All comparisions of God created things and beings are unnatural because they all work from the presumption that the objects of comparison ought either be the same or one better than the other. Yet, how can one thing or being of Divine origin be superior to another? How can they both be the same, when every part of God's creation is unique? Of course, looking at the divers manifestations of life superficially only they might appear to be the same but looking closely they never truly are- even the tiniest flower is not exactly like the one next to it. And yet- although all forms of life are unique, the whole of creation is in its essence the same, being made up of the same elements and atoms under the same law. What differentiates them are their density and state of consciousness.
In a way, one could say that human beings need to constantly compare them-selves in order to grow and develop their consciousness. Actually, we can hardly help comparing because it is one of our ego-minds favourite past-times to draw up comparisions. But there are two categories of comparisons- a constructive and a deconstructive one. Comparisions of the first category take into account the natural differences of one's own qualities from all the others. These comparisons are to the end of looking at qualities in others in order to turn inside and take a closer look at one-self, fine-tuning the perception of the intricacies of one's uniqueness. The latter work one-dimensionally only and therefore cause life to loose its vibrancy and beauty. Those who constantly compary according to the second category are either hopelessly conceited and deluded of their own false grandeur or forever unhappy and dissatisfied with their lot. And one symptom never comes without the other- both representing sides of the same coin.
Generalizations, too, fall under the heading of comparisons, although they are often less obvious.
Wanting to compare one's life, for example, to what is generally believed to be the right way to live it cannot but cause dissatisfaction in the indiviual aiming for it, because the general ideals- being mind-made, is unattinable by any living human being. Striving to full-fill general ideals always leads away from the real, the actual. Whereas looking for and following the personal ideal takes you closer to your true nature and identity and thus can even bring you into touch with the Divine essence.
In a way, one could say that human beings need to constantly compare them-selves in order to grow and develop their consciousness. Actually, we can hardly help comparing because it is one of our ego-minds favourite past-times to draw up comparisions. But there are two categories of comparisons- a constructive and a deconstructive one. Comparisions of the first category take into account the natural differences of one's own qualities from all the others. These comparisons are to the end of looking at qualities in others in order to turn inside and take a closer look at one-self, fine-tuning the perception of the intricacies of one's uniqueness. The latter work one-dimensionally only and therefore cause life to loose its vibrancy and beauty. Those who constantly compary according to the second category are either hopelessly conceited and deluded of their own false grandeur or forever unhappy and dissatisfied with their lot. And one symptom never comes without the other- both representing sides of the same coin.
Generalizations, too, fall under the heading of comparisons, although they are often less obvious.
Wanting to compare one's life, for example, to what is generally believed to be the right way to live it cannot but cause dissatisfaction in the indiviual aiming for it, because the general ideals- being mind-made, is unattinable by any living human being. Striving to full-fill general ideals always leads away from the real, the actual. Whereas looking for and following the personal ideal takes you closer to your true nature and identity and thus can even bring you into touch with the Divine essence.
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