So let’s be clear about all this - if we deride another, it tell more about us than them ... if we espouse Christianity and the teachings of the Master, we should remember His words of love, kindness, and treat others the way we would want to be treated ... if we embrace one of the many wonderful Earth practices then remember that whatever you give out shall be returned to you threefold ... and if you are a politician then understand what it means to ‘serve the people’.
How can we create a true ‘Brotherhood of Man’ when our thoughts / words / actions wallow in criticism and ridicule ... how can we hope to achieve respect when our own behavior mocks and derides others ... and yes [because after all, this is meant to be a spiritual newsletter] there is always Karma to be aware of ... [in this life or another, there will be payback !]
All this negativity, corruption, conflict, criticism ... has also found its way into our personal relationships - where our egos rule our mouths, and makes a mockery of our vows of ‘love and respect’ , and we’re more interested in focusing on petty differences than looking deeper into the heart of who once was ‘our beloved’.
So, tell me this - where are we all going, in such a rush to be right, to stand so tall on our displayed virtuosity, to berate others just so we may appear to be higher ... ?
Light and enlightenment are not achieved by weekly mass / visits to temples / or even daily meditations ... you have to be the Light, in spite of the corruption around you.
The guidelines are simple - the amount of Light and enlightenment is reflected by every cell of our Being ... and it cannot be found in elitism and superiority.