LIVING AT GREATER RISK
Quality of consciousness is a key factor in
determining the kind of life we can have.
As we develop it, we better appreciate the creative power of our
thoughts, think more positively and constructively, and act more
conscientiously, compassionately and lovingly … and get the good results we
seek. The less we develop it, the more likely we are not to think correctly
ahead or to respond harshly or shoddily and produce negative results.
The old adage: “What you don’t know won’t hurt
you,” isn’t true. What you don’t know can hurt you! Ignorance is a lack of consciousness
development and in it we live at greater risk.
If you don't know that a bad habit is
making you ill, you may go merrily along until it’s too late. If you don’t
know how your mate truly feels, you may think the relationship is good until a
breakup comes suddenly. If you don’t know you’re in a bad investment,
you may think you’re doing fine until your money is suddenly gone (consider any
Madoff investor).
Any lack in the caliber of one’s consciousness
produces a lack in the quality of life; good intentions are not enough -- an
improvement in consciousness is what’s needed.
This being so, we might think that consciousness
development would be a major goal of society and every person in it. Not so. Usually, little or no focus is placed on
it. The reason is simply that most
people don’t yet understand the power and role of consciousness and thought in
shaping their lives. Until they do, it’s
not going to be an important concern for many. And humanity will continue
seeking the causes of its ills in the wrong places -- blaming each other,
government and bad luck for their problems, when in fact the cause often lies
in lack of consciousness development.
To improve our lives and the world, Ghandi wisely
advised, “Be the change you wish to see
in the world”. Thus, we don’t have to wait or live at great risk, needlessly – just
work daily at improving our own state of consciousness.
Goodness and joy to all, Joseph.
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