WE LOVE OUR IDOLS

THE

entire world

is nothing more

than an idol escape

where reverence

is given to things

which deserve

no reverence at all

We may be under the impression that we are not idol-makers, but every limitation we have chosen to believe about ourselves represents an idol of our creation that does not reflect TRUTH.

The categories of our idol-making are broad and various.  They start at the center, with body-identification, and spread out from there.  Attributing importance to the array of foods and remedies which sustain the body's existence constitute an almost worshipful countenance. All the various beliefs which we hold about these alone create enough idols to fill temples.  

We extend our idol-making into multitudes of externals; relationships, cars, houses, resumes, achievements and careers.  Our social-status and acceptance of family and peers has seen dutiful effort put forth into idols of our making.  The investment of meaning and value stands paramount even in the face of TRUTH.

All limiting thoughts which we hold to be true are held close to the vest.  We protect, nourish and regard them as absolute and inviolable.  We protect the altar on which we have placed them, and pay homage regularly.  The idea of forsaking their worship is rarely ever considered.

We love the idols we make, even though they may not represent the TRUTH of us.

Perhaps we should consider switching careers, dispense with idol-making, and cleanse our altar with TRUTH.