Appreciated what you wrote here Florence! Resonating with what I am exploring and writing about too. Bridging the gap, bringing home the union of polarities. Many times belief is focused on good and bad, right and wrong. What if it is neither? When I can be with my experience, without the indoctrination of what is approved and what is not, I find intimacy with life, with myself, with presence. I can still learn, grow, find what works and what doesn't and use discernment. I wonder if these teachings on what is moral and what is not, is just a means of control. As a way to create another polarity of ruler and ruled. Making those below uncomfortable with their own inner authority. A covert means to make someone give their power away. How important it is for me to come home to the heart of the matter, love.
Oooh I love this Julie "What if it is neither?" What a powerful question to ask. You are right, I don't think belief is either right or wrong, I think our capacity to believe exists for a purpose and it's not to constrain or contain us.
I can't remember which philosopher it was but he suggested that human beings live like they are in a cave watching the outside world throughthe shadows flickering in the firelight and thinking that is reality.
In my next post (hopefully) I invite us to look at children and see how they handle beliefs and in doing so maybe find another way to view beliefs.
Flo...I resonated with so much of what you wrote...especially the need for safety and certainty. This meant that for decades, I was willing to discount the reality of my life and proclaim it otherwise. The cognitive dissonance was GREAT! Allowing myself to detach from this great human need was frightening. I'm so gladf I did it though, and so glad I will continue to do this throughout the rest of my life.
Celebrating your courage and ability to see beyond the fear. You are right safety is a primary human need but it's not really safety when we are lying to ourselves to create a disembodied sense of safety - the consequences of doing so are huge.
Thank you for reading and commenting, I appreciate you Linda x
Appreciated what you wrote here Florence! Resonating with what I am exploring and writing about too. Bridging the gap, bringing home the union of polarities. Many times belief is focused on good and bad, right and wrong. What if it is neither? When I can be with my experience, without the indoctrination of what is approved and what is not, I find intimacy with life, with myself, with presence. I can still learn, grow, find what works and what doesn't and use discernment. I wonder if these teachings on what is moral and what is not, is just a means of control. As a way to create another polarity of ruler and ruled. Making those below uncomfortable with their own inner authority. A covert means to make someone give their power away. How important it is for me to come home to the heart of the matter, love.
Oooh I love this Julie "What if it is neither?" What a powerful question to ask. You are right, I don't think belief is either right or wrong, I think our capacity to believe exists for a purpose and it's not to constrain or contain us.
I can't remember which philosopher it was but he suggested that human beings live like they are in a cave watching the outside world throughthe shadows flickering in the firelight and thinking that is reality.
In my next post (hopefully) I invite us to look at children and see how they handle beliefs and in doing so maybe find another way to view beliefs.
Thank you for your comment 😊
Flo...I resonated with so much of what you wrote...especially the need for safety and certainty. This meant that for decades, I was willing to discount the reality of my life and proclaim it otherwise. The cognitive dissonance was GREAT! Allowing myself to detach from this great human need was frightening. I'm so gladf I did it though, and so glad I will continue to do this throughout the rest of my life.
Celebrating your courage and ability to see beyond the fear. You are right safety is a primary human need but it's not really safety when we are lying to ourselves to create a disembodied sense of safety - the consequences of doing so are huge.
Thank you for reading and commenting, I appreciate you Linda x