A Contemplative Stance
Recognizing the vital need for action ‘and’ contemplation is a profound insight. Many well-intentioned activists, while advocating for justice, often operate from a place devoid of love. Their focus on winning, appearing superior, and defeating opponents stems from the false self. True transformation lies not just in having the answers but embodying them.
The failure of numerous revolutions and the self-destruction of reformers underline the importance of prioritizing the transformation of consciousness. Without this awakening of the soul, any societal change remains fleeting. Rising to power without facing the shadows of power leads to perpetuating the same patterns of control and dominance.
The trap of dualism persists, even in seemingly enlightened endeavors, revealing the illusion of control rather than a love for truth. Unenlightened leaders prioritize personal power and new ideas over true freedom for all. Untransformed liberals struggle to sacrifice the self or build lasting foundations, while conservatives may idolize longevity without assessing its fruitfulness.
To transcend the limitations of liberal and conservative categories, we must integrate activism with a contemplative mind and heart. Viewing life contemplatively from the True Self naturally shifts personal politics and economics. Embracing a contemplative stance allows us to seek the bias toward the bottom, embrace our shadow, and live in harmony with diversity. This perspective guides our actions organically, aligning them with a deeper, more enduring purpose.
May our actions flow from contemplative hearts,
intertwining love into the fabric of transformative justice.
In the striving for justice, the fervent hearts echo, Yet, in their noble pursuit, a divide resides, Action and contemplation, distant kin, A fusion sought in the heart's longing. Well-intentioned, yet love remains elusive, A focus on triumph, superiority's cloak, Defeating opponents, a quest of the false self, True transformation veiled by mere possession of answers. Revolution's echoes fade, reformers falter, The soul's awakening, the missing chord, Societal change fleeting sans consciousness's bloom, Rising to power, shadows unmet, cycles endure. Dualism's snare entwines the enlightened, Illusion's guise veils truth's tender face, Leaders unenlightened, chasing personal power, Freedom for all, a mere whisper amidst new ideas. Untransformed, liberals falter in sacrifice, Foundations fleeting, conservatives linger in longevity, Categories' confines, a limit to transcend, Activism and contemplation, a marriage yearned. Contemplative eyes unveil life's essence, The True Self's gaze, a shift profound, The bias towards the bottom, shadow's embrace, Harmony with diversity, in this stance resides peace. Actions birthed from this deeper wellspring, Aligned with enduring purpose, rooted in truth, Integration blooms, in this fusion thrives hope, A symphony of change orchestrated, soulful and true.