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“My Own Nature”

December 10, 2007 by Kaosar (Raatkiranii)

Photograph by Panache

“I’ll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide.”

- Emily Bronte

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8 Responses to ““My Own Nature””

on December 18, 2007 at 7:38 pm1 Paul

That’s a wonderful quote! I think it nicely sums up my own feelings, too.

Do you think we actually have a duty to ourselves and others to be true to ourselves, Raatkiranii, or is being true to our own nature morally optional? I’ve been wondering about that lately.
on December 18, 2007 at 10:50 pm2 Raatkiranii (K.F.S)

I think that though it is optional it would be a great loss to ourselves and others if we weren’t true to our own nature. Recognizing ourselves allows us to understand, accept, and better ourselves. If we choose to deny or leave our true nature unexplored then we lose a part of ourselves. We conform, we bend, and never really become what are essence, our soul already is.
on December 19, 2007 at 5:22 am3 Paul

“…it would be a great loss to ourselves and others if we weren’t true to our own nature.”

I agree with that. So long as being true to ourselves does not lead us into anti-social behaviors, I think it benefits not only ourselves but others for us to be true to ourselves. Imagine the loss to the world if Newton had denied his talents and skills and decided to become a politician! Imagine also his own unhappiness!
on December 19, 2007 at 10:01 am4 Raatkiranii (K.F.S)

Ah, now that’s the catch. So long as the pursuit of our own nature doesn’t hinder that of others, harms them or their rights all is well. So, yeah there I agree with you.

Think of all the talent, including Newton’s, had they not followed their own nature and went with the “flow” of their time instead! A great loss indeed!
on December 19, 2007 at 2:14 pm5 Paul

If being true to ourselves benefits both us and others, then why does it seem society is so often in a loose conspiracy to alienate people from themselves? For instance: Why are people bombarded 24/7 with the message that true happiness and meaningful existence come from buying this or that product, rather than from self development and self realization? Or why are so many religious organizations into promoting self-denial?

By the way, Raatkiranii, you and I seem to share some very important values, which is really cool.
on December 19, 2007 at 5:57 pm6 Raatkiranii (K.F.S)

Greed, Money, Control, and Power. That’s my answer. That is why we are told that products will make us happy, that others know what’s best for us and that there is no need for us to delve within ourselves. That the natural is sin and we are by nature sinful and thus need to be guided.

Personally, I wouldn’t blame religion, but instead those who corrupt, twist, and use religion to control and wield power over others through their faith and beliefs. This is very easy since people are easily led. A great leader isn’t necessarily someone who does what’s right, but someone who can make his voice the voice of the people, and have them follow and believe that it’s all their own idea, for their good, and what they want.

Religion, any religion, in essence has always been about loving others, yourself, and doing good. Sure there will be conflicts, but that’s why we are conscious thinking beings, so we may think and ponder, teach and learn, and perhaps even create and resolve our conflicts.

And I agree, since our first encounter I’ve noticed that we seem to share similar values. I’m glad!
on December 28, 2007 at 12:38 pm7 Ankur Aggarwal

nice quote
on December 29, 2007 at 10:47 am8 Raatkiranii (K.F.S)

Thank you, Ankur!