The human perception of self-importance

JANU: For this morning’s journey, let us pursue the denomination, if you will, of specific integrity shining light upon that which consumes human attention and interest in the purpose of life, namely human existence.

The denomination, so to speak, of this pursuit is described as the supreme importance of the reality of humanity, compared to everything else. Humanity has difficulty grasping that its importance is not such that life is centered around it exclusively. There are many other species in the universe with varied cultures and philosophies of life, if understood, might re-position the human perception of self-importance or significance in the larger life, you see. That particular denomination of perception shapes the belief systems, social structures, perceptions of deity, and the creatures of life that populate the Earth and the seas.

When one is committed to and understands more and more deeply the nature of service and its position and contribution to the larger life, the sense of superiority and primary importance is of less and less concern. More so, the concern is of the health and well-being of creation and the movement of life through its path of evolution and realization. And even understanding that the elevation, through service, of any part of life evolves the server in unforeseen ways, allowing for more profound service and effectiveness.

Now, the instinct for self-preservation is a necessary ingredient for life to continue. But not with the disrespect that can ensue, for other life forms. Physical survival at times can be seen as expendable, as the True Nature continues on. At times, life continues for reasons not known, when one life or physical existence is sacrificed for another. Much of human thought, emotion, and society lives in fear of the loss of survival. True freedom is not based on fear. Your history records the lives of those who have found their peace with life, even when faced with the loss of their physical body. What is this peace they have discovered, and live in? This is worthy of consideration. Namaste, our brother