Becoming part of the solution

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It’s easy to become disheartened by the apparent rise of negative forces and the pervasive presence of what we perceive as evil. We grapple with this age-old question of good versus evil, and often find ourselves struggling to make sense of it all. It’s easy to be consumed by negativity and dysfunction. We see people engaged in self-centred and destructive behaviours, and it can be disheartening. However, we must understand that this is all part of the process of growth and evolution.

In seeking to address this issue from a larger perspective, we can draw insights from a perspective that offers valuable insights on evolving beyond self-centeredness. This perspective, which aligns with a concept of growth and learning, suggests that the world is not perfect in the sense of being without flaws, but it is perfect in terms of providing the necessary challenges for our growth and evolution.

Just as individuals cannot instantly jump from one state to another, from fear to fearlessness, the same principle applies to society as a whole. People are where they are in their journey of self-discovery and growth. They are high-entropy individuals doing high-entropy things, driven by fear and the desire for control and power. They will continue down this path until they encounter enough pain or receive the right guidance to prompt a change.

Attempting to force others to change and conform to our expectations is futile. It’s akin to being upset with the weather when it’s not as we desire. People must go through their individual processes of growth and maturity, just as we all have in our own lives. This is the essence of evolution – a gradual process that unfolds at its own pace.

Maturity, in this context, is measured by the degree of self-centeredness one has relinquished. Children are inherently self-centred, and that’s natural. However, growing up and evolving involves gradually giving up this self-centeredness and learning to care for others, to be kind, and to act with empathy.

It’s essential to realise that people are not the way we want them to be, but they are where they need to be in their personal evolution. Trying to make them act differently before they are ready is an exercise in frustration and ego-driven self-centeredness. Everyone has their unique journey, and they will grow and evolve when they are prepared to do so.

When we look back at history and see how humanity has progressed, we can recognise the positive changes that have taken place. Despite the many challenges we face, there are individuals who strive to do good, to care for others, and to contribute positively to society. This group is growing, and as it does, the negative forces diminish. It’s easy to focus on the negative aspects of the world, but we must not lose sight of the positive changes that are happening.

In summary, the idea that “everything is perfect just the way it is” does not imply that everything is ideal or without flaws. Instead, it emphasises that the world is perfect in the sense that it provides the necessary challenges for individual and collective growth. People are on their unique paths, learning and evolving at their own pace. We should strive to let go of our self-centeredness, focus on the positive changes occurring, and maintain hope for a better future. As we continue to evolve and grow, the world around us will reflect these positive changes.

Written by Stephen Griffin and ChatGPT