One of the most disconcerting, stress-inducing and tiring challenges that we face as humans, is that of on-going conflict between individuals, families, groups, organisations, states, countries and nations. Global and personal conflict (division and separation) has seemingly been on the rise since the 2000’s, which coincides (interestingly) with the growth of the Internet and social media (in particular). This is when everyday people were given the platform to express themselves online; to have a voice, an opinion and to have their impact felt, everywhere on the planet, in an instant. It was a profound power given to us all, a power that had been unheard of until this time. And it was a power that few were ready for and indeed, were ill-equipped to use with foresight and personal responsibility for the consequences of actions taken. This remains the same today.
Social Media – the intent shifted
I can remember MySpace and spiritual forums leading into the rise of social media (perhaps you do too?) The beginning of email, YouTube, PayPal, Dreamweaver, Smart Phones etc. was full of promise and inspiration. These platforms and tools created a sense of optimism and hope for the future. Building camaraderie, while helping yourself and others to speedily achieve goals and dreams was a new reality. We experienced our spiritual ability to apply inspired thoughts to manifest in the 3D world – in real time. It was and is liberating; the next step in human evolution.
Coming into being after the turn of the millennium, these new online platforms and sharing tools were initially created as expressions for the greater good. They give us the ability to physically manifest whatever we desire. But, as inevitably occurs in this physical dimension of polarities, when something positive is born, so too will be the negative. Big business, corporations, nefarious individuals and governments saw what was happening, they felt their power slipping and hence, began altering the initial intent of social media (which was connection and expression). It became more about control, financial gain and the suppression of individual voices. The dark, the hidden, the marginalised began vying for superiority against the light.
The power that’s been created
Indeed, given the power to express ourselves online, people (globally) continue to thrive on it, whether conscious of the power that they wield or not. For it’s a natural human instinct to express ourselves. We love doing it. It makes us feel alive, validated and on a deeper level, it facilitates the realisation of the manifestation process that we’re here to utilise. It’s alchemy in motion.
The importance of personally responsible sharing
Yet, when your voice is being heard by (and shared with) potentially millions of impressionable people all at once (as social media allows for) this comes with great weight and responsibility. How many people consider their responsibility to individuals and the collective before typing or speaking in a rush to put their point across? Is there thought put into how their words and projected energy will impact someone else? Sometimes, yes. Oftentimes, no.
Indeed, online sharing has become for many, a blatant expression of the ego (the personality) and little else. For it takes discipline and conscious intent (someone practicing higher consciousness and being led by their soul) to share in a way that nurtures and inspires, rather than condemns and harms. Negativity and the projection of pain and out of control personality’s (cut-off from the spirit and the soul) have become common place today. It’s what turns many people off social media.
Seeking attention at any cost
We see millions of people grasping the opportunity to be seen and heard for their feats, no matter what the consequences may be. Indeed, on a deeper level, they want to be acknowledged and recognised for who they are. It’s a human drive. Many will say and do anything in order to garner attention; at any cost. Any attention seems better than none. And the more people that take this stance, the greater the need that those who are purely focused on the physical dimension will feel in order to meet rising competition from others; others who are performing ever-greater feats. It’s a slippery slope to be on, once it starts.
Perhaps, this is because those who are yet to awaken to their spiritual reality are seeking a quick way to ascend in knowing? However, quick fixes often work against the soul. For soul seeks a way ahead that brings greater lessons, experience and growth; qualities that come with application and the space to integrate and to know.
Moving through lessons rapidly
And this is where the ‘rise of the light’ enters, because even though there are millions of people triggering each other globally (creating potential daily conflict) just consider the accelerated opportunity that’s also being created to move through your karmic lessons rapidly. You’re being given multiple ways in which to perceive the world and yourself differently. There are an infinite number of realities that you can choose to inhabit.
Indeed, you’re being expanded through the heart, which is soul’s vessel and the major energy centre of the body that awakens through compassion and surrender, something that we’re all being brought into – en masse.
The online environment – directly contributing to the conflict in the world today
From the bigger perspective, this perfect storm of online sharing (I feel) is directly contributing to the rise in conflict that we see in the world today. And it’s also exponentially contributing to accelerated opportunities for us to raise human consciousness.
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When we’re in conflict, we’re out of alignment with higher-consciousness. We’ve become disconnected from our source of all-knowing (the spiritual dimension), which means that we’re unable to offer empathy, consideration and insight (all healing qualities) to one another or the situation at hand. Our ability to address the views of others (as being valid and true) has become clouded and compromised, possibly because of our own pain and sense of righteousness standing in the way.
And hence, we don’t see eye-to-eye, instead arguing our point, rather then seeking alliance and resolution. Sound familiar?
Identifying the root cause of conflict
Even when seeking resolutions, unless both parties are willing to see the situation from each other’s perspective (which is difficult, as everyone is on a different level of awareness) conflicts can seemingly continue or even when they do cease, they raise their head again – somewhere down the line.
And this is because, unless you can get to the root cause of conflict and both sides are able to take responsibility for their part (to have insight into what caused the conflict) then resolutions and ongoing peace can be non-existent or futile and fleeting.
What’s the solution to this? How do we turn conflict into resolution and growth? It rests in the hands of awakened souls like you…
