1. The Divine is an eternal, immortal and infinite life sustaining cosmic force or energy within the universe (macrocosm) and ourselves (microcosm). The Divine is that sublime
experience within and an indwelling urge in every expression of life. Such a Divine has many names and people and cultures relate with the Divine diversely and uniquely. Therefore, there is no one way that should invalidate or constrain the other.
Mencius (a Chinese philosopher who was arguably
the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself) described "Chi/Qi"
(life force) as an individual's vital energy, which is necessary to activities
controlled by one's willpower. Since it is natural, it can be augmented by
"means of careful exercise of one's
moral capacities" (Mencius, 2A:2, quoted by Wikipedia).
The Divine as a life sustaining cosmic force or energy ('élan
vital') beyond the concept of Time and Space and it is called "Prana" in
Sanskrit, "Chi/Qi" in Chinese, "Mana" in
Polynesian, "Ki" in Japanese, "Pneuma" in
Greek, "Chayut" in Hebrew, "Spirit" (breath
of life) in theology, "Energy" in science and "Cosmic
Energy" in secular philosophy. The literal translation is the original meaning of Latin ‘spiritus,’ which means "breath"
"air" or "spirit.”
Therefore, the Divine is the vital energy and active
principle found within all living things.
2. All human
beings are the highest form of bearers, means and vehicles of the dynamic universal life sustaining cosmic force or energy. Therefore, when we recognise,
acknowledge and affirm such divinity in every human being, we respect, preserve
and nourish human life without regard to circumstances of birth, conditions of
upbringing and economic means or social privilege.
3. The
dynamic life sustaining cosmic force or energy is individualised in each
human being as the “Essential, Real or True Self” or Divine Self. We esteem the
Divine Self as the chief Goodness, Truth
and Beauty in our lives with regard to the sublimity of character,
attitudes, aspirations and relationship with other fellow human beings. When we reduce the Divine as a humanoid being, we practice idolatry while we perceive the Divine as our puppet who will do anything as we wish, desire and commands.
4. Meaning to
human life is purposefully lived when the “Essential, Real or True Self” or
Divine Self is discovered without the burden of divisive and conflictual doctrines and
dogmas, and by the avoidance of submissive or cultic tendencies (unquestioning
obedience, complete subservience and excessive devotion).
5. The innate
or natural divinity of every human being should be acknowledged and respected
as the diverse expression of the Divine, the life sustaining cosmic force or energy. We should therefore see and consider that it's the One (Life Force) in
All (human beings and all life forms) and All in One.
6. When one has
discovered the “Essential, Real or True Self” or Divine Self, he/she develops
and grows his/her own abilities (natural or acquired) to dispense the highest,
best and greatest glory and exaltation or the worst gloom, terror and brutality
to oneself and to others.
7. Until we are
at our upwards and onwards best, greatest and highest, the divinity within is a
mere latent capacity, ability and a possibility. The divinity in us should invoke "feelings of loyalty, family, love, embrace, care, nurture, and endurance."
8. Our life
purpose is to effortfully discover our fullest potential, realise our full
capacity and live a life of integrity or moral rectitude, contentment and
service. The more we awaken ourselves to our greatest, best and highest nature
and as we live, move and have our being, the more fully the cosmic energy
expresses in and through our lives.
9. We deeply
connect and relate with the Divine, the life sustaining cosmic force or energy, during
personal moments of contemplative silence and during the fight against odds or pains, obstacles and weaknesses so that we can heighten our transformative
self-awareness through imagination, innovation and creativity to actively
become better.
10. Naturally or
on their own, the Physical and Mental Planes can be rude, rough and raw if not
tempered with a very close relationship with the "Essential, Real or True Self."
This means that at lower levels of consciousness, humanity can prefer an easy,
comfortable and short-term alternative if given an opportunity like a stone
down a hill or water along a slope. To avoid and minimise the weight of professional and technical incompetence and ethical lapses, functionally sound structures and
institutions should be built and nurtured.
11. To be a human being is not measured by religious submission, compliance, rituals or spiritual practices. It is defined and anchored by the effortful excellence of our character and the positive impact of our productive work in our own lives, to those who depend on us, to fellow human beings and to nature. While beliefs may augment our thinking and behaviour, it is ultimately our own conscience of goodwill or moral discernment that should guide us as we grow and improve the meaning and purpose to life.
Therefore, for humanity to discover, reach and manifest its own Higher or Divine Self, it needs abilities through the painful, difficult, narrow and effortful path.
Therefore, for humanity to discover, reach and manifest its own Higher or Divine Self, it needs abilities through the painful, difficult, narrow and effortful path.
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