Thursday, 23 March 2017

The Value of Dignity – (1614)

Introduction

Everyone has their dignity and is in some way aware of their dignity. It is usually thought of in the way we are treated.

To be treated like a dog or a cat is to be treated for example, we say, against human dignity. Within dignity there is a value system or system of inherent worth. The recognition of those values determines what is appropriate or not. Dignity is a lot about what is appropriate or not.


What Enhances the Essence

Some activities have a higher level of dignity. Esoteric and sacred objects, activities and practices carry inherently a high value system. Therefore, these activities are more dignifying. There is a teaching from my marvellous missionary that says "dignity is what enhances the essence".

Naturally what does not enhance our essence is against dignity.

To act with dignity is to act with high human and spiritual values.

Dignity is the knowing and appreciation of those inherent inner values.


Dignity and Balance

The values of dignity and balance operate together. A balanced conduct is dignifying and dignifying behaviour is a very balanced behaviour that imparts dignity in its own conduct and in the treatment of others. These two values complement each other and dignity is controlled and appropriately contained by balance.


Pride and Dignity

In pride when we are treated in a certain way, this treatment is compared against these inner values for appropriateness (dignity). Then that comparison is registered against our sense of balance, fairness and justice. Then a conclusion is made as unfair, inappropriate or fair, good and just and pride is exactly that the conclusion of these values being processed relative two certain concepts of dignity and balance.

My marvellous missionary says that we ‘finish’ with pride when we learn how to deal with imbalances from within ourselves through our inner Real Being and when we have the concept of dignity in our Being.


Real Dignity

A person with a lot of dignity that is real, dignity, when treated badly will not react indignantly. Because that is against his dignity.

End (1614).

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