Spirit-Centered Living in an Empire-Obsessed World
By Dr. Michael Obsatz – February 2023
Jesus pleaded to us to be IN the world, but not OF the world. For Jesus, the world was filled with negativity, hatred, and violence. We have to live IN the world, but we don’t have to take on the many worldly ways and beliefs. There is another path, another way of being. I call the world’s ways Empire Consciousness, and I call the spiritual world’s ways Oneness Consciousness. Here are some differences in the two belief systems:
Oneness Consciousness vs. Empire Consciousness:
Spiritual ways vs. Empire-Obsessed Ways
equality vs. domination
connection vs. separation
individuality vs. categorizing and labeling
personal empowerment vs. power over
co-operation vs. competition
acceptance vs. judgment
love vs. fear
authenticity vs. addicted living
peaceful means vs. violence
abundance vs. scarcity
self-compassion vs. shame and guilt
forgiveness vs. grudges
freedom vs. oppression
sharing vs. hoarding
equality vs. hierarchy
trust vs. mistrust
letting go vs. control
acceptance vs. self-righteousness
diversity vs. “one right way”
respect vs. disrespect
empathy vs. ruthlessness
humility vs. entitlement (eminent domain)
gratitude vs. envy and resentment
Moving from Empire Consciousness to Oneness Consciousness is the ONLY way the world will become a place of love, lasting joy, and peace.
We must become individuals and a world community of spiritually centered people for life on this planet to change. We cannot legislate peace and love. It is an INSIDE JOB.
© 2023, Dr. Michael Obsatz, all rights reserved, www.lifesjourney.com
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