In human beings the realization of
the Divine principle inherent in Creation must pass through the mind since the
brain is its receptive, perceiving and understanding part.
Therefore, every human being is
being driven to achieve this goal, even though not everyone might be consciously
aware of it and willing to acknowledge it to them-selves – as yet. For this
reason the seeking of knowledge is a universal instinct that is driving all of
mankind onwards. However, if unrecognized fear in an individual is dominating
the personal life this primordial urge is being disfigured and the acquisition
of knowledge remains a mere theoretical game with which to divert and strengthen the Ego.
Furthermore, to own theoretical knowledge tricks you into believing that you
are safer the more you have stored because “you know”. Whereas in fact you are remaining
the victim of your hidden fears because theoretical knowledge cannot resolve them. And as such still as little able to cope with every
single situation of your personal life without having to resort to some escape
strategy in order to duck away from confronting your fears directly. The most common way to avoid truthful confrontation with one’s self and one’s personal fears is to drink alcohol, or to seek diversions like excessively watching
movies, reading novels, listening to music, going out with friends, having sex,
creating relationship dramas, etc.
Theoretical knowledge is only of use if it is being put into practise in everyday existence. Only by doing so can realization of God grow in the self.
Theoretical knowledge is only of use if it is being put into practise in everyday existence. Only by doing so can realization of God grow in the self.
To achieve spiritual insights and an
enhances vision of life mentally but lacking the courage, the trust and the
strength to put them to the test in a practical manner and to integrate them
into your personal life is like buying an expensive winter coat in an icy
climate but to rather lock it away in a cupboard and continue to suffer from
cold. Rather than to wear it and risking, that it might prove not be as
protective as you hoped or thought it would be. And to attain self-knowledge
which is enabling you to better realize your own truth but to still act in a
way you have really out-grown and which is violating your natural boundaries, is like knowing that you have an umbrella at home
but still walk out into the rain bareheaded and suffer from cold afterwards.
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