Sacred to Profane - A path to destruction
Absence of sacredness is a precursor to self-destruction. Applies to individuals, families and communities. First, how does an object or a process acquire sacredness? At an individual level, one treats something as sacred because of an inner experience. At a higher state of consciousness, when it transcends time, one discovers that an object or a process means much more than its physical state. Since this discovery happened when time was not a factor, he believes the physical entity or process would continue to give that experience. So, he begins treating it sacred. It doesn't do anything special other than its intended purpose, but by treating it as holy, man can experience uplifting emotions. It does, by coming to his aid by comforting him through the ups and downs of his life. Good habits, value systems, and rituals with their sacredness passed on across generations help keep families together. Physical ob...