For years I have practiced the art of remaining centered in the face of adversity. In the last few months, I have stepped up that process in order to keep up with the on-going wave of negativity. My spiritual modalities is a combination of various techniques I have learned over the years. I use them three times daily (sometimes more) in order to remain calm and centered. And please know that what I am writing here is coming from a place of peace. As I absolutely refuse to allow such energies as hatred to remove me from my place of joy.
I consider myself a tolerant person. A lover of peace and harmony. But when it comes to bigotry and hypocrisy my tolerance is non-existent and all gloves are off. Does this make me worse than or less than those I oppose? No. Though the severely stuck on stupid would have you believe otherwise.
While I am not happy with the flooding of refugees into our country, I know they need us. And yes, I welcome them with open arms. While I have a strong belief regarding take care of our own FIRST, I know there is plenty to go around. Sadly, that plenty is in the hands of selfish, greedy, shit stirring ass-hats aka politicians and some religious leaders who withhold that cornucopia of plenty in order to create and maintain a rift among it's people. Yea, you brainless hate mongering rat bastards I am on to YOU. As are many others.
I have ZERO tolerance for stupidity. Ignorance is one thing. For ignorance is not knowing any better. Stupidity, on the other hand, is knowing better but doing it anyways. And that my friends, is when yours truly declares there is NO ROOM AT THIS INN.
For a few days I have been watching people siding with their chosen political parties and religious dogma. The Democrats and Republicans continuing their childish game of name calling, the on-going freeze dried bullshit about this that and the other thing regarding religion...all of which is just plain ridiculous, self-righteous, narrow minded, one sided and ignorant beyond all stretches of the imagination. But I just sit back and watch, observe and learn. I don't agree with 99% of the shit I come across in the news feeds. I just tolerate it in the name of tolerance all the while wondering, what would these people fight about if there wasn't religion and politics? I'm confidant enough to say they would find something. They always do.
But I digress. The point to this article stems from a post on Face Book. And when I tell you that it was the proverbial straw, I mean it was the last and final restraint that broke. The post in question was a picture of the Quaran burning. Seeing that caused something in me to finally snap. I am not one that is easily offended. In fact my being offended is more rare than hen's teeth. Or so I foolishly once thought. And when I tell you that I was offended...well I can tell you with genuine sincerity that was (and is)a gross understatement! The burning of any book sets me off--but seeing a book that millions see as their Holy document is more than just offensive...it is obscene. I am not a Muslim nor am I Christian, Jew or Buddhist. But I stand by their rights to practice their chosen faith, openly and freely. Just so long as they make no attempts to convert me, force me to give up my own rights and liberties...it's all good.
To see religious books burning, even if it's just a picture, brings out something in me many would find very un-spiritual. I won't bother explaining myself as I feel no need. I learned long ago not to waste my time, energy and knowledge on individuals who live their lives wrapped up in their own ignorance and stupidity. They don't listen anyways. But I will say this with all the passion and vigor I can muster...
When it comes to any religious zealots and/or radicals...
I have ZERO tolerance.
When it comes to any greedy lying off their asses politician and their sychophants...
I have ZERO tolerance.
When it comes to any form of Hypocrisy no matter what shape, form or fashion it takes...
I have ZERO tolerance.
AND....
When it comes to burning books...
I have less than ZERO tolerance!
Take that however way you like. And if you take offense by anything I say here, on Face Book, or anywhere else on or off line, please know, understand and commit to memory that I don't give two craps on a cracker!
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
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