This past week, my thinking was challenged by the circumstances I found myself experiencing. Thankfully, I was able to expand my perspective by not reacting when it was truly best to let it go and move on.
In an era of tablets, laptops, computers and cell phones, I believe we have become less able to communicate effectively than ever before. After much pondering, I’m still unable to figure out why that is.
We have all heard the phrase: ‘Earth is Better Off Without Humans.’ Of course, we all laugh and go on with our lives. But without humans in the world, how would we grow emotionally and spiritually?
In Bowie Yin Sum Kung article, this subject is addressed:
‘Earth is Better Off Without Humans.’
This statement makes many premises. But primarily, it means to negate our existence. It brings feelings of regret and guilt. It posits that all humans bring destruction. How could we turn this statement around to lead with love, possibility, and joy? Thinking that earth is better off without humans gives us license to blame someone for the current situation; indeed, we are to blame, but blame takes away accountability. What action would we take from this mindset? Commit suicide, mass genocide? Certainly not. If we will keep living our short human lives, why not do something good with it, hold hope, create new possibilities and honour old ways for future generations, rather than pound our own existence with actionless guilt?
But I digress …. I’ve noticed that when my feelings are hurt, I really need to watch my reaction. Do I strike back? Do I stuff my feelings? Do I go to a place where all I want to do is cry? I think I have reacted in all those ways one time or another.
I realize I need to let my feelings work through my system, but I don’t want to upset anyone with my reaction.
Thankfully, I can eventually let it go and move on more quickly and often than I used to. I understand that people are people.
In reality, I needed to remember that we are all manifestations of Spirit. Most people are just like me: Trying to do the best they can with what they have to work with.
I would hope to extend the same courtesy to others that I need in my life: Giving people the benefit of the doubt without judging them. Life is more enjoyable and effective when I learn to let go and move on with what is mine to do in this life.
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