If you don’t follow what is natural for you, it’s not intellectual. As human beings, we are intertwined with physical nature, like other creatures, and at the same time, we are blessed with God-like spirituality. The ability to bring spirituality into physical form sets humans apart. Doing good comes naturally to humans because of the spiritual entity within. However, the awareness of mortality can throw us off balance. Some find wisdom and happiness despite their mortality, while others ignore it and live as if they are permanent. When the time comes to face aging or death, anxiety sets in. Learning to embrace aging before it happens can help accumulate happiness regardless of mortality. Both natural urges and wisdom can pull us in different directions, but we can create balance.
If you follow only intellect, you may lose more than you should as a mortal. It’s a bittersweet pill to swallow if you follow today’s trends, friends, or causes, knowing you have limited time.
Today’s news is filled with stories of sexual abuse. A bad apple is a bad apple, regardless of gender, and should be addressed as a human rights issue. The desire to curb aggressive male behavior might compel Western cultures to reconsider the old Eastern arranged marriage system. I’m not advocating for one system over another; I embrace human evolution and change rather than sticking to the past. Religious values with prejudice and discrimination are in the past.
If a male feels he must suppress his natural behavior, what role does he take? Should females become the aggressors? The population will adapt to changes. Historically, strong alpha males had multiple partners, while beta males went without. As we evolved intellectually, we adopted monogamous family structures, considered civilized worldwide. Some religions allow multiple partners, but these exceptions are not exclusive to any one religion. A Christian sect leader is currently in jail for having multiple wives and children. We will always change as we experiment with our species’ evolution. The question is, are these changes right, and what are their side effects?
I support spirituality and evolution, but I am also one hundred percent in favor of equal human rights, regardless of the cost.
Humans have a body and brain. But who or what runs the brain? I believe it is “You,” the entity that runs both the body and brain. Since the brain is full of data installed by society, our social group expects it to follow societal rules. This entity is not male or female but makes decisions based on installed knowledge. Gender is data, not the being itself, and identity depends on societal stereotypes. Weaker individuals who rely on society to make rules may face confusion. This entity, the chief executive officer of one’s life, may have a male, female, or gender-neutral name.
A stroke survivor or an elderly person can tell you about living with all three entities: the body, brain, and self. When the brain and body are out of sync, the individual entity must create balance to be happy. Without this balance, life becomes difficult and increasingly unhappy.
Being labeled male or female is due to genetics and hormones, not the entity within. These hormones dictate natural inclinations. It’s said that males are aggressive pursuers, while females like to be pursued. Changing this natural order can cause inner turmoil, regardless of gender.
I see the side effects in males returning from war, who may come back with mental health issues that affect anxiety and depression in females.
If you are a beta male or female and expected to drive your life, you might need alpha help to avoid stress. As social creatures, humans live together, and societal trends can cause harmful side effects for individuals and the group. Societies should care about these issues and provide positive solutions.
These are interesting times. I wonder what the future holds with the gender rift. Abstinence promoted by religions has not improved social settings. Some priests have abused boys and hidden their crimes. These changes will affect society with many side effects, and only time will tell who pays the price. Both sexes are already paying by suppressing nature in favor of evolving times. We need to understand both our nature and how we evolve. Mortality places great responsibility on individuals. As temporary beings, it’s not wise to go against nature. Adopting social changes has always been optional for individuals, which is why some still follow old religious rules. Governments sometimes struggle to balance evolving social needs with religious freedom, making it difficult to navigate these issues. Despite increased attention to sexual abuse, the impact on religious abusers has waned over time. Will this trend continue? If so, both sexes will pay the price. A lack of trust among genders is not good for society.
Unlike individuals, society as an entity lives beyond individual lifetimes, so human rights must be respected. Forcing rules on mortals leads to deviance and disobedience when they have nothing to lose, which is why no society is crime-free. Blindly following social trends can cost you personally. Remember, you are the chief executive officer of your life, responsible for your mortal experience.
Eastern cultures arrange marriages for young couples, while Western cultures look down on this practice. Which is right for individuals and society? In the West, you search for a mate, risking failure in meeting the right person. Would you prefer your family to choose your mate? What if everyone, including yourself, is emotionally injured? Is anyone honest and trustworthy? Is this healthy? Despite potential issues, I am an eternal optimist. We must navigate social trends and make decisions with mortality in mind. Social trends, friends, and causes should not ruin your mortal life experience.