Boundaries

"A choice driven by fear is not any kind of choice at all - it is captivity." ~ Susan Larison Danz

We will not arrive anywhere enlightened if we live in a place where it is acceptable to coercively violate personal boundaries.  This is a very, very hazardous time on the planet, where such things are trending in this direction, and if they continue to be pursued, it will result in utter chaos.  That's what will likely happen.  There are many in the spiritual community who will stand up for what is right - and other communities as well.  And that will be the right thing to do.  Because personal space and privacy must be protected.  

There are those who have no respect whatsoever for those on a spiritual path because they don't believe in such things - they snicker and mock, diminish and deride, and have blinders on.  There is no respect for personal autonomy and alternative choices.  This is not conducive to decisions leading in a positive and respectful direction.  It leads exactly where it leads, to a stark and unenlightened future.  And very possibly to no future at all.

We have a choice on Planet Earth.  And we can do better.  Because we must.  

Mt. Hood photo by Susan Larison Danz.

 

Out of Control

"Fear may speak volumes when amplified, but Love controls the dial." ~ Susan Larison Danz

What happens when fear runs rampant?  Whether it is impacting an individual or a society, or both, it leads to skewed choices.  Because that's what fear does.  It skews things.  It distorts.  It leads to aberrations in "controlling" behaviors, which are even contagious.  Soon disrespect, dishonesty, egos on parade and plenty of nastiness results, and some of the worst examples in history show the extremes. 

This is what fear does.  It skews and disrupts.

What is the antidote?

Compassion.  Mutual Respect.  Honesty and Transparency.  Respecting personal boundaries and choices, the hallmark of enlightened spiritual paths (and societies) - and Unconditional Love. 

Too much control is actually out of control.  That's the irony of it.  That's what results from fear running rampant.  And no, it's not aligned with Spirituality, either.  How could it be?

 

Window Well photo by Susan Larison Danz.