To build or do battle
To define what I'm against, I draw lines in the sand, and go to battle. When I define what I´m for, I lay the cornerstone for the world I want to live in.
To battle against...
The energy of “against” is a sharp double edged sword. When engaged from a place of deep meaning, it is the energy of a guardian and protector; the one to stand up and say “no” to that which would defile the love and beauty of our world. This is important, because we need boundaries and we need to be capable and willing to protect ourselves and the people we love. We must be ready to fight against that which threatens what we stand for, but we must not forget our roots in the course of the battle. A war is fought by the righteous for no other reason than a swift return to peace. The good despise war, and wish to be left alone to build and prosper together under the modality of love – to serve and manifest the principles they stand for.
To building for...
To think eight generations ahead, and build the world we want to live in and that we wish to outlive us. To establish our roots, and embroider our principles into our hearts and minds. The reason which keeps us moving forward when we find ourselves exhausted, distracted, with hearts broken, and when those we love rebuke us. When we lead with our positivity and creativity, and align with who we truly are. Like this, we stride to leave the world better than we found it - not by means of destruction, but by inspiring by example and leaving a legacy behind us.
The Difference
In my experience more people know what they´re against than what they´re for. Many people feel the need to stand against something, or someone, even when there is nothing to stand against.
The matter I´m communicating is alike to armies and castles. Armies exist to destroy the castles and other armies, but castles exist to produce resources and wealth, stockpile supplies and protect the villagers from the armies. The army must siege the castles to profit, but the castles are most profitable during times of peace – much more so. I´m sure there are good armies and bad castles, and vise versa, but ultimately the army is destructive and a temporary force, and the castle is creative and a long lasting sanctuary.
So, what is more meaningful; to take a life, or to lay a stone?