Stories and Myths

Within our search for meaning in the Universe, different cultures have had their own ways of reflecting themselves over the years. No matter where on Earth, we have read similar stories of different faces. The characteristic features of geography brought creativity to life with various color combinations in each culture.

While interpreting the laws of nature, we witnessed observations that the strong destroyed the weak. The inspirational sources revealed by The God regarding inequality of opportunity were interpreted as individual successes each time. Over time, the concept of power ceased to be personal and met interpretations of a single god or divine force.

Because injustices experienced/lived did not end, divine supplements formed within societies continued to shape the decisions to be made. We had the opportunity to see the weakness of people in illnesses, weather changes, and natural disasters. But those who accessed divine supplements did not see themselves as the reflection of The God on earth; instead, they became convinced that they were more important than other living beings.

Figures considered more valuable in mythologies were turned into characters that made it harder for societies to see The God. Leaders who took responsibility and made use of the creativity granted to them to develop their societies defined themselves as rule makers. Naturally, they approached their divine supplements, which were supposed to be inspirational, with the negligence of trying to control the lives of other beings. Every form of control paved the way for the next leader, and cycles made of repeated mistakes in nature continued within similar stories.

When the existence of The God was told in stories and mythologies that spread across society, how it existed was not detailed and mystical features were interpreted through created figures. Destiny, the existence of luck, and divine interventions were narrated, but reasons were not focused on enough. Because the characters in the stories were shown as more valuable than the whole society, those who read the stories could not see the details in their own lives. Thus, the responsibility sent to the whole society remained with the leaders.

Let's examine the overlooked details and unasked questions by proceeding through an example story:

Al-Khiḍr and the wolves

One day al-Khiḍr withdraws to a dark cave on a deserted mountain. When night falls, the cave is surrounded by wolf howls. Shortly after, hungry and wild-looking wolves come to the entrance of the cave. In this situation, which would normally be deadly for a human, al-Khiḍr does not show the slightest fear; he sits silently and continues to contemplate.

Questions that should be asked, and answers that explain how every being has the same chance:

1. Why did al-Khiḍr withdraw to a deserted cave?

Having performed many helpful acts in society, he wanted to be alone to rest and reflect. Because everyone in stress consulted al-Khiḍr or asked for his help directly or indirectly.

2. Why did the wolves find that cave?

It was a divine supplement that allowed him to meet the feelings of other animals as both a warning (lesson) and a reward. It was a coincidence that depicted the relationship of the people around him with him.
Without knowing the details, it is difficult to guess what behaviors the wolves reflected in that era and culture. It is just a chain of life experiences that only al-Khiḍr could see (read).

3. Why did the wolves not attack al-Khiḍr?

Because al-Khiḍr did not attack or harm any living being, the destructive side of justice in nature was not a threat to him.

4. Why did The God show value to al-Khiḍr?

Al-Khiḍr's feelings were strengthened because he was sharing and helpful. With the empathy he developed by opening himself (sharing) to other beings in nature, the door to divine supplements opened to him that much more.

5. Why did al-Khiḍr not explain the divine value given to him to society?

If al-Khiḍr had explained/could have explained why he was lucky, the value he received might have diminished and he could have been harmed. Because everyone could solve their own problems on their own.

If al-Khiḍr's reason of death was known, it would be easier to see what mistake he made and which rules of nature he did not follow.

By reading the article How to Play in Nature, you can better see (read) what your luck in nature wants to tell you. 🎡