Being Human

I am a human being. I am not just human and I am not just being. I will not reject the human aspects of myself, nor will I reject the being (spiritual) aspects of myself. They are neither good nor bad, they just are. My goal in this life is to integrate these two aspects of myself in a way that will allow me to share my core being with others through my human interactions. Many religions and faiths are focused on bringing out the being, while ignoring the human aspects of self. Although emphasizing the being is essential to growth, ignoring or rejecting the human aspects of life is misguided. In a world that so often nurtures us to only cater to our human needs, while ignoring our spiritual needs, it makes sense why religion and faith often aim to do the exact opposite.

However, by ignoring, rejecting, or condemning our human qualities, we will miss out on not only understanding Truth, but also in sharing that Truth with others. It is my belief that a spiritual path that integrates our human and spiritual qualities together will speak to the collective, rather than just a select few. Instead of telling people that the actions, thoughts, or urges that they have are wrong and should be rejected, we may reach more people by nurturing their being and showing them ways to integrate these thoughts, actions, and urges into this being.

We are part human and being for a reason and spiritual or secular paths that emphasize only one of these areas miss out on the true human potential. If we can find a path that integrates fully secular and fully spiritual aspects, then we may be able to make this world a better place. Rather than pitting science and religion against each other, why can’t we find common ground and build a synthesized foundation from there? Wouldn’t we benefit more from cooperation than competition?

Perhaps my views are idealistic and maybe even out of reach, but that is not an excuse for not striving to be better. The only thing that is certain is the present and if we use this present wisely, we may have a future that is entirely different than the present. If we live in the present, then there is no chance for doubt to smother our plans and actions that will create a better world.

Namaste