We have been the playthings and tools of powerful interests over the millennia...patriarchal authoritarianism in religion, cultures, traditions, institutions, education, militarism...indoctrination from generation to generation to think “anointed leaders” have our best interests at heart. It's a good way to manipulate our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. But I do believe that we are finally waking up enough to break through this. Our minds are beginning to open. And our souls are coming through. Let the world rise.
The Makatok
I wholeheartedly agree & concur. Travel Peacefully on your journey toward Truth & Understanding ...
ReplyDeleteHi - You have raised a penetrating question about how we should act so as to access our indwelling potential for loving (given to all humankind, regardless of creed, I think). We all have to deal with the egocentric part of our mind (which is not our TRUE mind, IMHO, which is Spirit), and this is an ongoing life challenge. I think meditation/prayer is essential, and a willingness to see ALL beings as reflections of the Divine, regardless of human error of any form (violence, hate, greed, lust, selfishness). In a way, we are seeking a "rebirth" where we become Love-centered instead of self-centered. We all need each other in this journey. I don't think it is the Divine which is angry; it is the ego-centric, judgmental part of our own mind. That is just my own opinion, of course.
ReplyDeleteBob, I agree completely. I am currently editing a book by Yuri Spilny, a Russian filmmaker and author. It's entitled
DeleteFREEDOM TECHNIQUE
Path to Awareness and Love
with Autobiography of Lester Levenson
It's a refreshing look at much of what you speak of in your comments. I look forward to sending it to you as I get further along with the project.
Regarding world affairs, I predict that there will be a global financial meltdown in the not-too-distant future and many of us will be caught up in it. If our government were to completely shut down today it would be impossible to repay the debt that has and is accruing. In a way, this "catastrophe" could be deemed a "cleansing," but it may require huge lifestyle changes for individuals and communities. This is where many will experience the "rebirth" that you mention. Humanity will probably have no choice than to become "Love centered."