SPIRITUAL
If you look at the history of human behavior, inherently, we have felt the need to conform. Conform to family values, society, religion, government and more. If you think about it, most everyone wants to be a part of status quo, some group, clique, cliche, or organization. This is what I like to call “The Case of Lost Identity”…
As we approach the threshold of global consciousness, polar shifts and personal awakenings, many changes are taking place, not only in our atmosphere universally but also within the supernatural Spirit Man that dwells within each of us.
As a child, I was raised in a Baptist church, where I was always bothered by the limitations which the “frozen chosen” placed on an extremely vast and powerful Creator as they warmed the pews. With over 38,000 different denominations within just the Christian faith alone, surely you can agree with me that we are created as individuals with individual opinions and beliefs. No doubt there is a “higher power”, which I have grown accustomed to calling “God”, that has created the sun, moon, solar systems and countless stars. It amazes me how so many people continue to be sheeple, following the teachings of selected scriptures, chosen by, most likely, an egotistical, manipulating, money-motivated, so-called “spiritual” leader.
Speaking of the Scriptures, why are so many people afraid to actually use their God-given intellect to research, study and do their due-diligence in regards to the origin of the very Scriptures they try to base their whole existence around? Watered-down versions after translations between Greek and Hebrew, then to English of a collection of writings by prophets past, some even being removed (see the Apocrypha), hardly seem infallible. Religion was established primarily to instill fear, control the masses and hardly exemplifies an indeed, infallible Creator, Basic Bible principles hold true since the beginning of time. The enlightened individual, Jesus Christ’s teachings are very similar those who came before his time such a Horus, Krishna, Socrates and Buddha. Anyone who pays attention to modern-day inspirational or motivational icons can evidently see that their teachings are derived from those of ancient times.
As we do research and understand the beginning and the end of ages, we can see a cycle within individuals, where they become complacent in their way of life, their beliefs, their daily rituals, only to become, once again, awakened. If we look at incidents in nature, even just the way seasons change, their are many examples of what was once dormant or destroyed, becoming revitalized. This pattern is also evident within human consciousness. In an age of “awakening”, the changes that take place cause the weak to dissipate and the strong, survive, allowing a more resilient species to emerge.
We talk of a “God”, a “Higher Power”, a “Creator”, being all-powerful, all-knowing, the Alpha and Omega… Surely this “God” would know technology would advance, medicine would advance and yes, even people, would advance. Each of us being uniquely creative with our own ideas, DNA and fingerprints, the only way that we can have a sense of peace with one-another, is to recognize that what is right for one, may not be for the other. The more one becomes enlightened that we are ALL in fact, inevitably interconnected and part of one Universe, no matter what color, creed or culture, the more likely one is to come into their own true essence. Most all mystics, spiritual philosophers and religions teach “love ALL”. I would like to challenge YOU to not become so comfortably conditioned in your day-to-day routines, that you stop questioning the beliefs that you have been spoon-fed by family, culture, media, society, religion, tradition and so on. Also to those who consider themselves “spiritually enlightened”, you must maintain a balance with reality in order to be an effective earthly vessel.
Individualism is breaking through the fear of not being accepted in order to live your true, authentic life. Ask yourself, “Who am I REALLY?”, “What are my thoughts, beliefs, convictions and passions?”, “What would I say, what would I do, how would I live, if I wasn’t held back by others’ opinions?”. Each one of us has our own personal gifts, talents and abilities. Too many people have lost their identity and are living to please someone else or trying to be someone else other than themselves.
Imagine awakened individuals leaving their authentic fingerprints upon the Universe, coupled with a consciousness of all being ONE. THIS is “Universal Individualism”.
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Losing once identity has been everyone’s problem since before. We all went through that identity crisis wherein we go out in groups and forget about ourselves. I will share this inspiring article with my friends and my 2 teenage kids.
We can’t stop those so-called “spiritual” leaders from manipulating people. I just wish that these people will open their eyes and think first before giving their faith to these leaders.
I was once lost and thought that I need to live for others to be pleased. That was a horrifying phase of my life. I got up on my knees and face the world. No more hiding.
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I guess the reason behind this is how the society made us feel this way. I admire some people that able to stand on their own but that comes with a price. Alone and outcast by the people around them.
Some religions are very strict. I for one witnessed this when I was growing up. They all follow what the preacher told me. I guess what I am trying to say is, we have our own mind and lives to know what we want to do. We shouldn’t be basing our whole life because someone said so.
I agree we should maintain a balance with reality. I hate some people who trick other by using their faith. That is not fair at all.
A lot of debate have been done about religion or is there really a God topic. My opinion to that is I will believe the religion that will provides true meaning about everything. It should teach us good thing and not to hurt anyone.
This is a powerful article. I once question about the same thing of “who am I really?”. It was tough answering that when I was still young because I tend to follow the crowd. I am happy that my mother asked me these questions that made my life so much better now.
I really don’t know why some people don’t want to be unique. Maybe because they feel insecure if they will go their way. I hope I can stop my kids from losing their identity. I want them to be who they really are.
Everyone wants to fit in one way or another. It is very hard to be out there and not be accepted by the people around you. The world is a tough place to live but it is rewarding once you know how to live on it without conforming to other people.
I am speechless. I really don’t know what to say after reading this post. I just want to thank you for contributing on helping people see things clearly.
You really are good with regard to this kind of topic. Everything on your site makes sense and will help people. I will definitely share this with people I know.
Let us all use our talent and personal gifts to help change our lives to become better. Love one another, it sounds cheesy but that makes our world a happy place. We shouldn’t fight for something we really don’t even know where it came from.