Misunderstanding Leads To Speculation

An unenlightened society is, by definition, corrupt.

Misunderstanding leads to speculation and, unfortunately, on to arrogance and narcissism. This is what narcissists do: they constantly move the goalposts and nitpick, maintaining a lack of empathy to ensure that they have every reason to be perpetually dissatisfied with you, or with their life.

They will declare, “Life’s a mystery!” quoting ‘-isms’, which means ‘taking a side with’ or ‘an imitation of’, and is often used to describe philosophies, theories, religions, social and artistic movements and behaviours, in many cases with a grandiose narrative.

Believing in some -ism means accepting without proof. Even Buddhists can do that. 🙂 When a narcissist moves the goal posts, they constantly shift and redefine expectations so that they can never be met. It’s a tactic of manipulation, and a form of gaslighting where others are made to feel worthless. Even spiritual teachers can do that. 🙂

Academic speculation is dry knowledge. We may read something that sounds wonderful, but it doesn’t mean we that realise it personally; it just adds to our speculations, which is a form of gambling, in the hope of gain.

Understanding is a powerful faculty of abstract thought, being sympathetically aware of other people’s feelings and how they came about. This faculty may be used for good or evil – a constant dilemma for human beings.