THREE REALITY VIEWS
Our
reality view determines how we think, feel and act, so depending what it is -- Materialistic, Humanistic or Spiritualistic – we’ll experience a
different life.
In
a Materialist’s view, life is by chance and all our efforts and
successes inevitably lead to nonexistence, making life meaningless in the end.
With a materialist’s view, gaining pleasure, possessions, comfort and control
are the primary aims of life. And at the edge of death, a Materialist’s
greatest satisfaction may be only to know that an escape from all pain and
passing of possessions to kin is at hand.
In
a Humanist’s view, life is a creative self-actualization
process. And while he may still face all the challenges of physical
existence as Materialist do, by recognizing a higher human nature and seeking
to develop it, life can be richer, more meaningful and more fulfilling. As Humanist,
we may attempt to improve our character and learn to act more ethically,
justly, compassionately, kindly and creatively. And we may gain the fulfillment
of developing good relationships and producing more good in the world for all
to share. However, as a Humanist, life still ends and we’re left to face death
just as we reach our peak. For the Humanist, life’s end can be bittersweet.
In
a Spiritualist’s view, life’s
possibilities are limitless and steadily unfolding a divine evolutionary
process; we recognize ourselves as souls having a human experience and gain
a new, more expansive and harmonious relationship to life, including the
benefits of Materialism and Humanism. Then,
all of life’s challenges may be taken as divine gifts for spurring soul
development. Then, we may live more
intuitively, lovingly and wisely, and freely draw upon the power of a greater
creative intelligence that we’re all part of.
Then, we may dispel fear and
find no futility or meaninglessness in living and dying. And then, we may see death as a life adventure
just completed and a joyful return to our spiritual home.
Now
ask yourself -- which reality view delivers the most for you?
Goodness and joy to all, Joseph.
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