Before addressing the political issues, let’s start with a statement: As evolving entities, our knowledge can never remain static. We cannot choose just one particular tree of knowledge from the vast forest available to us, which includes religious, scientific, technological, medical, and other areas of human knowledge. Sticking to just one and ignoring the rest can be foolish because, as human beings, we must lead an evolved life.
Regardless of how important it is to belong, our families deserve a special place. They cared for us as children or dependents, providing love and nurture, which sets them apart. Not only for the sake of reciprocation but also logically, harming a family member in the name of political belonging indicates personal insecurities and weaknesses. Regardless of political pressures, a good leader should be able to place everything, including people, in their rightful position to make their own decisions. If a person is so brainwashed that they are willing to harm a family member to please, fit in with, impress, or gain admiration from their group, it reflects deep-seated insecurities and weaknesses. To me, this represents a severe imbalance and a significant individual and social issue. That’s why I started this blog. Not just this post, but the entire blog revolves around the ideal individual—a leader who can identify and address these imbalances and strengthen themselves to become the CEO of their own life.
Someone asked me why I named this blog “Who Flipped My Triangle.” My response is that if you blame or credit external factors for your inability to cleanse your spirituality of political influences, your perspective has been politically flipped by your group. They place God and the Devil at the top and relegate you to believe that you are insignificant in the grand scheme of life. If you believe this wholeheartedly, you risk losing your sense of human value. The political agenda is to diminish your relevance. If you can truly believe in God and recognize your spiritual self, you will be able to see the correct orientation of your triangle. No spiritual action or divine will has meaning unless it is manifested physically. As human beings, we rely on a lot of external help, but ultimately, we are the ones who make things happen physically. Being led to believe in your own irrelevance results in disrespecting and undermining your own importance. This, to me, is nothing more than the politics of human groups. The higher crime rates in religious societies are not only a sign of individuals feeling insignificant but are also a cause of religious wars. Remember, as individuals, we all have the power to end disputes, but groups may resist change because it threatens their power and control.
As evolving entities, no human knowledge—including this one—is ultimate and final. All human knowledge should be broken down into usable components that individuals can understand and apply to improve their lives. The essence of knowledge should be incorporated into our daily lives for true benefit. Just as a cleaner physical or metaphorical colon results in better health, carrying around political biases without elimination makes us politically bigoted, prejudiced, and discriminatory, often with a misplaced sense of pride. Unfortunately, politicians have become adept at hiding their messages to deceive and manipulate unsuspecting and gullible individuals. With new technologies like AI emerging, there is concern that matters may worsen. Our groups are political entities and will use any means necessary to advance their interests. Therefore, we must each take responsibility to evolve and put in more effort before things deteriorate further for humanity. Depending on the individual, we are susceptible to being influenced or brainwashed by cleverly and repeatedly promoted messages. Particularly for those who are emotionally vulnerable and drawn to groups for security, it’s important to remember that we are not exclusively physical or spiritual beings; our hormonal influences can also play a role in our vulnerabilities.
Historically, our political systems have exploited the vulnerabilities of individuals and their populations. These systems are designed to promote loyalty to particular groups. Guilt is heavily leveraged to discourage deviation, with harsh punishments such as shunning, social isolation, and even death penalties for treason being common. This political manipulation even extends into our so-called spiritual systems, like religions. We are not only drawn to our groups due to hormonal influences but are often coerced into belonging as well. The concept of human rights is a relatively recent development, pushing us to identify with humanity as a whole rather than just a specific group.
Interestingly, we are still in a transitional phase as humans. Regardless of our level of education or social knowledge, many of us feel torn from within. Whether due to personal insecurities, emotional attachments, or loyalty to our ancestry, some individuals willingly become tools of their groups in order to fit in, impress, or gain admiration. Instead of using our inherent autonomy and free will to live as human beings, we become political puppets. To fit in or impress our groups, we become susceptible to extreme views and fail to see the politics behind frequently promoted messages. Human conservatism, personal vulnerabilities, and emotional attachments can be deadly. Just look around at history and contemporary events.
If you follow something simply because it is frequently discussed, it can influence you through your emotional loyalties and the agendas of modern political leaders. You may be hypnotized. Therefore, it is essential to critically evaluate all external, internal, and personal influences to distill usable knowledge that benefits your life. It’s time for everyone to examine their lives with their own critical thinking. Assess and judge everything honestly, free from hormonal or political influences, to avoid being used as a political pawn. Our individual knowledge should be grounded in spiritual principles. A fulfilling mortal life should be both internally and externally successful and peaceful. You shouldn’t do to others what you wouldn’t want done to yourself or your loved ones—not for your sake or for a group’s political gain. You are personally responsible for your actions.
If you focus solely on life after death and follow the politics of belonging, you may end up sacrificing your physical reality for a metaphorical one. You might trade your spirituality for political belonging, with no guarantee of a place in heaven. The era in which you were born dictates present-day trends and their demands. You must use your autonomy and sense of justice to ensure equal human rights and take responsibility for your actions. LOGICALLY, IF WE ALL BEGIN TO TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ACTIONS AND RESIST POLITICAL MANIPULATION, IT WILL UNDERMINE THE POWER OF POLITICAL GROUPS. REMEMBER, THEY CANNOT ENGAGE IN WARS WITHOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIONS OF THEIR MEMBERS. THE REAL POWER LIES IN THE WILLING AND EMOTIONALLY CHARGED INDIVIDUAL. WE MUST REALIZE THIS AT AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL TO BELONG TO HUMANITY RATHER THAN TO GROUPS.
Now, consider your role at the individual level. Do you see yourself as an essential part of your group’s actions, or do you believe you are merely an extension of a group, with everything happening without your personal input? IN OTHER WORDS, DO YOU INDIRECTLY BELIEVE THAT GOD AND A GROUP OF PEOPLE ARE DOING EVERYTHING? If humans provide the physicality for even God’s spiritual actions, how can a group function without its individual members’ physical contributions? Political actions require living, breathing human beings to become reality. As individuals, we are the essence of all actions—good or bad. Without human physicality, actions remain suspended and ineffective. Since you are a human being with your own autonomy and are the essence of physical actions, you must take charge and become the CEO of your life. As a CEO, you are responsible for all the outcomes of your personal life and the world. While you can blame the Devil or credit God for your actions, you must first remove political biases. If you provide the physicality, you not only become important but also bear responsibility for your actions. You play a crucial role in making things happen physically. SO, YOU HOLD THE MOST IMPORTANT CARDS OF HONEST RECIPROCATION. ACKNOWLEDGING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS IS THE ESSENCE OF OUR INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUALITY.
Regarding reciprocation, remember that neither you, your cat, nor your dog can be happy with parasites living on you without giving something in return. Although God is not like a human being, if we are like cells in God’s body, we have an interdependent, reciprocal relationship with God. If each of us simply worshiped and prayed, believing that our duty was fulfilled, what would happen to God and humanity? Spiritually, it would be a disaster because our job is to work, and that work is what can be called practical prayer or honest reciprocation. We are supposed to help each other and maintain a functioning Godly world. Prayer and worship are important, but they must be accompanied by genuine, honest reciprocation. If we only take without giving, like the aforementioned parasites, it would not constitute a true, reciprocal relationship.
Always remember, one-sided relationships—whether personal, communal, or even with God—simply don’t work without reciprocation, especially in the long run. How can God be happy and proud of people if they act exclusively as takers? If the fundamentals of life, such as oxygen and a healthy, functioning body, are provided equally to all of us without personal input or control, we should be acting as God’s helpers rather than as parasites like lice, fleas, ticks, leeches, or other organisms that live on a host without benefiting the host.
Ask yourself honestly: Why do you expect everything to be done by God without your own efforts and input? Are you doing everything within your power before asking for help, or do you just want everything done for you because you feel entitled? Consider whether God has already done enough for you. You arrived with a perfectly functioning, healthy body and free oxygen, among other life-sustaining elements. Now, ask yourself why you are here and what the purpose of your life is. Logically, honest reciprocation with God makes sense because He needs your physicality to bring His spiritual world into physical reality. Your physical contributions, not just your worship and prayers, are needed by God. If you think you can simply worship and pray without reciprocation, you are just appeasing God.
If you are not appreciative and comfortable in your mortal existence, you need to delve into your own intellect. Your brain is your ocean, and you must make sense of your life. Understand the importance of honest reciprocation, as spiritual burdens stem from this lack. The business of real and spiritual life constantly calls you to learn about reciprocation so you can address your spiritual burdens without owing anything to anyone—even God—before you pass. If your parents helped you, you should help them when they can’t help themselves, because they supported you during your vulnerable times. If your husband provides for the household, he deserves respect and assistance to make his life easier. If your wife makes your life easier, acknowledge and respect the help she provides. Honest living sets you free and makes you a mini-God yourself, free from concerns about hell or heaven.
If you believe in taking without giving, simply because you have been taught or learned that more profit is good business, you need to rethink your strategy. As human beings, we are not merely physical creatures. Understanding our spiritual side is essential. This spiritual awareness can help you during your lifetime because balancing your spiritual and physical needs is crucial. Without meeting your spiritual needs, no matter how successful you become in business, your happiness and contentment may fall short. Recognizing and learning about honest reciprocation should be a fundamental part of your life. It not only adds deep happiness and contentment to your life but also frees you from fears and greed associated with afterlife knowledge. If a business mindset teaches you to take more and give less, it may be good for financial gain but can make you metaphorically akin to a louse, tick, flea, or leech. So, remember, if you look like a human being, act like one.
To understand the importance of spiritual awareness, look at history and present-day problems. Despite advancements like equal human rights, issues such as racism, bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination persist. We no longer have slavery, but these problems stem from a lack of individual spirituality. Imagine if everyone critically questioned and judged their groups and their politics. Wars would end, and equal human rights would prevail because, by nature, individuals belong to humanity, not to specific groups. Therefore, equal human rights make sense both spiritually and logically. Individual spirituality is crucial for deep happiness and contentment. Your spiritual side must be nurtured as well, as it plays a vital role in your well-being.
It all starts at home, as Dr. Wayne Dyer says: “Don’t rip the cocoon.” If you rip the cocoon of your child, they will not be able to fly solo, so help them, but don’t do it for them. The same applies to religions that preach women should stay at home as dependents. Such politics have limited humanity, regardless of gender, nationality, or religion. We are all God’s working hands, and limiting individuals politically limits God.
Regarding political rhetoric of power and control, group politics often has nothing to do with humanity, spirituality, or God. Consider the elimination system: food comes in raw form, and our body breaks it down into amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids for use. What is needed for proper functioning is absorbed, and the rest is eliminated as waste. This process is essential for physical health, and similarly, spiritual health requires proper elimination of waste. If you don’t eliminate spiritual waste, you may suffer from spiritual ailments, regardless of your politically influenced religious knowledge. You must eliminate political rhetoric to enjoy your life, regardless of your blessings, such as prosperity and physical health.
A physically and spiritually functioning body needs effective elimination systems. Physically, you can become ill, and the same applies to spiritual health. Bring in raw materials, but ensure that spiritual content is pure and truthful, just as our justice system should be. If our justice system is not based on truth, it is politically tainted. I have heard that many diseases start from an unhealthy colon, and I believe the same applies to spiritual health. Our spiritual knowledge should be as pure as possible, so our metaphorical spiritual nutrients are beneficial. When spiritual food is mixed with political rhetoric, it loses its value. It is your responsibility to filter out what is spiritually good for you, humanity, and God. If you only take in what is based on truth, it will benefit you not only in your afterlife but also in your current life. Believing in and using politically tainted material without proper discernment can be harmful. As an evolved and aware individual, you must recognize and address hidden political agendas in religious messages. If you don’t distill them into pure spiritual nutrients, you may end up with spiritual disorders that religious knowledge alone cannot address. You could find yourself committing spiritual wrongs, such as treating others in ways you wouldn’t want to be treated.
If you are unable to clean up the mess, your body can become sick or develop diseases. Similarly, if you can’t eliminate the unnecessary political biases that have been instilled in you, many of your spiritual problems may arise from that. These issues might even manifest as physical problems because, without questioning the politically influenced knowledge you’ve received, you cannot distinguish between your genuine spiritual duties and the politically tainted calls of belonging. If you can’t judge, eliminate, or purge your politically influenced knowledge, you may become so consumed by it that you end up harming others or being harmed yourself in the name of race, color, gender, nationality, or even unexamined religious beliefs—essentially undermining the work of God’s hands.
Just as ancient and modern individuals under political influence may become bigoted, prejudiced, or discriminatory if they don’t critically assess and judge their circumstances, you too can be programmed by your groups to adopt these negative traits. However, every human being has always been—and continues to be—granted their own atom of autonomy, which allows them to use their free will and personal sense of justice, among other divine gifts. Unfortunately, despite your ability to explore and understand things for yourself, you may still be influenced to believe that everything taught by your group is the absolute truth. While you learn what is considered good or bad, remember that these definitions are shaped by the knowledge imparted by your group. This means that group knowledge is often tainted by political biases. Consequently, despite your abilities, you may struggle to use your free will and sense of justice effectively because of your group’s influence. This can lead to everything you learn and do being politically tainted.
Even if you can perceive and feel that something is wrong, you might still avoid questioning the political aspects of belonging to a group. You end up living your life according to the knowledge you’ve received, with traditions, customs, rituals, and rules that might cause disputes, even within the same society. The question is, how do you view yourself as an individual and manage everything on your own? Do you believe in your own atom of autonomy, or do you see yourself merely as an extension of your group? Your atom of autonomy allows you to be who you truly are, a human being with a spiritual dimension ingrained within. With the ability to use free will and a personal sense of justice, each of us is responsible for our actions. Thus, all human knowledge needs to be honestly assessed for its spiritual value to benefit both ourselves and humanity.
Political knowledge often encourages us to be part of a group, which can lead to bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination. The consequences of this are deeply felt by individuals and humanity as a whole. Political influence can cause us to act for the benefit of a group rather than for all of humanity.
Education comes from the words and actions of those around us—parents, community, nation, and religion. When their words and actions conflict, it can be confusing, as you learn from both simultaneously. This accumulation of political biases alongside spiritually pure knowledge can make us susceptible to internal conflicts and loss of faith as we grow. If you can’t separate political biases from spiritual principles, it’s like having a malfunctioning colon, leading to internal suffering.
Remember, God has endowed you with an atom of autonomy, allowing you to use free will and personal sense of justice to make choices. This divine gift is not only about free will and justice; it also signifies your potential to grow and explore vast possibilities. Your brain, like a supercomputer, can process and analyze knowledge, separating what is useful from political rhetoric. You have the power to take in valuable knowledge and discard the rest. As the CEO of your life, you must make these decisions wisely to ensure that you utilize your spiritual and intellectual resources effectively.
For instance, if I don’t believe in the same things that others do, my focus shifts to what is important to me. This means that what matters to me becomes more significant, while what I don’t believe in becomes less important. Personally, I see spirituality and politics as two distinct entities. If I am pressured to adhere to certain traditions, customs, rituals, and rules of a particular religion, I may not be able to grasp the spiritual essence of that religious knowledge. Following practices merely because others do or because they demand it is political, not spiritual. The true essence of any religious knowledge lies in our action-based spirituality, which is universal. Political belonging has nothing to do with this. When we individually help someone in need, we feel good about ourselves because we are nurturing our spiritual side. Even a small act can have profound effects on us, creating inner peace and removing fears such as the fear of death, disease, and even the greed for heaven.
Now, ask yourself why you might feel uncomfortable in your mortal existence despite following all the traditions, customs, rituals, and rules of your religion. Ideally, you should be calm, comfortable, and content. If you are not, you need to identify the reasons behind your discomfort. Without happiness and contentment in your mortal life, whether through religion or not, you are not truly experiencing life. I refer to this as spiritual sickness stemming from our ways of living. I often discuss our atom of autonomy, which I believe connects our unhappiness and discontentment with internal conflicts. Our atom of autonomy is a powerful entity within us, constantly reminding us of our spiritual nature. Ignoring this autonomy or our spiritual side can be harmful. Politically tainted religious knowledge can contribute to individual dissatisfaction. While it might be acceptable within a group, it can lead to significant personal loss due to our mortal nature. If you cannot find happiness and contentment in your physical life, you cannot expect things to change or for God to assist you in the afterlife. I insist that the afterlife is a metaphorical reality, distinct from our physical reality.
Politics of belonging has created a world that controls individuals, irrespective of its metaphorical nature. This doesn’t mean I disbelieve in life after death, but I consider it a metaphorical reality, where proof is lacking. Hence, I view it metaphorically, meaning our physical realities are more crucial because they are where we convert our spirituality into actions to fulfill God’s work. Sacrificing your or others’ physical reality for a metaphorical world is unjust.
Spirituality and justice systems should not be mixed with politics because they must remain pure to be meaningful. They are based on principles of truth, and our atom of autonomy observes this from within. Adhering to the truth keeps us just and spiritual. When an individual loses this connection, there is a personal cost. If you seek peace of mind within politically tainted religions, you may find that your atom of autonomy calls for the truth while your group’s politics demand distorted truths. Peace cannot be achieved unless you align with pure spirituality.
If you address and separate your political biases from your personal spirituality, you can better align with universal values. Being entrenched in a group’s political system limits your potential. The question is, do you believe that God made you a political puppet or gave you a divine essence to rise above political affiliations? If you gain something positive from your religion, embrace it. However, if a religious belief demands that you commit spiritual crimes against innocents, that has nothing to do with God. If your group wants you to act in ways that you wouldn’t accept for yourself or your loved ones, you must stand firm. This has nothing to do with God or spirituality. Cleanse the political dirt from within yourself, as humanity has suffered enough from individuals’ insecurities and weaknesses. The politics of belonging have haunted humanity with death and destruction throughout history. Use your vast intellect to advocate for and uphold equal human rights. If you seek to understand spirituality, cleanse your metaphorical colon. Spiritually, there is no difference between individuals; we all need the same basic necessities—oxygen, favorable circumstances, and a physical body—provided equally by God. These same factors contribute to our life, health, suffering, and death. God has provided everything universally; it is our political dirt that creates differences. Use your individual spirituality as a remedy to heal the damage inflicted by political affiliations on your religion. Remember, the bloodiest and most inhumane acts of violence have been committed by religious extremists, all in the name of God.