by Mario C. Veo
I have often been accused of being too much of an ‘idealist’, of asking leaders to be superior – or at least better than common folks – of holding those in a position of authority accountable to high standards and expect them to have manners to match … and to all this I will openly admit – “Yes, I do all that … and more”.
And now many of my friends would shake their heads and say things like – “What ? are you still looking for King Arthur … Do you really believe that all this nonsense about courtesy and chivalry will get you anywhere … Why don’t you wake up and live in this world … What ? It’s not good enough for you …? … It’s a dog-eat-dog out there, and you’d better get on with the program – or just give up and get left behind”
It’s at this point that I asked myself why I would think of them as ‘friends’ … After all, if their beliefs are NOT my truth, then what’s the point of wasting time being with them … Surely there are others out there that do not blindly accept such platitudes … And so I searched and researched, looking everywhere for a deeper truth, an insight to human consciousness – indeed I was on a ‘Quest’
Well – do you want the good news, or the bad ?
The good news is that, yes, there are those ‘out there’ who have learned how to think for themselves, how to question – beyond the platitudes that are offered by those who would make you believe that they know better, and you should simply accept what they’re telling you… or will quickly chastise you for questioning …
So, yes – there are quite a few that are strong individuals, and have been taught to go deeper and search for a higher truth … and by so doing, not only discover true Spiritual Laws – and how to apply them in their every day – but also realize that to do otherwise is to flaunt the very essence that makes Man human – and humane – in favor of self-aggrandizement.
The bad news is that most others simply do not care – they choose to believe the simplistic propaganda that is being spewed everywhere, and are blind to the consequences they are creating … and in this lies the key – they only see the present, and refuse to consider the future they are creating. Here’s my current pet-peeve – Why is it that once someone reaches a position of authority they now believe that they’re ‘entitled’ to better / different treatment … That somehow they are above all others, and so they should be allowed to do as they please, and not be held accountable to the same standards as the rest of us …
Have we all forgotten that with great power comes great responsibilities … It really doesn’t matter if you are a mechanic, school teacher, parent, nurse, doctor, policeman, priest or senator – if you choose to hold that position you must equally accept the FULL responsibility that comes with it … and not hide behind your status and claim ‘immunity’… But again, I digress…
Here’s what I really wanted to remind you all – that little thing we call Karma… You may think you’re getting away by abusing the powers of your position, but you can never avoid the consequences you are creating…
And more – I’ll remind you of the teachings of the Master – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” … So – to all of you users and abusers, the time draws near … Pay up … Oh yes, and to the rest of us ‘idealists’ the same Karmic rule applies – As you have done to others, so you shall receive …
Mario C. Veo is in private practice in Denver where he teaches Spiritual and Metaphysical classes, and guides Seekers on their personal Path of Transformation and Empowerment. He can be reached at 303-525-7223 / email pathtospirit@gmail.com / website YourPathtoSpirit.com
