Must Trust

People and land have such a strong bond, don't they? Look at Pompeii. Look at any turbulent piece of land and those who are from that place refuse to budge even if it means sacrificing their life. You have to respect that choice- their decision. I would say to them, be prepared for the moment when no one is going to come save you- but stay if you want to stay. We are all aware that we sit one massive rumble away from game over. We know there is a chance a solar flare could sizzle us off the slate. We also grasp that there are as many chances as there are stars of us being knocked off orbit, tilted on our axis, electromagnetically altered, graviationally pulled, ... yes, I am just stringing words together at this point- I know nothing about these complicated scientific mysteries of the universe. I could also suggest that maybe none of us do- KNOW. But, my point is that we are living in a state of Must Trust. We must trust it is a safe environment to live. We, by nature, want to trust. 

Why? and Why? 

We must trust we are safe on Earth because we have no other choice that we are aware of, the universe is a power we don't fully understand (yet, I think we do innately- we just ignore this by discipline) and can not overcome. There are laws of nature the universe abides by and if we were smart we'd continue to look at these in a simple way as well as in a complex way. I think sometimes that everything mimics the universe- from the grandness of space to the single cell and on- the answers, if there are any, are here. The simple truths are here. Everything continues on in some form. When we compromise this push of energy forward, we die. But, like a child holding their breath and passing out, the involuntary nature of what is takes hold and the child breathes still. So, when we die, and the breath is gone, there is still much energy that goes on. Life goes on. Maybe that's why people stay on their land. Because life goes on- what is there really to be so frightened of? Energy created can't really turn into nothing can it?

We want to trust because it is, to an extent, human nature- but mostly because we are taught to trust. "Do this, son." says parent. "Why?" says son. "Because I said so, that's why." says parent, "And I always have your best interests in mind." The son bows his head and slinks- in submission and from having been fed nothing new, just told again to obey. 

In religious organizations, children often present wonderful questions. "So, if this Bible is God's word, does that mean God wrote it?" "If these are words Jesus spoke, why didn't he just write them to us himself? Where are his words to read?" "If God is the greatest source of Love, why does the Bible tell me to fear God?"  "How is the Earth only 7,000+/- years old?" "Why does Adam have a belly button?" "How did all these people mentioned suddenly come from 2 people?" The questions, if anyone would enjoy them, come in with enthusiasm and abundance. Children are wanting to understand why these are things to devote their lives to and live in accordance with. They are met with on so many occassions, "Just trust. It is the Word of God." To be considered good, obey. Does anyone consider that the children are fresh examples of Godly energy, yearning to understand and think and reason and create? This is the image we were created in- not mimicing a physical form. That's my take away. "Men have souls, women have no souls, oh, alright then, you women can have souls too now... animals have no souls- okay maybe the dog- the dog can have a soul... this just in, God said donkeys can enjoy a soul- cats, rabbits... all animals get souls!! Shoot, we didn't ask about reptiles and bugs." A soul is like the universe- you are in it- you are of it. No man can say what creature has a soul and what creature does not. It is not up to mankind. This is when humility serves us. 
So, when the child becomes a grown up and he now looks for answers, the first thing he does is look for someone to obey. Where is my King? Where is my Emperor? I need a father figure- someone who will tell me what to do and how to think- I'm not certain otherwise. This serves government well. Government steps up and now the adult has someone to obey. We insist on loving the idea of a King and Queen. We observe England's royalty with such reverence, gloating in the marriages and ceremonies. We try hard to name an American family as our own royalty. Please! Give us someone to look up to and follow. The President has made strides in becoming an Emperor- with Executive Orders he has arbitrarily endowed the role with Magnificient powers to rule solely. Get ready, obeying is being served.

Information comes to the masses. It doesn't matter. They stay in Pompeii. 

Is it the land, is it the idea, the comfort... what is it that is worth a man being willingly shackled? 

Are people told it is honorable to sacrifice liberties for freedom? (YES!!! that one was actually successful- can you believe it?) Are people told it is patriotic to not question the Powers? Is the government, like the Universe, a vast, ever expanding super power that no one can grasp, no one can stop, and no one can escape? 

Yes. 

Except, remember that idea about the small equaling the large? The single cell being of the same energy as the universe? This is where studying the simple comes in handy. We are individually as powerful as that enormous, ambiguous entity. But, they don't preach that. That would make masses harder to control. To find truths, look at the simple things.   

We are soulful energy, yearning to feel, understand, think,reason and create. Creating productive systems isn't about obeying. It's about chosing to participate in something you like and bringing your energy and insight to contribute. 

Forward. Better. Progress. Creation. Dare I say, Happiness.

This is not gained from obedience. It comes from decision. 

Decision is the Power of the Universe.

I decided two and a half years ago (or so) that I am patriotic not to any piece of land, not to any government - any institutionalized group of men and laws, not to any individual, not to any symbol, but to the principles and beliefs and philosophies I choose to live my life by, that I believe are good, and wise, and endorse creation and freedom and understanding. I am patriotic. I am very patriotic. Whose ideals have changed? What are we patriotic to? We should decide.

I opened my manuscript with this: "It all balances on belief."

It applies to so much. 

Do you believe in what you Must Trust?