The world has much violence because many individuals are disconnected from their true nature. This disconnection leads to a sense of separation and a lack of empathy, which, in turn, leads to an inability to connect with others on a deeper level. Instead, people see others as objects, as something to be used or controlled, and they resort to violence to get what they want.
It is essential to understand that violence is not just physical; it can also be psychological and emotional abuse, which is just as damaging. In all cases, violence stems from a lack of consciousness and awareness of your true self and connection to all that is.
When disconnected from your true nature, you identify with your thoughts, emotions, and external circumstances. You can become attached to these things; you believe they define you. You forget that you are much more than your thoughts and emotions, that you are pure consciousness, and that you are connected to everything and everyone.
This attachment to your thoughts and emotions leads to suffering, which can be expressed in many ways, including violence. You often try to relieve your pain by inflicting it on others when you suffer. You may lash out in anger, seek revenge, or attempt to control others to alleviate your sense of powerlessness.
Furthermore, you may be caught up in a cycle of fear and insecurity. You may feel threatened by those different from you or feel you are not getting what you need or deserve. This fear and insecurity can lead to competition and aggression as you may seek to protect yourself and your interests.
It is crucial to understand that violence only perpetuates suffering. It does not solve anything and only creates more pain and division. Only through a deeper understanding of yourself and your connection to all can you break free from this cycle of violence.
When you become more conscious, you can see others as fellow human beings suffering. You can empathize with others and seek to understand their perspectives. You can work together to create a more peaceful world where everyone’s needs are met and everyone is valued and respected. It would be best if you started by cultivating a deeper awareness of yourself to do this. You must learn to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment and learn to connect with the present moment. When present, you can connect with others more profoundly and see beyond your differences.
It would help if you also learned to cultivate compassion for yourself and others. You must be willing to forgive yourself and others for past mistakes and extend kindness and understanding to those different from you.
Violence and the Harm to Spiritual Transcendence
Spiritual transcendence involves deepening your awareness of the present moment and a sense of connectedness to all beings and the universe. It is a state of consciousness that transcends the limitations of the ego and the material world. Violence, however, regresses spiritual transcendence by creating a barrier between yourself and others and limiting your awareness of the present moment.
When you engage in violence, you become focused on your desires and needs and lose touch with your true nature, one with all things. You create a sense of separation between yourself and others, which blocks your ability to feel connected to the universe and experience all things’ oneness. This sense of separation leads to a contraction of consciousness and a regression of your spiritual transcendence.
Furthermore, violence creates a negative energy that permeates the collective consciousness and contributes to a regressive societal culture. When surrounded by violence, you become desensitized to it, and it becomes normalized. This negative energy creates a culture of fear, mistrust, and division, further hindering your spiritual transcendence.
To overcome the regressive effects of violence on spiritual transcendence, you must cultivate awareness and compassion. You must recognize that violence manifests your inner pain and suffering and that you can respond with love and understanding rather than anger and aggression.
Violence and the Harm to Human Transcendence
Human transcendence involves a process of growth and evolution towards a higher state of consciousness, where you become more aware of your true nature and interconnectedness with all things. This process involves moving away from your egoic tendencies and towards greater empathy, compassion, and understanding for others. Violence, however, manifests the ego and works against this process of human transcendence.
When you engage in violence, you act out of fear, anger, and separation from others. This sense of separation is a crucial obstacle to human transcendence because it prevents you from experiencing the interconnectedness of all things. Violence creates a division between yourself and others, and this division limits your ability to empathize, connect and understand.
Violence also regresses human transcendence by perpetuating a cycle of negativity and suffering. Violence creates pain and suffering for both the victim and the perpetrator, reverberating throughout the collective consciousness. It creates a culture of fear, mistrust, and hostility, which makes it harder for you to see beyond your differences and work towards a more peaceful and compassionate world.
Furthermore, violence reinforces your egoic tendencies and strengthens your identification with the self. When you engage in violence, you act from a place of “me” and “mine” and reinforce your belief in the importance of your needs and desires. This identification with the self is a crucial obstacle to human transcendence because it limits your ability to see beyond your needs and empathize with others.
To overcome the regressive effects of violence on human transcendence, we must recognize that violence manifests your inner pain and suffering and that you can choose to respond with love and understanding rather than with anger and aggression.
Breaking the cycle of violence in our world
Humanity’s individual and collective consciousness perpetuates the cycle of violence in our world. As long as you remain identified with your thoughts, emotions, and external circumstances, you will continue to act from a place of fear and separation, which leads to violence.
To break this cycle, you must cultivate a deeper awareness of your true nature, pure consciousness. You must learn to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment and connect with the present moment, which is the only time that truly exists.
The past is no longer present, and the future is yet to come; the only moment is the present moment. You must see beyond differences and recognize that you are one with everything all interconnected, part of the same universal consciousness. From this place of connection and understanding, we can begin to break the cycle of violence.
Here are some actionable measures you can adopt to break the cycle of violence:
Practice forgiveness: Forgiveness is letting go of resentment and ill will towards yourself and others. It allows you to see all beings’ inherent goodness and respond to challenging situations with love and understanding. By practicing forgiveness, you can release the negative emotions that keep you trapped in the past and create space for healing and growth.
Cultivate inner peace: Start by developing a daily meditation practice. Meditation helps you quiet the mind and connect with your true nature, a state of peace and stillness. As you cultivate inner peace, you are less likely to react to external circumstances with violence.
Cultivate equanimity: Equanimity is the practice of remaining balanced and composed in the face of pleasant and unpleasant experiences. By cultivating equanimity, you can free yourself from the reactive patterns of the mind and respond to challenging situations with wisdom and clarity. Equanimity helps you to remain grounded and centered, even amid the chaos.
Practice empathy: Empathy is the ability to put yourself in the shoes of another and feel their pain. When you practice empathy, you can better understand the suffering of others and respond with compassion instead of violence.
Practice compassion: Compassion is the key to breaking the cycle of violence. When you practice compassion, you see beyond differences and recognize the shared humanity. You interact with others in a compassionate and empathetic manner rather than judgment and hostility.
Practice non-attachment: Non-attachment is letting go of your attachment to external circumstances and outcomes. Practicing non-attachment releases the mind’s grip on negative thoughts and emotions and creates a sense of inner freedom and peace. Non-attachment allows you to respond to challenging situations with grace and poise without getting caught up in the drama of the mind.
Engage in spiritual practices: Engaging in spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting, and prayer can help Connect with the deepest part of yourself and cultivate a sense of peace and tranquility. By making spiritual practices a part of your daily routine, you can build resilience and inner strength and free yourself from the adverse effects of violence.
Focus on solutions, not blame: When you blame others for the violence in the world, you perpetuate the cycle of separation and hostility. Instead, focus on solutions that unite people, promote understanding, and create a more peaceful world.
Engage in non-violent communication: Non-violent communication is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of violence. This form of communication emphasizes understanding and compassion rather than blame and judgment. By practicing non-violent communication, you can build bridges of understanding and find common ground with others.
Seek to understand: You are less likely to react violently when seeking to understand others. You learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives and find solutions for everyone.
Take action: Finally, creating a more peaceful world is vital. Action can include volunteering, donating to charitable causes, and advocating for peace and understanding policies.
Breaking the cycle of violence in our world requires a shift in the individual and collective consciousness. You must learn to connect with your true nature and recognize our interconnectedness with all things. From this place of awareness and understanding, you can cultivate empathy, focus on solutions, engage in non-violent communication, seek to understand others and take action to create a more peaceful world. Begin with ourselves and work together to bring peace to the world.
