People are highly resistant to change, though easily hypnotized into obedience by masters of propaganda and control. So, the message here is that dictators realize this, and methodically use their targeted messaging to manipulate and control the emotions and instincts of those susceptible, often beyond the awareness and control of the victims’ conscious minds.
Yet. As the experience of the Trump era shows, the collective racism, immorality, and unethical behavior of America’s Christian understanding is now an institutionalized disease within its body of thought and its shared narratives. These are no longer unconscious manipulators of many of the so-called Christian followers, they are active conscious motivators to non-Christian behavior, in the guise of a Christian tradition.
When you deify a demon, the world can only burn. The anti-Christ is now the political leader of America, and, umm, spiritual leader of the truly wayward and lost. Some men just want to watch your world burn, while they profit from your suffering. Like Pontius Pilate asked the crowd to choose between criminal Barnabas or innocent Jesus, the mob chose the murderous criminal, and Jesus was crucified. The mob mind of America chose Trump over law, order, reason, and love, and now we are going to be crucified, while Trump’s centurions stand guard until we perish.
The Deification of a Demon: Ignorance, Power, and a World Ablaze
Throughout history, humanity’s proclivity for elevating mere mortals into godlike figures has shaped civilizations, religions, and social orders. From the Pharaohs of Egypt, deemed divine incarnations of the gods, to Rome’s emperors, elevated as celestial rulers after death, history reminds us that the allure of imbuing leaders with divinity is nothing new. Often, this deification has been rooted in a desire to consolidate power by capitalizing on fear, ignorance, and blind reverence. When this act of idolization is channeled towards figures of divisiveness, the consequences reverberate far beyond mere allegiance, steering societies down treacherous paths of destruction and moral decay.
Nowhere do we see this phenomenon play out more acutely than in the modern deification of Donald Trump. To his staunchest supporters, Trump is not just a man or a former president; he is a symbol of rebellion, a purported savior in their fight against “elitism” and a fabricated enemy built upon decades of societal discontent. But the paradox is glaring. Trump, a man whose life of opulence and exploitation embodies the very structures he claims to oppose, wields power not through competence or service, but by exploiting ignorance, stoking fear, and weaponizing division.
The Corruption of a Faith Misguided
What is particularly disturbing is the role of evangelical Christianity in Trump’s ascension to near-messianic status. A faith that ostensibly champions love, compassion, and moral stewardship has been distorted to serve as a tool of political manipulation. Many in the American Christian right have abandoned the core teachings of their Christ in favor of self-serving interpretations that excuse cruelty, sexual abuse, criminality, lies, treachery, and power struggles, provided it furthers their perceived agendas. By aligning themselves with Trump, they’ve inverted their faith, glorifying a man who revels in dishonesty, greed, and vindictiveness, all in the name of a warped vision for societal “righteousness.”
Nowhere is this distortion more evident than in policies that target the vulnerable. Trump’s rhetoric on immigration, for example, is a jarring contradiction to the Biblical mandate to welcome the stranger and care for the alien. Yet swathes of his Christian supporters enthusiastically endorse dehumanizing practices that tear families apart, force asylum seekers into overcrowded detention centers, deport innocent immigrants into El Salvadoran concentration camps, and vilify those fleeing unimaginable hardship.
The Historical Deification of Darkness
History offers grim parallels to this phenomenon of glorifying destructive and divisive figures. Consider the Roman Republic’s fall into Empire. Julius Caesar, regarded as an extraordinary leader by many of his contemporaries, was posthumously deified by the Senate. His reign, while marked by military genius and political reform, also sowed brutality and brought an end to the republic’s fragile democracy. Citizens who yearned for strong leadership ignored his authoritarian streak, setting the stage for the rise of emperors like Nero, whose reign was marked by unspeakable cruelty.
Similarly, the rise of Adolf Hitler hinged on his ability to embody the grievances of a disenfranchised populace. Supported by propaganda that deified him as Germany’s savior, Hitler became the figurehead of a movement that preached superiority while crushing dissent and humanity alike. What followed was one of history’s darkest chapters. The masses turned their backs on inconvenient truths, allowing their blind faith in his vision of restoration to justify his heinous crimes.
The narrative is clear and eternal. The deification of divisive figures invariably centers on their seeming ability to give voice to suppressed anger or legitimate grievances. But in their ascension, the truth is often sacrificed, and power becomes a weapon wielded to sow discord, fear, and suffering.
The Faces of Suffering
Perhaps the clearest indictment of Trump’s deification lies in its tangible consequences on the marginalized. Among those most harmed are immigrants who sought refuge under the ideals America once prided itself on. Consider the story of Carmen, a mother of three from El Salvador, forced to flee her homeland after gang violence consumed her neighborhood. Hopeful for a new beginning, Carmen and her children embarked on the treacherous journey north. But upon reaching the U.S. border during Trump’s presidency, Carmen was met not with sanctuary, but with hostility. Her children, then aged 6, 9, and 12, were taken from her as part of the administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, a move explicitly designed to deter others from seeking asylum. What followed was months of anguish, with Carmen kept in a detention center, her children shipped to separate states without promise of reunification. The trauma her family endured was not an isolated incident, but a systemic practice justified by supporters who cheered Trump’s tough stance on immigration.
The inhumanity stretches further. Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse and persecution found themselves similarly demonized, labeled as criminals and subjected to policies that denied them refuge. Their pleas for help were drowned out by Trumpian rhetoric, which fueled a narrative of “dangerous outsiders” invading the land of opportunity.
The recent story of Mr. Abrego García, who was deported due to an “administrative error”, exemplifies the heartless mindset of this corrupt US President and his administration. Garcia was one of the 238 Venezuelans, and 23 Salvadoreans the Trump administration deported last month to El Salvador’s notorious Terrorism Confinement Centre (Cecot) under an arrangement between the two countries. Garcia was criminally detained and deported, as were many of the others sent to El Salvador.
These stories reflect the devastating cost of elevating leaders who thrive on division. When the persecuted become pawns in the political theater of deified demagogues, the collective moral fabric begins to unravel.
Accountability as the Antidote
The world burns not because of one man’s malice, but because of the corrupted society that emboldens and idolizes him. The unchecked power of ignorance, combined with the fervor of conviction, creates the conditions for catastrophic fallout. Believers, whether motivated by misinformation or personal biases, risk becoming complicit in systems that perpetuate suffering and destruction.
For Trump’s most devoted followers, accountability must start with introspection. The Christian community, in particular, must reckon with its moral abdication. Was Jesus not the one who broke bread with the outcast, embraced the downtrodden, and preached humility over hubris? To continue aligning with a figure who embodies the antithesis of these values is a betrayal not only of their faith but of their responsibility as stewards of compassion and truth.
When followers impose accountability on leaders, they force them to remain grounded in service rather than allowing them to ascend to divinity. This, in turn, creates healthier systems of governance, wherein leadership is about stewardship rather than spectacle.
The ultimate way to prevent both the deification of destructive figures and the metaphorical burning of the world is through the pursuit of awareness. Awareness is found in education, empathy, and the willingness to engage with diverse perspectives. Where ignorance sows division, awareness brings understanding.
You are not Christians in Spirit, as you have deified the demon Donald Trump.
You do not carry the Spirit of your savior, Jesus Christ, you carry the smelly diaper of your hero, Donald Trump, disguised as that red NAGA hat you so proudly wear
- The One goes here (updated)
You, America’s version of Barnabus, clamor for the murderous thief over the lives of the innocent. The immigrants, the military veterans, the senior citizens and disabled using Social Security, and the economically disadvantaged using Medicaid resources.
Your callousness is so great, your heart no longer opens to the truth that the real savior has been trying to bring to you.
You live i n a fantasyland of self delusion, supported by your mob minded church tribes that support this anti-Christ president.
Your hearts are hardened, and your intelligence is dulled. Your ignorance a d hatred is crucifying your fellow man, and you laugh and cheer while the truly innocent suffer at your corrupted hands.
The demon is not just Donald Trump, is it?
You truly are the walking dead, yet you celebrate Jesus’s resurrection.
It is not your own.
Liberation is not an idea but a living reality for those who have found what their heart was genuinely looking for.
It is time to make our waves MATTER! (Quantum physicists will love this pun!
More than ten thousand times, certain members of the human race have had mountaintop experiences where they gained true insight into understanding life, Love, and both the ephemeral and eternal natures or aspects of reality, or That One.
That One becomes the source for all future understanding and engagement with the world.
- That One saw the unity of all creation and how all systems of thought tend to separate us from each other rather than unite.
- That One saw how the limits of Love shared were typically tribal in nature and rarely extended beyond the imaginary boundaries of their perceived communities.
- That One saw how organized religion had become a tool for the political powers of the day and no longer existed to serve the needs of the spirit but instead to follow the dictates of those male power figures who inaccurately, and sometimes falsely, interpret the scriptures to control people, and arrange selfish outcomes.
- That One saw how the rich and influential within the religion did not share in its beliefs yet used its Truth to dominate and control others.
- That One saw these religious power figures monetize their brethren to see how their “flock” could bring them wealth through superstitious tithing or offerings to their “God.”
- That One saw that the poorest in spirit occupied the most fertile ground for healing yet were the most separated from any benefits of their religion.
- That One saw that the religious power of the day was corrupt beyond repair.
- That One saw that all sense of religion needed to be “born again”.
That One came down from the mountaintop to bring the good news to the people, that they did not need their religion anymore to keep them philosophically imprisoned.
That One then advised the world:
If their “religion” does not allow for them to love another as themself, then discard those dark aspects of their religion, honor the underlying spirit of Love, and affirm the dignity and value of the human being through the healed human heart (which is the source of all true religion).
That might mean removing the log from our own eyes (even if the log is our very own religion) before attempting to remove the splinter from another.
- It means stop monetizing humanity for business purposes.
- It also means separating the Church from the State.
- It means taking personal inventory, and when wrong, promptly admit it!
- It means lying, cheating, stealing, destroying, murder, greed, selfishness, destroying the animal and plant kingdom, and the like are antithetical to the spirit of Love that has created this universe. These are unacceptable behavior patterns for those who have chosen to stay asleep.
You know who That One is because It lives today and has never been just the Buddha or Jesus.
- That One has existed since the beginnings of the illusion of Self and other and the illusions created by competing philosophies.
- That One has the voice for God, Truth, Love, and Life, bubbling up inside their hearts, waiting to be listened to and obeyed.
- That One understands the difficulties in bringing Truth and Love to the masses because the masses are where corruption of thought gets institutionalized and normalized. Instead, That One opts to bring it to humanity one person at a time.
Please listen within yourself.
Tune out all others, no matter how well-intentioned they may appear to be.
Be yourself!
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When we touch ourselves with deep awareness, we touch everything,
Set out into the freedom and the wandering. Find your people. God is much bigger, wilder, more generous, and more wonderful than you imagined. – Sarah Bessey
I have attempted to “capture lightning in a bottle” by articulating this message. May we never despair of our faltering attempts to reach this infinite energy and express its Love and wisdom. To have a better life, we have to access new parts of our infinite Self and travel on new paths of understanding. A primary law of consciousness is that “we find what we are looking for,” so make sure to look for what we want and not fall victim to the suggestions of others who don’t always have our best interests at heart.
Do you have your best interests at heart?
Does your creator within have your best interests at heart?
Do you understand that you and your creator are ONE?
Do you understand how immense of a being that you are?
Once we understand the Truth, the closer we get to life’s meaning, the disturbing revelation that we have just been dreaming becomes our healed understanding.
Dream on or strive for awakening; it is our choice.
The Buddha was asked:
What is your religion?
He then stated:
I AM AWAKE.
The salvation of the world and ourselves depends upon our decision to be either the dreaming, walking dead, or the awake.
I no longer run in packs of “wannabees” or “somebodies.”
I no longer walk in my sleep.
I am not Jesus, I am not the Buddha, I am not Mohammed (whew!)
Like millions of other human beings,
I AM AWAKENING
I AM ( world tour version)
I am all waters, the rivers, and the bays.
I am the infinite ocean from which all my children are born, live, Love, and play.
I am the dolphin and whale; I am the mangrove and sand-lined shores,
I am the waves crashing against rocks that photographers adore.
I am the wind and the sun and all warm, soothing breezes,
I am even our allergy-inspired, most raucous cleansing sneeze!
I am the blue sky, the weather changes, and the gathering of clouds,
I am all lightning storms appearing so dangerous and loud
I am the bird’s call, its flight, and the wind beneath its wings,
I am all music and its spirit that makes our hearts soar and sing.
I am the brightest of all mornings, yet I am also the cloudiest of all days,
I am also that altar within, upon which humankind prays and PREYS.
I am the grief, the pain, and the sorrow,
I am the bottomless well of hope from which all eternally borrow.
I am the COVID, bronchitis, and pneumonia; I am the movement toward health
I am the healing balm that works mysteriously in stealth.
I am our lifetimes; I am our bodies and our breaths,
I am all of the suffering and the blessed last moment of our deaths.
I am the death of the false Self that leads to the only true heaven,
Our denial of this Truth leads to channel two news reports at eleven.
I am the Biden’s and the Harris’s, I am the Desantis’s and the Trumps,
I am Love’s warrior, and I am also Hate’s chumps!
I am the boisterous protests, and I am the crowd made quiet,
I am everyone 6witnessing the white supremacist riots!
I am the wealthy, the hurt, the oppressed, and the poor,
I am your past, present, and future until we all are no more!
I am the Cretians, Egyptians, and Africans of times old, recent, and new,
I am all civilization ruins and the ever-evolving life that regrew.
I am the mind and the end to its lonely thoughts,
I am the hearts-loving web in which we are miraculously caught.
I am the Christian, the Hindu, the Muslim, and the Jew,
I am an Atheist and a Buddhist; you never thought that you knew.
I am the sacred, the mediocre, and even the profane,
I am the source of spiritual treasure; resisting me adds to life’s pain.
I am not the movement of our thoughts while clinging to concepts of time,
I am emerging from all shadows as we reach for the sublime.
What is my name, and where is my home place?
Being ONE is to see me in every suffering and smiling beings face.
Spiritual Awakening: Embracing the Divine Within
Spiritual awakening is a profound journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. It is the recognition that our identity is not solely rooted in our cultural or family-created constructs, but rather in our deep connection to the universe and the divine.
While personal experiences of spiritual awakening vary, they often occur unexpectedly and can be triggered by life-changing events or even the simplest of everyday moments. It is usually a gradual process that involves self-discovery, self-awareness, and personal growth.
One may encounter moments of profound connection with the universe, such as having visions of the divine mother holding a baby, seeing the world without the limitations of past beliefs and traumatic wounds, or perceiving life without the constraints of time-based ideas and memories, among many other percrptual, emotional, and psychic phenomena. These experiences open our hearts and minds to a greater understanding of our purpose and place in the grand tapestry of existence.
To aid in our spiritual awakening, there are practical exercises and daily practices we can embrace. Meditation helps quiet the mind and fosters a deep sense of connection. Mindfulness allows us to be fully present in the moment, recognizing and releasing limiting beliefs. Journaling provides a tool for self-reflection and personal growth. Yoga and physical exercise balance the body and mind, creating a conducive environment for spiritual development. Engaging in compassionate actions towards ourselves and others promotes a sense of universal connection and love.
Personal anecdotes often illustrate the power of spiritual awakening. For example, a man washing dishes mindfully found a profound connection to the universe in that simple act. This story reminds us that spirituality can arise in mundane moments when approached with presence and mindfulness. Another anecdote tells of a woman who experienced spiritual growth through forgiveness, finding peace and universal connection by releasing resentment towards her estranged family.
The key takeaways from this exploration of spiritual awakening are:
- Spiritual awakening is a deeply personal and unique journey that often occurs unexpectedly.
- It involves recognizing our true identity as interconnected with the universe and transcending limiting beliefs.
- Practical exercises like meditation, mindfulness, journaling, physical exercise, and compassionate actions can aid in spiritual growth.
- The journey often leads to profound experiences of peace, connection, and a more compassionate outlook towards self and others.
- Spiritual awakening can be found in the simplest of daily tasks when approached with presence and mindfulness.
Embrace your own spiritual awakening, for within it lies the path to profound self-discovery, inner peace, and an expansive connection to the vast universe. May your journey be filled with love, light, and an unwavering sense of oneness.
Awakening
The slowly shifting desert sands of time
Once created ever taller dunes for this lost soul to climb
Until within my selfish, ignorant world of limited reason and rhyme
I sought the way of Truth, and its Love, Sublime.
As a seeker of Truth, on God’s High Mount, I continue to climb
And no longer stumble through the valley’s shifting sands of time.
I stopped confusing myself with our culture’s worn-out rhyme and reason
Finding that Truth has eternally charged them with treason.
Once only a marathoner on just a treadmill, could I run or stand
Because second-hand knowledge made me just another of life’s also-rans
While I endlessly chased Love’s all-knowing voice
But when I became still, I finally found the Word that is true cause to rejoice.
As another marionette on the stage of our corrupted world’s mind
Dangling on its strings of mind control, so there was no freedom I could find
Until I found release from its mind-controlling and heart-numbing strings
Which prepared me for the new wisdom that Liberated intelligence brings.
As a shadow boxer of this world’s incessant evil, I was always tired
Becoming the champion of a disfigured dream world sure kept me uninspired.
When I stopped resuscitating dead illusions with those constant mental pugilist blows.
A peaceful mind came to rule, with the intelligence that Love knows.
I finally woke up to Love’s voice, though once only a somnambulator
And realized a transformative truth that Love’s reason is greater
Than any capitalist or religious image I could ever form or learn
And now my world reflects to me the One for whom I have yearned
To be in realization of timeless Truth, is to find God’s High Mount just another illusion to climb
Continuously created by overly fearful, desirous minds caught on the merry-go-round of time
The unillumined, restless mind is forever bereft of Love’s rhyme and Truth’s reason
Endlessly chasing the latest popular mirage, until it sees the mental movements that are guilty of treason.
Awakening from the Dream of Separation – A Reflection on Spiritual Growth
When we awaken from the illusion of separation from our true, noble nature, a profound transformation occurs. Life becomes illuminated with beauty, awe, and mystery. Spiritual healing allows the majesty of existence to emerge, breaking free from the confines of a second-hand, uninspired life.
With spiritual awakening, the divine energy—the one true God—witnesses life through our eyes with us. Without this awakening, existence remains dimmed, leaving us to wander aimlessly. This chapter seeks to inspire reflection and self-inquiry. Consider these questions deeply:
- Why do so many suffer from low self-esteem?
- What perpetuates pain, loneliness, and disillusionment across society?
- Why is divisiveness and hateful political discourse so rampant?
- How did our culture become mired in mental illness, addiction, and violence?
And now, on a more personal note:
- Are you aware of your innate capacity to create significant, positive changes in your life?
- Do you desire to elevate yourself and the world around you?
- Have you explored who you are beyond societal definitions and expectations? What is the mission that brought you to this planet?
The Light Within Us All
Profound words from Jesus remind us of our inherent potential, “Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the living God? Don’t you know that you are the light of the world?” This light resides within all, whether acknowledged or not. But have we truly considered the responsibility and wonder implied by the invitation to be the light in our world?
Artists throughout history have attempted to capture this radiance, depicting saints and sages surrounded by halos of glowing light. But is this simply artistic imagination, or could this “divine light” hold a deeper truth? Scientifically, humans emit faint bioluminescence, though imperceptible to the naked eye. Symbolically and spiritually, this inner glow becomes inexorably brighter when touched by a transcendent power—a reminder of the limitless potential we have to connect with higher consciousness.
I no longer seek light in external sources, for I’ve discovered my own. It’s a light that dispels the darkness, overcoming the illusions of societal, religious, and philosophical constructs. This is the Truth of spiritual enlightenment—a liberation from the shackles of conformity, a freedom so profound that words often fail to describe its depths.
Omar N. Bradley once said, “Set your course by the stars, not by the fading lights of passing ships.” This serves as a poignant reminder to align our paths not with fleeting distractions but with eternal principles.
The Crisis of Connection in the 21st Century
Today, technological advancements allow us to connect in ways unimaginable a century ago. Yet, we are paradoxically lonelier, more detached from each other’s energy, and less attuned to the shared consciousness we all inhabit. Our reliance on hand-held devices perpetuates the same tired behaviors, obscuring the alternatives that true mindfulness offers.
Science, for all its brilliance, has only begun to uncover the truths of existence. Theoretical physics hints at multiverses, yet it struggles to fully understand the interconnectedness of all life. Quantum mechanics, despite offering glimpses into infinity, cannot offer guidance on the profound spiritual realities humanity longs for. It is the union of science, spirituality, and self-realization that holds the keys to our collective evolution.
“All that we will ever see, unto eternity, is ourselves.” This timeless insight reminds us that our perceptions are a mirror reflecting the essence of our being. And so, human enlightenment will emerge when we harmonize the collective and the individual within every moment of existence.
The Ego’s Call for Love — And Beyond It
From childhood, the human ego forms as a desperate response to early experiences of neglect or lack of love. This yearning becomes a lifelong search for fulfillment. With over eight billion egos on this planet, the question arises—how can we transform the desires that divide into bonds that unite?
The answer begins with self-awareness. We bear incredible influence on one another yet often lack full awareness of the interconnected energy we share. Practices like prayer, mindfulness, and meditation help us move beyond conditioned thought patterns, planting seeds for personal and collective healing.
The key question remains: Why care? Why bother? The sanctity of the universe depends on our willingness to deeply understand who we are, the nature of our connections, and how we express these truths. True liberation comes through untangling ourselves from suffocating societal controls and embarking on paths of self-discovery.
Why believe in an external God when it is possible to live in the presence of Love and Truth, wholly liberated from the shackles of unhealed suffering? Belief, after all, is not enough. True power lies in being—cultivating that innate connection to divine mystery until life blossoms fully into its intended radiance.
Religion, at its core, promises enlightenment yet often binds followers to historical interpretations. The path that Jesus, the Buddha, and other enlightened beings illuminated was not one of mere belief but of profound personal work. When Jesus said, “The things that I do, you shall do, and even greater things” (John 14:12), he invited us not to follow but to transcend.
We are called to be shepherds of our inner light, not sheep blindly following another’s path. Spiritual freedom demands humility and courage, challenging the systemic traumas of patriarchy, materialism, and ego-driven institutions. The rising divine feminine, long suppressed, is essential to restoring balance to the human spirit.
How can we return to our essence in a world obsessed with superficial success? Lao Tzu’s parable offers wisdom. The “useless” tree stands untouched because it does not conform to the world’s demands. Be like this tree—free of conventions that threaten your integrity. Pursue a life not dictated by others’ expectations but inspired by your authentic Self.
“Do not aspire to be a somebody,” Lao Tzu might remind us, “but rejoice in being a nobody.” This runs counter to societal norms yet holds the key to spiritual liberation. The ego’s endless quest for external validation only distances us further from our essence.
The ultimate tragedy is becoming someone we are not. Enlightenment happens when we put down the mask, listen to the quiet call of our soul, and reclaim our true nature. When we find ourselves, we see through the illusions of separateness and create ripples of healing that extend far beyond.
Enlightenment—A Journey Toward Unity
What is enlightenment, if not the realization that within each of us lies infinity? It is less a destination and more an unfolding—a new life emerging like the butterfly from the caterpillar. And yet, few will understand or believe the accounts of those who have awakened, as new truths often challenge the comfort of old beliefs.
William Blake aptly wrote, “If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite.” Imagine a world where perception is not distorted by ego and trauma, where humanity rises above division to fully embody collective awakening.
The energy of awakening is not something found in religious texts, patriarchal systems, or political ideologies. It resides within each of us, waiting to be activated. Institutions that claim authority over spiritual growth often distort the message for control. True healing emerges only when we discard these false idols and stand in alignment with Love and Truth.
“Set out into the freedom and the wandering,” wrote Mark Nepo, “finding your people along the way.” Enlightenment is not for a select few. It is the birthright of all, waiting patiently for those ready to reclaim it.
Are you ready to release the illusions of ego and step into your infinite potential? Awakening begins when we have the courage to ask the most profound question of all:
Who am I, truly?
