01-11-2018, 12:00 AM
watergaze wrote:
Also, I am not so convinced that the physical reality is shallow and disconnected from spirit - one just needs to finetune themselves a bit to be able to receive the signal here is all.
For poverty-stricken individuals coming from very poor backgrounds and without much education or knowledge, where would they learn such skills? It is simple to help the individual who has come from a decent family and is currently functional. These people can pay for services from any number of gurus. They also have the time and energy necessary to study metaphysics. It's a bit different for the individual who lacks most resources in life. These populations are focusing on survival. The good in their life is likely in short supply. Finances, time, and energy are funneled into survival efforts.
To become skilled at enlightenment (seeing what one wants to see), it requires significant time and energy, and we aren't paid to enlighten ourselves. That's time and energy shifted from what could be financial opportunities to increase income. Not everyone is so fortunate. So those who are less fortunate often lack the opportunity to help themselves attain a higher level of spirituality.
Yes, it would be great if the answer to feelings of disconnected were as simple as "seek the good". For some, it is merely that simple. For many, it requires more.
Also, I am not so convinced that the physical reality is shallow and disconnected from spirit - one just needs to finetune themselves a bit to be able to receive the signal here is all.
For poverty-stricken individuals coming from very poor backgrounds and without much education or knowledge, where would they learn such skills? It is simple to help the individual who has come from a decent family and is currently functional. These people can pay for services from any number of gurus. They also have the time and energy necessary to study metaphysics. It's a bit different for the individual who lacks most resources in life. These populations are focusing on survival. The good in their life is likely in short supply. Finances, time, and energy are funneled into survival efforts.
To become skilled at enlightenment (seeing what one wants to see), it requires significant time and energy, and we aren't paid to enlighten ourselves. That's time and energy shifted from what could be financial opportunities to increase income. Not everyone is so fortunate. So those who are less fortunate often lack the opportunity to help themselves attain a higher level of spirituality.
Yes, it would be great if the answer to feelings of disconnected were as simple as "seek the good". For some, it is merely that simple. For many, it requires more.