The mysterious stranger, a ominous being in a blue hooded cloak and the Seeker are walking together on a forest path. As they embark on a journey, that is magical, spirtual and emotional in nature, they seek to find answers- Answers to the meaning o...
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Part 19: Power corrupts
"Where there is power, there is no love," speaks the Stranger to the Seeker. The group of animal spirits is listening. They all walk upwards to the summit of the great volcano.
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"See, what power has done to the world. It creates imbalances. Imbalances within society. Imbalances in relationships. Imbalances in oneself. Power separates the weak from the strong, the poor from the rich. Power corrupts even the purest of heart. See, how many wars have been caused, just because some Egos hungered for power.
Authority is a dangerous thing. It binds our hearts, which long to be free. We have built hierarchies. We have created systems of control. Systems of wealth and value.
Now let us ask why. Why have we created such systems? Why do we sustain them?
The system has formed organically. Out of the ego, which is corrupted by a hunger for power. It is perfectly adapted not only to sustain the ego, but also to feed the ego. We have created a self-perpetuating cycle for the ego to thrive in.
The ego grows, whenever you give it attention. The ego grows, when you talk about yourself. The ego grows, when you think you are special. The ego grows, when you are attached to an identity. The ego grows when others pay you attention.
You find personality cults in all religions, cultures and belief systems. Think of social media enabling narcissistic behavior. Think about how celebrities, billionaires and politicians are worshiped. All just to sustain the ego.
