INDIVIDUAL.

I value a third way.

To surrender to the power higher than me and others.

As if rising up to a satellite view from where I have an all embracing panorama; where I am neither trapped in my ego or in others' views, yet I care for both equally.

That power is not just high up but it surrounds me and everyone all the time.

I open myself to that power's love and will. 'Thy will be done.'

And then I am filled full with love that connects me with me and others.

And in that loving connection there is the answer, which when properly perceived, is always a 'no loser' solution.

We both win, because we realise that our separation is a delusion and neither of us can win at the other's expense, because the other, all the others, are my, every my's, other half.

Individuality in the sense of a separate me is a delusion.

I can only be completely UNIque if I am also UNIversal-that is connected with all.

Ultimately we either both win or we both lose.

For all to win is possible on the spiritual level, where there is no scarcity, only an abundance of all inclusive love.

Every one is loved as a unique and as extra special winner without this leading to anyone becoming a left-out loser.

There everyone's UNIqueness is synergetically connected with everyone's UNIversality so that we all feel one.

I tried to explore the above here:

https://startsat60.com/stories/opinion/its-all-one-and-the-same

and here:

https://startsat60.com/stories/opinion/bliss-in-abyss

and here:

https://startsat60.com/trending/opinion/only-

Andris,
I've had my suspicions !

Not all questions can be answered.

" What's he got that I haven't got?"

"Awareness!"

"What's that?

Many of us have a strong drive to hold on to
pre-existing beliefs and convictions which
keep us anchored in the world. Therefore when
your stance on controversial issues both cements
your group identity and plants you in opposition
to perceived enemies, changing your views can
exact a high personal toll.

When you begin to think and behave in ways that
separate you from members of your close community,
you're likely to experience some level of exclusion.

For example if you begin to question the religious
beliefs on which you were raised or the political beliefs
of your family and community, or any other issue that
may not have concerned you earlier - you will find that
even questioning previously held beliefs may bring you
into disrepute with other people.

Changing your mind for most people is not easy - and often
its simply a safer option not to advertise your views
openly - but rather maintain your views privately and
not give too much away.

What do we really know about the posters on this
forum? Are they really who they say they are?
We can only take them at face value on a public
forum such as this one. Some are here to simply
stir. Others have to always be right, and others
have their own agendas - religious or political,
or whatever else they may be. Do discussions change
our minds? I guess it depends on who you are -
and what you are prepared to accept or reject and the
evidence presented, if any. But even then, it may be
difficult if your views and beliefs are set in concrete
so to speak.

INDIVIDUAL

I am not surprised.

Our ways of approaching reality are different, stemming from the different paths we travelled.

For example, a critical source of learning for me has been 45 years of training in and practice of Yoga.

Much of what I am saying from my experiences may sound all Greek to you and you dismiss that what you have not experienced.

FOXY

Wise words again.

If only one person hears what I am saying and we can dialogue, then I have not wasted my time.

I am not the one who will give up.

Aciu.