Words and symbols have meanings which shape our perception and our behavior. Some words are highly referential because they refer to a common experience. The word "apple" is more referential than the words "Messiah" or "Idiot". This blog is titled "Ramblings of an Idiot Messiah". I need to share my understanding of these words and explain why I choose to use these sacred words.
The word "Messiah" refers to a special kind of King. In our human history there were kings. And a Messiah can be thought of as the King of kings. This is the basic definition of the word "Messiah". There is also a difference between "The Messiah" and "A Messiah". Some traditions believe that "The Messiah" will bring peace on Earth unlike any time before. I refer to myself as "A Messiah" for many reasons. My primary reason is to inspire people to consider a new and better understanding. Do not forget that I preface the word "Messiah" with "Idiot". I am "A Idiot" and "A Messiah". So do not take me too seriously please.
The word "Idiot" refers to a stupid person. All humans are stupid (with regard to an aspect) in comparison to any imaginable super intelligent entity. I am certainly a human with corresponding ignorance and experience. When we use words we each have a meaning for that word within our mind. If we use the word "Idiot" we are comparing. So a person can be an Idiot in comparison to Nikola Tesla or an Idiot in comparison to the information processing power of a supercomputer. Certainly Tesla is an Idiot (with regard to speedy mathematical calculating ability) if you compare him to a supercomputer. Simply notice how these words we use have many different meanings which we can explore.
Our minds are shaped by experience. Experience can leave powerful scars. But even more powerful than the scars from abuse is the power of belief. Every meaning we give to every symbol is a belief. I intentionally use the word "Messiah" because that symbol has pointed toward a sacred belief for many generations among people near my culture. I firmly believe that peace on Earth is possible within my lifetime if enough people can better define their sacred beliefs underlying sacred words like "Messiah".
What does a "Messiah" look like in our modern world? What are the qualities? What are the characteristics? What are the behaviors manifested? Should you be looking for humans that best fit these qualities, characteristics, and behaviors? Should you be teaching and training children to acquire these qualities, characteristics, and behaviors? Do you see how the meaning you give to sacred words shape your answers to these questions?
