When we step out of our center in this way, we often find ourselves in the land of 'right and wrong,' and 'good and bad.' Spelled another way: divisiveness. Can we actually make clear, objective reasonings from such a stance?
When we're not centered, we're not neutral, which can lead to the reactive spewing of judgments and the regurgitation of misguided information that we've been told is true, rather than the actual truth that is always present within us, if only we'd settle down long enough to reach discernment.
Where do our beliefs originate?
Why do we believe what we believe?
Are we simply following the crowd?
Have we become judgmental, intolerant or even, dare I suggest, hateful?
If we find ourselves outside a space of kindness, we're no longer centered. If we're not centered, our decision making will not be conscious, purposeful, nor mindful.
True consciousness and awareness are neutral. Objective. This means discerning things from a broader perspective. Looking at all possibilities before coming to a conclusion; and EVEN then, being flexible in our assessments. We can't find truth within a closed, dogmatic mind. We won't find truth within our 'rightness' nor our unwillingness to entertain diverse perspectives. Rigidity of mind means we're not flowing fluently; we're not thinking clearly, and likely not for ourselves. Nothing good can come of that.
Why do we believe we're right?
How do we know for sure?
What if we're inaccurate in our thinking? (Humble pie anyone?)
Are we able to grow when we think we already know everything?
What would happen if we just got out our overly reactive minds, (which are often jam-packed full of other people's opinions, beliefs and bullshit), and just BREATHED deeply for a minute, then started reevaluating things with a fresh, honest, straightforward perspective? When we allow ourselves to sit still long enough to find the quiet truth within us, it will not be judgmental, hateful or condemning. It will be loving, open and receptive. I'm not suggesting we must agree with differing viewpoints, I'm proposing we LISTEN with a receptive mind. We may just learn something. That can't happen when there's a wall up, and we must yell to be heard.
Aside from the incessant arguing and name calling lately, I've been seeing this exact comment repeatly, when there are discussions regarding other people's posts on social media:
I just don't get it!If I found myself 'not getting' something, it likely means I'm missing something. It suggests I need to look deeper into the matter until I fully understand. Whenever something doesn't make sense to me, I automatically search for RELIABLE sources and start digging. That is always my modus operandi. Getting closer to the truth of any issue requires independent thought, not herd mentality.
Neutrality is powerful and just. It is objective, prudent and sensible. Maybe we can all stop and take a breather, and get out of our dictatorial 'rightness,' so we're better able to valuate what's going on around us with impartiality, rather than simply jumping to conclusions. Conclusions that quite possibly have been intentionally fed to us, to create division.