Arrogance exists in almost every archetype. Most of the shadow frequencies are obsessed with the word “I”. This exaggerated sense of self creates the illusion that your perspective is more correct than anyone else’s.
Consider this. Is there anyone else who’s perspective is more accurate than yours? Is there anyone who is more “right” than you are? For the vast majority, the extent to which another person aligns with your views and values is the extent to which they are right. The extent to which another person does not align with your views and values is the extent to which they are wrong. As perspectives are affected by a multitude of factors, including culture, conditioning and life experiences, they will obviously be different for each person.
At the deeper shadow frequencies, arrogance makes you entirely unaware of the needs of others. In the narcissistic archetype, an issue isn’t a problem unless he / she is directly impacted by the issue. The narcissist is oblivious to global issues like world hunger, climate change, poverty and war. This “every man for himself” perspective is often found among those who hold the lion’s share of the resources.
That having been said, there are leaders who understand that a proposition where “we” win and “they” lose is not an acceptable solution. True leaders take a broader view, one that encompasses not only humanity as a whole, but nature and the planet as well. These leaders live by the phrases “Do onto others as you would have others do onto you,” and “But for the grace of God, there go I.”
Humility is recognizing that your perspective is no more right, accurate or correct than anyone else’s. Humility understands that there is no such thing as moral superiority. It does not use words to manipulate or make excuses for self-centric behavior. Humility is the recognition that a person’s lot in life does not determine his / her worth. Likewise, achievement, intellect and power are not a measure of value. Humility is the recognition that divine sovereignty lives within each person in equal measure.
The needs of one are the needs of all.
Note: These messages are received through daily meditation and are meant to be shared. I offer them here in love. If a particular message resonates with you, it’s because it was meant for you as much as it was meant for me.
