verb
- 1.breed specimens of (a plant, animal, etc.) by natural processes from the parent stock.
2. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely
Demonstrate:
verb
- 1.clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.
2. take part in a public demonstration.
So it has occurred to me that many today are into the cycle of propagation. Many may not recognize the difference between the word propagate and demonstrate. If you do not notice the difference between the two, it could be a sure sign that you are doing a lot of propagating.
Is propagating necessarily something to be ashamed of?
Not necessarily. Especially if there it is backed up by demonstration. Its all about what you are going for. Do you want to spread or promote a theory or do you want to promote truth? The only way to promote truth is through demonstration, however many today fall for the propaganda of what appears to be truth and they accept it as so.
For some, their whole persona is a major propagation rather than a demonstration of who they truly are. Would I call these people fake? Not necessarily. Maybe they simply have no substance of truth to them or have not figured themselves out to the point where they are able to demonstrate anything significantly meaningful or truthful.
I'm saying all of this to remind us all to be careful that we are demonstrating things and not propagating... especially when it comes to ideas such as love. Love can be demonstrated or it can be propagated. People propagate many positive ideas and ideals all the time for one reason or the other... I'm sure you can name many. Feel free to discuss some of them in the comments section.
Can anything "negative" come from promoting "positive" ideas? Of course. This is because propagation only promotes more propagation and everyone ends up propagating some idea rather than demonstrating. This may be a good way to promote a positive idea before demonstrating it, however it can be very difficult to move people from a state of constant propagation to a state of demonstration and you end up having "walking propaganda(s)" rather than actual demonstrations of truth. It can be likened to people going through the motions rather than any actual doing.
Personally that dynamic is something that really annoys me and an all too often, obvious observation.
I'm sure you have many experiences that you can also share and while we can sit a judge others, we have to take care that the Universe is not simply giving us the message and warning to be sure to be authentic in our own dealings and interactions. Be the Real Deal and you will always recognize what is realness in others, even if that observation is that they have no clue who they really are.
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Blessings,
Godis Nanu
www.beautifulnanu.com
I liked your example... I usually say there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is that which is learned and "propagated" and wisdom is the practical application and experience that comes with it...Demonstration!!! Very Insightful!
ReplyDeleteI've always said it in a way similar to Mi'yat. I like this too, because it relates to what I see in nature more. I'm going to have to give this more thought. Thank you.
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