The Illusion Of Advancement

The Illusion Of Advancement


We all want to advance in life. We are constantly competing to secure the highest jobs, additional friends, more possessions, a better house, a newer car, and even more romantic partners. It's no wonder we call humanity the human rat race. We are controlled by the media, the television and internet constantly telling us more is better. However, I can tell you that everything worth seeking does not have a pricetag on it and is not linked into social hierarchy. Read on to find out more.


Wisdom and Intelligence: The Real Holy Grail?

Many great scholars who have lived throughout the ages sought wisdom, the aspect of a sage. Additionally, famous scientists and doctors needed intelligence first before they could pursue success. Some believe only colleges and universities can make you wise. Obviously, this isn’t absolutely true. Wisdom is something that has nothing to do with advancement, as it is more about substance. Wisdom will guide us through life much as philosophy can. Intelligence is the aspect that helps us be what we call a “quick learner.” The ultimate application of intelligence is to become wiser. Wisdom can simply be thought of as intelligence applied.


True Advancement

The illusion of advancement is great in this paper thin world. You might ask yourself. “What is true advancement in this thing we call life?” In my mind, true advancement is the opposite of what most of us believe to be actual advancement. To advance in this life you must advance inside. To advance inside you must throw this world away, for even the clothes on your back are possessions that tie you down to this broken world. I understand we must wear clothes in this modern world, but did you know your body is not unlike your clothes? Your flesh and bone are only a temporary home, and there will come a day that your soul must move on, being released upon death. Fear not, for I have good news: there is an afterlife, and you may have the chance to come back to the world of the living. We call this process death and rebirth, or better known as reincarnation. Is that a form of actual advancement? I believe you will come back as a greater entity if you have followed the path of karmic living, so indeed, yes. You are a new being each day, as we are constantly changing, which is a form of advancement for the better. After all, we only get wiser as we age. Life is long, and existence is forever. You are a new being each day, becoming greater and stronger as you do good deeds. However, should you subscribe to this world’s philosophy and trends you will degress, becoming sicker and weaker.

I know that we are beings who are taught to be aggressive in this life but we must think different if we want to live an upright life. Life is not about what we gain but more actually what we lose. Those who lose everything in this world gain everything in the next life. We are beings that are normally tethered to this world by our attachments. Shed those attachments if you wish to fly.

Conclusion

Be wary of this world’s illusions, as they will only drag you down. When you become enlightened everything will make sense. You will understand the importance of doing good and why we do good. Having your positive emotions behind good deeds will help you understand and achieve true advancement. Do good to anyone and everyone, showing love and compassion and you will find treasure in your heart and mind, which is the fruits of true advancement.