Who are you going to call when you feel a need to fill the spiritual void within you?
Many of us turn to religious teachings, but religious leaders often make us feel so inferior that we lose our sense of self in the bigger picture. Logically, it is the individual who must search within for the answers. You must first call upon yourself before following ancient doctrines. Your personal void can swallow you whole—psychologically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you don’t come to terms with your mortality, you will always be a victim of fear and stress, regardless of how religious you are.
Imagine you are standing on what you think is solid ground and notice a small hole. Upon closer inspection, you realize it is the largest sinkhole you have ever seen, revealing that the ground you thought was solid is not so solid after all. If you live in a city, you might call the authorities about a pothole, let alone a sinkhole. But the hole I’m talking about is the one created by our mortality.
This thought was inspired by the Ottawa sinkhole. They poured in six hundred cement trucks to fill it, yet the job wasn’t done. Then, the news of terror attacks overshadowed this event. So, I want to discuss individual responsibilities and the metaphorical sinkhole we each face.
Understanding the importance of free will and the responsibilities it brings is crucial. I urge everyone to ask themselves: How big is your spiritual sinkhole? How much do you fear it, and what have you done to combat that fear?
As human beings, no matter how much we put into that hole, it remains unfilled. Despite our advancements, we are not out of the woods. While we have extended life expectancy and improved its quality, mortality remains as inevitable as ever.
Being mortal is like standing on ground that you wish were solid, but you can’t gain full control over it. The structure of life is designed this way, so you must plan your life accordingly. You can’t call upon a group of people, gurus, religious leaders, or even doctors to fill this sinkhole, as they, too, stand on the same ground. A doctor might be called for a near-death individual, but the doctor is also mortal. So, who should we call?
If you are an atheist, you might not understand the placebo effect or the benefits of faith. But if you believe in something, you might find comfort in prayer. This comfort, however, varies from person to person. When the time comes to face mortality, having faith can ease your fears, regardless of the unknown. I personally choose to believe, allowing me to walk on this unstable ground without fear. Instead of worrying about who will fill my spiritual sinkhole, I focus on adding more happy days to my temporary life by taking personal responsibility and not stressing over uncontrollable things.
Do you surrender yourself to your belonging group or religion because of deep-seated insecurities? If so, when will you take ownership of your free will and responsibilities? Understanding your mortality and having a belief system can help you face real fears. Attending a mosque, church, or temple won’t eliminate your fears unless you truly believe you are a part of God. If you choose to live as an egotistical, permanent entity, you will sacrifice your happiness.
We must make the best use of our knowledge. If our knowledge robs us of life’s quality, it’s our duty to fix this by thinking for ourselves. Mortality is a fact—you can fear it and live a diminished life, or embrace real faith to live fearlessly.
Accepting mortality and working as part of God can secure even the most insecure individual, guiding them toward a spiritual path. Insecurities often stem from a sense of belonging to divisive groups that preach the superiority of one group over another, distancing humanity from the divine.
A mortal’s security and dignity are strongly linked to understanding their connection to the divine. Recognizing this can fill the spiritual sinkhole that otherwise drains life, causing stress-related illnesses, both psychological and physical. These illnesses not only lead to minor societal crimes but also major spiritual crimes like wars driven by prejudice and racism.
Political and fear-based divisions hinder humanity’s unity. Conservative political parties and terror organizations resist this unity to maintain their existence. However, advancements like the internet, the space station, and governments enforcing equal human rights signal changes toward global unity.
Terror attacks, like the one on a gay nightclub, highlight the need for educating young adults. Individuals with a strong self-identity and connection to the divine will respect equal human rights. Whether black in a predominantly white country, Muslim in a Christian-majority society, or gay in a straight community, all are protected by the law of equal human rights, prohibiting discrimination.
Prejudiced and discriminatory teachings are freely given to the younger generation, making it hard for them to filter out the political biases of belonging groups. Even adults struggle to take individual responsibility and judge according to modern laws.
A belief system should be free of political biases and purely spiritual, encompassing all humanity. The spiritual world, including life after death, is attained through good deeds in life. Practical help to humanity constitutes real good deeds, beyond mere worship.
Is it God’s will or human free will? It’s time to ask this difficult question. I believe it is human politics that drives actions, not divine will. Religious contradictions abound—religious people enforce harsh punishments, yet believe nothing moves without God’s will.
Historical and current spiritual crimes, such as those against aboriginal children, show how God’s name is used for political purposes. God provides free oxygen for human life, allowing divine expression. Spirituality aligns human and divine will, but politics driven by greed and power disrupt this balance.
Living temporarily fosters spirituality, while a belief in eternal life can skew life choices. Balance is key, and individuals must use free will wisely and justly. Taking responsibility for our actions might require standing against our own groups, prioritizing equal human rights over group belonging. Humanity’s unity is crucial for future advancement, and standing aside means being left behind.
Justice systems worldwide are based on free will. Interestingly, religious societies have harsher laws yet believe in divine determinism. Religious wars, fought with passion, lack humanity. Corporal punishment for conformity contradicts the belief in divine will.
Spiritual crimes against aboriginal children and the misuse of God for political gain illustrate how empires have controlled uneducated masses. Yet, God provides oxygen for human life, emphasizing divine expression through human will. In spirituality, human and divine will align, but human politics of greed and power disrupt this balance.
Living temporarily fosters spirituality, while a belief in eternal life can skew life choices. Balance is key, and individuals must use free will wisely and justly. Taking responsibility for our actions might require standing against our own groups, prioritizing equal human rights over group belonging. Humanity’s unity is crucial for future advancement, and standing aside means being left behind.
Justice systems worldwide are based on free will. Interestingly, religious societies have harsher laws yet believe in divine determinism. Religious wars, fought with passion, lack humanity. Corporal punishment for conformity contradicts the belief in divine will.
As individuals, we must ask why we believe we are right and others are wrong. Education plays a fundamental role; flawed education based on group belonging hinders critical thinking. Those who think outside the box are labeled traitors, but relating to all humanity is essential for spiritual growth.
Using free will responsibly means making choices for the greater good of humanity. If you don’t play your cards freely, you disservice yourself, humanity, and God.
Taking responsibility may require standing against your own groups. Choosing equal human rights over group belonging is crucial for humanity’s progress. The world is changing, with moderate views gaining ground over extremism.
All justice systems are based on free will. In religious societies, laws are harsher despite the belief in divine determinism. Religious wars lack humanity, and corporal punishment contradicts the belief in divine will.
Spiritual crimes, like those against aboriginal children, show how God’s name is used for political gain. Empires have controlled uneducated masses through religion. Yet, God provides oxygen for life, emphasizing divine expression through human will. Spirituality aligns human and divine will, but human politics of greed and power disrupt this balance.
Living temporarily fosters spirituality, while a belief in eternal life can skew life choices. Balance is key, and individuals must use free will wisely and justly. Taking responsibility for our actions might require standing against our own groups, prioritizing equal human rights over group belonging. Humanity’s unity is crucial for future advancement, and standing aside means being left behind.
Justice systems worldwide are based on free will. Interestingly, religious societies have harsher laws yet believe in divine determinism. Religious wars, fought with passion, lack humanity. Corporal punishment for conformity contradicts the belief in divine will.
As individuals, we must ask why we believe we are right and others are wrong. Education plays a fundamental role; flawed education based on group belonging hinders critical thinking. Those who think outside the box are labeled traitors, but relating to all humanity is essential for spiritual growth.
Using free will responsibly means making choices for the greater good of humanity. If you don’t play your cards freely, you disservice yourself, humanity, and God.
Taking responsibility may require standing against your own groups. Choosing equal human rights over group belonging is crucial for humanity’s progress. The world is changing, with moderate views gaining ground over extremism.
All justice systems are based on free will. In religious societies, laws are harsher despite the belief in divine determinism. Religious wars lack humanity, and corporal punishment contradicts the belief in divine will.
God’s will and human will are intertwined in spirituality, but politics driven by greed, insecurity, and power disrupt this balance. Live temporarily to foster spirituality; thinking you will live forever changes your life choices. Balance is key; use free will wisely and justly.
Taking responsibility for our actions may require standing against our own groups, prioritizing equal human rights over group belonging. Humanity’s unity is crucial for future advancement, and standing aside means being left behind. The world is changing, and moderate views are gaining ground over extremism.
Justice systems worldwide are based on free will. Interestingly, religious societies have harsher laws despite believing in divine determinism. Religious wars lack humanity, and corporal punishment contradicts the belief in divine will.
Spiritual crimes, like those against aboriginal children, show how God’s name is used for political gain. Empires have controlled uneducated masses through religion. Yet, God provides oxygen for life, emphasizing divine expression through human will. Spirituality aligns human and divine will, but human politics of greed and power disrupt this balance.
Living temporarily fosters spirituality, while a belief in eternal life can skew life choices. Balance is key, and individuals must use free will wisely and justly. Taking responsibility for our actions might require standing against our own groups, prioritizing equal human rights over group belonging. Humanity’s unity is crucial for future advancement, and standing aside means being left behind.
Justice systems worldwide are based on free will. Interestingly, religious societies have harsher laws despite believing in divine determinism. Religious wars lack humanity, and corporal punishment contradicts the belief in divine will.
We must ask why we believe we are right and others are wrong. Education plays a fundamental role; flawed education based on group belonging hinders critical thinking. Those who think outside the box are labeled traitors, but relating to all humanity is essential for spiritual growth.
Using free will responsibly means making choices for the greater good of humanity. If you don’t play your cards freely, you disservice yourself, humanity, and God.
Taking responsibility may require standing against your own groups. Choosing equal human rights over group belonging is crucial for humanity’s progress. The world is changing, with moderate views gaining ground over extremism.
All justice systems are based on free will. In religious societies, laws are harsher despite the belief in divine determinism. Religious wars lack humanity, and corporal punishment contradicts the belief in divine will.