It seems that each generation begins anew and must relearn all the wise sayings. It is only by incorporating a deeper understanding of underlying truths that we can become self aware. If one does not possess wisdom then they are as deaf men hearing only sound but not understanding the message on a deeper level. As for self righteousness it has gone on through the ages.
"Alarming is how fast we can revert to a bestial complex. But a first evolution must essentially let and rid our self in dogma. Learn critical thinking plus true empathy. In this way only I see movement spiritually as well in our emotional faculties. Indoctrination into dogma comes from multiple sources. Dogma conceivably can occur in a family's system of beliefs as well mores. It also comes from another from another direction like patriotism and religious beliefs, all of this before the person possesses or can be taught critical thinking.
"The self-righteous who held under the sway of anger are wrong. We can never learn or know too much. He who is on a path realizes the more they know, the more ignorant they realize they truly are. One who gets secure in his or her own position is not challenged, and that is a shame. For that is when growth stands still and one stagnates in their own moral self-righteousness. The self-righteous have started wars. What are we to do? Stop being self-righteous and use reason instead
The view of the human person who is wise consistently changes from say 18, 25, early thirties and beyond. I say I will learn until my last dying breathes. Provided I am cognizant of course. It is a journey. We continually grow and expand. We can never learn or know too much. He who is on a path realizes the more they know, the more ignorant they realize they truly are. One who gets secure in his or her own position is not challenged, and that is a shame.
For that is when growth stands still and one stagnates in their own moral self-righteousness. I hope to be cognizant of my abilities and continue learning to my last breath. Here is something else to ponder. In developing as a child one must learn to have an ego and develop a sense of self identity in addition to self-esteem in the world in which we live in. As an adult, on the path, or I should say a path, for there are many paths to the top of the mountain, we must learn to let go of our ego's and transcend both it as well fear."
