The world is full of wars and conflicts. Most of them are wars of ideas that never change but punish the innocent. Wars and conflicts are not started by simple housewives because of having run out of butter. Conflicts are generated by a small groups of people who appear to represent the majority.
In truth our issues are never outside of us. All the issues we face regardless how they appear are generated within ourselves. It is quite likely that we can find people with similar issues but it still does not mean that the issue is outside. We, ourselves, place the issue out into the world then look for a suitable scapegoat to relieve our inner discord.
I have seen it too many times to know that when we look within and face our ‘inner enemy’ the outer disappears.
It is admittedly easier to fight an outer demon and appear heroic than following e.g. Jesus’ or Moses’ examples. They both showed great courage when they went into the wilderness to overcome their own demons and connect deeper with the Divine Presence. They did not go to war with another tribe or the phereses to relieve their frustrations. They took responsibility for themselves and set with their inner challenges until they dissipated.
Spiritual Life is made up of a series of actions. It is not a mental concept or a phantasy of glory and chimes. Some the actions are hard to do but God is there with us all the time as long as we are willing to take on the challenge.
Why bother? Well, for a start as we resolve our inner conflicts there will be less in the world. Additionally, we will experience a kind of Love that is indescribable. Love that feels like safety and warms just as much as exuberance and freedom. The rewards are much more valuable than the invested efforts.
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