Religion And The Egoic Self
So, I choose to wait, observe, and live one day at a time in the current iteration of my existence.
The answers you seek are not found in any specific place, but within your own soul, where you can discover the secrets to living and the essence of life. This is where everything begins, and the question arises: will it ever end? We know that the soul of man is eternal, a concept that fills us with awe and wonder, while the flesh is finite. Those who have transitioned into the afterlife exist in their eternal state of being, experiencing the present moment just like those still on Earth. The difference lies in the fact that the human body ties you to the physical world, whereas the soul connects you to the heavens.
It's not about agreement or disagreement; it's about recognizing the unchangeable value of one over the other, defining them as they are. Thus, you navigate the tension between the two, ultimately finding yourself living in the present eternal moment. This urgency of living in the present moment, of not letting a single second slip by, is the key to spiritual growth. At the same time, your earthly existence may become entangled with your ego's attempts to assert its own control.
The struggle for your kingdom to be established on Earth, as opposed to someone else's, has been central to humanity since the beginning. There will come a time when the fear of God, a fear that stems from a reverence for the divine and a recognition of a higher power, will transform into the fear of man, a fear that arises from the actions and judgments of our fellow humans. Therefore, it is essential to walk gently, carry yourself with dignity, and grow in wisdom while observing how creation seeks to anchor itself and others in an ego-driven consciousness.
At the heart of religion and the egoic self lies the human construct of belief, where all things are created in the mind. To transcend these religious and human constructs, one must confront outdated beliefs that have perpetuated cruelty over time. This journey is precarious, yet it is upheld by those who cherish their beliefs and may harm those who follow.