Ego vs. Oxygen

Regardless of your status, power, genetics, appearance, or job title, you are mortal. Everything achieved in life, even the seemingly impossible, is made possible by the simple act of breathing in life-giving oxygen. Acknowledging this spiritual truth prevents one from claiming undue credit and encourages humility and perspective.

While free will allows for decision-making, it is dependent on the oxygen we breathe. Sure, believing in or denying God’s existence is a personal choice, but the ability to think, function, and contribute to self and humanity suggests a deeper purpose.

Some may dismiss these beliefs as outdated or unfounded assumptions, but rejecting them is also an assumption. Embracing faith provides comfort and courage in facing mortality. Comfortable in one's identity, humility and acceptance of others naturally follow. Egotism, often found in extremist factions of religions, signifies a lack of humility.

Optimism and hope for life beyond the mortal years enrich the quality of living years. Knowledge should alleviate fears and bring peace. Whether beliefs transition from assumptions to certainties depends on the individual. Belief in God, like love, operates in the realm of the unknown.

Belief in nothingness stems from ego, disregarding the significance of the oxygen provider. Embracing the unknown with a metaphorical basket acknowledges incomplete knowledge while striving for potential.

The ego's desire for omniscience contrasts with the reality of continual learning. Scientifically proven medicine may not work universally, much like belief in God. Religious and constitutional frameworks must evolve to accommodate growth and potential.

Blind faith and religious politics foster arrogance, prejudice, and human rights violations. Killings based on belief systems are fueled by the politics of belonging. True belonging lies in humanity as a whole, transcending political and religious divides.

Unity in humanity could reshape the global landscape. Despite political boundaries, joint efforts combat global challenges like climate change and disease. Overcoming insecurity and prejudice, one individual at a time, can realize humanity's potential.