Achaean News
Nature's Nature
Written by: Maldaathi Erdac, Squire of Mhaldor
Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2004
Addressed to: Everyone
If I recall correctly, on a previous post, someone stated that good and
evil aren�t latent in nature. This may be true, to an apprehensible
extent, yet we being beings who have acquired a more elevated state of
consciousness and tried to become architects o our own destiny, we tend
to perceive such powerful forces as good and evil in nature, the two
most dynamic and dominating archetypical forces that encompass our very
own consciousness. But, one thing will forever remain true, a most
revolutionary philosophy, that lies inherent in nature� �survival of the
fittest� will always dominate the panorama of existence. It is always a
constant race for resources, to adapt to any given change, or to perish.
In here, with great obviousness we can at once label those that embrace
the change, and move on as strong, and those that fail to keep the pace
as weak. Where does the evil lie in here? It lies, that often times this
truth seems merciless, but what we fail to see, is in what precision
everything falls into place in harmony. Now, we being beings of elevated
consciousness, most sentient of all beings, may be quick to perceive the
cruelty on nature, something we many times think we have managed to grow
out of. We try to impose our will over others, try to direct change into
whatever we consider would be most suitable, or perhaps the most
righteous. By doing so, being the deviants we are, we obstruct whatever
is supposed to come. Where lies the good and evil in nature? In what
appears it�s perfect balance. Be it a volcanic eruption, a forest fire,
an earthquake, nature transforms, and everything in it changes, in spite
of all the destruction that is created, peace is soon restated. Also,
even though there is always the hunter, and the hunted, it is always
imposed by necessity. Never overthrown to the greatest of bestiality, to
the point were all of existence is only marked to were beings completely
devour one another entirely, endlessly, brutishly, but even when the
carnage is moderate, it will never cease to be brutal. Here lies one of
natures greatest evils. Yet, for fortunes sake, it also gives passage to
continuity, for at the end of one life, begins the cycle of another.
After every biter cold and harsh winter, new breath is given in spring,
and everything is revitalized, such thing also occurs in one birth, for
a brief instant that echoes for eternity.
Now, as opposed to nature�s nature, which seems so perfect, and so free,
our nature is rather different, full of obstructions, full of
inhibitions, prejudice, which only forces to blind us. So many times, do
we appear deaf to others, never ceding a, and obtaining an open mind.
For one always claims to be right. Today, many people that have a great
majority under their tutelage, try to impose over them, what they deem
is right, or more likely, what should be. No one, no matter how
influential they are, has the right to do so. For a good teacher must
never hinder the eternal quest for knowledge of their pupils, not to
strain them from exploring the vast spectrum of possibilities, never to
limit them. A good teacher shall always entice its pupils to explore,
and form their own ideas, based on personal criteria, and to be able to
defend their ideas. Yes, a teacher may always provide guidance, and
suggest, but never become a slave driver. If one obstructs, and limits
the development of another, forever will they be brandished with the
mark of a tyrant, and cripple individuals into babies, with far too much
to experiences. But, the greatest of all teachers, forever shall remain,
life on its own. To live, and experience, there will never be greater
learning than this, which is its prime. Everyone should have an open
mind, explore all the different views that surround us, and see if they
appeal to our own. Opposing view points, should never really bother us.
Here I end my post, and will remain to be my last. But, I will always be
open for discussion, be it whoever decides to approach me, you will
always find me.
Sincerly,
Erdac
Penned by my hand on the 7th of Scarlatan, in the year 357 AF.
Nature's Nature
Written by: Maldaathi Erdac, Squire of Mhaldor
Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2004
Addressed to: Everyone
If I recall correctly, on a previous post, someone stated that good and
evil aren�t latent in nature. This may be true, to an apprehensible
extent, yet we being beings who have acquired a more elevated state of
consciousness and tried to become architects o our own destiny, we tend
to perceive such powerful forces as good and evil in nature, the two
most dynamic and dominating archetypical forces that encompass our very
own consciousness. But, one thing will forever remain true, a most
revolutionary philosophy, that lies inherent in nature� �survival of the
fittest� will always dominate the panorama of existence. It is always a
constant race for resources, to adapt to any given change, or to perish.
In here, with great obviousness we can at once label those that embrace
the change, and move on as strong, and those that fail to keep the pace
as weak. Where does the evil lie in here? It lies, that often times this
truth seems merciless, but what we fail to see, is in what precision
everything falls into place in harmony. Now, we being beings of elevated
consciousness, most sentient of all beings, may be quick to perceive the
cruelty on nature, something we many times think we have managed to grow
out of. We try to impose our will over others, try to direct change into
whatever we consider would be most suitable, or perhaps the most
righteous. By doing so, being the deviants we are, we obstruct whatever
is supposed to come. Where lies the good and evil in nature? In what
appears it�s perfect balance. Be it a volcanic eruption, a forest fire,
an earthquake, nature transforms, and everything in it changes, in spite
of all the destruction that is created, peace is soon restated. Also,
even though there is always the hunter, and the hunted, it is always
imposed by necessity. Never overthrown to the greatest of bestiality, to
the point were all of existence is only marked to were beings completely
devour one another entirely, endlessly, brutishly, but even when the
carnage is moderate, it will never cease to be brutal. Here lies one of
natures greatest evils. Yet, for fortunes sake, it also gives passage to
continuity, for at the end of one life, begins the cycle of another.
After every biter cold and harsh winter, new breath is given in spring,
and everything is revitalized, such thing also occurs in one birth, for
a brief instant that echoes for eternity.
Now, as opposed to nature�s nature, which seems so perfect, and so free,
our nature is rather different, full of obstructions, full of
inhibitions, prejudice, which only forces to blind us. So many times, do
we appear deaf to others, never ceding a, and obtaining an open mind.
For one always claims to be right. Today, many people that have a great
majority under their tutelage, try to impose over them, what they deem
is right, or more likely, what should be. No one, no matter how
influential they are, has the right to do so. For a good teacher must
never hinder the eternal quest for knowledge of their pupils, not to
strain them from exploring the vast spectrum of possibilities, never to
limit them. A good teacher shall always entice its pupils to explore,
and form their own ideas, based on personal criteria, and to be able to
defend their ideas. Yes, a teacher may always provide guidance, and
suggest, but never become a slave driver. If one obstructs, and limits
the development of another, forever will they be brandished with the
mark of a tyrant, and cripple individuals into babies, with far too much
to experiences. But, the greatest of all teachers, forever shall remain,
life on its own. To live, and experience, there will never be greater
learning than this, which is its prime. Everyone should have an open
mind, explore all the different views that surround us, and see if they
appeal to our own. Opposing view points, should never really bother us.
Here I end my post, and will remain to be my last. But, I will always be
open for discussion, be it whoever decides to approach me, you will
always find me.
Sincerly,
Erdac
Penned by my hand on the 7th of Scarlatan, in the year 357 AF.
