Whenever we find ourselves swinging too far in any direction, there's a greater potential to lose sight of what is truly important.
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 spewing of reactive judgments and the regurgitation of misguided information that we've been told is true, rather than the actual truth that is always present in our hearts if only we'd settle down and really connect and listen.
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 points-of-view. 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 there opportunities for growth when we think we already know everything?
What if we just get out of our overly reactive minds, (which are often jam-packed full of other people's opinions, beliefs and bullshit), and just BREATHE deeply for a minute? Then begin reevaluating things from 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.
Lately, I've been seeing this particular response to posts on social media: “I just don't get it!”
If I found myself 'not getting' something, it would clearly suggest that there's something I'm missing; something I perhaps need to delve deeper into and research until I fully understand. If something doesn't make sense to me, I would naturally look for RELIABLE sources and start digging. That should always be our modus operandi - believe nothing until we've fully scrutinized the topic for ourselves. Getting to the truth of any matter requires independent thought, not herd mentality.
Neutrality is powerful and just. It is objective, prudent and sensible. Let's stop for a second, take a breather and get out of our dictatorial 'rightness,' so we're better able to valuate the happenings going on around us with impartiality, rather than simply jumping to conclusions.