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Part 19: Power corrupts
“Where there is power, there is no love,” speaks the Stranger to the Seeker. The group of animal spirits is listening. They all walk upwards to the summit of the great volcano.
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“See, what power has done to the world. It creates imbalances. Imbalances within society. Imbalances in relationships. Imbalances in oneself. Power separates the weak from the strong, the poor from the rich. Power corrupts even the purest of heart. See, how many wars have been caused, just because some Egos hungered for power.
Authority is a dangerous thing. It binds our hearts, which long to be free. We have built hierarchies. We have created systems of control. Systems of wealth and value.
Now let us ask why. Why have we created such systems? Why do we sustain them?
The system has formed organically. Out of the ego, which is corrupted by a hunger for power. It is perfectly adapted not only to sustain the ego, but also to feed the ego. We have created a self-perpetuating cycle for the ego to thrive in.
The ego grows, whenever you give it attention. The ego grows, when you talk about yourself. The ego grows, when you think you are special. The ego grows, when you are attached to an identity. The ego grows when others pay you attention.
You find personality cults in all religions, cultures and belief systems. Think of social media enabling narcissistic behavior. Think about how celebrities, billionaires and politicians are worshiped. All just to sustain the ego.
Now this system neither serves the powerless, nor does it serve the powerful. The powerful hates his mirrors reflection and the powerless hates his life. And yet everyone craves for more 'power' or its material counterpart 'wealth'.
Because we can't let go of our need to control. Because we are still too based in our fears.
Don't hunt after power. Because it will never give you, what you really want: LOVE.
And even if someone offers you power, decline it. Because it will always corrupt you.
I don't want to be any persons servant, nor do I want to be any persons authority.
Because the very idea of authority is based on an illusion!
The illusion of there being levels.”
The Stranger suddenly stops, as he realizes, that no one listens. He takes a look behind.
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The animals all surround a single tree. The Seeker is also in the circle.
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“I bet five bucks on the squirrel,” says the cat to the fox.
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“I'll also bet on the squirrel,” says the dog to the fox, while slamming a banknote, on the table.
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“Me too,” growls the bear. “Squirrel.”
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“I'll bet on the fish,” says the chicken.
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The Stranger whispers into the Seeker's ear: “What did I miss out on?”
“As far as I was told, the fish insulted the squirrel. So the squirrel challenged the fish, to a tree climbing contest.”
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The Stranger raises his eyebrows. “I thought the fish doesn't speak English?”
“He doesn't,” confirms the Seeker.
The squirrel looks at the fish with an angry stare. “So you really think, that you can climb better than me? Huh?! I'll show you what happens, when you insult my mother.”
“¿Puedes decirle a esta ardilla loca que deje de gritar?”
The eagle shrieks. This is the starting signal. The race begins.
The squirrel climbs the tree, as fast as possible. With laser-sharp focus she filters out every distraction. Within seconds, she calculates which branch or twig to catch and which to avoid. She climbs the top within 46 seconds.
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“This must be my new highscore,” she screams in triumph, standing at the very top. With heavy breathing, she looks down. The fish is still on the ground. He hasn't moved an inch.
“Impossible,” utters the surprised squirrel in disbelief. “You are already back down again?”
When she hears the squirrels echo, the bunny looks impressed. “Whoa! When did you climb up?” she asks the fish in a plastic bag with curiosity. “I didn't even see you move...”
“¡Tú! Con las orejas largas... ¿Quizás has visto a mi hijo? Es un pez como yo...”
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“We live in the illusion of there being levels,” repeats the Stranger. The animals gather together. They continue on their journey.
“There are no levels, between humans. We compare ourselves on levels of skill, or levels of talent, levels of confidence, we compare ourselves on academic levels, or even on spiritual levels. However the very idea of 'comparison' is based on a lie. Because what we compare are images. Simplifications.
Think about it. Can you really compare yourself with another human being? You are absolutely unique in this universe. No one will ever have the exact same experiences as you. No one will ever have the same feelings, memories or thoughts as you. You, in your wholeness of your being, are absolutely unique on earth.
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Comparing two different people, is like comparing a fish to a squirrel. And ranking several people in limited categories, by performance or value, creates only an environment of pressure. Which creates competition. Which creates conflict. Which creates suffering.
When you compare yourself to others, it will either give you a feeling of superiority or inferiority. Which in turn only sustains the ego and becomes an attachment. Comparison makes you envious or insecure, which will lower your vibration.
Comparing your path to someone else path will never get you very far. Focus on your own path, then will you move on.
You see - we compare each other despite this very uniqueness of each one of us. Because we feel the need to be placed high in a ranking, we rank others. Why not just be free? Why not just accept your own journey, instead of comparing it to others? Why not just see the beauty of your own life?
But anyway... Why do people long for power? Is it because they feel powerless?
Do we seek for strength, because we feel weak?
Where does this human need for control have its origins? In our fears. In our attachments. In our pain.
When you can't control your ego, your ego longs to control others.
Now what happens, when we follow someone elses authority? Firstly we become dependent. We give our power to them. We become unable to walk our own path. We become unable to ask our own questions and find our own truth. But our hearts long to be free. Our joy is lost, when we are bound in chains.”
“Okay I get that with the authority,” agrees the fox.
“But I can't just tell my boss 'Fuck You, I won't do what you tell me'. I don't want to be fired or arrested.”
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The Stranger nods. “Yes of course. You need to pay your bills, you need to follow the laws... But that is not, what I am talking about... Inwardly, can you be free of any authority? That means, that you are neither attached to any person, belief nor dogma.
Be ready to question everything, because this is how you free yourself. It might be difficult in some political systems to ask questions openly, but no one can control your thoughts. So inwardly never stop asking questions, until you yourself found a sufficient answer. Even question yourself. There is nothing more dangerous to the ego, than a question.
Its about having inner freedom and balance. Like not being bound by any belief, dogma, ideology. But choosing your own ones without attachment. Not allowing any other person to have power over you. When one realizes that we are all just playing roles, then the very idea of authority falls apart anyway. When you see behind the mask, and find your self in every person, comparison becomes meaningless.
So we all see, that we have created a lot of chaos due to our use of power in society, relationships and within oneself. How should we then live, when we see how dangerous power is?
When we want to live in balance, we need to find a different approach to power. As an individual and as a collective. To remain balanced, we should neither exert power over others, nor should we accept authority over us. We become unbalanced, when we try to control. We become unbalanced, when we are controlled.
Instead walk with the flow. Walk with the universal rhythm. If you do so, there is no need for any control, because the universe will always have your back. Have trust. Free your mind. Follow your heart. Synchronize with your higher Self.”
The Seeker shakes their head. “You are a hypocrite! You criticize authority, while playing teacher at the same time.”
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“Don't follow the authority of any person. Including me. Since the very first time we met, Seeker, I told you, that I am not your teacher or authority. I am your friend. I am just sharing with you, what I found and then it's up to you, what you do with it. If it serves you - keep it, it's for free. If you don't want it - throw it away.
So don't just jump because someone says so. Don't jump because I say so. Only jump, if your heart tells you 'yes'. And if your heart tells you 'no', you are just not yet ready for it.”
The Seeker nods silently.
As the chicken listens to the conversation between the Stranger and Seeker, he suddenly experiences a Deja Vu. He is frozen for a moment.
“Alright,” growls the bear next to him and tears him out of his shock. “So let me just try to figure it out... You are saying that all governments in the world conspire together, just to hide the existence of aliens?”
The chicken shakes his head. “NO... All nations are just marionettes of the lizard people.”
The bear is speechless.
The eagle drops in on the conversation. He can't keep it to himself any longer:
“Dude... All of these conspiracy theories that you believe in, are based on multiple false conclusions and presumptions, that can't be proven. And the worst thing is... Your own theories contradict each other... I mean like... you can't believe both in flat earth and Reptiloids... If you really need to believe in that nonsense, then you should at least pick only a single one of these theories and stick to it!”
The chicken looks directly at the eagle in shock, then he turns his head back to the bear and whispers nervously into his ear:
“See?! I told you so! The bots are already among us!!!”
Meanwhile the scorpion hides himself on the crown of a tree. Waiting until the group crosses his path.
“The Seeker needs to end,” speaks the scorpion with bitterness in his voice. “The Seeker is what blocks one from finding the truth, from finding enlightenment. Because the Seeker will always run in circles. Unable to ever find the answer, the Seeker must be sacrificed! Only then, do we reach full attainment.”
When the Seeker is just below the tree, the scorpion jumps from the tree with his sting headfirst. Missing the Seeker by centimeters, he lands on the ground and hides in the grass. The Seeker feels a gush of wind around their hair. They don't even realize the attempted attack.
The scorpion sits hidden in the grass and rubs both of his scissor claws together.
“This round is on you! I'll get you, damned Seeker. Even if it's the last thing, I will ever do!”
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“I have attained enlightenment,” shouts the cat. “Ask me anything.”
“Where did you find enlightenment?” asks the bunny. The pigeon also listens in on the conversation silently.
“Is it your tail?” asks the dog. “It must be your tail. I am sure it's your tail.”
“Alright, I will tell y'all exactly how to do it,” purrs the cat. “Firstly, get your self some crystals. Amethysts. Plenty of Amethysts. Then do some Tarot. Meditate for five minutes. Talk to the angles. Do some Yoga and speak some mantras. Repeat daily for the next 20 Years and then you will reach enlightenment.”
The bunny writes down her words into a notebook. “What's next again after Tarot?”
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The goat meanwhile thinks of the next victim to drain energy from. The goat looks at the Mysterious Stranger.
'I'll bet his energy tastes great,' thinks the goat silently, while licking his lips. 'What will work on him? Should I cry of pain? Should I insult him? Should I nag? Should I be annoying?'
“Yes,” decides the goat with a smirk. “Being annoying should work.”
The goat forces himself through each pair of animals to the very front of the line and walks next to the Stranger.
“Baaa!” yells the goat annoyingly. “Baaa. Baaa. Baaa.”
The goat expects a flow of incoming energy. But nothing happens. The goat tries again:
“Baaa. Baaa. Baaa.”
Still no transfer of energy. 'Impossible,' thinks the goat to himself. 'Why is it not working?!'
“It's because I am not paying you any attention,” speaks the Stranger in a calm voice.
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“Energy vampires absorb other peoples energies, by catching their attention. The more they speak, the more you get tired. The act of listening is a transfer of energy. This is something natural, however energy vampires abuse this power. They steal other peoples energy. By doing this, they also steal their 'luck'.
They rarely do it consciously, it happens without them being aware. It is often the manifestation of unresolved childhood trauma. Like not receiving enough attention and finding survival strategies to make up for that feeling of lack. However, absorbing energy is addictive and feeds the Ego. Many vampires have such an inflated ego from all the absorbed energies, that it's very difficult for them to find their way back. However its not impossible. Even for an energy vampire there always is a way. But the journey is longer.
You are allowed to walk beside me, Goat. Because I believe in you. Because I believe that there is a path for you as well, a plot-line, a story just for you. But I won't give you my energy. If you were to receive too much of my energy, as you still are now, you won't do any good with it. You'll use it selfishly. That's why I need to ignore you, until you have done appropriate inner work to use my energy responsibly. Then I'll be happy to share it. But until then I won't feed you any more, than this.”
As the goat listens to the Strangers words, he suddenly feels a wave of energy, flowing over his entire body. A vibration in his spine. A shiver. Something deep within ignites in the goats heart. Like a deeply hidden spark flaring up, like a dormant seed sprouting. A hidden potential unfolding.
It doesn't feel like the kind of energy, he usually absorbs. It feels like the full force of the sun, burning all darkness within. For that short moment the goat has a vision of his fleece turning golden.
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Meanwhile someone else grabs the Stranger attention.
“Why are you not talking to us directly,” asks the squirrel the Stranger.
“I talk to You directly, when I talk to all of you,” grins the Stranger. “I'm talking to you on multiple levels simultaneously.”
“Yes,” says the squirrel. “I know that. But I want you to talk to my character.”
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The Stranger understands now. “Sorry for not reacting to comments,” apologizes the Stranger with a serious face. “You know... It's just not my style. I hope you can respect that.”
“Ha! Coward!” screams the goat, believing he found a weak-spot. The Stranger does not react to his comment.
The squirrel accepts. “Okay... I understand.”
“But perhaps,” grins the Stranger. “I might respond in my own unique way every now and then.”
The group suddenly stops. The path ends right in front of them. Right in front of them is a massive rock wall leading to the very top of the volcanic hole. Etched into the wall are stairs. The last part of the northern road.
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