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Per Dictionary.com — respect for all living things and avoidance of violence toward others.
It’s handed down to us from both Buddhism and Yogic traditions. It’s a vibe you carry with you out into the world. It’s a way of being. The closest thing to this philosophy in Christiandom is the spiritual being of The Friends, whose very name is inclusive.
Ahimsa is a two-fold process. It requires ACTIVE participation in Life. You can’t just hide out in your home and not interact with the world. That would just be too easy.
You have to behave respectfully to All. The. Things — Human, Environmental, AND Yourself — that you encounter. All. The. Time. It teaches us The Oneness and interdependence of Our Universe. We all come from Source. Scientists have long recognized the DNA which composes every single living thing on Planet Earth is more alike than different. We all have the same foundation.
You have to behave without violence to All. The. Things. — Human, Environmental, AND Yourself — that you encounter. All. The. Time. Anger, hate, physical and emotional abuse only spiral you further down the rabbit hole of your own destruction.
Many people believe these principles help make Planet Earth a better place. But the deeper truth is practicing Ahimsa makes the person practicing a more balanced Human. In doing this, one can go forward in Life…
