by God. Instant gratification drives criminal behavior, while our inhibitions keep us human. Self-regulation through education helps individuals function in their respective eras. Even non-religious societies often have lower crime rates, highlighting a potential failure of religious societies to demonstrate the efficacy of their belief systems. Instead of relying solely on spiritual beliefs, practical solutions are needed to make a difference. Self-regulation combined with spiritual education is essential. Treating individuals like animals, using outdated philosophies like carrot-and-stick methods, is ineffective. Comparing national crime rates can provide perspective. Religions are meant to be spiritual paths, but when they fail to respect this purpose, they disrespect both religion and God.
Disrespecting people, religion, and God causes a mismatch between metaphorical and physical realities. This mismatch leads to inevitable derailments when many people are out of sync. Since humans are naturally evolving, religious and conservative systems must adapt to align with the evolving world. Politics of power and control have repeatedly failed, creating friction and conflict. For instance, conflicts between liberal and conservative ideologies, such as the American vs. Taliban example, illustrate the problems arising from outdated belief systems. The solution lies in aligning metaphorical realities with physical ones, which means focusing on education and adaptability. Without this alignment, various issues—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual—can arise, as seen worldwide.
Religious leaders should reflect on this, especially considering the variability in how placebo effects, hypnotism, and meditation work. Science, too, raises questions about the origins and expansion of the universe. These mysteries underscore our limited understanding. Accepting that we don’t know everything is crucial. As we continue to evolve and learn, it’s evident that we don’t fully comprehend events from billions of years ago. Whether viewed through scientific or religious lenses, assumptions prevail. Merging metaphorical and physical realities with an extreme viewpoint can lead to internal conflicts. We should never kill each other over differing opinions or beliefs, even if they are collectively held. Until we reach our full potential, extreme actions are unjustifiable.
If you still commit acts of violence, even under the guise of religious belief, you should be treated as a common criminal. Your feelings are based on your thoughts, so it’s essential to reassess them. Prioritizing feelings over thoughts is incorrect because feelings stem from thoughts. Understand the difference between physical and metaphorical realities. Our brains are not limited to streams or rivers of thought; we have the capacity of an ocean. Relying only on limited sources diminishes our potential. As the CEO of your life, find solutions from within your vast resources. Recognize your place in the grand scheme of humanity, where physical realities should take precedence over metaphorical ones, spirituality over religious beliefs, and equal human rights over discrimination. Bring these principles to your individual self to fulfill your true potential as intended.
With thousands of religious beliefs, it’s possible for people to view each other as lesser or inferior. But why does this happen? The answer often lies in the education that promotes being “better” than others, which goes against the principle of equal human rights. Bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination do not stem from spirituality or God but rather from the insecurities of belonging to certain groups.
Life happens for the sake of life itself. While we might think life is all about us, interestingly, we, as part of life, are also just another manifestation of this ongoing process. Assumptions may vary, but physical reality is temporary, regardless of how wise or beautiful it might be. It’s noble to consider that our life might be insignificant and that our religions are completely right, but what should we do when there are thousands of religions in humanity?
Throughout history, there have been figures who have either saved millions of lives or taken lives through extreme means like atomic bombs, biological warfare, or religious extremism. Our personal mortality teaches us that life and its knowledge are not confined to one side. We don’t simply exist for ourselves; we also have a responsibility to advance humanity.
Consider the difficult journey of humanity: from living in caves and huts to constructing modern high-rise buildings, from throwing virgins off cliffs as sacrifices to burning widows alive with their deceased husbands, from executing people accused of witchcraft to condemning LGBTQ+ individuals, and from preaching self-restraint to committing violence in the name of our metaphorical realities or imagined constructs. The contradictions are evident: we have, at various times, called each other names and then defended those very names, often in the name of what originally caused the conflict.
If you can understand these contradictions, ask yourself if you should become an extremist, bigot, or prejudiced individual, or if you should embrace moderation and recognize that group knowledge is often politically influenced and inadequate. You, as an individual with the capacity of an ocean in a single drop, should question whether you are merely an extension of a political or religious group or if you are using all your abilities to transcend these limitations.
Can you engage in discussions about your physical and metaphorical realities as separate entities? Can you challenge what you’ve learned from your religion? Can you interact with others without resorting to violence, and respect them as fellow human beings before judging them as inferior based on your religious beliefs? If everyone possesses their own atom of autonomy and can recognize physical reality as the ultimate truth, then should we not place this understanding above all our metaphorical beliefs?