Throughout our life journey, it is essential to gain awareness of our core values. This self-discovery can take various forms, such as writing, conversations, or meditation, among others. However, one observation becomes apparent over time and through historical reflection: human beings often experience profound anxiety. When anxiety overpowers us, it manifests as fear, leading to detrimental consequences. Fear-driven behavior results in excessive attachment, defensiveness, self-centeredness, and a loss of compassion, as we prioritize our own interests above all else.
Unfortunately, the modern world exacerbates this anxiety by perpetuating unhealthy mental conditioning that idolizes power, money, vanity, and material possessions. This detrimental conditioning fosters animosity towards other beings and even our own planet. Rather than recognizing Earth as a nurturing mother, we perceive it as a hostile realm to conquer. Humanity's treatment of the Earth throughout generations demonstrates this unfortunate reality. We have exploited and depleted its resources, disregarding the consequences, solely driven by monetary gain and the accumulation of superfluous possessions. Furthermore, these actions often serve to consolidate power, which further amplifies our fears and anxieties.
It is imperative to break free from this destructive pattern by first addressing it within our own minds. There is no real power in fear; true empowerment lies in surrendering to it, becoming conscious of its origins, typically stemming from deep within us, often rooted in our childhood experiences.