HAS ANYTHING NOT BEEN SAID BEFORE?
Except for scientific discovery, from a philosophical perspective, just about every angle to life has likely been discussed. This would include the possibilities, for some already a given, of previous 'other' and proven lives, some living in a different sexual orientation.
* Many Lives - Many Masters (Brian Weiss- Psychiatrist)
* Many Lives - Many Masters (Brian Weiss- Psychiatrist)
In my number 289 Posting I discussed 'Apartheid,' i.e. 'differences'.
"Life is built on telling things apart. Without it, nothing can be defined. Any 'growing, living, existing creature,' that can't tell things apart becomes easy prey to those who do. This is the basic Law of Nature!"
Most of my life I have been fascinated by how incredibly different everything is. This is to me where the mystery and attraction to life lies - its constant discovery - as long as one is open to it all.
'AYE' there's the rub! Because most of us shut down the input valve quite early. A creature that has configured the prerequisites for living, able to maintain it without much interference, has achieved life's essentials. Once there, drive and curiosity tend to slow down, if not shut down entirely.
The objective of growth lies in the desire and ability to continue to recognize and value the beauty of our differences. From Butterfly to Crocodile, Ant to Lion, Man to Woman, Child or Adult. There is NO such thing as sameness or equality. Every species in its environment and situation brings its own and differing conditional displays.
Whatever is considered to be progress, improvement, or acceptable in one culture, may be strictly taboo in an other. Yet we are speaking of the same species here; Homo (Erectus) Sapiens. 'Wise' Man indeed, when most of 'his' world is controlled by highly restrictive and organized religions. This 'Ism,' very likely maintained for a long time to come.
What do we mean when we are speaking of the 'developed* versus un-developed world?'
Again, I really value what has been ascribed to be Rudolph Steiner's line:
'Before there are words, let there be meaning!'
We tend to feel that 'developed' means better, smarter, and as such SUPERIOR. This takes us on the slippery slope of a certain false 'progress' where we are getting away from what is in fact a highly structured and well-integrated system which is the equilibrium, the very foundation of Nature in which everything has its place.
So taking stock of the rapidly shifting global conditions in which the latest 'ME TOO' movement in the 'Developed West' is gathering momentum, I dare caution a gentle warning.
Where in Nature everything has its place and purpose, not so much as 'better or worse,' but all as different and valuable, positioned over the millennia of time to belong, our species is lashing out, going for broke, come hell or high water. And guess what? The Hell of High Water, controlled by Mother Gaia, is coming down on us in a variety of manners.
We are literally playing with fire!
Hopefully the 'ME TOO' women's surge will not become a run-away train and one-dimensionally blame all men for the ills and woes of those who have abused their positional powers. Although I have noted men attracted to positions of power, often to professions they should have no business of being in (since in fact it brings out their very weaknesses) - such are the foibles of character imperfection and attraction.
Remember, all men were former babies, mostly raised by their mothers. Although, YES, there are always going to be bad apples out there, and Mum's not the word to keep silent, we are in this together. Both sexes have their work cut out from across the gamut of our society.
Instead of primarily using the word 'equality,' I suggest the meanings of an array of to me more applicable words, such as ability. acceptance, allowance, appreciation, opportunity, choice, drive, recognition, status, consideration and, ultimately, respect !
Then, also, if we can keep gender out of the work-force, whenever physically possible, let only the very best person thrive in whatever field they so choose to excel in.
That's my take on it :)
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* 'Many Lives - Many Masters' [ Dr. Brian Weiss - psychiatrist ]
* develop |dəˈveləp| verb (develops, developing, developed) 1 grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate: [ no obj. ] : motion pictures developed into mass entertainment | (as adj. developing) : this is a rapidly developing field | [ with obj. ] : entrepreneurs develop their skills through trial and error.
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