Europe was created by history.
America was created by philosophy.
Margaret Thatcher
In revisiting and reflecting upon our philosophy – the forming thought of our nation – we see within a field of awe some unique and amazing notions, notions that are imbedded and imbued with conviction. We see the active presence of wisdom and experience working harmoniously towards and from a common intent… a common living purpose, a purpose that can deepen and grow while providing lasting direction in the recognized reality of an ever changing, dynamic world. We see the presence of struggle and experience emerge as an intent not to create a singular national religion, an intention not to impose a particular theology, dogma, or doctrine upon her people; but rather to leave space, freedom, for one’s own choice in that regard.
Equally clear, however, was the acknowledgment, conviction and firm belief in the truth of there being a Source: a Source greater than ourselves, greater than any one of us, greater than all of us… a true Source of creation, the Creator of each, the Creator of all. This truth, borne out of reflective wisdom, was intended to light our path – in the beginning, and through time… always. A conviction that itself reflects an understanding and recognition of the risk and hazard to ourselves, to our nation – as to who and what we would be and become – if we disconnected ourselves from this truth… in particular if we begin to form our thought around ourselves as if we are the source.
Now as we reflect upon our own experience we see the value of understanding that this truth, this truth of Source, exists – is freely and fully present – outside of, beyond the domain of, reason… and as such requires neither argument nor proof for nourishment – or for sustaining its presence. Reflecting further on our experience, we notice that when we subject this truth, bring it down so to speak, to the plane of argument and proof, there is a common tendency to diminish and occlude the very light we intended to light up our path… a light that is often further dimmed through the distractive nature of endless argument and energetic pursuits of new proofs… all of which, in one sort of way or another, seem to take us off the path… and away from being able to work towards and from a common intent – a common living purpose.
Terry P. Anderson
Philosopher of Potential
