Jiddu Krishnamurti said, ‘Truth is not your or mine…’ When we hold onto our conditioned beliefs as the only right way, especially online, it often leads to conflict. Remember his words: ‘I am a human being who is looking for truth.’ The person you’re disagreeing with online, even if they seem very different, is also a human being on their own journey, trying to understand the world. Recognizing this shared humanity can sometimes help us step back from heated arguments.
Finding Your Own Digital Path: No Influencer is Your Guru
Krishnamurti was clear: ‘…therefore you cannot follow anybody.’ and ‘Truth cannot be found through another…’This is crucial to remember in the age of social media. While it’s tempting to follow every trend or believe everything an influencer says, Krishnamurti encourages us to think for ourselves. As he said, ‘Philosophy means the love of truth, Not the love of theories, Speculations or beliefs.’ Seek your own understanding of what resonates as true in the digital world, rather than blindly accepting what others present.
The KFoundation website reminds us: ‘It is essential to be free of all authority and to listen only to your own heart.’This reinforces the idea of finding your own way, both online and offline, and trusting your own inner compass rather than relying solely on external sources for your truth.
Ultimately, by bringing awareness to our social media use and our inner thoughts, we can navigate the digital world and our own minds with more understanding and peace. It’s about using our own ‘eyes’ to see what’s truly happening, both online and within ourselves, and in doing so, find our own unique path towards truth and freedom.”
For more detail, check out: Your Digital Compass: Finding Your Way Through Social Media and Inner Battles with J. Krishnamurti