Who Should I Vote For?
Any Election, Any Race
The first thing an enlightened person realizes is… that it doesn’t really matter. All will work out for the benefit of all concerned. The second thing is, in this illusion of separation, we have made choices at a deep level that are, a) temporary and b) are a meaningless illusion with no Real effect on our permanent existence in Heaven or Nirvana.
“Nothing Real can be threatened.”
That said, who should you vote for? There is an election and choices need to be made. Many people do not pay attention to the details of this dream that are at times wonderful and at times a nightmare of hellish proportions. Not thinking about it is one way to cope – ignore it.
“Nothing Real can be threatened.”
Making Choices in a Crazy Physical World
Then there are those of us who believe that politics matters, at least in the here and now. Some support only “their team,” an organization that might have been passed down in the family or other important relationships. They often do not know much about the “team” or what is currently going on. The choice is to support the team or be ostracized by other team supporters, no matter what is going on. I can relate: in sports, I support my alma mater, in good times and bad. Go Big Red!
Political parties often change and adjust. It is useful to pay attention if one wants to make a decision that will benefit the most people. [opinion] Vetting the people in charge is useful too. [Judging]
Politicians are famous and infamous for promising one thing and then doing another. It is just the price of getting elected, the lying, cheating, subterfuge and outright theft that many people are willing to ignore if it makes sure their team wins. The ends (team winning and in power) justify the means. It is after all, war. No rules, even if there are rules.
The problem for the spiritual person is that the ends do not justify the means, and in fact, it is the opposite.
One Way to Choose
There is only one way to fight for Life, Liberty, happiness and the maintenance of the Constitutional Republic in a way that is consistent with the spiritual end: “Love your neighbor as your Self.” After all, we literally are part of the same Self or family of man, sons and daughters of The Divine Creator.
Win this worldly election and lose your sense of love for all of your opponents/brothers and sisters? It shouldn't be a hard choice. The Enlightened person knows what to do after seeking Loving Guidance.