DAY 41 - Emotional blindspot.

All is Yours.

One enlightened individual recently told me, "People gives according their faith or pleasure."


That rings some truths, doesn't it?


Along that line, we can say: 


- People live according to their faith or pleasure. 
- People make decision according to their faith or pleasure.
- People act according to their faith or pleasure.


Let's apply to reality. I write this blog because I love it and believe it's beneficial for you. And you read this blog because you like it and believe somehow it helps you resolve some personal issues or stress or even enlighten your mind or something along the same line.  


So you want people to give?


- Make them believe in something or someone. Either that or make them feel real good. 


And that seems to be the difference between religion and business, isn't it?!


Religion makes people believe in something or someone. Then the religious people live, make decision, act and give according to that belief.


Whereas in business, you find ways to make people feel dissatisfied all the time then offer them what they already have. People are even willing to buy and pay for what they already possess!

Don't worry!  I'm here.

Take water for intance. Why do we have to buy bottled water?! 


About 30 years ago (1980's) there was no need for water in the bottle. Now bottled waters are everywhere in all sizes and shapes! 


Before there was no need and now everyone seems to need them. Why?


Isn't that business? To create a need where there was supposed to be none. Or rather to create a need for what people already possess! Then give them what they want which originally was theirs with a price. 


In fact, it's not the selling of water or the bottle or the bottled water; it's the selling of what makes people feel good or convenient, which is another word for pleasure.


Anyone who makes people feel good becomes the center of attention. People will flock to you. It doesn't matter if you're right or wrong, good or bad, holy or evil as long as you make them feel pleasant, they'll want you. They want you to be their representative or leader. They even vote for you!


Look and see for yourself. Particularly look at the famous movie or sport stars and singers and most of all, the politicians. Many of them lead a quite immoral life and why do people follow them and go so easy on them when they commit grievous crimes? Isn't it because they make people feel good about themselves with their singing and dancing and playing and tale-spinning?! That is, their arts!


Now here's where all the reasons seem to go down the drain, only because of pleasure. And here's also your first emotional blindspot. 


Now, how about belief? Is it true also for belief? Do people disregard reason when it comes to belief? 


This is rhetorically conspicuous! Look and you'll see.


There are two ways to approach a belief or belief-system or a religion: (1) Create a fear of suffering or punishment; or (2) create a business of promise of pleasurable reward.


Once you allow yourself to be trapped in it, you'll become a fanatic. This is a false kind of religion. In fact, it should be called a religious occult, not a true religion. That is to say, when the religion leaves no room for raising reasonable questions, but rather demands only faith and faith alone. 


Yup! And here's where you find your second emotional blindspot.


The question is does the fear of suffering or the promise of pleasurable reward help you see and know yourself and your true nature?



The answer once again  is rhetorically clear. Look and see for yourself. 


Fear of pain and lust for pleasure are really distractions. Once you get hooked on them, you'll be in bondage. You'll become an addict either to pain and fear or to pleasure and lust. Only self-knowledge truly helps you to know. Knowing oneself is rewarding in itself and a necessity for living and being human. We should give, live, make decision and act according to the direct knowledge of oneself. 


Yet where to start? 


- Simple. Start with your breathing . . . . especially your breathing out . . . . . Start knowing yourself by looking while you breathe . . . . and breathing . . . .while you look . . . .


You can bet your life on breathing . . . . You'll lose nothing but gain everything. You'll know yourself instantly.


- Isn't it true? 


Once you're conscious of your own breathing . . . . you know. Then your life, your decision, you deeds and even what you give no longer depend on pleasure or belief, but by the true and direct knowing of your heart and soul. 


There's nothing to choose or make decision any more, for you see everything, everyone and your own self clearly.


All you need do is breathe out  . . . now.


Breathe out . . . into the loving gaze of the Divinely Merciful Gentle Holy Spirit.


God bless y'all.