Thougths and Experiences - November 22, 2003 (Spiritual Supremacy)

The other day I was fortunate enough to be engaged in a wonderful dialogue between some interesting people with interesting perspectives. As far back as I could remember I have always been excited to be a part of an interesting conversation or debate. (I don’t like using the word argument) I would not speak much for I wanted to absorb everything that was being said. Most of the time I would add a few words but always swayed towards the side lines. I was simply a sponge soaking in all the information I could. I would however ponder in my head why it was so hard for people to admit that they didn’t know the truth or were confused by the truth at times. It was always difficult to watch people try and enforce some sort of supremacy over another person. Most of the time people would prefer to end a constructive conversation or discussion just because they did not want to concede anything. Shaking my head I would quietly whisper that they were all right and they just needed to listen to each other. What is so wrong in letting down our guards? What is so wrong with just listening to the other person or listening to ourselves? Why is always about who is louder and stronger opposed to who is a better listener? Stubbornness would prevail and it would block a wonderful opportunity for personal growth. During these conversations I would usually sit and fidget hoping that rational thought would reign and save the day but would wait and wait until it was too late.

Lately I have noticed myself falling into the trap of wanting to be right and only right. How foolish to think that there is a right and wrong! I have for so long listened attentively to various religious groups tell me how they have the answers and everyone else is wrong. Often I gently tell them, that in fact they do all agree on something, ‘they all think they are right and everyone else is wrong.’ Spiritual supremacy is no different then religious supremacy. There should be no such thing as supremacy and God (the Universe) sees no supremacy so why should we? What makes me any different then these stubborn people if I implore the same stubbornness to express my thoughts and beliefs? Not much! Do not allow yourself to think that just because you hold some truth you are above a person that has not yet found their own light. If you have feelings of supremacy over another you must quickly realize that you have gone in the wrong direction. I have been catching myself pushing and pulling in certain directions only to glance over and see an individual on the side line just listening. I want to be that listener, I want be that person that is not afraid to admit that I am wrong. I want to be that person that asks the questions if I am not feeling confident or comfortable. I want to be that person that is not afraid to take other point of views and incorporate them with mine. We should all strive to be more like this!

So what am I trying to get at, good question? Don’t take your gifts and make them something of supremacy. Spirituality can in fact become entangled in the web of superiority. Express your love and do not forget to listen with all your heart. Do not be afraid to admit a mistake for mistakes make us only stronger. The light you have does not have to burn the eyes of others.

Light and love dear brother and sisters. For you all make me a better person and I thank you so much for that.

Namaste, Peace and Love!