The Bhagavad Gita describes us all as having the lower self
and the higher self. It is the lower self which is selfish, that give us our
limited perspective, making us feel separate and disconnected from everyone
else. Identifying ourselves as separate and disconnected produces huge
problems. We feel insecure, unstable, vulnerable, dissatisfied, which can lead
to anger, depression, and cravings to fill the void.
Wherever there is a feeling of separateness and
disconnectedness, there will always be a tendency to manipulate others, to take
advantage of them for our own gain.
Some people don’t feel the separation so keenly. They can
function quite happily without the need to lean on others. Where the feeling of
separateness is much greater, it can cause loneliness, jealousy, depression,
anger, resentment, regret, greed etc.
All these can then feed on each other, causing a boiling
cauldron ready to explode at any minute.
The upper self is the selfless side, the part of us that
loves unconditionally, that wants to give and serve others, that wants to
nurture and look after others for nothing in return, the side that appreciates
beauty. This is the side that seeks to evolve and grow, to fulfil our
potential.
Lets nurture, develop, encourage our selflessness. It is so much
more fulfilling to live that way. We feel happier and more fulfilled, and
those around us do too. True selflessness is where we do things
for others without any expectation of reward, and best of all, if we don’t shout
about what we’ve done.
We need to get out there in the world, and set a good
example. Be quiet and selfless and giving and loving.
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