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TeYes, the various tribes seemed primitive to the new arrivals. But some generations past those people gave up a way of living that was much more like the societies the Europeans had. Whatever it was they gave up was definitely on purpose. xt
Enlightenment = unconditional Love! In which there is no violence! The Loving eye only sees the Beloved, and in Love, Lover and Beloved become One! Thus no 'violence' against 'Self!'! Thus 'ethics'; "Do NOT do to 'others' what you don't want done to you!" (EVERYTHING in the Universe (and everyone), is 'others', and 'others' Is Self!)!
originally posted by: NightSkyeB4Dawn
a reply to: namelesss
Enlightenment = unconditional Love! In which there is no violence! The Loving eye only sees the Beloved, and in Love, Lover and Beloved become One! Thus no 'violence' against 'Self!'! Thus 'ethics'; "Do NOT do to 'others' what you don't want done to you!" (EVERYTHING in the Universe (and everyone), is 'others', and 'others' Is Self!)!
I love everything that you have said, and I wish I lived in such a world.
It is easy to speak of unconditional love and it is a state of grace, that many strive to achieve, but it does not come easily, nor is it spontaneous.
What is spontaneous is the grief, anger, and pain, that comes when someone you love with all you can give, is ripped away from you in a blink of an eye, in a senseless act of aggression.
While love is a natural gift from God, so are anger, hate, and revenge. Even if you do not believe in God or religion, you have seen were God's anger, his hate, and his wrath, are written and spoken of quite often.
Our emotions come in a wide rainbow. Love is only one hue, of the many. May it always be the light that shines largest and brightest, but it does not stand alone.
While love is a natural gift from God, so are anger, hate, and revenge.