AabahranThe Natural Being - A Guide
Philosophy · by Scholar Tobrios Cesard
The Natural Being; A Guide
Our first volume, The Decline of Natural Being, covered the
various reasons and mentalities behind modern mortal's desire to seperate themselves from their original state. This tome shall explore the life and responsibilities of the Natural Being, as well as suggestions on how to return to the fold.
First we must define precisely what the Natural Being is. Despite current beliefs, the natural being is not the proverbial old man of the mountain, whose flowing white beard is tangled through with dasies and twigs. The Natural Being is not a hermit or zealot of the wilderness. In fact, the Natural Being can live perfectly content and comfortably within any setting.
The primary tenent of the Natural Being is freedom; the freedom of thought, and action. Most mortals create personal constructs and rigid rules of reality that are designed to limit. We might take for example the laws of the cities. Each very clearly state what you are prohibited from doing. The Natural Being is concerned only with what he can do.
The Natural Being is also aware of the interrelation of all
things. We are all born and bred in the same fashion. We are all creatures of routine and instinct. We are the same, even if our morals and beliefs differ in small details. The Natural Being understands this, and is thus free from the binding divisions most modern mortals devote their lives to.
The freedom of the Natural Being is not the chaotic, mindless freedom of beasts, however. It is guided by a very strict condition we as logical creatures posses. This freedom is limited by the acceptance of consequences.
If you, as the Natural Being are willing to accept the
consequence of your actions, then you are entirely free and within your right to do it. The laws of mortals and gods alike mean nothing to you.
You might say this is the same for any being, but most decision making processes are decided by a series of complex thoughts born from the laws and prohibitions they place upon themselves. This isn't freedom, this is exploitation.
Some might confuse this mentality with the criminal, or psychopath. The difference concerning the psycopath lies in the Natural Being's cognizant choice in the matter. The psycopath has no real choice, and is a prisoner of a sick mind.
The criminal, in truth, is closer to the Natural Being for their understanding of their actions. They are, however, in constant conflict with mortal prohibitions. In fact, they actively seek conflict for personal gain in the societies whose laws they shun. These beings are no more free than those who live within the rules. The Natural Being, however, sees the connection in all things, and thus has no need to seek conflict or approval with the social environment.
And so, the first step on the path to freedom is acceptance of consequences. To make decisions without the binding chains of our modern limiting society. Thus is the journal to the Natural Being begun.
Other suggestions for attaining the Natural Being are as follows:
-Listen to Nature, for nature is the prime example in freedom and instinctual living. She is your greatest teacher and ally.
-Trust and rely on your instincts. They are tools sharpened on ages of experience. They are the muscle memory of who you are and where you come from.
-Finaly, understand your place, your role, and accept it. Not the role dictated to you by societies laws, but the role you know is yours in the grand scheme of Being.
Following these suggestions, knowing your responsibilities, and understanding your place you shall soon become that which you were meant at creation to be. The Natural Being.