I believe in teaching absolute honesty, love, purity, and unselfishness in Kamalayan. To me, these qualities are the foundation of a truly noble life. When I think about purity of thought, I realize it leads us to perfection. Honesty, love, unselfishness, beauty, and joy can only exist in their purest forms. Jesus said, “Be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect,” and I believe that perfection is not just an ideal but a state we can strive for. The world itself is perfect—there's no doubt about it. The only reason we see it as imperfect is because we have a limited view, a distorted lens that clouds our perception.
It’s unfortunate that we sometimes believe we know better than God. We create a vision of the world as flawed and broken, but that’s only because we refuse to see its true beauty. If we could see ourselves as perfect, our world would reflect that perfection. I believe that absolute love is the only way to truly connect with others and with the divine. Love that is unconditional, pure, and unwavering is perfect love—divine love. But can we, as humans, love in this divine way? I think we can, but only when we accept that we are also divine beings, little gods in our own right. Jesus said, “Ye are gods,” reminding us of our divine potential.
Many people find the idea of absolute honesty hard to grasp. We often justify white lies, thinking they are harmless or necessary. But I ask myself, which is easier—to tell the truth or to lie? When we lie, even a small one, we have to remember what we said because we usually have to keep adding more lies to cover the first one. Eventually, the truth comes out. Nothing can stay hidden forever. The truth has a way of setting us free. Lies, on the other hand, only trap us deeper and deeper.
Unselfishness is another value I hold dear, yet I see it often misunderstood. Many still cling to a scarcity mentality—believing that if they give something away, it’s gone forever and they will be left with nothing. This belief fuels corruption and greed because people think there’s not enough for everyone. But I believe prosperity begins with sharing. When we give freely, we open the door for abundance to flow back to us. Giving is not losing; it’s a way of creating more.
In the end, I see the world as perfect. It’s our perception that makes it seem otherwise. We need to change the way we look at everything. Before we can see and appreciate the world’s beauty outside, we must first recognize and nurture the purity and perfection within ourselves. Only then can we truly see the world through a lens of love, honesty, and unselfishness. That is the path to peace and harmony—not just in the world but within ourselves.
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