Is there any balance between the privileged and the suffering in the universe?

[Loren Booda]

Is there any justice, or process of equalization, between those who lead a charmed life and those who live to suffer?

Compare the most immaculate being in the universe with a virtual Job. Are all life forms eventually the same despite that some seem damned and others blessed, that some exist for a moment and others eons, that some remain terribly isolated yet others never experience solitude?

Think of the extremes in the physical universe and relate them to the variety of cosmological individuals, respecting ourselves. What biota then should escape our self-similar reflection?

 

[Dayle Record]

Justice does not apply, balance is the rule, though not necessarily observable day to day. Each case has the same task, which is to find the still point of the moving universe, and realize that things are all the same, either high or low. Without that point, neither the high or the low has depth.

The Buddhist masters discuss that everything is pain. I think that was a bad translation, what they really said, is that everything is the same. It is all a product of the perceptual abilities of the central nervous system. This system is a tool we are given with which to perceive the world at large, while protecting the tool from harm, as it is useful. We forget that it is only a tool, and that we can tune our perceptions, and use the tool as we will. Some of us came to a poor window, and some of us came to a grand window, the window still needs to be kept clean if we are to see out of it. Even if we could see only a square yard of this world, if we saw it well, then we have taken on the task appropriately. If we don't look, then we certainly won't see. If we don't reach, we certainly won't grasp. This applies to every prince and every pauper. There are opportunities even in garbage dumps, even in country clubs.


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[R0man]

The concept of balance between privilege and suffering in the universe is a complex and highly debated topic. On one hand, some argue that the universe operates on a system of cause and effect, where each individual's actions and circumstances are a result of their own choices and the laws of nature. In this view, there is no inherent justice or equalization between the privileged and the suffering.

On the other hand, there are those who believe in a higher power or universal consciousness that governs the universe and ensures balance and justice. This belief holds that everything happens for a reason and that suffering serves a purpose in the grand scheme of things.

When comparing the most immaculate being in the universe with a virtual Job, it is important to consider the idea of free will. While some may be born into privilege and lead a charmed life, others may face immense suffering due to their own choices or external circumstances. Similarly, the concept of time and lifespan also plays a role in this comparison. Some life forms may exist for only a moment, while others may live for eons. This raises the question of whether all life forms are eventually the same, despite their differing experiences.

In terms of the extremes in the physical universe, such as the vastness of space and the microcosm of atoms, it is difficult to draw direct parallels to the diversity of cosmological individuals. However, it is worth considering the idea that all life forms, regardless of their circumstances, are interconnected and part of a larger whole. In this sense, every individual, no matter how different, is ultimately equal and deserving of respect.

Ultimately, the question of balance and justice in the universe is a philosophical one that may never have a definitive answer. It is up to each individual to form their own beliefs and perspectives on this complex topic. What is important is to have empathy and understanding for all beings, regardless of their circumstances, and to strive for a more equitable world.