We all believe in something. We all have something that makes us go further, that makes us fight for survival. The difference is in what makes us move and not give up. What do you worship, what do you hold in high standard, who do you look up to? What is that one thing that you fight for, that you fight with?
There are a lot of things a person can believe in, in this modern world of various religions and policies, people to look up to. There is something inside of me that makes me believe that there is a higher force guiding me and supporting me. You know that feeling when you believe in something that you can't prove exists. I believe that there is a special balance in the universe, a rhythm that affects each of us personally.
People interpret this force differently, they put it in gods, in science, in educated people, in self guidance and self strength. We are all part of the same universe and yet there are so many religions it is ridiculous. People fight over their beliefs constantly, they even fight to kill. What we don't realize is that there is enough space for everyone, and overpopulation wouldn't be an issue if people worked together instead of against each other.
For centuries our religions, our beliefs have killed more people than plagues, because plagues get contained, but blood-lust doesn't. Kill in the name of Father, Allah, any god actually, when one of the first rules religions usually teach is exactly the opposite. Human life is sacred and anybody who kills another, buys a one way ticket to the darkest places. The concept of how we do things appalls me, we twist and turn, and interpret books for our own gains, religions turn into politics and politics turn into massacres.
Religion was meant to help and lift our spirits, connect us with the universe, unite the humans of this earth, but it is used for personal gains, creation of authority, fear and oppression, in some places even today, in 21st century. We like to act educated, but we fail to stand up for injustice. We like to act like we accept all shapes, sizes and colors, but we condemn behind backs.
The faces of humanity are beautiful and amazing at the same time cruel and egoistic. We are what we are, we use religions and politics as excuses. You can interpret a book however you want and people do that and more. Greed is the fuel and blood is the price. Is that the right kind of balance?
I know I sound negative, but killing for religion still happens, rape still happens, child labor still happens, human trafficking still happens in our educated societies, and there are people who don't care. The worst thing you can do is not care, because what we do or don't do affects everything around us. If you don't care, things won't change. How many people care about you?
So this is why I bring forth belief, it doesn't f@#%ing matter what you believe in, there is something that makes you go further in life, there is something that connects us all. That fire inside you is what everybody has, big or small we are all the same, so why not get up, think about each other and do. Do you feel like you could help somebody? Do you feel like you deserve the life you have? Do you care what the world will look like when you are gone? Do you like where humanity is headed right now? Do you sometimes feel like you could do more? Do you care what happens to others or are you a bystander?
I know I am not going to change the world with this, but I sure will try. The only thing I want to say is that belief is a wonderful thing if you use it right, small deeds go further than anything, every small thing matters. Use your fire to be better, to help the world grow, if not for you, then for your children. And each religion should persist, it is what helps millions of people connect with the greater power, there is enough space for all of us.
Have a good day and an amazing life,
Linda