Problems In Heathenry - Tumblr Posts

I think it's really easy for when people obtain a "seat of power" that they often become just like the people they disagree with in some fashion. It is why many kindreds often end up as shit, because the person lost their vision of what was truly important. They become obsessed with their own opinion as they attempt to lead people through their belief and even try to protect them against outside forces. On one hand, this is not a bad thing, but it can indeed lead to extremism if people do not practice mindfulness.

We are not perfect individuals. We all can make mistakes, even become prideful. That's what happens when we maintain a position of authority. Our sense of right and wrong becomes blurred as we then desire to seek solace in ignorance and refuse change and difference. Even the very well meaning people can become this way in time.

How this comes into play is through the belief of leading. No, we must not lead people, but rather merely say what we think. If we step ourselves down from a position of authority and put ourselves on equal footing with everyone around us, then it'll likely be better than not. Only by practicing humility can we even attempt to avoid the ignorance of pride.

I may be a heathen and speak my mind, but at the end of the day, I recognize everyone is an individual. You may be like me, or you may not. Either way, we are people with our own experiences and emotions. We have our own problems. The best thing we can do is recognize this. No one person is above anyone else.

I think it's really easy for when people obtain a "seat of power" that they often become just like the people they disagree with in some fashion. It is why many kindreds often end up as shit, because the person lost their vision of what was truly important. They become obsessed with their own opinion as they attempt to lead people through their belief and even try to protect them against outside forces. On one hand, this is not a bad thing, but it can indeed lead to extremism if people do not practice mindfulness.

We are not perfect individuals. We all can make mistakes, even become prideful. That's what happens when we maintain a position of authority. Our sense of right and wrong becomes blurred as we then desire to seek solace in ignorance and refuse change and difference. Even the very well meaning people can become this way in time.

How this comes into play is through the belief of leading. No, we must not lead people, but rather merely say what we think. If we step ourselves down from a position of authority and put ourselves on equal footing with everyone around us, then it'll likely be better than not. Only by practicing humility can we even attempt to avoid the ignorance of pride.

I may be a heathen and speak my mind, but at the end of the day, I recognize everyone is an individual. You may be like me, or you may not. Either way, we are people with our own experiences and emotions. We have our own problems. The best thing we can do is recognize this. No one person is above anyone else.