Non-Intervention as Cosmic Law
What is non-intervention? Non-intervention is first and foremost about respecting boundaries. Whether between galaxies or governments, it’s the idea that external forces, whether extraterrestrial or political, should refrain from interfering with the natural course of things. Just as evolved ETs or higher beings as others like to call them, refrain from stepping in to resolve things for us, so should governments allow individuals and societies the space to evolve on their own terms, because they understand the importance of free will and growth. This is a whole debate though as we dive deeper into the concepts of sacred non-intervention.
Intervention might feel like a quick fix, especially in politics, but it often comes with unintended consequences, especially when constant, as we have all witnessed. It can hinder real progress, self-determination, and transformation within various cultures. Ultimately, it’s about finding balance while offering guidance when asked, but also letting things unfold naturally. Before diving deeper into this beautiful yet complex topic, I’d like to share a few insights I’ve come to realize more recently.
The Modern Human | Political Discernment & Awareness
I don’t know about you, but the more I observe everyday people the more astounded I get. Yes, we are all prone to anxiety, and maybe some more than others. But, for God’s sake, there are people having a full-blown psychotic episode while walking down the streets of New York City, and somehow this has become completely normal. Most are so out of touch with reality and will even go out of their way to engage with these individuals, downplay their illness, and even assist or defend their capricious episodes and needs while they’re having a total mental breakdown. This is how easily people can be persuaded nowadays, especially when they’re holding up signs with dangerous, absurd, and completely false claims.
We are definitely at a breaking point as we enter this new millennium, especially regarding how humans evolve from this point forward. All planets go through their own natural cycles, and that will include humans and the various systems we have built our societies upon. It is natural that on a social level, a lot of restructuring will happen. Yes, it’s true that we have built a complicated world for ourselves, and not everyone can afford the luxury of simply going out to regenerate, contemplate, and feel. But we have become so neurotic that it cannot or should not be ignored any longer. We have to address these issues as they seep into our awareness, communities, and relationships with family and friends.
Some people will dismiss or laugh at the President of the United States when he mentions that some immigrants have entered with serious criminal records or escaped from mental institutions. They won’t take these concerns seriously unless they have first-hand encounters with these individuals. And no, I’m not here to defend or agree with all of his policies on immigration, the economy, or anything else. I know there are some who can’t wait to jump on the bandwagon and label me a Neo-Fascist, a term I’ve been called before, which, frankly, I find absurd.
Actually, I always leaned more toward the left, but that changed before Covid as I myself changed and went through my own stage of individuation. I don’t know too much about politics, but what I’m interested in most is how people approach politics, how they reason, and why. And no, I did not vote for the left or the right this time. But I was relieved that the left didn’t win, particularly for one reason, and that is its foreign policy. If I ever vote for the left, I want to see a more balanced perspective on foreign policy and non-intervention, and I want to see younger candidates.
Moving Beyond Division | Understanding American Values
Some people don’t have all of the facts, they won’t listen, they won’t do the heavy lifting, the proper research, develop real political discernment, and look at any evidence, and quickly jump to conclusions and solutions. Yes, empathy is crucial, and whether the left or the right is in power, America won’t fail to do what it was intended to do all along and what it was created for, and that is also: helping the needy, especially families who struggle in their own countries due to political or religious persecution, etc., and who want to create a better life for themselves and their children.
My parents were immigrants due to political reasons, but they were legal immigrants. Becoming a naturalized American was a long process but not a difficult one. We had to have an actual interview as a family, to begin with, in English, and where even our facial profiles were carefully observed, which I found very interesting. Other than that, we were met with absolutely no obstacles as long as we were law-abiding citizens and met all the legal requirements. It was our biggest blessing and something we will always be forever grateful for, including my father, God rest his soul.
We have lost the beautiful. Most people I observe today seem completely dead and drained from the inside, empty of any sublimity of life and it’s almost unbearable to watch, at least for me. Yes, it’s true that everyone, probably including myself, has become a prisoner of routines of mediocrity and daily patterns that neither satisfy our imagination nor nourish the idealisms of our constitutions. But I think this is all coming up to the surface, for us to remember where we came from, and where we are going.
Some people aren’t aware of any of this and are easily persuaded. Either way, I believe what’s happening here in the States is not just an American political crisis, but a global one. Sometimes, a review is necessary before taking the test and moving on to the next grade. But Dear Lord, please show me a likable face. Jokes aside, let’s move on to foreign policy.
Basic Principles of American Foreign Policy
The first duty and most basic purpose of American foreign policy is protection. It is meant to protect the nation, the state, the polity, the country, borders, physical territory, and its people. It was created to protect our natural rights as the founding fathers addressed them, and that is to protect our freedom, not only from foreign domination but our internal freedom to live as we please. Along with these needs, came the Declaration of Independence.
The purpose of the Government was to secure the safety and happiness of the people. This was referred to as the alpha and omega of political life. On an international level, this meant that no nation had the right to tyrannize, imperialize, or rule another nation without that nation’s consent. It is an obligation to respect the rights of other nations and also the sovereignty of smaller nations. At an international level, each nation has the right to be left alone in its own sovereignty, to seek and chart its own destiny. So all countries have an obligation not to interfere.
The Founders & The Constitution | Non-Intervention
The Founders understood political responsibility more than we often realize. They recognized the dangers of overreach, and they were far better politicians than most of us today could ever hope to be. Borders and nations weren’t defined then as they are now, and we can only grasp from a limited perspective what it truly meant to be a politician in their time. They began from a premise of non-interference in the affairs of other nations. That is to say that they were ready to defend themselves if they had to, go to war if necessary, and even seek alliances as they did with the French during the American Revolution. But on balance, their default position, their starting position was not to interfere with the internal affairs of other countries unless that country posed a direct threat to them.
One purpose of the American constitution was to provide for the common defense, that is the common defense of American territory, including American shore, farms, ports, cities, people, industries, economy, etc. Therefore the founders wanted a united government that was competent, capable of conducting foreign policy, negotiate treaties, raise, administer, and deploy, and command an army. These things had to be reserved for one government, the federal government.
Over many decades, we are now in an era that emphasizes and even prioritizes so-called international law or international bodies that say they have some say over what allegedly sovereign countries get to do or not do. This is a very popular idea among intellectuals and educated individuals, but this was completely alien to the Founder’s thought. They did not express any concern over what American foreign policy or American conduct on the international scene should be.
That was solely reserved for one body making decision, one government, one nation, the American people, and its elected representatives to decide. They would not recognize as legitimate outside governments telling them what to do on the international scene or internally. They would also agree that this is a violation of the non-interference or non-intervention principle. The core principle that the Founders urged upon the American citizens and posterity, was to have as little connection as possible with foreign countries. They agreed to great commercial relations, expansive commercial relations, but as little political connection as possible.
George Washington, Farewell Address 1796
“The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations, is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connections as possible.”
This is not to be mistaken for isolationism. The United States as a commercial republic and a trading nation is obviously going to have relations with other countries. It’s going to talk to other countries and do business and interact with other countries. What he recommended for future Americans is to avoid making long-lasting or permanent alliances that get us drawn into foreign quarrels that are really none of our business and are not in our interests.
The foreseen trouble was that we would end up fighting wars on behalf of other countries, resulting in more chaos long-term, that help those countries, but spend American blood and treasure in ways that don’t benefit the American people. He was recommending good, friendly, commercial relations with as many nations of the world that would benefit the American economy without getting entangled in their fights.
Divine Presence & Withdrawal | Cosmic Rhythm of Non-Intervention
Think of it like this: if you had a friend who constantly relied on someone, maybe you, to bail them out of financial trouble, would that intervention truly be helpful in the long run? How much would they actually grow if someone was always stepping in to fix their problems? Many people in the spiritual community will say that at times they feel lost. That they can’t hear their guides any longer, and that they feel abandoned and confused. This is a recurring theme I have found with previous clients, including myself. Sometimes, divine guidance is tangible, apparent, and in your face, and other times it seems as if the path is unclear. This is a divine dance of balance and rhythm.
For instance, let’s look at a very interesting Aztec myth I’ve come across recently. The myth of the two Gods, Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl. They are often described as rival deities or opposing forces, yet they are also collaborators, with Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, as the bringer of knowledge, gifting humanity with writing, the calendar, and agriculture, and Tezcatlipoca as the smoky mirror, shadow or trickster. Tezcatlipoca tricks Quetzalcoatl into leaving, into retreating, or being exiled. His intervention isn’t permanent but represents a forced confrontation with what has been ignored. It has its time, and its place, so that space must be given for human transformation and growth.
At times, one creates, and at others one withdraws, allowing for the natural cycle of decay and rebirth. This also has a purpose. A purpose of knowing. If we always rely on others to save us, on the divine, or on ETs to step in and fix our problems, then we’ll never get to grow and know the power and knowledge we hold to get out of those sticky situations. Sometimes we need to step back and allow the cycles to unfold, even destructive ones, because in the long run, it will help empower that friend to no longer depend on you for financial troubles. Sometimes, the most powerful help is no help at all, allowing space for deeper truth and maturity to unfold. That’s the rhythm of divine presence, followed by sacred withdrawal.
