Know the truth, it will set you free
All of civilization and human achievements we must admit are growing towards great and rapid progress. There seems to be something in the creative forces at work, pushing people to high levels of ascendancy. One could even say that there seems to be some extraordinary intelligence behind this creative force. The purpose undoubtedly being the wellbeing of all humanity. Yet, the process originates in and through every individual heart and mind. It could become operative only through the cooperation of each individual.
Every segment of society is involved in bringing about this continuous change to enhance the whole community and humankind. The family unit which serves as the nucleus compliments the secular to the spiritual and other seats of governance. All have a part to play. One needs to be aware that everyone carries some responsibility that one is answerable to. How does one’s life complement the lives of others?
To harmonize with creation, we need to look into our selves. The negative factors within become impediments to our own growth and that of others. Those include the seeking of personal gain or glory in subtle or deceptive ways, power to use or abuse others and refusal to be corrected. Many a family has collapsed because one member sows seeds of disharmony and disunity. History is replete with dynasties, empires and kingdoms becoming nonexistent because of their greed for self glory, more and more power and self fulfillment at the expense of others.
To look inward is sometimes prompted by what others say or convey. The initial response is to reject that person’s criticism. Very few if any wish to hear the truth about themselves. There is that element of fear that something is wrong within and none wants to face it. Only the courageous dare to turn the searchlight within and only they dare to accept the truth about themselves; for they know that they become stronger and more enduring as a consequence.
People may not always be right in what they say of you. Yet one need not react or give a knee jerk reaction, as our psyche wants. The need is to stay in control of oneself amid the sea of fear and anger. After all, is it not the calmest and most secure place, in the eye of the storm? The centre of one’s heart is where one could explore and discover that tranquility of life. Let truth deal with every discord and falsehood, any other solution would become counterproductive.
There are the cowards who don’t like to face the truth about themselves. They take cover looking at others faults. Looking at their own cowardice could help them to liberate themselves because only truth can set them free.
Every form of disturbance or criticism could become an opportunity to go where one has not been. It could take us, to the frontiers of truth or if one is not aware of its reality, into death throes in the wilderness. Every disturbance could lead to life or death. We are empowered with the option to choose life.
Let us not miss out in this mighty surge where creation is leading us to the frontiers of truth. It is only there where reconciliation and peace exist. The whole earth needs to go there and only those courageous could lead it to those sublime heights. The world is waiting for such leaders to emerge from within each one of us. As you read, may your hearts be planted with seeds of hope, so that all may receive the flame to march forward into that new unexplored frontier, where there is no fear, suspicion or hatred.
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