The further I go, the more it seems apparent that the issue of the goodness of our existence is not predicated primarily on our ability to control what we are (not that self-control is unimportant).
But the higher reality we start to recognize is that the goodness of our existence is more related to the goodness that we let flow from us. Trying to control our badness primarily is both counter-intuitive and not very efficacious. In other words, a hyper-focus on it is mostly just a waste of energy.
It is what flows from us that is the startling surprise of so much that is good. And, whatever is bad, is primarily about blocking the flow of that goodness. So, it is that to which we should become increasingly aware and trained at identifying and working with.
Goodness is not simply the absent of badness, which is quite easy to end up assuming—because of the all effort it takes to focus on badness. Goodness is something innate within us; that is naturally outward flowing; that is often blocked by our lack of awareness of the realities of goodness. It is the things that are blocking us from seeing and knowing our goodness, of experiencing the movement of that goodness towards other things, that comprise the fundamental nature of badness (sin).
The limitation of our awareness is what is inhibiting us from being who we truly are, of truly making a difference towards manifesting the goodness of life.
