I'm Not Right

I just want to say, for the record, I don’t want you to believe me. As a general rule of thumb, it’s not a good idea to trust, or at least I suggest you approach cautiously, people who want you to believe them.

Why would anyone want you to believe them? Is it about religion, a theory of God? Is it a great (guaranteed?!) investment opportunity? Is it a political party that needs a donation? Is it a second-hand car salesman?! People who want you to believe them, want something from you. They want money, or a vote, or to take advantage of you, or some support, etc. They want to get you on side.

But Truth doesn’t have sides. Something is either true, or it’s not. Truth is not from the world of information and opinions (the world of taking sides.) If I say, for example, ‘Life can be hard,’ I don’t need to defend it as if it’s a point of view. It’s not a point of view! It’s a matter of experience. And I don’t need to get you to believe me that life can be hard. That doesn’t serve either of us.

But if we both recognize the truth of it, or any statement, there is then an energy of unity, openness, and the possibility of further engagement, interest, and exploration. That’s what we’re aiming for.

So I don’t want to ‘get you on my side.’ I don’t want you to believe me. There are no sides here. There’s either something true in what I’m saying, something that resonates, or there’s not. If there is, great! Let’s talk more! This could be the beginning of something beautiful. If it’s not, enjoy the rest of the internet (but be careful where you wander!)

Getting you on my side totally misses the point. ‘Sides’ are not the solution. In fact, they are the problem! It’s election day in the US. One side vs the other side, today, every day, in the US, and all over the world. While there is one side vs the other side, the world will always be in turmoil.

Getting people on your side is not going to help the world. Actually, dissolving (our attachment to) ‘sides’ is the way we need to go. That requires a focus on knowledge not information, and a willingness to look more deeply at things. This type of renewed focus can point us back in the direction of peace and sanity.

I also want to say, I’m not ‘right.’ Being right or wrong is something that lives in the world of information and opinions. Being ‘right’ means you need to defend your point of view. I don’t have anything to defend here. Again, this is a different domain, the domain of Truth, knowledge, and experience. I won’t defend my experience that flames burn. It doesn’t need defending. I’m not ‘right’ about it.

So don’t believe me, and I’m not right! How’s that for a start?! As my ex-boss would say, “Strong to very strong.” (He was a funny guy. An ex-barman who became President of a media company. That’s the kind of leader you want!)