Spiritual trends and the "as is" trap

Exploring self-growth and happiness

In recent years, spiritual information has been flooded with messages such as, "You're the one you are" and "There's no need to work hard." At first glance, these words may sound like they will increase self-esteem and reduce the burden on the mind, but if accepted easily, they may stunt individual growth and disrupt the harmony of society as a whole. This article explores this problem in depth, rethinks the true meaning of "as it is" and examines the essential elements of self-growth and pursuit of happiness.

The Fragile Foundation of Misunderstandings and Risks and Self-Assurance of "As It Is"

The word "as it is" is originally an important concept for developing self-esteem and accepting oneself. However, this term is often misunderstood and provides a breeding ground for convenient interpretations.

1. There is a lack of evidence for self-esteem and when affirming oneself as "the way it is", it is often seen that the basis for this is vague. Self-esteem, which is not based on consideration for others or ethical views, is likely to fall into merely self-centered thinking and can encourage arrogance and self-righteous behavior. For example, there are cases where troublemakers who are bothering others may say, "This is my personality," or when someone who exploits others justifies them as "I'm just smart."
   
2. There are many cases where people endure growth and stagnate, and end up exonerating the word "as it is" and neglecting their efforts to improve themselves. Humans are constantly changing and growing, and to be content with the current situation means stagnation. Giving up self-growth can close your possibilities and lead to future regrets. For example, people who fail to improve their skills and stick to maintaining the status quo may be unable to accommodate the changes in the times and may be left behind in society.
   
3. There are cases where accepting responsibility as is, and accepting "as is" leads to a waiver of your own responsibility. When faced with a difficult situation, giving up on things like, "This is destiny" or "I have nothing to do" can lead to missed opportunities for personal growth. For example, if someone in need and in need without making any effort to rely on lottery tickets or to others, it will not fundamentally solve the problem.

The Need for Change and the Power of Self-Changing and Painful Growth

We must understand the dangers lurking in the word "as is," and then we must recognize the need for change. As the Buddha says, others cannot purify others. Ultimately, the first step in change is for the person to strongly desire to change.

1. Painful growth and self-change can sometimes be painful. The process of acknowledging your own weaknesses and mistakes and overcoming them is never easy. However, after overcoming that pain, a stronger and more mature self awaits. For example, it takes strong will and effort to break through a long-standing bad habit.
2. In the process of self-improvement and self-change, it is important to let go of your dependence and pave the path through your own power. Rather than relying on others, solving problems and achieving goals on your own will increase your self-esteem and lead to further growth. For example, you can gain a great sense of accomplishment by taking on difficult projects and making them successful on your own.
3. The intrinsic motivation and the driving force behind change should be intrinsic motivation rather than external forcedness. It is important to wish for your own will to "change" rather than because someone tells you or because others are doing that. Actions based on intrinsic motivation allow for sustained efforts and produce greater results. For example, pursuing the field of interest and honing your skills is not painful, but you can work with joy.

Redefinition of "happiness" - The narrowness between subjectivity and universality

The question of whether we can say "I'm happy" is very subjective. The definition of happiness varies from person to person, and there is no absolute standard. However, in general, the following factors can be considered to make you feel happy:

1. Self-esteem - Be able to recognize and view your own value positively. Self-esteem is a force to stay positive and overcome when faced with difficult situations.
   
2. I feel that I have built good relationships with others and supported me by building good relationships with those around me. Relationships bring about mental stability and enrich life by sharing joys and sorrows.
   
3. By achieving and working hard, you can achieve your goals and experience self-development. Achieving your goals gives you a sense of accomplishment and confidence, and increases your motivation to further challenges.
   
4. Contributing to society and contributing as a member of society, and feeling the raison d'etre for yourself. Social contributions correct thoughts that tend to be self-centered and develop the ability to empathize with others.
   
5. You can feel gratitude and gratitude in your daily life and realize small happiness. Appreciation can increase happiness and promote positive thinking.

Taking these factors into consideration, "happiness" can be said to be not merely material wealth or pleasure, but rather a sense of spiritual fulfillment and joy in the process of self-realization.

Spiritual possibilities and pitfalls and wise choices

Spiritual information can be a useful tool for deepening self-understanding and achieving peace of mind. However, there is also the risk of being misled by false information and biased interpretations. When experiencing spiritual information, you should be aware of the following points:

1. Critical thinking: Rather than accepting information at face value, examine it with a critical perspective. Care must be taken against unfounded claims and emotional appeals.
2. Source Reliability: Check whether the source of information is reliable. Care must be taken when you have information about people who have no qualifications or achievements, or when it comes to commercial purposes.
3. Balance: Collect information from a multifaceted perspective, not biased towards one information. Knowing different opinions and interpretations will help you understand more deeply.
4. Practice: Incorporate and put the knowledge you have learned into your real life and try it out. Knowledge alone is meaningless, and only through practice leads to true understanding.
5. Your own responsibility: Make your final decision yourself. It is important to make decisions based on your own values ​​and beliefs, rather than being influenced by others' opinions.

Towards self-growth and pursuit of happiness

The phrase "You're the one you are" is effective in increasing self-esteem, but it can be dangerous if you accept it easily. It is important to always be considerate of others and to be ethical and to always strive to improve yourself.

Furthermore, happiness is not something that is given, but something that is captured through one's own efforts. I believe that not fearing painful growth and carving out life with the spirit of self-improvement will lead to deeper happiness.

It can be said that our mission is to deepen our self-understanding, continue to grow, and pursue true happiness through critical thinking and practice, without being misled by spiritual information.

Shokey Hayashi

Exorcist/Radionics Technique Researcher

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Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1965, he has been suffering from troubles, illnesses and injuries caused by spiritual phenomena since childhood. However, one day, when he was 20 years old, he attended an event, had a mysterious experience at the venue, and was hit by lightning energy from the heavens, as if piercing the spinal cord from his brain, and his psychic abilities blossomed. He then began studying psychology and psychiatry, and now he has combined psychiatry and consciousness engineering. Established "Radionics exorcism" using our own radionics techniques. "It's possible to treat your fortune" beyond exorcism, memorial service, and healing.