"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.' We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." ~Marianne Williamson via Morning Coach
If the traits of a group’s members reflects the groups traits, then this quote can be applied to all of mankind. Because of this, I think humanity is too scared to move onto the space age. As our technology become more advanced, we become godlike. We ask ourselves, who are we to have even 1% of God’s power? I ask will dare to ask humanity “who are we not to become masters of this world”? Who are we not to become godlike. Who are we not to conquer everything that has caused suffering for far too long? We could easily accept that humanity is a virus, a disease, something that is doomed to death and misfortune. We can easily accept that humans can only cause suffering, but we must not roll over and accept what we see as fate. We can not accept a negative image of our species. We must escape from that thought as a species. That thought is preventing us from becoming space faring.
Of course, this means that all supporters of space must accept that they are powerful. That is the best way to advocate for space, make other feel that this species is powerful beyond measure.
Thanks Morning Coach for the great idea. They take all credit for this one.
Reactions
-What negative consequences can species wide confidence bring?
Sources
Williamson, Marianna. A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles". Harper Paperbacks, 1992.
Glossinger, J.B. "Episode 714 What is Evolution.” Morning Coach. Sept. 16 2009. Morningcoach.com. Sept. 17 2009 <http://www.learnoutloud.com/podcaststream/listen.php?url=http://jbgloss.hipcast.com/rss/morningcoach.xml&all=1&title=23991 >.
In Case You Skimmed
-Our fear of our power prevents us from becoming space faring.
-A space advocate must be confident in order to make others feel like humanity is powerful.
