Before I get into it, Season’s Greetings to everyone. May God bless you all with the gifts of health, happiness, and success in every aspect of life. Stay blessed and be able to count your blessings so you never have a bad day.
When it comes to addressing our problems, we need to turn to our spirituality. By being spiritually aware, we can understand not only our individual issues but also our collective challenges. Our group-oriented politics of belonging have led us to a crossroads where, while we have learned to invent nuclear and biological weapons, we have not spiritually evolved enough to understand our emotions and achieve stability. We have learned to politically sweep issues under the rug but have not overcome or understood the pain of love and loss. Spiritually, we have not learned the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated. These spiritual gaps have reached a boiling point where we are becoming a threat to ourselves. Bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination start at the individual level and are usually taught at home or by the community. It’s not something inherited from before birth. I believe that if you have learned it, you can unlearn it or counter it with new and logical explanations of equal human rights. This means that each of us needs to gain enough knowledge and strength to question the authenticity of the information we’ve been taught, as it can be tainted by the politics of belonging. If you become the CEO of your own life, you can fix it by becoming aware. If you individually change, you will not follow outdated practices, and if you don’t lend your physicality to belonging groups, nations, and religions will have to follow and change accordingly. Otherwise, these issues will remain with us as they have since the beginning of our political awareness.
Always remember, humanity has struggled to fix its problems for thousands of years because we have been taught to believe in our own irrelevance. Group politics has been founded on a top-down philosophy designed to keep individuals weak and vulnerable, leading them to seek personal security within their groups. However, these groups can only offer prayers—they cannot provide oxygen, prevent aging, or stop death. This ignorance and sense of irrelevance have not worked, are not working, and will not work unless we change everything and adopt a bottom-up strategy. While there was a time when we needed each other for security, today we have a wealth of knowledge at our disposal. By shifting our approach from top-down to bottom-up, things might be chaotic at first, but history shows that individual strength and wisdom are necessary for societal growth and evolution. Our next step on the ladder of evolution calls for us all to come together and rise, or humanity’s future may look bleak. If we remain stuck in politically infected education and justice systems that keep individuals insignificant and vulnerable, humanity will not advance quickly. It may even regress and self-destruct due to a lack of emotional education. Moreover, with the level of modern-day weaponry, things could deteriorate quickly. In today’s world, we cannot afford to be bigoted, prejudiced, or discriminatory because humanity is increasingly seeking equal individual rights.
I have been deeply reflecting on this spiritual issue, buried beneath our political mess. The more I think about it, the clearer it becomes. I believe most human beings are inherently good-natured and evolved. Our divisions are based on group politics of belonging, which has infected us both individually and collectively. To me, humanity suffers from an infectious disease of belonging to groups.
Unfortunately, even our religions have failed to govern us effectively. Despite their claims to be spiritual systems, they have not been able to unite humanity as a single entity. Humanity, spirituality, justice, and God are universal and just concepts. Equal human rights would fit perfectly within this framework, but religions have not always accepted everyone as equal. Regardless of political power or opportunity, they have not created a spiritual system that is inclusive of all humanity. Many religions claim that their followers are better than those who do not adhere to their traditions, customs, rituals, and rules. Despite having ample time in power, religions have failed to establish peace because they became infected with the same issues as political groups—control and power. Even when operating in the name of God, achieving global dominance requires solid explanations to persuade everyone. Pure, politics-free spirituality was needed, but no human group has remained free of political influence. Personally, I draw the line here: spirituality and human politics simply cannot be mixed, just as our justice system and politics of belonging cannot be reconciled. When mixed, justice ceases to be just, and religion becomes impotent without its spiritual essence.
Even in this day and age, our religions continue to serve as our spiritual systems, but unfortunately, they often remain entangled in politics and power struggles. Religions create or align with political parties to exploit vulnerable individuals and use them as political puppets. Regardless of the fact that equal human rights are the most spiritual thing one can possess, religions still struggle to overcome their desires for political power, even if it makes them bigoted, prejudiced, and discriminatory. To me, connecting God to politics is a spiritual sin because, to me, God embodies truth. Politics, however, is about twisting truths and lies to serve the agendas of specific groups. Just like other political systems, religions seek to control everything under their umbrella. Fortunately, most of us today have realized that we cannot build a foundation of justice on something nonphysical. Despite thousands of years of religious beliefs, most religions have failed to bridge the gap between metaphorical and physical reality. Today, with a focus on equal human rights, we cannot ignore the facts of physical reality. Our justice systems, although influenced by politics and using the Quran and Bible for oaths, aim to reach the truth. We can no longer justify human sacrifice or killing in the name of God because humanity has evolved.
Unfortunately, people still do not question why religious wars have been and continue to be the bloodiest and longest-lasting. Personally, I believe that religions have the ability to touch us emotionally to the extent that we willingly relinquish our God-given autonomy and behave like political puppets. This is similar to how music can emotionally move us to dance. The question of why this happens is a personal one for each of us to ponder. We are the ones who hold the power to make things happen physically. If we can understand this, we can evolve to the next level and become the CEOs of our lives, rather than acting like bees or ants. It is our duty to override our genetic physical urges and take charge of all our actions. Before acting for our political groups, we must consult our autonomy to scrutinize and possibly override those actions, especially if they conflict with spiritual principles.
If we are responsible for making things happen physically, then why do we have nearly two hundred nations with constantly struggling groups seeking independence? Our group politics lead us to a place where we are determined to further divide humanity, ironically in the name of peace. To me, this is a physical joke played metaphorically by nearly two hundred nations and two thousand two hundred religions, aimed at destroying humanity rather than uniting it. Instead of bringing us together, we fight against the concept of equal human rights.
According to my personal understanding of life, which starts at the cellular level, we are made of trillions of cells with ten times as many foreign bacteria or life forms. Each cell and its encased bacteria are essential for physical life. This relationship is reciprocal: the physical shell and the encased life form need each other to function. This is why I compare them to positive and negative wires. The relationship between them is fundamental. You may have various opinions or interpretations, but you will always arrive at this basic truth.
God or not, this light bulb of physicality does not illuminate with just one wire. Whether at the microscopic level, macro level, or as sophisticated as human beings, life cannot function without both wires. Physically or spiritually, they both lose their significance without each other. Space agencies have shown videos of dead planets, so one can imagine a world without humanity. The question is, how would a good God be physically meaningful, and for whom? Believing that one wire does everything is a politically designed notion, meant to rob individuals of their relevance. On the other hand, if you assert that humans are responsible for everything, you must prove that a human can breathe, function, and live without external help.
We have thousands of religious beliefs claiming that their God is the only one who should run the show. It is common in religious settings to believe that God does everything, which I also believe, but the main question is how? One must explain how a spiritual entity becomes physical to perform physical tasks. This is where human beings play the role of the other wire, meaning no one should be able to deny their importance and relevance. Reducing people to mindless minions has nothing to do with God and spirituality but everything to do with group politics. As I mentioned, removing all human beings is like unplugging the physicality wire—the light simply goes out, regardless of the existence of God. The question is whether we should reinstate and respect the individual as nature intended or continue to believe in their irrelevance as political and religious groups have preached and practiced. It’s about lighting up the world; removing the physicality of the individual leads us into metaphorical darkness. In a nutshell, God cannot exist without humanity, and humanity cannot exist without God. The metaphorical reality cannot exist without the physical reality, and vice versa. If you choose to follow your religion, do so while acknowledging your real and spiritual status. You should be respected as a crucial part of the holy picture. Attempting to separate these wires for political reasons and making the individual irrelevant only removes a spiritual truth from your beliefs, making them political systems.
Indeed, modern societies need political systems to function smoothly, but politics should be confined to governing systems. Mixing politics with our spiritual or justice systems leads to bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination. Spirituality and true justice are compromised whenever politics are involved. A society founded on unbiased justice and solid spiritual principles will always prosper, attracting people who seek permanence. Otherwise, in today’s world, people can leave and join others without hesitation. Remember, politics has room for lies and is known for twisting truths. My question to ordinary individuals is: why accept political taint in your spiritual and justice systems? If you follow the taint, why not clean it up? At the very least, you can address this at your individual level and become the CEO of your life. I believe an individual with spiritual truth and inner peace can create a more peaceful environment than those influenced by political factors, whether from race, gender, nation, or religion. If you believe that God will stand by you while you exhibit bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination, you are essentially claiming that God is just like you. To me, this means God is political, not spiritual—a spiritual sin. If a religion or any other system makes sense to you, embrace it but keep it within spiritual principles. Otherwise, you are under the influence of political belonging, which may lead to conflicts with your own autonomy. Remember, this is not a favorable place for a mortal being, as it robs you of your inner peace. Being spiritually bankrupt keeps you in a state of darkness caused by living with only one wire.
Personally, I believe that, so far, equal human individual rights are the closest system we have to spirituality and the best governing system humanity has devised. We are currently in a transitional phase, which brings some glitches, but as humanity evolves and adapts to present-day circumstances, we will eventually come around. When human individuals are treated equally, they are more likely to grant and receive equal rights from one another. This would diminish the power of groups from within. In my view, equal rights will always challenge conservatives who prefer to govern with their traditional prejudicial and discriminatory methods. If equal human rights become widely accepted, we might finally find the elusive peace humanity has sought for thousands of years. It may be wishful thinking on my part, and perhaps not within my lifetime, but one day we may evolve to the point where our wars and political affiliations shift, and our group politics become a relic of the past. This is evident from the ongoing global response to conflicts like the Israel-Palestine issue.
I firmly believe that understanding our true identity as human beings is essential in addressing global warming, infectious diseases, and cybercrimes. All of these issues point to the need for a collective human identity. Resistance to equal human rights, without exception, stems from the politics of group affiliation. Embracing humanity as a whole should transform everything we do. Belief in a universal God, universal spirituality, and universal human rights should underpin our justice system. We cannot have a separate justice system for each group, as this creates a political rather than universal system of justice. Equal human individual rights introduce a new dimension to everything we have done or are doing. Spirituality is universal, and so should our justice system be. Logically, regardless of where you are born or live, if you pass the genetic test of being human, you should be counted as one. Of course, this imposes significant responsibilities on individuals, but collectively we should embrace this as well. The game of reciprocation requires the awareness of all involved. Honestly, giving and receiving equal human rights is the way forward—not only to climb the evolutionary ladder but also to achieve internal, external, communal, and global peace.
Consider this: whether life exists at the micro level, macro level, or as complex as a human being, its foundation is based on the basic reciprocation of positive and negative forces. Regardless of whether you approach this religiously or scientifically, you may end up confused because our knowledge is incomplete. Remember, continuous learning signifies evolution; as human beings, we are still evolving. We cannot claim to know everything, whether through religion, science, or otherwise. If we believe we know everything, we are merely making assumptions, which can be dangerous if not carefully considered. Fighting over assumptions has been a spiritual downfall for humanity. It is absurd and ignorant to fight and kill over things we don’t fully understand. If we cannot fully comprehend everything scientifically, we should at least refrain from killing each other over religious beliefs. The more we delve into God, the more elusive God becomes, leading to blind extremism. This, to me, is becoming a political puppet for a group and losing the essence of being human.
Until science can fully explain human emotions and qualities such as compassion, bravery, sacrifice, generosity, love, and God, we must acknowledge that our knowledge is incomplete and evolving. Assuming otherwise is misguided. Whether through religion or reliance on technology, assuming that we know everything is politically influenced and prevents further evolution. By assuming the role of a CEO of our lives, we can look beyond or remove our sense of belonging to see more clearly.
Recognizing that our real problems often stem from individual weaknesses and insecurities is crucial. Groups can politically influence individuals to perform their dirty work, but if an individual feels irrelevant, they will likely dance to their group’s political tune. This weakness indicates a failure to recognize that we are blessed with our own personal autonomy. This autonomy makes us the CEOs of our own lives. While we may not fully understand human individuality, it doesn’t mean we are irrelevant. Even if we feel like puppets of our groups, we have the responsibility to use our autonomy and sense of justice. This personal responsibility makes us potential CEOs of our own lives, and we must be aware of our relevance and actions.
Our justice systems are based on the notion that individuals are responsible for their actions. Yet, politically, we hide behind groups, using them as shields while performing their dirty deeds. We justify our actions as part of the cost of group affiliation, but we face punishment both from justice systems and from within ourselves. This perspective requires us to not only keep our triangles balanced but also to ensure they are correctly oriented.
This blog addresses these politically manipulated triangles. Understanding “Who flipped my triangle?” is a message of responsibility that not everyone will appreciate, but it must be communicated as it is.
As Marcus Aurelius said, “It’s the truth I am after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.”
I am neither a politician seeking office nor a religious preacher advocating for a particular faith. I am a free thinker with no religious boundaries or loyalties to any specific group. I support equal human rights, universal spirituality, and one God. I believe in maintaining our triangles correctly oriented and balanced.
Let’s briefly examine the triangles I frequently discuss. One such triangle consists of passionate love, instinctive love, and universal love. For instance, if you are not a strong individual, you may choose one type of love over another and become torn apart internally. You can’t prioritize your mother over your wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend over your children, or vice versa. You simply can’t choose others over your kids, mother, or spouse. So, who will balance this for you? If you follow societal expectations, regardless of the era you were born into, you will still face internal conflict. Therefore, you need to assert control and become the CEO of your life. Your health, happiness, and success should be aligned accordingly.
The same principle applies to the relationship between God, the Devil, and yourself as the CEO of your life. If you place yourself in a subordinate position, you are not taking charge, which leads to the belief that everything happens without your input. This belief undermines your self-respect and self-esteem, making you a political puppet. In this scenario, your group dictates your actions, even if they are unjust, leading you to do things to others that you would not want done to yourself or your loved ones. This means you are politically savvy but spiritually bankrupt in the name of group affiliation.
For example, if you resemble me, you are my friend; if you resemble them, you are my enemy. Doesn’t this echo humanity’s historical patterns? Let’s go further: if you attend a mosque, church, temple, or synagogue, you are labeled as one of us, regardless of whether you are a racist or bigot, regardless of your personal free will and sense of justice. So, who is responsible for wars and related killings? Is it the politics of belonging, or those who physically carry out these actions? Remember, if you hold onto your personal atom of autonomy and exercise your free will in your daily life, what justifies blaming your group or even God for your actions?
Our real problems arise from feelings of irrelevance and a reliance on teachings from our groups rather than a direct belief in God. Everything taught by our exclusive groups is based on their political agendas. If individual insecurities and feelings of irrelevance are our major issues, then addressing these at the individual level is the solution. Strengthening ourselves as individuals, embracing humanity as a whole, and upholding equal human rights can address both social and international turmoil. One God, one spiritual system, and one unified humanity could serve as a universal antidote to bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination. Political solutions from groups have never proven to be effective for humanity as a whole. Therefore, if equal human rights are not politically tainted, they might be our best chance for a reasonable governing system where most individuals can agree, as deep down, we are all decent people. As individuals, we should take charge of our races, nations, and religions by adopting this modern-day trend. Humanity can be peaceful without political interference. Remember, groups cannot function without your personal physical contributions, and even God requires your physicality to translate spirituality into action. If you become the CEO of your life, you will recognize your self-worth.
Human groups have altered the individual experience, and even the supposed spiritual leaders have not escaped the corrupting influence of political affiliations. We are committing a spiritual crime by denying the relevance of individuals who make spiritual actions physically meaningful, both to humanity and to God. I recall a quote from Allama Iqbal, a revolutionary poet from the East who inspired the idea of Pakistan. Although I agree and disagree with him on various points, one of my themes aligns with his call for each of us to be the CEO of our lives. I wholeheartedly agree with him on this. He said:
“KHUDI KO KAR BULAND ITNA KAY HER TAKDEER SAY PEHLY KHUDA BANDAY SAY KHUD PUCHAY BTA TARY RAZA KIYA HAY.”
“Raise your self-respect and self-esteem so high that God Himself will come down and ask you about your wishes before writing your fate.” — Allama Iqbal
Since both God and human beings depend on each other to translate spirituality into physical actions, they play crucial roles in sustaining humanity. Yet, many ignore the importance of the real, living world where God and humans can actually make things happen. Their focus on the afterlife devalues the importance of living years, leading to the killing or robbing of life without consequence. They indoctrinate young people to prioritize the afterlife over their current lives. However, God’s real work is done by human beings during their lifetime, so how can we be insignificant in this life? What can we do as spirits or souls without our physical bodies for God? To me, the real time for doing good or reciprocating with God is in our living, physical years. After death, everything becomes metaphorical. No one should sacrifice their physical reality or that of others for a metaphorical one. For instance, you cannot go to a court of law and claim that God or someone who died long ago instructed you to kill. This argument would not hold up. Remember, a physical reality is a physical reality, and a metaphorical one is merely a metaphor. Regardless of what you have been taught or believe, crossing that line is unacceptable because you would not want it done to you or your loved ones.
As humanity, we have tried all kinds of governing systems, yet we are still struggling with out-of-control politics of belonging. As individuals who love their race, gender, nation, or religion, we often find it challenging to think for ourselves. Remember, as human beings, we all possess free will and a personal sense of justice. Therefore, our affiliations can be quite confusing. We are often swayed by the fiery speeches of our leaders—be they Mullahs, Priests, or political figures—making it difficult to find the right path. Essentially, we are metaphorically banging our heads against the walls of group identity.
It is time for us to take charge and question our group affiliations. We need to become individuals who belong to humanity as a whole. We must recognize that even our highest human organization, the United Nations, has limited power due to political influences. The veto system allows more powerful nations to impose their will, making justice appear corrupt. Similarly, if our belief systems are influenced by group politics, spirituality often takes a backseat. Unless we apply equal human rights, our spiritual beliefs will remain politically tainted. Group politics have always kept humanity from realizing its potential and understanding the true nature of our collective existence.
Since the dawn of our awareness, our connections with groups have been intertwined with political interests. If one group attempts to rule the world by force, it has never succeeded, nor will it ever succeed. Regardless of race, gender, nation, or religion, history shows that imposing control through these lenses has failed to bring lasting peace. Equal human rights might offer a better chance. If everything else has failed to achieve peace over thousands of years, why are we still stuck in the same mindset? Are we not evolving beings? After all, we have advanced enough to reach space and develop nuclear weapons.
Our imbalanced evolution is evident. Emotionally, we are still trapped in primitive times. It is difficult to quantify the number of political killings throughout history, but it is clear that billions of innocents have died in the name of various political umbrellas. Humanity has been trying to solve its problems, but group affiliations have always been an obstacle. Therefore, shouldn’t we give equal human rights a chance? They are widely accepted as a common-sense solution, especially when it comes to universal concepts like God, spirituality, and humanity as a whole. Issues like global warming, nuclear threats, infectious diseases, and cybercrimes are all forcing humanity to work collectively to find solutions.
Our group politics have proven impotent in addressing modern problems. Politicians, driven by passion and insecurity, often deny global warming, despite the visible evidence. We cannot continue to build walls around our nations or groups and expect security. Ignoring problems and attributing them solely to divine will is outdated. Today, we analyze issues scientifically and apply human knowledge to solve them. The emergence of equal human rights is a result of this awareness. Outdated practices like human sacrifice to please God are relics of failed group politics. Although such practices were common among disconnected societies in the past, the rise of equal human rights shows humanity’s evolution.
If we continue to rely on outdated group politics, we will remain mired in conflict and fail to achieve peace. Whether through race, nation, or religion, groups continue to claim superiority and the right to rule. Yet, spiritually, we are all one. One God, one spirituality-based justice, and one humanity should guide us. Equal human rights, as a modern concept, offer the best hope for progress. They align closely with spiritual values and challenge politically biased nationalism and religions.
Despite the progress, many remain loyal to their group identities, influenced by early childhood indoctrination, teenage rebellion, or adult loyalties. Ideas like equal human rights are popular and show promise, but resistance from those who fear losing power remains strong. The veto system and the undermining of international bodies like the United Nations are signs of this resistance. While technology advances rapidly, our group politics hinder progress toward a unified humanity.
In the next twenty years, or even the next two thousand, our challenge will be overcoming the politics of belonging. Equal human rights are a relatively new concept, and our individual awareness is key to outgrowing group politics. Ideally, equal human rights promote individual importance and unity. Unless we learn to transcend group politics and embrace humanity as a whole, progress will be slow. The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, for instance, might have been avoided if equal treatment had been the norm seventy-five years ago.
As human beings, we all grow up in politically biased environments, and these biases cannot be overcome at the same speed by everyone. Human growth comes with education, and if that education is politically biased, changing things becomes much more challenging. Our history is full of politically divided ideas, including those about God. Consequently, humanity will have to grow gradually. Individuals can learn to adapt and evolve relatively easily, as seen in our diverse societies. Our ability to evolve with knowledge and manage our natural and politically influenced urges has always existed, but it has been consistently shaped by politics.
Fundamentally, equal human individual rights do not function within groups. We must understand that if we seek rights as groups, we often end up back at square one due to the politics that prevent us from reaching common ground. Remember, I always say that spirituality and politics do not mix. So, when advocating for group, race, gender, nation, or religious rights, you should consider yourself a political entity. This is because your interests are not global or universal but specific to a group of people. This often leads to conflicts and the trampling of others’ group rights. Group disputes are not only inevitable but are also unlikely to disappear. Humanity has been fighting and killing each other since the dawn of awareness. Political belonging to groups eventually leads to a situation where a group also robs its own members by not granting them the same rights, meaning that an individual for a group does not make an individual in the group. Until all groups clearly adopt this principle, the politics of group belonging will continue to dominate humanity, keeping us mired in disputes and wars, as we have always been.
The essence of equal human rights is to treat all individuals as individuals, rather than as part of a group. Just like in our court system, where we have “so-and-so vs. the people,” the focus is on people as individuals. This means that a person is given the opportunity to contest and even prevail against the collective. Therefore, all groups, including those based on race, gender, nation, or religion, should be seen as individuals in the eyes of the law. Failing to follow this principle or allowing justice to be politicized undermines its purpose. As humanity, we struggle with this because of our attachment to group identities. Our governing systems have always had their own justice systems. However, today’s era demands that we look beyond group politics because our problems have evolved and are not the same as they were a hundred years ago. Most groups resist equal human individual rights because politically they seek group rights. In such cases, other groups will resist having their rights violated, perpetuating the same old politics of belonging. Especially when one group is willing to offer rights but demands equal rights in return, they may go to war to defend those rights. This is why wars continue, and they are becoming increasingly dangerous because individuals still lack a voice. A group should logically listen to and care for individual rights, but humanity remains under the rule of group politics, just as it always has. Until we believe in and act as better human beings, we will remain divided by our group identities and unable to progress to the next level of evolution.
With equal human rights, humanity stands at a crossroads between individual strength and weakness. Our political affiliations have historically called for individual weakness and group strength. Equal human rights thus represent not only an external issue but also a direct clash between our spiritual autonomy and our politically and hormonally influenced sides. This transformation exposes us to the convulsions of humanity’s evolution, allowing us to critically examine our group identities. This ability can help us overcome political brainwashing as well as personal biases, bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination.
If you think you are strong because you belong to a powerful nation or religion, you are mistaken about true strength. By your nature and by divine design, you hold your own atom of autonomy. True strength comes from your spiritual side. You have been endowed with personal autonomy for a reason; you must utilize the gifts you brought with you before birth. With your vast capacity for knowledge, you have the responsibility to absorb, critically analyze, and wisely apply what you learn. Rather than remaining trapped in the flow of information like a worker bee or warrior ant, you should question it all. This is one of the abilities you were born with. Essentially, you are born with a personal sense of justice and free will. If you do not use these abilities, it is your personal weakness, not a strength. Following the status quo within your group is not fitting for human beings, as we are not genetically programmed to conform. This places significant responsibility on our shoulders. Before acting on or supporting our group’s political desires, we need to become compassionate, loving, and just individuals.
If you follow group politics, you are surrendering your divine gifts in the name of political belonging. Without divine gifts such as love, compassion, bravery, generosity, and a personal sense of justice, you are merely another creature. Your personal spirituality-based autonomy will eventually consume you from within. You might argue that political and hormonal influences are also part of your nature and divine will, leading you to seek acceptance and admiration from your group. However, you must recognize that you were born with your own atom of autonomy, and you must grapple with this inherent force throughout your life, especially as a mortal facing constant internal conflicts. This is not a good argument for you individually, so you must take charge of your life as its CEO.
Even if you act for your group and they absolve you of your spiritual sins, you cannot escape the internal conflicts within you. Each of us is created as an individual, distinct from other creatures. We must learn to override not only our animal instincts but also our political influences. Ignoring our internal realities is not an option. As our awareness of equal human rights increases, so does the panic among our groups. They are experiencing political turmoil and trying to keep individuals insecure so they remain attached to their groups. Power-hungry leaders are promoting racism, nationalism, religious extremism, and related conflicts to keep us divided. The genie is out of the bottle, and the concept of equal human rights is spreading globally. Thanks to the internet, this knowledge is escaping political control. If you cannot see or understand the politics, you have been brainwashed into becoming a political puppet.
As I said, your individual strength has nothing to do with the politics of race, gender, color, nation, or religion, as these all fall under group politics. As a human with an ingrained spiritual side, you must understand that you are alone with yourself in the quiet moments of your life. Live guilt-free and peacefully. Your atom of autonomy is meant to connect you directly with the divine source. If you make choices to harm others or to act against what you would not want done to yourself or your loved ones, you are not fulfilling your divine purpose. You are not only brainwashed into feeling weak but also into believing in your irrelevance. In today’s era, we cannot remain silent about the injustices committed by other groups or even our own. The ability to speak out comes from within and defines your strength as an individual. Engaging in violence or conflict in the name of a political group or belief system is not a measure of true strength. Real strength lies in standing up for spiritual justice, regardless of what is popular. Overriding our animal instincts and having inhibitions are not the only duties of human beings. We must speak out against injustice, whether it is perpetrated by others or by our own groups. Failing to question our group identities is the real weakness of human individuals, as we are endowed with a direct connection to the divine through our atom of autonomy and related free will or personal sense of justice.
Recently, we have seen Russians fleeing their country to avoid military conscription, marking a significant shift in historical trends. In today’s era of equal human rights, it’s increasingly untenable for any group, race, gender, nation, or religion to compel individuals to participate in wars for political gain. The risk of losing authority has become too great. As a result, a new dimension of warfare has emerged: the propaganda war front, which has gained as much significance as the physical battles themselves. Nations and religions continue to inspire their members to fight, but convincing people to kill or be killed has become increasingly difficult. This shift is largely due to higher levels of education and the widespread availability of the internet. Although racists, religious extremists, and nationalists still exist, their numbers are dwindling, making it harder for them to mobilize. The desire for equal human rights signals a weakening of nationalism. For example, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has sparked global protests. This raises important questions about the direction humanity is heading. Are we moving towards unity and self-preservation, or are we on a path to self-destruction with modern weaponry, as predicted in many religious texts?
The real and sustainable solutions to our longstanding social issues, such as bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination, lie in the universal application of equal human rights. Our evolution as individuals requires us to shed outdated, animalistic instincts and embrace the responsibilities of the modern world. This means overcoming political and religious biases, which is no small feat but necessary, given that we no longer fight with ancient weaponry.
We’ve already made progress. Not too long ago, racism, prejudice, and discrimination were sources of pride. Today, the concept of equal human rights is prevalent worldwide. If you believe that you are superior simply because of your group affiliation, you are likely falling into bigotry and discrimination. Group actions begin and end with individuals, who physically make things happen. Thus, individuals must be responsible for their actions. God has endowed us with free will and a personal sense of justice, so understanding oneself is crucial before engaging in any actions on behalf of a group. We must all strive to transform ourselves into the individuals God intended us to be, essentially becoming the CEO of our own lives.
Micro Tears for the Muscles and Human Spirit
In intense workouts, we create micro tears in our muscles, which then heal and grow stronger. Similarly, our personal growth involves pushing boundaries and exploring uncomfortable territories. Reflecting critically on our evolutionary nature can help us understand why life is full of challenges. As an example, I recall a sermon by Moulana Ajmal, a well-known Muslim preacher from my youth. He used the analogy of a paper and a pin to illustrate the concept of gradual learning. If you poke holes in the paper before pushing your finger through, it’s easier to penetrate. This method of incremental understanding is similar to how we should approach knowledge. Critical thinking involves breaking down concepts in our minds, much like the way I design workouts for my clients based on this philosophy.
As humans, we are more than physical beings; we are spiritually designed to evolve as well. Our capacity to learn and adapt throughout life reflects this spiritual evolution. Despite our age, we can continuously form new neurons and expand our knowledge. This suggests that our potential is always in an evolutionary process, and imposing limits only hinders our growth. Often, these limits are tied to personal insecurities and group affiliations. We are encouraged to follow religious leaders’ doctrines, but I believe we must create micro tears beyond our physical selves to strengthen our spirit.
By doing so, we not only build stronger bodies but also develop a more resilient spirit. This approach aligns with the idea that our personal evolution involves both physical and spiritual growth.
If you lack the courage to face uncertainty or deal with related fears, your life will be significantly constrained, regardless of your grand aspirations. Avoiding confrontations with your fears can lead to lower self-esteem and prevent you from addressing the root causes of those fears. Achieving a fulfilling life involves understanding yourself as a whole and mastering your fear factors. The notion of a “normal” life can be highly subjective, given the diversity of nations, religions, and sects. For some, living with fear may feel healthy, while others may find it stifling.
I believe that extremes are unhelpful because we are inherently evolving beings, and we must allow room for growth. The ignorance of a child, characterized by an absence of fear, signifies our natural inclination towards fearless evolution. However, societal and political indoctrination often instills fear based on group affiliations. Both extreme fear-based education and extreme denial are detrimental. Thus, seeking balance rather than remaining oblivious is crucial. Just as a toddler evolves into an adult, our responsibilities as adults require us to grow beyond our primal instincts.
In essence, failing to create micro tears, or small, manageable challenges, will hinder your evolution. While God may have provided us with life and sustaining conditions, it is our responsibility to adhere to these divine orders physically while finding spiritual satisfaction. If your actions are driven by a desire to fit in, impress others, or gain admiration, you are acting out of political motives, not spiritual ones. True spirituality does not involve conforming to external expectations; rather, it requires internal balance.
Addressing personal issues involves understanding both your spiritual and physical dimensions. Low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression often stem from neglecting this holistic approach. By becoming the “CEO” of your life and balancing your group affiliations with personal responsibility, you can foster growth. Personal development encompasses more than physical fitness; it also involves spiritual growth. Embracing the concept of micro tears for both physical and spiritual development is essential. If you view your life as imperfect, you are missing the point. Growth requires understanding the nuances of personal development across all areas of life.
Consider the rapid advancements in technology and other fields. If you were born in today’s world, keeping up with these changes can be daunting, as human knowledge evolves quickly. Consequently, we must integrate both physical and spiritual growth to remain relevant and effective.
The integration of physicality and spirituality is crucial for meaningful progress. Our bodies serve as the vehicles for our spiritual journey, and respecting their aging process is vital. The saying from Pakistan, “If the trunk of the tree is green, you can bend it, but after that, forget it,” underscores the importance of harnessing our instincts early in life. Failing to manage these desires can lead to greater difficulties in adulthood. Additionally, indulging in habits like excessive drinking can undermine your spiritual growth and contribute to internal conflicts and weight issues.
Transformative change begins with inner peace and spiritual strength. Achieving health and contentment in all areas of life requires understanding and reconciling with your animal instincts. Instead of trying to suppress these instincts, learn to coexist with them to attain inner peace. Your animal side holds valuable wisdom about mortality. Lifelong inner conflicts can cause physical ailments and shorten your life. Seeking simple solutions to complex problems often leads to repeated failures. A mindset focused on personal growth rather than external validation will lead to greater success and well-being.
For instance, if you envy someone with a new car while undervaluing your own, you overlook the fact that your car is still serving its purpose. Similarly, dissatisfaction with your body or life’s circumstances can detract from your happiness and contentment. Our physical presence and capabilities are integral to making our lives meaningful.
The value of truth, health, and spirituality often emerges from the contrast with their opposites. Appreciating our physicality requires recognizing its importance in our journey. If we fail to respect and understand our bodies, we risk neglecting the essential balance needed for a fulfilling life. Our free will and physical efforts shape our reality, while political and ideological extremes can distort our perception.
Ultimately, your free will and actions define your journey. Whether you choose to put effort into personal growth or question conventional beliefs, your decisions shape your life. Remember, God helps those who help themselves. Your commitment to personal and spiritual growth will lead to true transformation and fulfillment.
If you feel that you are not successful, don’t you want to ask yourself why? Especially if you have been told to take the easy way out and pray for everything you want in life. Personally, I believe that if an individual doesn’t take charge of their own life, someone else will take charge of them. Those in control will dictate and run the show politically, using everyone regardless of their God-given free will, personal sense of justice, and other human abilities. Ask yourself honestly: do you really think and believe that you are a helpless human being? Be truthful with yourself to determine if you are making genuine efforts to be a modern-day individual.
Another question to consider is whether your desires are greater than your efforts. Do you wish for much but put in little effort? If there’s an imbalance, fix it, because no one else will fix it for you. In fact, you might be used as a political pawn by your religious leaders as well.
If you want bigger muscles, go to the gym. If you prefer going to a mosque or church, do so for the love of God, and in your everyday life, learn to reciprocate for the gifts you have received. If you believe there is no God, that’s fine too, but you still have the responsibility to reciprocate for the gifts you’ve been given. You didn’t just appear with a functioning body and all the life-supporting circumstances; these are not within your control. Life itself, oxygen, and your functioning body—all of these are beyond your control. With aging and our mortal nature, we are reminded to be humble and appreciative of all the favorable life circumstances. If you don’t have control over these aspects, what makes you think you can deny the existence of anything?
Interestingly, you do have the power to choose. If smoking is bad for your health, then stop smoking. You can pray to God for good health, but not doing your part means you have placed God on the highest pedestal while making yourself irrelevant. Remember, God works with you, not for you, because as human beings, we are the other wire that lights up the bulb of knowledge and makes things happen physically. Where humanity stands today is not solely due to people or God, but due to both. You don’t have control over even your next breath, so this light bulb only illuminates when both negative and positive wires are involved. You can’t attribute everything to God alone, nor can you claim that humans or groups are responsible for everything. Things are happening and being physically performed. If you believe God is doing everything, consider whether God needs human physicality or not. If not, try this experiment: swing one hand in the air without using the other to make a clapping sound. If it stays quiet, you will understand my point. It’s like dipping a stick in political garbage, covering it with sugar to make it a lollipop—while it may appear sweet, it’s still not spiritual until it’s free of group biases. People addicted to sugar won’t care what’s hidden beneath it; thus, not questioning is compliance with the status quo.
If you believe humans are doing everything, sure, you go to the gym, but logically, if you can’t breathe on your own, you can’t get anything done. Therefore, you need to stop smoking or doing anything harmful to your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, while also going to the gym as a choice and duty. If you don’t, it’s because you have been taught to believe in your irrelevance and to remain stuck in the belief that you can’t do anything physical on your own. This means you believe God is doing everything, so you don’t have to do anything except listen to religious leaders and attend services. You are a crucial wire to light up the bulb that makes things physically happen. This raises a real question: why do religious and political leaders want you to view yourself as irrelevant? What reasons contribute to your low self-esteem? To the point where you don’t even question what you are told and simply accept everything. Remember, you have been created above the worker bees and warrior ants because you have been blessed with free will and a personal sense of justice from God. So, understand the politics that keep you believing in your irrelevance.
Always remember, if the spiritual light does not work without your physical input, you cannot deny your duty to understand your real self-worth, importance, and relevance.
You must leave behind politically instilled extremes and strive for moderation in all areas of your knowledge. While you may have been taught that your religious knowledge is complete with existing texts, today’s societies demand equal human rights. Believing that you are somehow better and closer to God than those outside your group is not only bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination but also outdated. If you wish to be passionate, direct your passion toward common sense and the vast ocean of knowledge rather than remaining confined to limited ponds, streams, and rivers. This mindset has allowed me personally to form my own opinions and adapt things to fit my way of living. Many people attest to the benefits they’ve received from following my methods, but I won’t fill this book with individual testimonials. My work and paying my bills from a personal training business for the past twenty-six years is my testimony. If I mention someone without naming them, it’s only to explain an issue and its solution. New ideas often face opposition from established truths. If the evolving nature of knowledge is not defended, things can be livable, and people may agree to disagree.
When people become passionately defensive of the status quo and resist newly discovered opinions, logic prevails, but that’s not always the case, especially in business and politics. I believe that regardless of how long a status quo has been established or how many people accept it as truth, if people can logically connect to their knowledge, it should be respected and explored. Common sense and logical thought should take precedence. Human knowledge should benefit humanity; if it causes more harm than good, changes are needed. If fear of being proven wrong or losing authority prevents this, fairness is compromised, and we are overtaken by the politics of our affiliations. History shows that people have been killed for speaking truths that were only recognized hundreds of years later. The burning of witches, killing of homosexuals, and harming of innocents in the name of nations or religious beliefs all stem from the same ignorance. To solve modern-day problems, we must believe in individual relevance, equal human rights, and our shared humanity. Otherwise, we will remain stuck in the same limbo humanity has faced for thousands of years.
Since my questioning nature has always led me to uncover the root problems we face, I believe that our progress as humanity is not solely due to prayers, but rather our tendency to explore and question. Look around, and you’ll find that it’s primarily religious beliefs that discourage questioning, exploration, or logical explanation. These beliefs often demand blind faith. While this might benefit some individuals, today’s world is far more complex. With our advanced weaponry, we cannot afford unchecked emotional responses. Mixing physical and metaphorical realities can unintentionally lead to catastrophic outcomes for everyone, including God. You might argue it would be God’s will, but that’s a significant “maybe.” Personally, I can’t rely entirely on that metaphorical basket, so I must speak my truth that resonates spiritually with me.
My logic drives me to explore who benefits from my ignorance and weaknesses. If I believe in my personal irrelevance, am I working for my own benefit, for God, or for my group? To address this, I began to analyze and differentiate between physical and metaphorical realities, akin to separating apples from oranges. Mixing them only leads us astray because it dilutes their importance and relevance. Disregarding an individual’s relevance is not only wrong but also unspiritual, as injustice cannot be spiritual. Our justice systems crumble when influenced by politics. Any group, nation, belief system, or even the concept of God collapses if human beings are removed from the equation.
Fear and greed in your metaphorical world shouldn’t undermine your physical reality. If you do, you’re failing in your role as the CEO of your life. As the CEO of your existence, you make choices and decisions. Without introspection, you won’t be able to distinguish your true identity from the politically imposed ones. Although we have a spiritual dimension, political and hormonal influences, along with personal insecurities, can hinder our potential. This isn’t about life after death but about improving our current lives. Our spiritual side should help us live better during our lifetime. Our acquired knowledge can be tainted by group politics, detracting from our potential.
The reality of life after death has no physical basis. No religion has provided physical proof or repeatable results of an afterlife. If you are a puppet of your group, race, nation, or religion, you must first understand yourself thoroughly. Your abilities suggest that your beliefs are just one aspect of your life. Why must you adhere to a belief that surpasses your personal spirituality? You possess free will and a personal sense of justice. Therefore, questioning the demands of your group is essential.
Historical wars were fought with spears, swords, and arrows, which involved different levels of violence. Today, our emotional and educational development hasn’t kept pace with advancements in weaponry, creating a need for balance. Understanding political group affiliations must evolve, and equal human rights and unity as a single humanity are crucial. With nuclear and biological weapons, the old adage of “strength in numbers” no longer applies.
Believing in an afterlife is fine, but if you are asked to prioritize it over your current life, that’s political. The importance placed on the afterlife should benefit someone, but it’s neither you nor God, as God requires your physicality to translate spirituality into your living years. So, who benefits? Reflect on this because you are following blindly. Focus on fulfilling your duties during your lifetime, as that’s where your true responsibility lies.
Your living years are not a result of your or your group’s actions but a gift from God, given that you can’t even control your next breath. Thus, you have a spiritual duty of honest reciprocation. You can learn from your group, but you are not here to bow down or surrender your power to religious institutions. Instead, you have a direct relationship with God, and your purpose is to reciprocate the blessings of life.
Remember, God did not send you to be a sycophant; you were sent to work and reciprocate as a duty. This means helping those who cannot help themselves and are seeking divine assistance. This is the true purpose of human life. Following religious doctrines is one thing, but the reality of being human involves being an equal partner in manifesting spiritual values physically.
The demands for blind obedience often stem from political agendas within nations, races, or religions, not from God. These demands are designed to make you feel insecure and irrelevant, leading to compliance without questioning. Blind obedience results in loss of relevance, self-respect, and self-esteem. If you believe you were created as a human being, you are intrinsically connected to humanity and spiritually to God.
Basic spiritual principles call for individuals to be CEOs of their lives, equipped with autonomy. We are not meant to be mere worker bees, warrior ants, or political puppets. In the modern era, with information technology, humanity has become more interconnected. Every war crime, social injustice, and act of discrimination can be exposed instantly. Winning public opinion has become a political business. Politically manipulated truths and falsehoods are broadcasted. There is no solution unless individuals become powerful agents of change. A CEO cannot be swayed by politics, whereas a gullible individual can easily become a political puppet or extremist. Group politics thrive on making individuals feel irrelevant. Today’s transitional period highlights this twisted reality. For instance, an Iranian bodybuilder may be celebrated as a hero, while a girl is killed for a minor infraction of dress code. Achieving equal human rights requires addressing individual responsibilities and standing up against groups that stray from spiritual principles. We must acknowledge and uphold these rights before giving and receiving them.
I personally believe in belonging to humanity as a whole, so I must outgrow the boundaries of my belonging group. Otherwise, I won’t be able to see and judge all the politically twisted truths and hidden lies. Before we reach that point, we must critically examine our installed identities. We need to bring it all the way down to our individual selves, where we can harness our hormonally influenced urges to self-regulate. As spiritual beings, we are all responsible for our individual actions. At the end of the day, regardless of group, race, gender, nation, or religious beliefs, having free will makes us accountable.
Our opinions can be influenced by the politics of our affiliations, and our groups have learned to use politics and misinformation to sway public opinion. Interestingly, our wars often reveal the ugly side of group politics, turning propaganda into a regular part of contemporary strategies. People around the world are protesting not only to end wars but also to change human behavior. Humans have an animal or physical side as part of our nature, but this should be governed by our individual spiritual inhibitions and self-regulation. This is what sets us apart from other creatures. As evolved humans living in the present era, we are responsible for adhering to contemporary requirements, such as equal human rights. It’s time for us to adapt to the times we live in. Killing innocents has never been ethical, especially for spiritual beings like humans. We must recognize that we, individually, are responsible for lending our physicality to political groups. Groups cannot function if their members do not take action. If you believe you should follow whatever your group demands, reconsider. You are still responsible for your actions. Right or wrong is not the issue; rather, you can be challenged both internally and legally. As human beings, we are endowed with free will and a personal sense of justice for a reason.
I share this perspective as an outsider, with honest opinions independent of my installed identities or place of birth. My observations are not politically influenced or favor one group over another. My goal is to highlight our individual responsibilities as spiritual beings. When I look at the aftermath of our conflicts and wars, I see people blindly following their groups due to brainwashing that makes them forget their relevance. They adhere to their installed identities rather than recognizing their true humanity. As human beings, we are supposed to transcend our genetic calls and political influences. Yet, people continue to kill innocents, including babies, to let their animalistic or political sides prevail. A human being should never be spiritually blind. If you find yourself there, wake up and understand that none of us is programmed to be a mere worker bee or warrior ant. We are meant to be a collection of divine cells performing duties to translate spirituality into physical actions. The question is, are we fulfilling this role? Observe what our political affiliations are making us do.
I aim to awaken individuals to their potential and the flaws in group politics and personal weaknesses. This is not a political rhetoric; if it were, it would oppose both sides engaged in mutual destruction. My intention is not to pick sides but to point out that our individual weaknesses and political affiliations are at the root of our conflicts. These issues harm humanity by keeping individuals weak, vulnerable, and devoid of spiritual self-esteem. I avoid political sides and present my unbiased truths as I see them. People may have different perspectives due to their life circumstances, but we must understand the reasons behind our loyalties and hormonal influences to overcome them.
Our spiritual beliefs should make logical and spiritual sense, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. Religious beliefs have often overshadowed spirituality, and we have been mired in political differences for millennia. If your opinions are shaped by hormones or political influences, you have a personal responsibility to understand your whole self, including your spiritual side. You must learn about your own atom of autonomy, which grants you free will and a sense of justice. You are responsible for not only explaining your biases but also grounding them in spiritual principles.
In today’s world, you cannot hide behind God, the Devil, or political groups to justify personal bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, racism, nationalism, or desires to belong to dominant belief systems. As modern human beings, we must scrutinize everything we do and understand why we do it. Following the traditions, customs, and rituals of our groups is fine, but we cannot impose them as universal rules. All rules must be based on spiritually solid and equal justice systems. If you only understand the politics of your group, you may not like it, but humanity now demands equal human rights. Our preferences are not reliable spiritual gauges because our opinions can be swayed. You cannot connect your political affiliations or hormonally influenced loyalties to spiritual and just systems. If you blindly accept everything your political groups advocate, this blog may not resonate with you. However, if you belong to an era of equal human rights and are open to exploring and understanding the differences between metaphorical and physical realities, you may find this knowledge valuable for your inner peace and, indirectly, for global peace.
To become a CEO who takes personal responsibility and understands the concept of “dead dogs”—the causes of our wars and extreme hatred—we must recognize the potential of equal human rights. With the cleverness and strong emotional attachments to our groups, coupled with modern weaponry, things can escalate quickly if we don’t address the root causes of our conflicts. Modern weaponry could easily lead us to fulfill the ominous prophecies of our holy books. Ultimately, this falls on us individually, not on God, because we are all blessed with choices. Remember, if you are born as a human being to human parents and pass the genetic test, you belong to humanity as a whole and are responsible for your group’s wrongdoing as well. Your physical contribution is crucial, and a group cannot function without its members’ actions. Always remember your individual relevance, as intended by God.
You are so important that even in God’s world, physical input from humans is essential. While you might argue that humans cannot even breathe without divine assistance, consider how God’s work is physically accomplished. Good and bad actions require human effort to be meaningful. Miracles and natural disasters might be beyond scientific explanation, but blaming God for these events is not justified. Believing in God benefits us, but disregarding human physicality is a political rhetoric. This disregard undermines justice systems and can be challenged in court as a political manipulation by those who do not believe in God.
Always remember, if God has granted you free will and a sense of justice from the beginning of your life—or metaphorically, before your life—this makes you responsible for your actions. Keep in mind that you are adding physicality to something that becomes meaningful only through physical action. Why would you take away someone’s physical reality in the name of your metaphorical beliefs? Ask yourself why you are so weak and why groups use you as a political puppet. As a human being, you possess an atom of autonomy and are responsible for your actions. You cannot kill someone based on race, gender, nation, or religious beliefs.
The effects of our imaginations have never been fully understood, even after thousands of years of evolution. Therefore, our metaphorical realities cannot serve as the foundation for any human justice system. Miracles, while significant, cannot be broken down scientifically with repeatable results, so I will not place all my faith in that basket. This remains true regardless of how deeply I believe in my religious convictions. Ignoring someone’s human rights could lead to committing spiritual crimes in the name of God. This violates the fundamental rule of spirituality: “Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want done to yourself or your loved ones.” Understand yourself and the spiritual powers within you to override imaginative and political pulls. Your imagination is powerful enough to create tangible effects, like anxiety, even without physical evidence. Be mindful of hormonal pulls and political rhetoric.
Let’s consider it this way: you can literally create a picture with your imagination to meditate and physically calm down. You can take a sugar pill and experience real, though unexplainable, physical effects due to the placebo effect. You can get hypnotized and do things you might not normally do. You can fall in love and experience emotions that are intensely exaggerated or even believe in God to enhance your life. Interestingly, you can also become anxious and create a living hell for yourself through your imagination. Although these things might not have happened yet or may not even physically occur, your mind alone can disrupt your peace of mind. Shouldn’t you then take charge of understanding and categorizing your realities? Believing blindly in the images created by your imagination may not reflect reality, but they can have real-life consequences for you.
So, reject any ideology that preaches sacrificing or giving up your life for metaphorical realities. Remember, a mullah or a priest is not to be blamed if you have been designated by God to be the CEO of your life.
You are capable of using your free will everywhere, so you must also call the shots in your life. You can believe in concepts like hell and heaven, but such beliefs should serve to benefit you in living peacefully. If you create hell for yourself or others through your actions, you need to take charge and become the CEO of your life, and do so quickly, as time is running out. Our mortal nature should be kept at the forefront to ensure we uphold spiritual justice.
Regardless of its popularity, I personally believe that the experimental philosophy of “carrot and stick” has not served humanity well. It does not seem to be very effective, as evidenced by crime rates in various societies. Most religious societies do not fare better in this regard, which is concerning because it undermines the notion that religious systems are inherently superior. This suggests that the “carrot and stick” approach, which is supposed to guide behavior through rewards and punishments, might not be as effective as claimed. In fact, in applying spiritual principles, religious societies may even fall short compared to secular ones. This critique applies to all religions, not just one in particular. If you doubt this, you can look up crime rates on Google. I previously wrote a blog titled “Circles of Life” as part one and “Storm in My Teacup” as part two to discuss this topic. In essence, it’s about managing what is within your control and not letting the uncontrollable aspects of life overwhelm you. A boiling cup of tea represents the detrimental effects of letting stress or uncontrollable factors take over your life. This knowledge is essential due to our mortal nature. Recognize that there are essential needs, like food and survival, that must be addressed by living, breathing individuals. Whether you believe in God or not, these responsibilities fall on us.
If you think God will handle everything, remember that while God may have provided for some of the uncontrollable aspects of life, the rest is up to us. Therefore, before judging those who struggle, consider their circumstances. If a culture prioritizes constructing impressive buildings or monuments in the name of God while neglecting those in need, there is a serious issue.
God has given us functioning bodies and favorable life circumstances such as oxygen, water, food, and love—things we cannot live without and are beyond our individual control. Since we are all creations of God, we have greater responsibilities than we are often taught. If we only show up with our basic needs met, what are we doing in return? We are all interconnected, yet we often claim ownership of the world and cause conflict over these unknowns. Shouldn’t we understand our true realities?
Imagine if you were a cell inside the body of your arm. You wouldn’t see the whole body or understand its functions. If you asked another cell whether there is a larger body we belong to, and it said no, claiming that we are just part of the arm, you would miss the bigger picture. Similarly, we must understand that if we receive uncontrollable life circumstances just like everyone else, we are part of something universal. We cannot live without fundamental necessities like oxygen, water, and love—just like everyone else. What sets us apart is often our politics and personal weaknesses. If you believe you only belong to a specific group rather than humanity as a whole, you miss the universal connection to spirituality and God. If you question why religions are tied to specific groups, you might find that removing these politics reveals a direct connection to God, spirituality, and humanity. This revelation can bring inner peace and help you become the CEO of your life, as intended by God.
Spiritual answers are only available to those who seek beyond group politics. While spiritual knowledge can be found in holy texts like the Quran or the Bible, if you are influenced by group politics, you may miss the true spiritual messages. I believe that mixing politics with spirituality often leads to conflicts and wars, with God being used as a political tool. This is a spiritual crime. I prefer to keep my political and spiritual affairs separate. Mixing the two can lead to committing spiritual crimes in the name of God. I would not want to be in such a position because I understand that inner conflicts have severe consequences, especially given our mortal nature. To me, mixing spirituality with politics is a crime against the divine world. Remember, God is a universal entity, so making God beneficial only for some and not for all is essentially imposing human limitations on God. If you are bigoted, prejudiced, or discriminatory due to group politics, that’s one thing, but labeling God with these traits is a spiritual sin. Reflect on what is happening in the world and within yourself. If you are confused, try distancing yourself from political affiliations and see what happens. Join the broader humanity, spirituality, and concept of one God to foster inner change and reach a place where God is not associated with human flaws.
Today, humanity calls for equal individual rights for legitimate reasons because we have been stumbling with politically tainted religions. Knowledge of equal human rights guides us toward real spirituality and one God, free from political influence. Our politically driven beliefs in human irrelevance cannot be changed by adhering to group ideologies. This is why humanity struggles to accept equal human rights as part of spiritual awareness.
Given that spirituality grants us personal autonomy, we are not only CEOs of our lives but also key players in this grand scheme. Whether negative or positive, you can choose to commit good or bad deeds. In summary, without your physical actions, things lose their significance. Spiritual principles must be translated into physical actions to remain relevant. For example, if you remove all humanity, the divine essence of God evaporates. Therefore, understanding your role and relevance in the grand scheme of things is crucial.
I refer to myself as a “dancing bottle” for a reason, but I do not consider myself a drunk. Each individual holds a crucial role and is like a bottle containing divine essence. We can dance through life for ourselves while making God meaningful by translating spirituality into physical actions. We keep the divine essence moving by acting on it. Since none of us can function or dance without this divine essence, both aspects are necessary—neither one nor the other. Some might argue passionately or violently over metaphorical realities, but I believe that, even with divine essence, we need to be “social drinkers” to make God function effectively. Human beings are physical entities who cannot function in isolation. This is why I believe in human relevance, regardless of popular opinion. If actions are not physical, they lack meaning for both humans and God. Since we physically support both God and ourselves, we should not be dismissed as irrelevant.
Our human reality is the physical reality for God, so we cannot prioritize metaphorical realities over physical ones. If you believe you are meaningless and irrelevant, you undermine your self-esteem. Question who benefits from your perceived irrelevance. It’s unlikely to be you, your group, or God. God needs strong individuals to convert spiritual principles into physical actions, not weak ones. The ones who benefit are those holding political power and using people as tools.
Let’s explore this further. Consider the placebo effect of a sugar pill; even scientists do not fully understand how it works. Let’s keep the door open for further understanding ourselves. Examine love, meditation, hypnotism, religious beliefs, and even God critically. If you believe in the image your teacher presents, you can enter a meditative state; otherwise, you may not. A hypnotist cannot influence you if you do not believe or if your mind is cluttered. Reflect on the reality of love and how it defies scientific explanation. The same goes for God and religious beliefs. If you explore why you might do harmful things to others, or why your imagination can create anxiety despite strong religious beliefs, you will see that some things defy explanation. Our knowledge is incomplete, and as evolving beings, it is natural to be uncertain. Unlike what religious leaders may tell you, observe our physical world to see our evolutionary nature. If you seek God, start by understanding yourself first.
If we all start to ask ourselves where we truly stand on equal human rights, it can reveal how much we understand about our personal realities. For instance, anything we don’t fully grasp remains in our metaphorical realities. When we can break it down scientifically and prove it with repeatable results, only then does it become our physical reality. Sure, you can adhere to your religious beliefs, but keep an eye on the humanity of today as well. We have achieved a lot, but we’re not done yet, so I urge people to stop killing each other over things that cannot be explained with our current knowledge or proven physically.
How well do you personally tolerate your metaphorical “alcohol” of God? Whether you belong to a group or not, follow a religion or not, believe in God or not, you need to understand one thing clearly. If you are an atom of autonomy holder, use your free will in all areas of your life, are aware of your personal sense of justice, and understand your mortal nature, you are responsible for your individual actions. You are a human being who uses free will at will. Therefore, you cannot hide behind your race, gender, color, nation, or religious beliefs because they are all merely your installed knowledge or data, and you are the one who operates or uses the computer.
If you kill an innocent person in the name of your group, nation, religion, or even God, you will face internal questioning from yourself. Just ask war veterans who return damaged from our conflicts. Interestingly, they did not die from the wars, but rather they lose the internal battle with their atom of autonomy to the point of even contemplating suicide. Remember, when it comes to killing for religious beliefs, you are implicating or involving God in your actions as well. That atom of autonomy will not remain passive because it is the divine observer living within you and knows you have free will and a personal sense of justice at your disposal. If you have committed wrongs for your group, whether it’s based on race, gender, nation, or religion, it not only shows your spiritual weakness but also leads you to a place where you start to think for God as well. If you are already in that place, you need to become open not only to your mortal nature but also to understanding the differences between your metaphorical and physical realities. In the dead of night, ask yourself why your life after death is more important to you than your living years. Reflect on the difference between the comfort of a full stomach and the physical reality of an empty stomach and survival. If you don’t, it makes you bigoted, prejudiced, and discriminatory. Remember, these are not titles to be proud of, especially in the era of equal human rights. Nowadays, they are almost like swear words to the new generations. In essence, what I’m trying to say is that, unfortunately or fortunately, you were born in an era where equal human rights are not just asked for but demanded. So, if you want equal rights, you must learn to give them as well because applause does not come with one hand, just as you cannot light up the spiritual world with one wire.
Why does one have to become the CEO of their own life to understand why they have an out-of-control sense of belonging? Why, despite the blessings of free will and a personal sense of justice, can one not think beyond their political pigeonhole? Don’t we all belong to humanity as a whole before we belong to our political groups? Logically, if we are born and can pass the physical or genetic test of being a human, we automatically belong to humanity as a whole. So, when and where did things go wrong? And why do most of us believe that our security issues are best left to group-based politics? Why can’t we understand our abilities and who we really are as individuals? Why do we act below the standards of present-day evolution? As human beings, we need self-exploration. You simply can’t achieve that unless you become the questioning CEO of your own life. The process of becoming a CEO places a lot of responsibilities on our shoulders, so we tend to avoid those responsibilities and stay complacent with our group rules, even if they go against spiritual principles. Despite having a personal sense of justice, we leave it to our groups. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work well for us individually because we sacrifice our free will and personal sense of justice for the sake of our political affiliations. So, today, we all need to come out of our thousands-of-years-old influential pigeonholes and their indoctrinated points of view.
Look at the distant past and even present-day conflicts. We may have emerged from the bush and cave times, but our actions do not match the level of evolution we have achieved in other areas of life. We intentionally kill even babies of our own kind, regardless of their guilt. I personally blame the individual weakness of all humans belonging to any political group, nation, or religion because each one of us has the capacity to use our free will and personal sense of justice to make choices before committing spiritual crimes. So, if a political group can brainwash you, it is your weakness. You cannot hide behind political affiliations and deny your human identity and responsibilities. Yet, despite our abilities and potential, we blindly follow our groups with political bias, as if we are puppets. We not only fail to question but also compete to commit spiritual crimes with pride. No matter how you cut it, as human beings, we are evolving entities. We cannot be emotionally drunk on our religious beliefs or metaphorical realities while simultaneously having our finger on nuclear weaponry.
I am not talking about an atom bomb; I am referring to our atom of autonomy that allows us to use our free will and personal sense of justice. We need to evolve to meet the demands of our present era. If you are unwilling to amend your religious traditions, customs, rituals, and rules, you will also be unable to amend your constitutions. We should all be able to adapt, mold, and evolve according to the needs of the era we are born into. We should say no to being intoxicated by our religious beliefs or political affiliations. There is no spiritual excuse for a human being to follow group politics because we are all blessed with free will and a personal sense of justice. As individuals born in today’s time, we need to take the desperately needed next step on our metaphorical evolutionary ladder. This ladder may be metaphorical, but it is as real and physical as can be. It has always been part of our evolution, going back to when human awareness first emerged. Even our so-called spiritual authorities could not restrain us from evolutionary nature. We have been blinded by our group education systems. Since individual awareness often conflicts with group interests, it has been discouraged by most governing systems. Logically, if our religious leaders stand against every scientific or medical innovation, they are actually opposing God’s evolutionary nature for political reasons. God has nothing to do with it because God is the one who installed us with evolutionary nature.
As evolving entities, we must not only acknowledge the legitimacy of this evolutionary ladder but also have the responsibility to climb it continuously in all areas of our lives. If you examine the makeup of human beings, you will conclude that not climbing this ladder of evolution is actually going against God’s will. As human beings, we are designed to take charge, regardless of how deeply we feel about our groups. Individually, we must learn about our evolutionary nature, which tells us an ongoing story that is not yet concluded. This should remind us that there has always been, is, and will always be more room for life beyond our personal insecurities and pigeonholes.
Regardless of our level of individual or collective awareness, our evolutionary genes indicate that humanity has much more room to evolve. Looking back shows that no human intervention has ever stopped us from following these divine orders of evolution. We have tried kingdoms, socialism, communism, dictatorships, autocracy, democracy, and many religions as governing systems. Yet one thing has stayed consistent: our evolution. So, if you find yourself stuck in politically preached pigeonholes, SNAP OUT OF YOUR GROUP BELONGING AND LEARN TO BELONG TO HUMANITY AS A WHOLE, BECAUSE THINGS NEED TO CHANGE WITHIN YOU. Try to sense the equal human rights in the air. Instead of going backward, embrace the time and era you are born into. Remember, as I have repeatedly said, physically we belong to humanity as a whole and spiritually we belong directly to one God—no ifs or buts about it. Whether you believe in God or not, you are not living your life without external help. If you don’t believe, that’s fine, but having a belief system allows you to live fearlessly—IF YOU REALLY BELIEVE. You have a life story unfolding with elements in and out of your control. To me, if you did not come into your life by choice and leave without choice, you have some help even in taking your next breath. If you don’t believe in anything, you might as well be a religious extremist.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IF YOU CHOOSE TO BELIEVE OR REJECT BELIEF? EITHER WAY, IF YOU ARE AN EVOLVING ENTITY LEARNING SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY, YOUR KNOWLEDGE HAS NOT BEEN AND IS NOT COMPLETE. THEREFORE, CLAIMING TO KNOW EVERYTHING IS LOGICALLY WRONG.
Since God has always called us to use our spiritual side to be good and decently evolved human beings, we need to embrace that responsibility. Whether we believe in God or not, being a well-evolved human being is an individual responsibility. We must urgently understand what is at stake in addressing our present-day issues. We need to learn why we each individually and collectively have evolving nature and potential. Interestingly, our potential is continually evolving. Regardless of age, although it may be challenging, we constantly learn something new. This means our brains are continually forming new neurons, indicating that our potential has no limits. This is particularly important if political affiliations make you feel like a political puppet. You need to step out of these metaphorical pigeonholes, set aside emotional urges or political influences, and focus on your primary identity as a human being. Logically, you belong to humanity as a whole, not just its groups.
All your installed identities relate to your political affiliations and have nothing to do with spirituality or God. You come into this world with your physical identity, long before your birth. By following your true identity as a human, you will naturally understand where you stand and how to handle internal and external challenges. Becoming the CEO of your own life is essential for addressing modern issues effectively. Today, securing ourselves goes beyond building social and communal walls. Do you really believe that walls in China, Germany, or Israel can prevent infectious diseases, global warming, demands for equal human rights, or even nuclear threats?
With our evolving human nature, our knowledge and abilities are in a constant state of development. While we are evolving rapidly, we are still only scratching the surface of our potential. This indicates that there is ample room for further evolution and learning about our humanity.
Just as muscle building requires consistent resistance training, other forms of evolution also require a similar approach. A butterfly must struggle to become a butterfly. As human beings, we must understand that we are meant to become what we were created to be. Becoming the CEO of your own life is the first, albeit challenging, step toward spiritual growth. We may not grow wings or horns, but we still need to overcome our primal urges and political influences to achieve spiritual growth. As insecure individuals, we must open the doors closed by religious or political leaders. If insecurities have been politically created within you by your own groups, you need to dig deeper to discover your spiritual side and evolve. Understanding our makeup can provide insight into our humanity; otherwise, we would continue struggling as we have for thousands of years.
Blessed with our atom of autonomy, we are set apart from other creatures and uniquely human. Among other abilities, we can use our free will and personal sense of justice, which are crucial for shaping our lives. Thus, political affiliations and hormonal influences should be addressed and overridden by us individually. If you believe in your irrelevance, your political affiliations and hormonal influences might prevent you from taking charge of your life.
As I have mentioned before, God is a universal entity, like spirituality and true or blind justice. No one should be able to use God as an extension of their group. Today, we have the ability to destroy thousands or even millions with the push of a button, without distinguishing between guilt and innocence.
Standing as a human individual, especially as the CEO of your own life, helps put things—people, religion, and even God—in their rightful places. While history is filled with disputes and wars, we also have much to be proud of. If you need proof, look at our ongoing evolution in various aspects of life. Modern societies, regardless of diverse backgrounds and political baggage, are learning to coexist under a shared system of law and order. If humanity does not take the next step in our evolution and grant each other equal human rights, things will remain unchanged. Continuing to adhere to outdated political rhetoric and group loyalties could lead to a bleak future. Unfortunately, the possibility of destroying humanity due to political whims or group ideologies is real. This scenario, predicted by multiple holy books, raises the question: will such destruction be caused by spiritual forces or by physical agents with free will?
Historically, the longest-lasting disputes and wars have involved groups invoking God to fuel conflict. These religious wars are often the bloodiest and most enduring. Regardless of whether disputes are about resources or territory, when God is invoked, both sides find ample willing participants. Politicians on both sides use fiery rhetoric to incite individuals to kill and die in the name of the same God. This is why I advocate for individuals to be the CEOs of their own lives. By doing so, they can avoid being swayed by nonspiritual motivations in the name of religion, as this ultimately constitutes a spiritual crime. Labeling God as prejudicial or discriminatory is a sin. Whether individually or collectively, using God for political gain disrespects the essence of God. We must recognize that free will and personal sense of justice place responsibility for our actions squarely on us. While we are supported by the natural world to commit our deeds, we are ultimately accountable for them. The question remains: why does God not intervene to prevent us from committing spiritual crimes? My answer is that God wants us to evolve and take charge. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, for example, highlights our need to become aware and evolve to the next level. While Palestinians once threw rocks at Israeli tanks, they now fire rockets. The future is uncertain. Who benefits from more destruction? Often, it is the conservative and orthodox individuals from both sides who continue the conflict, using God to perpetuate the war. Most religions preach compassion, yet religious wars are among the bloodiest and longest-lasting. If both sides claim God is on their side, they are using God in a prejudicial and discriminatory way. Regardless of who is politically exploiting God, they are committing a spiritual crime by misrepresenting God’s nature.
In modern warfare, we no longer use swords and spears to kill each other, nor do we keep our women and children away from the battlefields. Today, there are no designated battlegrounds; instead, heavy-duty bombs and missiles are launched to destroy cities and force their inhabitants into submission. It has never been, and should never be, acceptable to intentionally kill innocents. Regardless of the era in which we are born, we should all uphold some moral and ethical standards. The responsibility for our actions rests on our individual shoulders. Therefore, despite internal and external pressures, we must be able to say no to politically inspired killings of innocent people.
The old ethical practice of keeping innocents away from the battlefront no longer applies because modern weaponry has changed the game. Historically, political affiliations and the human tendency towards group loyalty have increasingly distanced individuals from their personal sense of justice. The principle of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” seems to have been forgotten. This imbalance is dangerous because our spiritual side is losing ground compared to our more primal instincts. Today’s warfare often involves the intentional destruction of residential buildings, blurring the line between soldiers and ordinary citizens. If you belong to the opposing group, you are deemed a legitimate target, regardless of your personal guilt or innocence. Whether you are a child or an adult, whether you agree with the war or not, does not matter. You could be killed simply because you are part of the opposing group.
Being part of a group, gang, nation, or religion is a political construct, but being a human comes with major responsibilities. As human beings, we are also spiritual entities, so whether we kill or are killed in the name of group affiliations, we are responsible for our actions—period. Contemporary conflicts, such as those in Ukraine, Palestine, or unresolved disputes like Kashmir, should not be ignored or dismissed by political organizations like the United Nations. A dispute lasting seventy-five years should be a wake-up call to humanity and its so-called justice organizations. Prolonging such disputes only helps groups recruit more people willing to kill and die and to acquire more lethal weaponry. Should this be considered collateral damage in an evolved humanity? Judge for yourself, but seventy-five years of unresolved conflict is unacceptable. History shows that prolonged disputes lead to more innocent lives lost, making humanity’s face increasingly darker. We are not defined by our religious groups; individually, we are not irrelevant unless we believe ourselves to be. Human beings have been trained with a carrot-and-stick philosophy, which has been mistakenly applied to human training as well. This approach has failed because disputes often push back against attempts at submission.
Reviewing history, it is evident that many groups have used and continue to use God to instill fear of hell and the promise of heaven. If this approach were effective in creating good and civilized individuals, I would support it. Unfortunately, it has not proven to be a truthful or effective philosophy, as crime rates remain consistent regardless of religious affiliation. In fact, secular societies often report lower crime rates per capita compared to their religious counterparts. Our inherent sense of autonomy allows us to self-regulate better than if we feel irrelevant. Those with low self-esteem may seek political affiliations for regulation, but in the absence of self-regulation and responsibility, the result is a lack of accountability.
Regardless of the claims of being right or wrong collectively, I place blame on the politics of group belonging. I insist that all human beings belong to humanity as a whole and should have equal human rights. We should strive for equal human rights rather than group rights, as group rights do not provide peaceful or spiritual solutions. Security walls and political rhetoric cannot solve modern problems. The real question is not what is happening now, but what the future holds. Human evolution will not revert to primitive methods like throwing rocks.
Witnessing the death of family members, regardless of one’s side in a conflict, will understandably lead to outrage and a desire for retribution. Given such emotional volatility, if one were given a nuclear weapon, it could lead to indiscriminate destruction, including self-destruction. It is crucial for everyone involved to move beyond group mentalities and political affiliations, to embrace their role within humanity, and to uphold responsibilities as human beings. Equal human rights must be granted and received to resolve territorial disputes without invoking divine justification.
Regardless of my personal belief system, I am opposed to the killing of innocent individuals, such as the six-year-old child stabbed by his landlord simply for being Muslim. Even far from the actual conflict zones, political influences can lead to violence if one is not in control of their life. Despite such instances, Western nations’ model of coexistence should be a model for humanity. It may not be perfect, but it represents a step toward equal human rights. It is time for each of us to embrace our individual roles within humanity and question group politics. If there is injustice or spiritual crime, we should speak out. The current era is increasingly dangerous, so no disputes should be ignored or left under political covers.
Belonging to humanity with equal human rights and justice is the answer to many of our political conflicts. Justice must be pure of politics; it cannot be exclusive to any group. Justice, like God and spirituality, is universal. Regardless of where a crime is committed, it remains a crime, and our justice system should be universal, not political. The blindfolded Lady Justice symbolizes impartiality. Although no one has seen God physically, most of humanity believes in God’s existence. Even atheists, though they may not believe in God, are similar to believers in that they make assumptions about existence, reflecting our incomplete and evolving knowledge.
Humanity should operate under a single foundational justice of equal human rights. In a constant state of conflict where individual lives are often undervalued, human beings lose their spiritual strength by succumbing to hormonal and political influences. When survival becomes the priority, civilization falls apart, and the desire for revenge can overshadow spiritual values. Inflicting love loss is a pain no one should experience because it leads to a cycle of retaliation. If we do not address our group affiliations and political biases, we risk fulfilling the destructive prophecies found in holy books. Modern technology offers us a path forward—should we become bigots and discriminatory beings, or should we take charge and become CEOs of our lives, overcoming political divisions?
Continuing along the paths of our less evolved ancestors or adhering to outdated political methods will not lead to equal human rights or solutions to modern problems. Most of our issues stem from failing to grant and receive equal human rights. It is crucial for us to embrace equal human rights and recognize the damage caused by group affiliations. We must change our approach, starting with a commitment to humanity as a whole.
If you are hesitant to demand equal human rights due to fear of your group’s reaction, remember that you are not alone. By putting yourself in the shoes of those who face discrimination, you should adopt the principle of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This is an opportunity for anyone willing to take control of their own life. Crossing political and emotional boundaries is challenging, especially when promoted by all groups.
To understand this predicament, gather personal strength and envision it this way: if you are a cell in an arm, you should acknowledge that you belong to the arm, despite not knowing its inner workings. We have moved beyond that era of ignorance. Today, everything is questioned globally, and the world has become a small village. Yet, humanity continues to govern through group politics, and individuals are still not strong enough to question their political affiliations.
Belonging to humanity as a whole can be an uncomfortable and problematic zone to navigate, but interestingly, we have already stepped into that era. Today, infectious diseases, global warming, dangerous weaponry, and the pursuit of equal human rights are issues that cross all boundaries of belonging groups. So, you might ask yourself, especially if you don’t typically follow the trends of your era, how are you going to be useful to your group, race, nation, or religion if the problems faced by humanity transcend these boundaries?
Reflecting on my personal experiences, when I arrived in Iraq long ago, the Iran-Iraq War began shortly after, and I eventually found myself in Kuwait. I was struck by the use of names there, where people incorporate “bin” (son) and “Abu” (father) into their names, followed by their grandfather’s, great-grandfather’s names, and eventually their tribe’s name. At the time, I didn’t think much of it, but now I see that these long names signify a deep sense of belonging and identity.
However, I believe that a human being belongs to humanity as a whole. We don’t need all these identities to define who we really are. The concept of belonging to various groups is one of the significant issues faced by humanity today. For instance, if a child born to Hindu parents in India is adopted by a couple who choose to raise them as Christian, Muslim, Sikh, or atheist, the child’s identity becomes a matter of debate. The question is, does the child remain Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, or atheist, or does their identity shift with their upbringing? While debates on this topic may be endless, we must focus on the practical world where equal human rights are essential for everyone, regardless of political or religious affiliations. Humanity has long yearned for equality, but politics of belonging have often overshadowed this quest. Thankfully, voices are rising against bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination.
If you believe in being the CEO of your own life in an era that demands equal human rights, then fighting and killing over metaphorical realities seems absurd, especially when no one can present God physically and on demand. In the physical world, a child is a living, breathing human being from birth. Adding political identities to this reality often leads to dire consequences.
Since I believe in equal human rights, I see politically imposed identities as a major source of our spiritual shortcomings. I urge everyone to become the CEO of their own lives and step out of politically biased pigeonholes to embrace their responsibilities as human beings. As human beings, we inherently possess autonomy. If God intended for us to have free will and a personal sense of justice, then we are born with these traits. This means we bear significant responsibility for our actions, far beyond what we may have been taught. The responsibility to challenge political groups and maintain spiritual integrity lies with each individual. We are human beings, not mere animals. While one might argue that we evolved from primates, the fact remains that if evolution were purely physical, our closest relatives would still be living in the bush. Evolution involves more than just physical changes; it encompasses spiritual growth as well.
Returning to the adopted child scenario, one could argue that a child born Hindu remains Hindu by birth, but if raised with different values, they might identify as Christian, Sikh, or Muslim. Regardless of these identities, we can either continue to fight over them or choose to be good, evolved human beings who make decisions based on real and God-given free will and personal sense of justice. Humanity remains divided and continues to divide further, prompting me to express my views openly. Although this may seem like a dry subject, it is crucial to address. Long names may signify something, but we must first acknowledge our fundamental identity as human beings.
For you, what will it be: identifying as a human being or clinging to other installed identities, such as sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, nationality, or even wealth and physical appearance? These labels are shaped by life circumstances and education, but they are not our true essence. Remember, the ability to think precedes installed beliefs, so your identity is not confined to your acquired knowledge or data.
The question is: Would you prefer to be judged by your installed identities or simply be a human being experiencing life on Earth? Political identities often lead to bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination, depriving others of equal opportunities and rights. Equal human rights should start and end with our nature. Embracing mortality as an identity can help put things into perspective. If you feel superior simply because of your group affiliation, it’s time to reconsider. Being bigoted or discriminatory is not a point of pride today. Humanity has reached a new level of spirituality and is now in an era where equal human rights are demanded, not merely requested.
To align with this new era, we must override everything we’ve been politically conditioned to believe. Your identity is not your body, nor is it the data or knowledge accumulated from your mortal existence.
My understanding is that your installed identities will not leave you alone until you become the CEO of your life. Take the current Palestinian-Israeli dispute, for example. If you delve into it, you’ll find a centuries-old land conflict fueled by differing belief systems. This issue fits perfectly into this discussion, and I believe the solutions can be found through a spiritual approach, free from political systems. For instance, if we all advocated for equal human individual rights instead of group rights, things might improve. Otherwise, the same old politics of group belonging will continue to corrupt us all individually, compelling us to do the dirty work for our political groups. Yes, this can only be resolved if we sincerely give and receive equal human individual rights and refuse to act as puppets. This is why I believe that equal human rights are the wrench in our political or group belonging. To me, explaining the root causes of our problems is more important than offering quick fixes or sweeping issues under the political rug. I support finding permanent solutions instead of politically picking sides.
Killing civilians and destroying infrastructure is one thing, but intentionally targeting children is especially heinous, particularly for those who have witnessed atrocities themselves. From an external perspective, I see many more reasons for Israelis to understand the suffering they have caused. Spiritually, if you know how painful it was for you, yet you continue to inflict the same suffering on others, it reflects a spiritual inadequacy at the individual level. Political pressures to support your group are significant, but standing by spiritual principles is crucial, especially for those who belong to modern humanity.
By now, it should be clear that your politically installed identities will not leave you alone unless you become the CEO of your life. That’s what you were meant to be as a human being—a CEO who understands how to respect their own atom of autonomy and override animalistic and political influences. If you are still entrenched in your installed identities, despite living in the modern era, you need to heed the calls of your spiritual nature rather than those of political belonging. Responding to hormonal and political influences is a duty for all of us. Strive to align yourself with the present era of equal human individual rights because group rights have caused immense suffering and continue to claim innocent lives, including those of children. If you question the reasons behind your political belonging honestly, you will likely seek security. While that seems logical, it distances you from your spiritual nature and leads you to commit spiritual wrongs against others. I know I am repeating this, but I believe it is important to emphasize: being human requires acknowledging our shared identity as part of humanity, rather than clinging to politically imposed identities.
Logically, naturally, and spiritually, you belong to universal concepts like spirituality, humanity, universal justice, and God. If you identify with politically tainted categories like race, gender, color, nation, or religion, you risk losing your true status as a human being. Our physical existence should contribute to God’s meaningful work, not harm or diminish it simply because of differences in the body.
Recognize that you are buried under political identities and discover who and what you truly are and what you hold within. Spiritually, you belong to one universal God, not one manipulated by political groups. If you believe in your installed identities solely because of your political affiliations, you will perceive God as being buried with you. Humanity faces a thinking problem, but it is a healthy challenge because it can lead us to evolve and progress—if we are aware of being politically buried. We have evolved to the point where we demand equal human rights, not because of group thinking but due to our individual and universal evolution. Although it’s not perfect yet, it stems from our atom of autonomy and personal sense of justice. As awareness grows, humanity may one day achieve an ideal state of spiritual being.
Politically, groups often make God a political entity. I believe that making God political and limiting Him to certain groups is a spiritual crime. If you and your group are doing this, you are committing a spiritual crime by turning God into a political entity for your group’s benefit. There can’t be more than four thousand active religious beliefs if God were controlling our actions. Since we are blessed with our atom of autonomy, God has placed the responsibility on our individual shoulders. I encourage you to break free and embrace your real responsibilities. Your group may not want you to question things, but if we possess Godly ordered evolutionary genes, questioning is essential. Humanity did not reach its current level by following group politics. Ideas arise from individuals and are acted upon by individuals to be meaningful. So, how did groups gain so much power over individuals? The answer lies in creating an environment that makes individuals feel insecure and vulnerable, leading them to cling to their groups. This situation will not change until individuals become aware of their inner selves.
Many groups want their members to feel insecure so they will depend on the group for security. Some groups go so far as to keep their members uneducated to prevent questioning. With the rise of democracy, if equal human rights make sense to you, what is the problem? The answers lie in critically examining the agendas of political groups. If you see them fighting over a child’s identity rather than their human individuality, they are fighting for strength in numbers. If you don’t see this reality, it should be made clear to you. The old politics of strength in numbers drive these conflicts and have nothing to do with spirituality, God, or humanity as a whole. Religions often claim they act for God, but human individuals should always seek security, even beyond death. Security has been sold to us with political twists and turns, whether in life or after death. Groups provide a false sense of security in both physical and metaphorical realms, yet they call on individuals to sacrifice their lives for security. If that’s not a political twist, what is?
Reciprocity is essential in all human relationships, but groups don’t provide oxygen, functioning bodies, or favorable life circumstances. Therefore, our reciprocation should be directed towards helping God, as God works through human physicality to be meaningful. Logically, we cannot take the life of another based on group politics. If you are asked to sacrifice your life merely because you were born into a group, it is nothing more than political manipulation. If you are not the CEO of your life, you will act like a worker bee or a warrior ant. While loyalties are important, our primary commitment should be to universal justice and spiritual integrity.
Groups may only offer prayers and not the means to ensure our survival or well-being. Therefore, groups do not have the right to ask us to kill or die for them. As the CEO of your life, you must carefully consider your choices because the consequences are yours alone.
The gauge for assessing wrongdoing is simple: “If you do things to others that you would not want done to yourself or your loved ones, that is wrong, plain and simple.” Therefore, causing harm to others in the name of a group, nation, or religion remains your responsibility because you are blessed with your atom of autonomy. This inner sense of justice is a crucial aspect of our spiritual selves. Don’t become a victim of yourself, as spiritual suffering is a tangible reality. Just ask war veterans about the difficulty of dealing with their inner demons. I don’t call them inner demons but rather a manifestation of our atom of autonomy punishing those who ignore their spiritual gifts of free will and personal justice.
Beyond the few who are either comfortable or blissfully ignorant of the politics of belonging, there is a general consensus among the modern-day population about the need for equal human rights. I believe that most political disputes can be resolved simply by extending equal human rights to everyone involved, but this needs to be done at the individual level.
For example, in today’s world, we have successfully functioning melting pot societies where people, despite their different backgrounds, manage to coexist without conflict over race, gender, nationality, or religion. However, in areas where equality is lacking, conflicts persist—even for thousands of years. In the modern world, if people cannot resolve these disputes, it is often because they are unwilling to grant equal human rights. Places like Palestine and Kashmir will remain conflict-ridden until every individual is respected beyond their background or assigned identities.
As I have repeatedly stated, equal human rights are the key to resolving our modern-day national and religious disputes. If we are willing to give and receive equal human rights individually, we would be honoring individual relevance. Since political and religious groups often oppose individual relevance, they resist change. This resistance is why humanity struggles to adopt spiritual concepts like equal human rights. Even our so-called spiritual leaders fail to accept individual relevance. The United Nations and international justice systems are hindered by resistance from political groups and undemocratic veto powers. To truly support equal human rights, we must reform even the veto power system and give these institutions the authority they need.
Spirituality is an inherent part of all of us from the start. Therefore, change must occur at the individual level to make a difference. Notice that I refer specifically to human individual rights, not group rights. Groups or collectives often struggle with prejudice and discrimination, which is why our religious beliefs do not guarantee high levels of spirituality. When a religious group is politically tainted, it can obstruct spiritual advancements like medical or social progress. This resistance makes it difficult to accept basic changes like individual strength and a direct connection to humanity as a whole. Nations and religions are still stuck in old political patterns. I am addressing those who have been victimized or sacrificed in the name of race, nation, or religion. If we do not individually address our modern-day problems, we risk further damaging humanity.
Our modern disputes and wars, driven by race, nationality, and religion, must end because our current weaponry is extremely dangerous. The responsibility of being a modern human calls for reconsideration of political affiliations and a shift from group-based politics to a focus on humanity as a whole. We must recognize what we are today, not what we were in the past. The slow progress toward equal human rights is due to some people’s pride in their bigotry and discrimination. As humanity evolves, so must we, starting with a genuine commitment to equal human rights. If we continue to adhere to the prejudices passed down from our ancestors, we will remain trapped in barbaric behaviors. Our individual responsibility is to ensure we do not pass on emotional baggage and destructive politics to future generations.
Humanity’s evolution has led us to acknowledge the need for equal human rights. Continuing to follow insecurity-based group politics will keep us in a cycle of disputes and wars. Today’s conflicts are fought with weapons far more lethal than swords and arrows. Thus, it is crucial to examine our emotional influences and spiritual awareness.
Our ancestors were focused on group strength and politics, but today things have changed significantly. Humanity has become smaller but more complex, and we need new ways to manage global challenges. Issues like global warming, internet crimes, and infectious diseases require a collective global response. Yet, we are still engaged in conflicts driven by group oppression and territorial disputes.
The idea of living with tolerance has been proven by our melting pot societies. However, we are still mired in disputes that transcend physical realities. If we fight over religious differences, we are dealing with issues beyond our physical understanding. Robbing someone of their life or physical reality over such unknowns is based solely on group politics. If we, as individuals, can rise above political group affiliations and embrace humanity as a whole, we might overcome these political killings.
Even if we do not fully understand what drives us, we should investigate rather than blindly follow those who dictate our beliefs to the point of violence. We should recognize that we do not know everything. As decision-makers, we should choose to be reasonably evolved humans. We should not commit acts against others that we would not want done to ourselves or our loved ones—regardless of race, gender, nationality, or religion. A human individual is an independent entity who should consider the consequences and responsibilities before committing social or spiritual crimes.
I did not mention God in this context because I believe God is beyond human group politics and insecurities. Despite how extensively God has been used for political purposes, I refuse to believe that God can be corrupted or influenced by human politics. God represents pure spirituality, just like blind justice. Wrongdoing is rooted in individual insecurities or group politics. If you or your group use God for political purposes, it reflects on you, not on God. God, spirituality, and justice are universal and unbiased. Any favoritism towards a specific group is based on political belonging, not divine principles.
We need politics to manage our affairs, but using God or metaphorical concepts as political tools is questionable. Our social systems should be founded on current physical realities. Where justice is bought and sold, it ceases to be blind justice. When spirituality is mixed with group politics, it loses its purity. Spirituality and God are universal and unbiased, and we should learn to embrace humanity as a whole. Labeling God based on group biases is disrespectful and unfounded. Our group politics must be separated from our spiritual beliefs and justice systems to maintain their purity and integrity. Let’s keep these facts in mind as we move forward.
As human beings, mortality and the uncertainty of time are inherent to our nature. Whether it’s coming or going, we individually have no control over this aspect of our lives. We all experience aging and live out our unique life stories. Some might believe that we write our life stories as we go, but the question remains: why do most of us have different stories? Some live longer lives, while others die from accidents, disease, or even violence in the name of group affiliations. Regardless of the truth, the fact remains that we come into this world without personal influence and as mortals. We leave it reluctantly, often clinging to life because we love it so much. Deep down, we all know that we don’t really know what comes after death. Some may speculate about heaven or hell, but no one returns with concrete evidence. We might watch many man-made movies or wholeheartedly believe in religious stories, but the reality is that we don’t truly know. Claiming to know everything is merely following a group. In reality, you are an evolving entity, and your knowledge is constantly evolving. Therefore, if you are always learning new things, your knowledge is incomplete, and you cannot claim to know everything.
Typically, we have been sold metaphorical realities as physical truths due to political influences. Logically, to discover what lies beyond, one must die. I am not here to sow doubts about anyone’s beliefs, but I do advocate for decency, urging us to live and let live in peace during our lifetimes. We might be promised a magical world if we adhere to our group’s doctrines, or threatened with eternal damnation. Since no political group will reveal the full truth, we must individually reach our own conclusions and choose to live our lives as evolving entities. As evolving beings, our knowledge will someday reach a point where we must change our minds to accommodate this evolved knowledge, much like how we amend constitutions. To me, that day has arrived. Not long ago, the notion of equal human rights was nonexistent. In a single lifetime, transitioning from being a bigot to earnestly seeking, giving, and receiving equal human rights represents a significant leap of faith. Today, bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination have become derogatory terms. If we investigate the causes of our behaviors, we will find that they often lead to the politics of group belonging.
As individual humans, if we understand that we play a major role in translating spirituality into physical actions, we make spirituality and God meaningful. This understanding alone can have profoundly positive effects on one’s spiritual health. As spiritually healthy individuals, we recognize that without the individual, there is no humanity. Without physical actions, there are no concepts of good and bad. Thus, there is no value to God or the Devil because they cannot function without human physicality. Observing lifeless planets shows that they have no value unless humans can inhabit them. Logically, without human contributions, good or bad are relegated to the realm of miracles. I cannot see God or the Devil performing actions for themselves. The existence of good or bad is dictated by human actions. Therefore, denying the relevance of individuals is akin to denying the physical existence of God. If you believe in God’s existence while denying justice to individuals and keeping them irrelevant, you need to critically examine your spiritual system. Real spirituality entails no injustice towards any individual, group, or even God.
As I mentioned earlier, we do not choose our life circumstances, such as oxygen, favorable conditions, a functioning body, or eternal youth, despite our strongest desires. We are granted evolving knowledge and nature, and if we are given free will, it implies that no God, no human beings; no human beings, no God—at least physically or without assumptions.
Since there is no physical evidence, we all must die to discover the truth about the afterlife. As evolving entities, if we remove the politics of group belonging, things could drastically change for us, especially individually. Remember, the stories about the afterlife belong to our metaphorical reality. Today’s physical reality shows us that Egyptians and Chinese took material belongings to their graves, believing they would need them in the next life. If you ask them how that worked out physically, you don’t need to assume; history shows they were robbed by living beings who still believed in the same practices. Their physical actions speak for themselves.
I hold certain standards for myself, and I cannot believe that God would play political games for specific groups of people or cause harm to others for them. I personally do not believe in a politically tainted God. I assert that God, spirituality, blind justice, and humanity are universal. To confine them to a group is to reduce them to mere human politics. Humanity cannot tally the death toll from group politics; it’s time for change, and calls for equal human rights are driving that change. Anyone opposing equal human rights is influenced by their political groups. Whether they belong to a race, gender, nation, or religion, if they are not giving what they are receiving, it is not spiritual. I believe that anything undermining the individual, humanity, spirituality, and God is tainted by human politics.
Regardless of religions, God should never be used in human politics. Labeling God as political is degrading and disrespectful. God cannot be involved in our political disputes or killings. Logically, this undermines human relevance because it contradicts the divine wisdom of what a human being is or should be. Being God’s physical agents in translating spirituality into actions is a significant responsibility. Using God for political purposes reflects our individual and collective spiritual inadequacies. If humans are created with free will, then logically, God cannot be held responsible for our actions. Our groups consist of individuals with free will, and it’s up to us to either impede or embrace progress. The problem lies not with those who want to change or not change, but with those who wish to stick to extremes. If we are divided, it suggests the need for gradual adaptation. Perhaps God is intentionally guiding us to evolve at a safe and comfortable pace. Learning to adapt as mortals can be challenging, so a little help from divine wisdom can benefit us all.
Humanity has always been, is, and will always be divided over our metaphorical realities due to our assumptions. Consequently, God, human relevance, and other differences of opinion are passionately argued. This is because we all grapple with the politics of belonging to our groups. As human beings, we are still evolving, so logically, we should leave room for differing opinions and use our evolving knowledge to avoid passion-driven disputes and even wars. If each of us simply accepted that we are in an ongoing process of evolution with incomplete knowledge, things could improve. Our major problems arise when we confuse our realities, both individually and collectively, especially for political purposes.
Some people wholeheartedly prioritize their metaphorical realities over physical ones, while others rely exclusively on science and believe that human knowledge is complete. Interestingly, although we continually learn, we often claim our knowledge is complete. This is true whether we discuss history, science, or modern technology, as there will always be disputing opinions. Our collective ego is a key factor here. We can choose to respect our past and ancestors, or we can dig up old grievances to fuel ongoing disputes. While we can learn from our past, problems arise when opposing opinions are used for political purposes, which impedes our progress and evolution.
The more we cling to our metaphorical realities, the more we resist and argue against physical realities, including the positive advancements of modern-day humanity, such as scientific discoveries, medical breakthroughs, and social improvements like democracy and equal human rights. Despite their physical foundations, these advancements are often contested due to collective ego. Conversely, the more firmly we believe in our metaphorical realities, the bolder we become in dismissing opposing views because they cannot be presented physically or on demand. For instance, even though scientific knowledge is still evolving and unable to explain all phenomena, the absence of physical evidence for metaphorical concepts like God or the Devil fuels ongoing disputes.
I am not taking sides but explaining that we are not fully evolved beings. When the other side can present repeatable, physical results, I will accept it with open arms. Until then, I will continue to question, as I believe in our evolutionary nature and our incomplete understanding. If someone opposes medical advancements such as blood transfusions or stem cell research, despite their proven ability to save lives, I feel compelled to address it. Those who cannot provide their own physical evidence to prove that their way saves lives should reconsider their position and utilize newly discovered knowledge.
I believe this problem stems from an imbalanced love triangle. I previously wrote a blog about this issue. This love triangle is not about romantic infidelity but rather about personal weaknesses. It goes deeper than mere passionate love overriding everything. As human beings, we must correct these personal imbalances to function well in our societies. For example, allowing passionate love to override instinctive love, as Susan Smith did when she killed her own children because her boyfriend did not want kids, is problematic. Similarly, letting universal love dictate extreme actions, such as sending money to harm a child for not following your wishes, or refusing medical intervention due to religious beliefs, can have severe consequences.
Problems often arise not from our formal education but from the political influences we grow up with, which distort our sense of identity. The roots of our issues often lie deeper, within our psyche. If these issues stem from your inner struggles, you need to explore them thoroughly to understand and address them.
Remember, if you are the CEO of your life and do not act accordingly, someone else will run your life, making you a follower rather than a decision-maker. If God intended for humans to be mere followers, we would have limitations similar to worker bees or warrior ants. However, we are designed differently, and we must challenge not only our nature but also our political influences. Without strength, we risk being entangled in feelings of irrelevance, insecurity, and low self-esteem. We might then seek validation from external sources, making our political affiliations a crutch requiring sacrifices. Rather than seeking strength within, we end up sacrificing our power for political purposes.
Interestingly, most solutions emerge when we take charge and assume responsibility for our actions. This means balancing our love and other aspects of life. For instance, you cannot leave your family because of passionate love or stay with someone because of external pressures. Nor can you sacrifice your children due to religious beliefs if modern medical help is available. You must balance universal love with practical considerations.
If you are obstructing evolution or hindering humanity’s progress, you must examine your stance. If you oppose blood transfusions due to religious beliefs while society is making scientific advancements that save lives, you should consider the logical implications. Saving lives aligns with the broader purpose of converting spirituality into physical actions for the greater good.
If you personally take charge and push humanity forward rather than holding it back, you can significantly impact the collective progress. By overcoming political affiliations related to race, nationalism, or religion, you can help humanity evolve. Historically, humanity has been plagued by political divisions, so why would we expect God to intervene? Answers will only come if you take charge of your life and dig deeper into the spiritual side, recognizing the wisdom of God as neutral.
To find God’s innocence, you must overcome political affiliations and view God as exclusively spiritual. Without human physicality, things cannot be converted into physical actions, and God cannot be blamed. Just as in a court of law, you cannot be punished for merely thinking ill of someone. As human beings, we are God’s physical hands converting spirituality into action. Despite our free will, we cannot blame God for our actions. Early indoctrination and political agendas influence us, but our strength is measured by how we use our physical presence for our groups. Overcoming political influences requires us to move beyond mere compliance and strive for true spiritual understanding.
We can either blame the Devil or recognize that we ourselves are giving physical life to the Devil. Regardless, we need personal and spiritual awareness to understand this dynamic. If our groups manage to convince us that God and the Devil are responsible for everything, we might do so to absolve ourselves of spiritual responsibilities and act in ways that align with our group’s desires. Whether you believe in God or the Devil is not the primary concern; the issue is that, with free will, you are responsible for your physical actions. If you lack self-belief, you may end up blindly adhering to whatever your group dictates. Those in power often prefer to keep us irrelevant and ignorant. Therefore, if you are a crucial part of humanity’s machinery, you must first understand yourself before you act violently in the name of your group. Begin by understanding yourself, then your political affiliations, and only then can you begin to question and understand God. Remember: prioritize understanding your physical reality before delving into metaphorical ones.
Humanity may or may not reach its full potential, but hope persists because the desire for equality and human rights is present in all societies. Observing modern problems prompts us to consider both sides of the issue. On one hand, we are embroiled in debates over personal matters like sexual orientation, abortion, and medical practices such as blood transfusions, often fueled by religious beliefs. On the other hand, we must decide whether to take charge of our lives or leave everything to divine intervention. Our politicians often use God to justify religious rules, leading us to believe that our knowledge is complete merely because it is divine. Despite thousands of years passing, we still cannot agree on God’s physical existence. We have yet to determine our personal positions in the grand scheme of life. Political affiliations have blinded us to our own relevance. Conversely, as we explore space, we continue to look for God outside ourselves, neglecting to seek God within.
Today, science, medicine, and AI are pushing boundaries, allowing us to play God ourselves. This shift can lead to atheism and damage our spiritual well-being, creating conflicts within us. Mortality is a significant issue because we are running out of time. If a coin fails to land on one side, everything becomes chaotic for us. Our mental, emotional, and physical health are interconnected with our spiritual well-being. A disjointed life can undermine our claim to a healthy existence. A religious fanatic may suffer despite access to good medicine, while a science-oriented person might miss out on spiritual experiences like love and other fulfilling aspects of life. Without compassion, love, trust, generosity, bravery, and sacrifice, a human life cannot be considered successful. An unfulfilled life, in any form, cannot be a blessing. Therefore, we must make choices and cannot remain confined to one tree of knowledge while living in a forest provided by God. Even if you are committed to scientific knowledge, it is not sufficient for a complete human life. Fulfilling all aspects of life is essential, and neglecting spiritual needs can lead to health issues without clear explanations. Without the benefits of God, love, and social connections, one may experience unhappiness. Depending on how influenced you are by political affiliations, you might resolve these issues, but you must become the CEO of your own life to piece this puzzle together.
If you find yourself leaning toward the scientific side and feeling unfulfilled or depressed, it is time to explore the other side of the coin, as time is limited. If you are inclined toward the religious side, you must take responsibility for your physical actions on Earth. Simply believing in an afterlife is not enough; your practical actions during your lifetime matter. You were sent with a purpose, and your purpose involves honest reciprocation. Relying solely on prayers may not aid those who need help. If you are swayed by passionate speeches and are willing to harm innocents, believing you are acting for your group or God, you are in serious trouble. This suggests a misguided belief that God belongs exclusively to your group and that you are obstructing God’s work. You have been granted personal autonomy to understand your responsibilities as a human. Free will and a sense of justice are meant to help you discern spiritual right from wrong. Therefore, you cannot hide behind religious leaders or political figures.
If God is losing respect in today’s world, it is not due to any fault of God but because insecure individuals have mixed their political agendas with God’s spiritual realm. Logically, you wouldn’t want to live in a society where justice is commodified, so why accept a society where religion is bought and sold? Bringing God to such a level reduces Him to a political tool, respected only by some and not by all. This loss of respect is due to those who are more political than spiritual. A peaceful society requires rules based on pure justice and spirituality, not political manipulation. Universal concepts like God, spirituality, and justice cannot be reduced to political or sectarian divides. If this idea seems unclear, remove political affiliations and see where you stand. You will find that God, spirituality, and justice are all within you.
Consider the case of Hadi Choopan, who won Mr. Olympia last year and was celebrated in Iran, despite his public choice to not cover up. Meanwhile, individuals are punished for not adhering to traditional dress codes. Politics aside, universal justice demands equal human rights, and enforcing outdated rules from the past is subjective. Societies evolve, and necessary changes must be acknowledged, whether they occur within our lifetime or not. My responsibility is to highlight these changes, not to impose them. I believe in honest reciprocation, not socialism, and feel obligated to spread awareness of this principle from both perspectives. Our current social systems must adapt to modern needs, and old rules often do not apply to a world with nearly eight billion people. Food production, land conflicts, and political belonging must shift from group affiliations to a focus on humanity as a whole. Religious perspectives must align with spiritual principles rather than political agendas. If politics are hidden behind religious rules, they are exposed as outdated and out of control.
Nowadays, you simply can’t enforce rules from the metaphorical world as if it were a physical reality. We need to distinguish between our physical realities and metaphorical ones; they cannot be treated as equal, nor should the metaphorical take precedence over the physical. In my opinion, truth and justice require physical actions to be meaningful. If you cannot make God appear on demand, it follows that, on the importance scale, the metaphorical world should operate below our physical realities, much like a hungry stomach.
Individually, we must recognize that we are the main characters in our life stories, or the CEOs of our lives, and that makes us responsible for our physical actions. This means we should respect our metaphorical world but not let it overshadow our physical world. Our beliefs should be founded on physical realities—starting with addressing a hungry stomach before contemplating God or other metaphorical matters. Personally, I prioritize physical reality over metaphorical beliefs. While I hold God, pure spirituality, and blind justice in high regard, they are susceptible to the influences of territorial, political, and financial interests of our groups. Thus, we need to critically examine them.
Looking at history, it is astonishing that God remains significant in modern societies. Despite the decline in religious credibility due to religious institutions becoming political entities, it is clear that political religions have damaged God’s reputation. They have harmed belief systems by making individuals irrelevant from the start. Spiritually, there should be no injustice. One can hold God accountable, just as one would an organization, race, gender, nation, or religion, because today, universal human rights demand it. Whether it’s a group, government, or religion, according to blind justice, all can be considered individuals. That is why we have been able to unearth injustices and bring people, races, nations, genders, religions, and individuals to justice.
If you examine religions, justice, and even medicine, it is undeniable that political and financial influences play a role. From the tale of Robin Hood to the Roman Catholic Church’s money laundering, modern-day Mormon investments, and even the discovery of money hidden in washroom walls, there are clear signs of these influences. Poverty surrounding religious institutions, whether they are mega-churches, mosques, temples, or synagogues, indicates a spiritual bankruptcy. A truly spiritual system should be practical and based on physical reality. No religion should claim that mere subservience to religious duties will secure a place in heaven. Without physical aid to the less fortunate, a religious system is not only politically motivated but spiritually ineffective.
I see birds, rodents, and even deer hit by cars while drivers often pass by without a second thought. However, pedestrians are not left to be run over repeatedly. Why is that? It’s because all traffic is driven by humans who, in some way, care about their own kind—though this care often falls short in conflicts. We can bomb our enemies and leave them to rot, showing a lack of respect for life. Our problem begins and ends with the individual who perpetuates this mindset of irrelevance. Thankfully, there are those who slow down or stop for wildlife. We debate issues like war, global warming, and vaccination—signs of a healthy, evolving humanity.
Our collective evolution is crucial because spiritual crimes committed for group interests are no longer acceptable. We must evolve individually and collectively, as individuals now have the power to challenge those who hold political power. Whether the issue is race, gender, nation, religion, or sect, if they disrespect the individual or life in general, we must remind them of spiritual rule number one: “Don’t do to anyone what you wouldn’t want done to you or your loved ones.”
Humanity has long committed atrocities for political reasons, and the death toll of these conflicts is incalculable. From ancient times to the present, we see evidence of this problem. Though the methods have changed, the underlying issues remain the same. We track and criticize mass graves and unmarked graves from residential schools, demonstrating humanity’s progress and evolution. When it comes to human life—whether related to abortion or war—we must address these issues at an individual level, taking them seriously. As God’s working hands, we must not engage in spiritual crimes. Disrespecting life for political reasons labels one as an extremist, spiritually bankrupt, and blinded by group politics. In an era of equal human rights, there is no room for bigotry, prejudice, or discrimination. Justice and spirituality must go hand in hand; they cannot be subjected to political manipulation. Humanity is leaning towards universal concepts of God, spirituality, and equal justice for all, which means reaching new heights where people are not killed in the name of religion. If God is made exclusive to certain people, it risks turning God into a politically biased entity. The question remains: Is that right?
To understand why human groups have both good and bad individuals, examine their affiliations. A spiritually strong individual will not be used for political purposes, whereas a weaker, politically susceptible individual might be. Social and spiritual crimes only occur when individuals lend their physicality to such causes.
In today’s courts, we often hear “People vs. So-and-So,” signifying that people have the power to deliver justice against the accused. The government is meant to be a governing body and, indeed, it is not a business but a service. It is a people-powered entity designed to assist its citizens. Populations typically follow the footprints of their ancestors, but as times change, we must adapt and evolve. Progress is usually driven by the innovators, not the followers.
As individuals, if you have the capacity to hold an ocean within, why would you drown in a shallow stream of political knowledge? Today’s issues are not due to the strength of our nations or religions. The modern problems of humanity are related to the weaknesses of individuals. Our political groups have not only corrupted our justice systems but also tainted our individual and collective spirituality. Consider this: God, spirituality, and humanity are universal, so should be our justice system. Why should each group have its own justice system? Why is humanity still struggling to embrace equal human rights? Why can’t top organizations like the United Nations enforce international law and order? Most importantly, why is the United Nations under a veto system? Imagine a recent vote of 153 in favor, 10 against, and 23 abstentions still failing. The Gaza war news on YouTube highlights this issue. If this is the state of our top organization, what does this say about our individual nations? The politics of belonging keep individuals weak and vulnerable, tethered to their groups regardless of right or wrong. This is my concern: we are drowning in shallow streams of knowledge due to personal insecurities.
This brings me back to human capacities. If you hold an ocean within, why the strong attachment to the limited knowledge imparted by your group? The problem isn’t with the knowledge itself but with the personal insecurities that make this knowledge significant. To utilize your ocean-like capacities, you must understand your place and what it means to be human. As a CEO, you can use your inner ocean to select, combine, and refine the knowledge you have acquired throughout your life. However, this responsibility is significant and challenging, especially if you are not a good CEO or have been politically influenced and deprived of your relevance. What is stopping you from becoming a CEO of your life? Political groups have their interests, and keeping you weak and vulnerable benefits their political agendas. Unless a group, nation, or religion begins to fall apart and people rise up, they will not change their stance. Every group—whether based on race, gender, nation, or religion—has its political agenda. Thus, the indoctrination against recognizing humanity as a whole and individual rights begins early. If you have been led to believe that you lack ocean-like capacities and do not belong to humanity as a whole, you are likely struggling with an out-of-control sense of belonging and personal insecurities. This resistance prevents you from embracing your personal ocean within.
Understanding group politics, spirituality, God, and self-capacities has always been available to you. However, if you are not seeking to know beyond your comfort zone, nothing will be revealed to assist you. Remember, God has endowed you with ocean-like capacities, which are evolving. It is now up to you to understand your true position. If personal weaknesses prevent you from even swimming in a shallow stream of knowledge, how can you discover your own personal ocean?
If you do not grasp the extent of your political affiliations’ power, how can you swim or fly in the vast ocean and space to which you have been assigned? If you struggle with swimming, it indicates inner conflict. You might envision yourself flying freely from flower to flower like a bee, yet find yourself hindered by politically imposed identities. Unlike bees, which are bound by genetic makeup, you are blessed with the capacity to be human. You lack invisible strings pulling you toward a hive, so you must figure out what keeps you anchored to a shallow stream of knowledge. If it’s not those invisible strings, then what is overriding your ability to be fully human?
It is not that complicated; you just need to learn to be human, explore, and evolve. Remember, you carry your own unique atom of autonomy, which helps you exercise free will and personal justice and makes you the CEO of your own life. If you feel internal pressure, it’s time to seek knowledge about yourself—your place in life, your individual capacities, and your role as the CEO of your years.
If you find yourself as a political puppet of a group, remember that it is your personal issue to resolve because you are blessed to be a human being, not a worker bee or a warrior ant. You are a being with your own atom of autonomy. Therefore, if you can delve within to find your ocean, do so, as you will uncover your answers from within. You are not a bee with invisible strings pulling you. If you feel suffocated in a stream of knowledge, you are struggling with your own atom of autonomy. What will you do about it? The simple answer is to become a HUMAN BEING. USE YOUR OCEAN-LIKE CAPACITIES TO OVERCOME YOUR GROUP-RELATED AND SELF-IMPOSED LIMITATIONS.