All is not what it appears, and finding a credible source is often more difficult than simply collecting ‘facts.’ Come into the knowing of your larger purpose here: that of embodying the higher aspects of self. Here, we may come into unity with source energy and thus connectedness with each other. When you become distracted by an attitude, an opinion, or a position, you move further from this higher purpose.
“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world. It requires a profound purpose larger than the self kind of understanding.”
― Bill Bullard
There is not this causing that. Be an objective witness to what occurs in the world. Conditions exist because of personal and collective attention and energetic focus. Each one of us adds to and is connected to the whole. In a judgment of right versus wrong, you fall into the vanity of being right. The more polarized you become, the more you’ll be milked of your energy. There is no righteousness in a position that feeds or energizes destructive thoughts, intentions, or actions.
On occasion, both sides of an issue have their rightness; however, this is rarely found in extremes. It is most certainly not found in intolerance or hatred. Integrity is lost when one’s position fails to recognize the humanity of another. Even the most well-intended individuals get so consumed by their positions and the need to be right that essential truths are lost. It is those precious truths that will always confirm that separateness is a lie. If your position, belief, or the energy of the majority invites and energizes a sense of superiority, know that you have come into falsehood.
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. “
~ Mark Twain
Surrender your opinions of how you think the world should be. When you begin to realize that your inner wounding is the driving force behind opinion and charged beliefs, you’ll start to feel compassion for your enemy. May we never forget that each of us bleeds. And bleed we will as long as we allow ourselves to be baited emotionally and intellectually into conflicts that exist primarily in our minds. (Read More. The Choice: to Bless or Curse. Your Focus, Your Reality)
How To Assess: What is a Credible Source?
Seeking greater truths beyond opinion will free you from the angst of feeling the need to assert your superiority. Black and white thinking is a clear sign that your perceptual lens is off. If you are feeling negative emotions while attempting to discern the truth, “go up”! Clarity comes from a higher place where thoughts are not activating your nervous system. A peaceful inner being primes you for knowledge based on its vibration.
A Credible Source is free of bias.
When assessing source credibility, consider:
- The integrity of its purpose. What will be gained by the source for dispersing information?
- Benign and inclusive. Does the source have a benevolent intent and desire to be non-exclusionary in its message?
- Convey equality. Is the source’s message honoring the contribution and importance of all people, or does it suggest or imply a bias toward information from selective individuals or groups of individuals?
- Non-authoritarian. Are voices heard? Is the source open to discussion and disagreement without vilifying any individual or group of people who present a challenge to its ‘truth’?
Question any source which seeks to:
- Exploit your wounding or your fears for its benefit.
- Create an “us” versus “them” mentality.
- Reward or encourage divisiveness between people in support of its truth.
“It is impossible to escape the impression that people commonly use false standards of measurement — that they seek power, success and wealth for themselves and admire them in others, and that they underestimate what is of true value in life.”
~Sigmund Freud
The Role and Importance of Greater Truths
Let us entertain energy of total personal responsibility. Hold yourself to your own highest ideals of fairness, humility, and objectivity. Most importantly, develop a focus on what truly matters in the greater scheme overall. As you stay true to the light, strive to keep your thoughts and actions aligned with your values rather than for gain. Know that you can choose your thoughts, and those with the highest intentions and purity will always lead to better outcomes for all people in all situations.
Each of us has a critical role to play, now at this time. Everyone counts. We are ALL needed and equally responsible for the energetic imprint we are making on humanity. Your focus and energetic attention on a higher vision of what you want this world to be are required. Disallow attempts to lead you astray. Step into knowing the sacred power you are and decide to use this power to create healing and transformation. There will be no victory in adhering to an old destructive paradigm. In all things, it will be love…. not fight, nor force makes remedy. Let us get to work.
For more information and supportive services, please visit my Metaphysical Services Page (Spiritual Tools 101). Wishing you growth, empowerment, and peace as you work toward greater discernment using higher knowledge as your primary credible source.
I love your writing, Estelle. They serve as a timely reminder to focus on paying attention to where my vibration is at (love or fear) and to be aware of where the sources of information are coming from. Thank you for spreading the love, Kirby
Thank you, Kirby, for taking the time to read my blog. Your loving vibrations and pure intentions are a healing force and gift!