What do I really know? Living my life with all the benefits of material welfare and good health.

I have been pondering this question. What do I really know about life? About true spirituality? Even, what do I truly know about love? I think the answer is quite clear, actually. It really is, that I hardly know anything.

Before I have tasted real hardship, deep suffering and great poverty, what can I really say about life? At least, how can I really give any advice? Is my life really an example to inspire a following? How self-focused am I not in my own search for peace?

How self-judgemental you are today you might say. What is this downplay of my own worth and significance about? Let me rephrase myself.

I am reminded by the sayings of Jesus on the Mount. He pronounced the blessedness  of the poor in spirit and wealth. He also later proclaimed his mission of setting people free. The knowing of truth will set you free, he proclaimed. There you go, the knowing of truth will set you free!

So, really asking the questions that point to the truth of my reality, that may be a wise way to go about it. If it leads you to a greater self knowledge at least, it may also lead you to a renewed humility in life. And even a greater thankfullness.

Today I am writing this to all the “privileged” in this world. Yet, I can really only ask myself again. What can I say about true love and true spirituality? Yes, what do I really know? I guess, I can only try to help myself to find the right path. And hopefully I can befriend others, rich or poor in one way or the other, and walk alongside them on their own path to deeper knowing of the mystery and love.

Blessed be!