Notes from An Alien

19 ~ Loftiness

 My name is Ararura Quaren.

I asked my mother if I could write the last chapter of this book. She had become somewhat depressed as the process came near its conclusion. Her intense effort to transmit our story through Alexander had made the lives and sacrifices of our ancestors come to ripe life in her soul. They had all gone through so much and had helped our Worlds reach an enduring peace. When she had communicated with Alexander about the last chapter you've read, all the conversations she'd had with him came back to her and she wished she could visit your World and talk directly to everyone, convey the truth of what it takes for a culture to lift itself from degradation and greed and war to a smoothly functioning culture that gives every citizen their due.

I feel my mother and Alexander have given any honest person more than enough information to start them on the trail of discovery that carries them to the heights of thought and feeling which engender peace in their heart. Once that happens, they feel a magnetic attraction to other souls. They attain the awareness of the Oneness of All.

Consider what happened in the history of my Worlds. Consider what is happening in your World that is similar.

We had one World that had perfected the art of religious superstition and another that had capitalized on the power of corporate structure.

Your World has had the history of a series of religions, each pure in its infancy, each attaining worldly strength as it grew, each letting go of the inspiration of its Prophet-Founder and allowing its clergy to pervert the healing benefit of its moral power, to close itself off from productive consultation with the members of other religions, even going so far as to unceasingly harass and, in some cases, murder the Prophet-Founder of the following religion.

If there was one thing our Aklan Faith has taught Angians, it's the unity of all Faiths, the never-ending appearance of enlightened Prophets who all say the same thing. Each speaking to people at a different level of social evolution—each crafting their message to the needs of a succeeding Age—each agreeing with all the others.

Please make an effort on Earth to follow the example of these remarkable Individuals. If you have absolutely no idea how to begin such a quest, I feel your best bet is to find a Bahá'í.

Your World experimented with many methods of dealing with the necessities of your physical existence. At a certain point in this process the concept of a corporation took hold. And, though corporate structure, in and of itself, is neither good nor bad, it seems many of your corporations are using that structure to further purely materialistic aims. This can only strangle your World. This use of corporate power can become the cause of wars. It can even co-opt the concept of religion and enlist various sects in its plans of material conquest, ignoring the requirements of the human soul.

Just as with the religions of your World, the corporations began as a remedy—a means of supplying the physical needs of your peoples. Sadly, the same corruption some of your religions have suffered has infected many of your corporations.

My ancestors have taught me that life can only be lived successfully if the needs of the spirit, as well as the body, are satisfied.

If you're looking for physical sustenance, be sure the providers have your best interests in mind when they create what you consume.

If you're looking for emotional sustenance, be sure the feelings involved are deep-rooted and sincere.

If you're looking for mental sustenance, be sure the teacher is broad-minded and dedicated to constantly refreshing their perspective on their field of study.

If you're looking for spiritual sustenance, be sure the religion or group or movement is not an imitation. Be sure the people are motivated by the same pure exploration of truth that an honest scientist employs when delving into the mysteries of Nature.

In all your efforts to live a better life, in all your efforts to aid your World's struggle towards peace, remember these words of the Artificial Intelligence, Morna: "Patience is our weapon of choice."

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Thus ends the tale...

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